January 26, 2005
Man-Thing Going Straight to TV
Source: Fangoria
MK has learned that Lions Gate Films and Marvel Studios' Man-Thing, directed by Brett Leonard, will indeed by-pass theaters and will air on Sci Fi Channel in April. The movie will then come to DVD on June 14.
Synopsis: Man-Thing tells the story of scientist Ted Sallis who injects himself with an untested serum to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands. The serum transforms Sallis into the mindless, ambling swamp-matter beast known as Man-Thing, who is empathically drawn to the fear of others. Man-Thing prowls the Florida Everglades in search of the fearful...for whatever knows fear burns at the Man-Thing's touch!
Release Date: TBA 2005 (wide).
MPAA Rating: R for violence, grisly images, language and some sexuality.
Distributor: Artisan Entertainment
Starring: Imogen Bailey, Steve Bastoni, Matthew Le Nevez, Pat Thompson, Patrick Thompson
Directed by: Brett Leonard
Produced by: Ari Arad, Scott Karol
Stay tuned for more details as they come in.
Posted by MK Magazine at January 26, 2005 01:12 PM