Dark Horse comics has always had that market corner that held the unique and interesting “less mainstream” properties. And now it looks like the cash cow of Comics turned movies is going to find Dark Horse properties being the big toybox for Universal Studios.
Right from the Dark Horse’s mouth:
Under the terms of the deal, Universal would have creative access to all Dark Horse characters and properties, as well as any material that Dark Horse might acquire on its own and want to develop as a motion picture. In addition, Dark Horse would have the opportunity to distribute movies through Universal.
This of course has a lot of smaller fanbases excited in quiet hopes that their favourite obscure Dark Horse comic may become a movie. Or not for those who prefer the “indie” feel of their titles and don’t want the taint of Hollywood in their fandom.
I am curious about cross rights however. Dark Horse is keeping the Buffyverse alive and well with its popular Buffy the Vampire Slayer comics as well as Serenity Comics. Would Universal dare?
So does this increase hopes that there could be a followup Buffy Movie to satisfy the fans? Would they do it without Sarah Michelle Gellar?
Would they do it? I know the rabid fans would love to see it. Are you one of them?
What Dark Horse properties do you think WOULD make a great movie?
