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IFC's First Original Movie! Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter
By IFC on 04/03/2009
Filed under: Announcements
We've proud to announce we've greenlit our first ever original telefilm, "Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter," based on Hamilton's series of best-selling paranormal fantasy novels and produced by Lionsgate and After Dark Films. Adapted by Glen Morgan ("X-Files," "Final Destination"), who also serves as executive producer, the movie begins production this summer.
Mixing mystery, fantasy, and horror, the film will center on the character of Anita Blake, a street-savvy, down-to-earth vampire hunter with a lousy dating life and a penchant for bringing dead people back to life. Blake also works as a police consultant investigating preternatural crimes. Tough, sexy and independent, Blake battles the supernatural as she attempts to solve a variety of paranormal mysteries, come to terms with her own abilities and navigate a complex string of romantic and political relationships which include a master vampire and an Alpha werewolf.
"I'm thrilled to be bringing my characters and world to television for the first time," stated Hamilton. "After Dark Films, Lionsgate and IFC all push the boundaries on film. I push the boundaries on paper. I can't wait to see what we can create together."
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Is there an expected release date for the Anita Blake Series??
Opine
Yay! Excitement :)
sarah
I NEED TO KNOW WHEN AND WHO IS GOING TO BE IN IT (ACTOR WISE) SERIOUSLY NEED TO KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mizuki
I second Sarah's comment
If any other actor roles need to be filled or extras needed, I submit myself personally!!!
Michelle
OMG this is so exciting. I cannot wait
coley
Gosh I'm going to be watching this with my hands covering my eyes. I'm so into these books and I just hope nothing but the best in the show. I really hope it's not Bleeped out or cut too much. But a part of me is excited.
Jamie
I third sarahs comment. Whos going to plad jean claude?? and how will they do ashers scars?? Well whos going to play anyone?!?! I hope this turns out good!!
Will we be able to watch this on the website as well as on tv? I am not always home to watch tv and this would be a great way not to miss the show.
christie teague
i can't wait i'm so so happy !
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