UFO rights / ITV global
I would like to see ip info on ufo..I am told that as the name is in the public domain . its not valuable.
Dear Jeffery,
It was a pleasure speaking with you yesterday.
The Robert Evans Company has a exclusive arrangement with ITV Global, the rights holder of the original British TV series created by Gerry Anderson in 1971, for all media rights pertaining to it's story, characters and title.
Gerry Anderson is considered the Gene Rodenberry of the UK. As an early pioneer in sci fi TV Mr. Anderson has created an internationally recognized brand with a continued massive fan base for UFO which is ultimately where the underlying value is for an IP rights play and franchise feature film.
Below is the most recent trade press we had this weeks in VARIETY announcing our first cast attachment. Upon release it was propagated around the world and to sci fi fans in over 100 press mentions on three continents. I can forward you all of the press we received over the last 7 months, if you like to review them.
Finally, the Sci Fi fan base for UFO and the Sci Fi genre in general have some of the most dedicated, loyal and rabid fans on the planet, as seen in the universal success and decades long growth of Sci Fi market place as a proven economic force.
On Monday I can obtain further information on the UFO rights from ITV if you require that.
Please contact me with any other questions or concerns you may have. All my best,
Henri
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Date: November 23, 2009 3:45:55 PM PST
Joshua Jackson's captain of 'UFO' / Todays Variety
VARIETY
Joshua Jackson's captain of 'UFO'
EFTA00767095
'Fringe' actor set for adaptation of Brit TV series
By MICHAEL FLEMING
"Fringe" star Joshua Jackson will topline "UFO," the feature film version of the British TV series that will be directed by visual effects wiz Matthew Gratzner.
Jackson will star as Paul Foster, a test pilot who joins S.H.A.D.O. (Supreme Headquarters Alien Defense Organization), a covert org built under a Hollywood studio that defends Earth against a race of aliens who have been abducting humans and using the body parts. The series was a cult hit in the '70s.
Pic is produced by Henri M. Kessler and Avi Haas, who have a first-look deal with the Robert Evans Co.
Graztner, the visual effects supervisor on films ranging from the Martin Scorsese-directed "Shutter Island" to "Iron Man," was set last summer to make his feature directing debut on a film that its producers said is aiming for a spring start in the U.K.
"Character development is the most critical part of 'UFO,' and Joshua's terrific talent and range is exactly what I need to convey the inner conflict of the character of Paul Foster," Gratzner said.
Rights for the Gerry Anderson-created series were optioned from ITV Global, and the script was written by Ryan Gaudet and Joseph ICanarek.
Read the full article at:
http://www.variety.com
Henri Kessler
The Robert Evans Company
Paramount Studios
5555 Melrose Ave.
LA, CA 90038
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