Another comic book series is about to be brought to the silver screen as Platinum Studios, Top Cow Productions and Arclight Films have teamed up to make a feature film of 'The Witchblade'.
- May 13, 2008
AceShowbiz - It seems that in the years to come, the movie industry has set eyes on comic books adaptation as another feature film based on a comic book will be brought to the big screen. Recent report regarding comic book adaptation movie stated that Platinum Studios have joined forces with Top Cow Productions and Arclight Films to make a live-action movie out of "The Witchblade".
The film adapted from a comic book published by Top Cow Prods will center its story on a female detective who gets her power through a mystical weapon. Allegedly, the movie scripted by Ethan Erwin and Marty Musatov will be having an on-location filming in Australia. Though the producers have yet to start the casting, they are planning to start the production in September 2008.
The comic book the film is based on has been sold more than 100 million copies around the world since its first publication back in 1995. It has been made into a television series aired in the period of 2001-2002. Further, in 2004, it is adapted into a Japanese anime and manga series with different lead character.
