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I, Frankenstein - Production Begins In July
Reported by Outsiders - 02:58 PM 2010.02.02
 Lakeshore Entertainment has preemptively picked up the script for the comic book adaptation of "I, Frankenstein" from Death Ray Films, which began developing the project in April.According to HeatVision, the project is based on a comic from “Underworld” co-creator Kevin Grevioux. Patrick Tatopoulos is attached to direct and production is set for July. The project includes the Frankenstein monster and Dracula — in a contemporary film noir setting. Frankenstein has learned how to control his anger and is a private investigator. Dracula, meanwhile, is a crime kingpin. The story sees the monster as the only thing standing between the human race and an uprising of supernatural creatures. Lakeshore Entertainment has released an official press release: For Immediate Release “I, FRANKENSTEIN” LIVES AT LAKESHORE LOS ANGELES, CA (Feb 1, 2010) – Lakeshore Entertainment’s chairman and CEO Tom Rosenberg announced today that Lakeshore will re-team with writer / actor Kevin Grevioux and director / award-winning special effects designer Patrick Tatopoulos of the UNDERWORLD franchise on I, FRANKENSTEIN. Production is scheduled to begin in July of 2010. I, FRANKENSTEIN is a contemporary fantasy thriller in which the original monster of Victor Frankenstein stands between the human race and an uprising of supernatural creatures determined to overthrow the world. “Patrick Tatopoulos made his directorial debut with us on UNDERWORLD: RISE OF THE LYCANS and Tom and I were so pleased that we have been looking for another opportunity to work with Patrick”, said Gary Lucchesi, President of Lakeshore. “When Kevin Grevioux and Robert Sanchez presented us with I, FRANKENSTEIN we knew immediately that this was a great and original franchise that could best utilize Patrick’s extraordinary talent and vision.” An original screenplay by Kevin Grevioux, I, FRANKENSTEIN, based on Grevioux’s upcoming Darkstorm Studios graphic novel of the same name, will be produced by Lakeshore’s Tom Rosenberg, Gary Lucchesi and RichardWright. Patrick Tatopoulos is attached to direct with Kevin Grevioux and Robert Sanchez attached as executive producers. Tatopoulos commented “It is a privilege to be given the chance to direct this highly visual piece. Kevin Grevioux has created something truly special with I, FRANKENSTEIN and I couldn’t dream of a better team than my friends at Lakeshore to make this project happen.” “The re-imagining of the Frankenstein mythos and the diverse creatures of legend is a dream project for me”, said Grevioux. “I’m blessed and thankful that both Tom and Gary really sparked to the material and recognized this property’s potential as not only a film, but a launch pad for various multi-media platforms. And a chance to work with such a visionary titan as Patrick again makes this experience even more amazing.” Grevioux is repped by Scott Agostoni of WME. Tatopoulos is repped by Emile Gladstone of ICM. About Lakeshore Entertainment: Lakeshore Entertainment is a leading independent production, finance and international sales and distribution company. Founded in 1994 by Chairman and CEO Tom Rosenberg, Lakeshore has produced more than 60 films including the Academy Award® winning MILLION DOLLAR BABY as well as THE UGLY TRUTH, RUNAWAY BRIDE, THE MOTHMAN PROPHECIES, the UNDERWORLD franchise, EXORCISM OF EMILY ROSE, CRANK, THE GIFT, HUMAN STAIN and ARLINGTON ROAD. MORE movies NEWS
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