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The Phantom of the Opera Graphic Novel Kickstarter Campaign Celebrates the 100th Anniversary of Lon Chaney’s Iconic Phantom: “Legendary Comics, Chaney Entertainment, and Rocketship Entertainment announced the launch of a new graphic novel adaptation of Gaston Leroux’s The Phantom of the Opera, featuring the likeness of Lon Chaney to commemorate the 100th anniversary of his legendary performance.
The exclusive “Deluxe Opera House Edition” launches TODAY on KICKSTARTER.
This special edition includes:
- The brand-new graphic novel
- A replica of the original 16-page 1925 Phantom program guide
- A copy of the original Phantom screenplay
Fans will also have the opportunity to:
- Access limited-edition collectibles available exclusively through Kickstarter, including signed bookplates from the creative team and an exclusive print.
- A SECOND CHANCE to get the RINGO Award-nominated “casket case” that includes our two previous releases Bram Stoker’s Dracula Starring Bela Lugosi, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein Starring Boris Karloff.
The graphic novel is illustrated by El Garing (Dracula, Frankenstein).
Ron Chaney, great-grandson of Lon Chaney and head of Chaney Entertainment, said:
“I’m elated to be working with Legendary Comics on Gaston Leroux’s adaptation of “The Phantom of the Opera” graphic novel. I can’t imagine anyone but Lon Chaney’s personification of the Phantom. It’s perfect.” – Ron Chaney, great-grandson of Lon Chaney and head of Chaney Entertainment.
Robert Napton, SVP & Publisher of Legendary Comics, said:
“The opportunity to celebrate 100 years of Lon Chaney as the Phantom of the Opera is a dream project. Chaney is the iconic Phantom, and a century on, his performance has never been rivaled. We are excited to bring him back in this new graphic novel adaptation of Leroux’s masterwork.”
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Watch the Trailer for VICIOUS: “When Polly (Dakota Fanning) receives a mysterious Box from an unexpected late-night visitor, it comes with a simple instruction: place three things inside: something you need, something you hate, and something you love. What begins as a strange ritual quickly unravels into a waking nightmare. Trapped in a terrifying world where reality bends and memory betrays, Polly must navigate a series of impossible choices. As time slips away, she’s forced to confront the darkness not just around her, but within her—before it consumes everything and everyone she’s ever known.”
- EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
- Melinda Whitaker, Shane Boucher
- PRODUCERS
- Richard Suckle, p.g.a., Bryan Bertino
- WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY
- STARRING
- Dakota Fanning, Kathryn Hunter, Mary McCormack, Rachel Blanchard, Devyn Nekoda, Klea Scott, Emily Mitchell
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Watch the Trailer for ANACONDA: “Doug (Jack Black) and Griff (Paul Rudd) have been best friends since they were kids, and have always dreamed of remaking their all-time favorite movie: the cinematic “classic” Anaconda. When a midlife crisis pushes them to finally go for it, they head deep into the Amazon to start filming. But things get real when an actual giant anaconda appears, turning their comically chaotic movie set into a deadly situation. The movie they’re dying to make? It might just get them killed……”
Directed by:
Tom Gormican
Written by:
Tom Gormican & Kevin Etten
Produced by:
Brad Fuller
Andrew Form
Kevin Etten
Tom Gormican
Executive Producer:
Samson Mücke
Cast:
Jack Black
Paul Rudd
Steve Zahn
Thandiwe Newton
Daniela Melchior
Selton Mello
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Slasher A DYING ART Wraps Production, Announces Cast, Shares First Photo: “Logan Miller (Escape Room), Jill Schoelen (The Stepfather), Robert Longstreet (Halloween Kills), and newcomer Victoria Cedeño lead the cast of the original horror film A Dying Art. The film recently wrapped production in Seattle, WA as part of Washington Filmworks’ Small Budget Production Initiative. David Franklin (As Far As The Eye Can See) directed from his own script. Producers are Daniel Gildark (The Paper Tigers), Joshua Carlin, Nesib Shamah (Worst Laid Plans), and Vico Sharabani (The Red Mask). Robert Chang (Advantageous) is the Executive Producer.
The synopsis reads
At Pacific Northwest State University, students are being murdered in ways that mimic classic horror films. Is the new film professor the killer? His students must uncover the truth—if they can survive.
The ensemble cast also features Gareth Williams (Mindhunter), Nick Gomez (AMC’s The Walking Dead), and Paden Fallis (Tulsa King). Special makeup effects are by AutonomousFX (Weapons), with VFX from The Artery (Smile).”
