![]() IFC is teaming with Lionsgate for a TV movie based on the “Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter” books. "Anita Blake fits perfectly with our successful original programming."Ĭable network IFC is readying to announce an adaption of a popular vampire novel as its first-ever theatrical-length movie production. "The popularity of the network in this demographic indicates that there is a clear demand for films that delve into provocative topics and nothing is more classically provocative than vampire lore," said Jennifer Caserta, executive vp and general manager of IFC. IFC is targeting the movie to its core base of men ages 18-34 and plans to air the movie next year. ![]() The project will be adapted by Glen Morgan ("X-Files," "Final Destination"), who also serves as executive producer along with Courtney Solomon ("Dungeons and Dragons"). ![]() The 16-books-and-counting Blake novels by Laurell Hamilton includes elements familiar to fans of "True Blood" (vampires are part of regular society) and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (tough young female fights supernatural forces). ![]() ![]() The project is the network's first-ever feature-length production and could be the basis for more Blake projects if successful. Cable network IFC is readying to announce an adaption of a popular vampire novel as its first-ever theatrical-length movie production.IFC is teaming with Lionsgate for a TV movie based on the "Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter" books. ![]()
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