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Classic Cartoons Get New Life: 'B.C.', 'Wizard of Id' to Become Films
2 Apr
Summary
- New studio Underneath the Umbrella acquired rights to adapt 'B.C.' and 'Wizard of Id'.
- Tim Johnson will co-write, produce, and direct the animated 'Wizard of Id' film.
- The studio also secured rights for the fantasy novel 'The Book of the Dun Cow'.
Underneath the Umbrella Productions, a newly formed entity by Goodman Pictures and director Tim Johnson, has secured adaptation rights for iconic comic strips "B.C." and "Wizard of Id." The production house also acquired rights to the fantasy novel "The Book of the Dun Cow."
Tim Johnson will serve as co-writer, producer, and director for the animated adaptation of "Wizard of Id," marking the first film from the new venture. The "Wizard of Id" comic strip, created by Johnny Hart in 1964, has a rich global history and has been widely syndicated.
Rights for "Wizard of Id" and "B.C." were obtained from Patti Hart of John Hart Studios, while rights for "The Book of the Dun Cow" were secured from Walter Wangerin Jr.'s widow. Johnson expressed his lifelong admiration for the comic strips, envisioning a multi-generational family film.
Joe Goodman, CEO of Goodman Pictures, highlighted the cultural significance and proven longevity of these properties, aiming to translate their enduring appeal into films for new generations. The studio intends to create family entertainment with lasting value.
