Michael Keaton to Star in and Produce 'Imagine Agents' at Fox

As announced on The Hollywood Reporter, award-winning publisher BOOM! Studios is excited to reveal that Michael Keaton (Birdman, Batman) will star in and produce a film adaptation at 20th Century Fox of the comic series Imagine Agents, created by Brian Joines.

 

Written by Joines (Krampus) and illustrated by Bachan (Rocket Salvage), Imagine Agents is the story of two agents who work for clandestine organization I.M.A.G.I.N.E. to keep kids’ imaginary friends under control. Little do they know that an abandoned “friend” from long ago is about to disrupt the status quo and turn everything upside down. The series was published from October 2013 to January 2014, with a collected edition released in December 2014.

 

“Imagine Agents has been the most rewarding project I've worked on and the fact it's going to be a movie with Michael Keaton, whose work had a huge impact on my teenaged years and indirectly played a role in my decision to become a writer, is just a mind-blowing continuation of that reward,” said Joines.

 

BOOM! has a first-look feature film deal at 20th Century Fox that includes first-dollar gross on films based on any of its comics, which the publisher splits with its creators.

 

BOOM! Studios Founder and Chief Executive Officer Ross Richie will produce the film with Keaton and Anonymous Content’s Michael Sugar. President of Development Stephen Christy will executive produce with Anonymous Content’s Eli Selden. Senior Vice President of Film Adam Yoelin will co-produce in cooperation with Anonymous Content’s Ashley Zalta.

Keaton, best known for his roles in Beetlejuice and Batman,  is coming off his award-nominated performance as washed-up superhero actor Riggan Thomson in New Regency Pictures’ Birdman and is currently filming The Founder, a biopic about Ray Kroc, the founder of the McDonald’s fast-food chain.

Imagine Agents and Adventure Time Vol. 2: Pixel Princesses Coming Soon From BOOM!

Next month, BOOM! Studios is thrilled to debut their newest original series, IMAGINE AGENTS, written by Brian Joines (Noble Causes) and illustrated by popular Mexican artist Bachan (El Bulbo, Justice League). It ships with a main cover by Khary Randolph (FANBOYS VS. ZOMBIES) and a retailer incentive cover by Felipe Smith (FREELANCERS)—a “Police Lineup” Connecting Variant!

“IMAGINE AGENTS is one of those insanely fun series that reminds you just what comic books are capable of,” says BOOM! Studios Managing Editor Bryce Carlson. “You couldn’t ask for a better team than Brian Joines and Bachan. They know how to take advantage of the medium, and have crafted something truly special. Buckle up and get ready for a wild and crazy ride.”

WHY WE LOVE IT:  Brian Joines’ story is one of wit, originality, and heart, complemented by imaginative and loveable art by Bachan.  

WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT: Big action and bigger fun in the vein of Men in Black and Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, with a dash of Chew.

WHAT IT’S ABOUT: Ever try to wrangle an illiterate, 30-foot tall rock monster away from his five-year-old best friend? Or calm down a 400-pound, muscle-man rag-doll during her daily temper tantrum? For Dave and Terry, it’s all in a day’s work. As agents for I.M.A.G.I.N.E., they are responsible for keeping your imaginary friends in line…

Little do they know that six-year-old Elliot and his best bear-friend, Furdlgurr, are about to be entangled in a plan to change everything!

IMAGINE AGENTS  #1 will arrive in stores on October 16th and carries a retail price of $3.99

KaBOOM! Studios, an imprint of BOOM! Studios, is proud to debut its second original graphic novel, ADVENTURE TIME VOL. 2: PIXEL PRINCESSES. The stand-alone story is written by Danielle Corsetto and illustrated by Zack Sterling, the same team behind ADVENTURE TIME VOL. 1: PLAYING WITH FIRE. It ships with a main cover illustrated by Stephanie Gonzaga (ADVENTURE TIME: FIONNA & CAKE).

"PIXEL PRINCESSES is non-stop fun," says BOOM! Studios Editor-in-Chief Matt Gagnon. "Some of our favorite Adventure Time princesses find themselves on a wild trip that strikes a great balance between humor and adventure. Danielle Corsetto and Zack Sterling once again make a terrific team in our second ADVENTURE TIME OGN. This is a must-have for any ADVENTURE TIME fan."

WHY WE LOVE IT: Our favorite princesses are getting a chance to take the main stage as they learn the importance of friendship and what it really means to wear a crown.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: It’s a book about how Princesses can overcome their differences while at the same time kicking butt and taking names!

WHAT IT’S ABOUT: Princess gatherings aren’t always tea parties and doilies—there is a lot more to being a Princess that one might think. Danielle Corsetto (GIRLS WITH SLINGSHOTS) and Zack Sterling return with an adventure where some of our favorite princesses learn what it really takes to be a princess, while learning to respect each other for their unique outlooks on life.