Tiny Onion’s “The Woods” Animated Series Launch | Adult Animation News

Sous a dupies of PDG James Tynion IV, Small onion The New York production house is launching its adult animation programming with an adaptation of Tynion’s work. The Woodsthe award-winning comic book series published by BOOM! Studios. The sci-fi and horror comics were co-created by Tynion and artist Michael Dialynas (Wynd, Ninja Turtles).

To support the launch of this new range, Tiny Onion surrounds itself with professionals in the sector. Casey Gonzalez as multimedia director, responsible for overseeing the development of the company’s animation projects.

GLAAD Media Awards Award-Winning Comic Series The Woods This story tells the story of an ordinary high school in the suburbs of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, suddenly transported to the heart of an alien forest, in an unexplored region of the universe. Without knowing why they got there, or what threats lurk in the dark woods that surround their establishment, the story follows a group of students determined to survive and, above all, return home.

“The Woods “It was the horror story that launched my career in independent comics,” Tynion said. “I think you can see the influence of almost every story I’ve written since then. I still feel like this might be my best idea; the universe and the characters that Michael and I created are still very present in my memory. I can’t wait to bring them to life for a new audience. I’ve spent the last ten years dreaming of being able to adapt it into animation, and I’m thrilled that Tiny Onion has opened that door for me. »

Dialynas commented: “The Woods “This Is It” was my first collaboration with James, the one that propelled me into creating long-form comics of which I am the author and creator. The experience and friendships made throughout the creation of this series will stay with me forever; my love for the story, the characters, and a certain purple space monkey has never left me. Being able to return to these disturbing woods in a whole new format is therefore an adventure that I can’t wait to experience with our merry band of misfits!

Tiny Onion acquired the rights to adapt the intellectual property from BOOM! Studios. The animated series will be produced by Tynion and Dialynas for Tiny Onion, while Stephen Christy and Mette Norkjaer will executive produce for BOOM! Studios.

“The publication of the first issue of The Woods “2014 marked the beginning of an exciting and successful creative journey with the brilliant team of James Tynion IV and Michael Dialynas,” said Stephen Christy, President of Development at BOOM! Studios. “We are thrilled that this exceptional book will be at the heart of Tiny Onion’s new animated lineup and can’t wait for a whole new audience to discover the world created by James and Michael.” »

The woods will be Casey GonzalezThis is her first project as media director at Tiny Onion since joining the team in December. Before joining Tiny Onion, she spent a decade working alongside animation industry legend Fred Seibert (Adventure Time, Bee and PuppyCat) as vice president of development at FredFilms, where she developed original cartoons, including the viral short film The Summoningwhich is being adapted into a three-book series for Oni Press.

Gonzalez began his career in publishing, editing bestselling graphic novels for First Second and helping launch the popular Science comics series while guarding the shepherds hit titles such as Eisner Award winner Fighting Boybook nominated for the Hugo Award The Divineand winner of the Green Book Award Coral reefsShe then served as head writer and producer at Frederator, where she launched the popular anime section. Get in the robotand subsequently to Crunchyroll, the world’s largest anime streaming service. At Tiny Onion, Gonzalez looks forward to combining his passion for comics with his experience creating top-tier series.

“I am honored to join the talented team at Tiny Onion. I feel at home among this group of creatives who are passionate about original stories,” Gonzalez said. “Anyone who has worked in comics knows how much work goes into producing a single page. Tiny Onion infuses this spirit of hard work and collaboration into everything they do. The result is a deeply human touch: captivating stories, striking illustrations, momentous events and deeply engaged fans. Under the leadership of the formidable James Tynion IV, Tiny Onion has constituted a veritable treasure trove of original stories. I look forward to bringing these bold, thrilling and innovative stories to life through animation. »

“After comics, there is no media that I love as much as animation. Since the launch of Tiny Onion, we have discussed ambitious projects in this area. What was announced with…” Something is killing the children “The animated series in development with Blumhouse is just the beginning,” Tynion emphasized. “As we explore more of the multimedia space, I’m excited to expand the Tiny Onion team and especially excited to have Casey join us to lead our initiatives in this area. I can’t wait for you to discover what we have prepared for you together. »

The Woods is part of a growing slate of adult animated films that also includes an animated adaptation of Tynion’s science fiction horror comic book series published by Image Comics. W0RLDTR33 In development at Netflix. Co-created by Fernando Blanco (Detective comic) and colored by multiple Eisner Award-winning colorist Jordie Bellaire (Exquisite corpses), W0RLDTR33 tells the story of a dark evil lurking at the heart of the Internet that could destroy humanity. Tynion and Blanco will executive produce the series along with Ashley Cardiff (Fear the walking dead) named showrunner and executive producer. Sean Buckelew of Green Street Pictures (Common side effects, reign of scavengers) will also act as executive producer, and the team has just welcomed Guillaume Dousse from Æsten studio (Splinter Cell : Deathwatch, Fuyez) to lead the visual development and art direction of the series.

In addition, Tiny Onion develops humorous animated series for adults The drunk dragon with the production company Irony Point. The series is developed by Daniel Powell (ugly Americans). RJ Fried, Mike Leech et Zach Smilovitz (Our cartoon president) are attached to writing and production. An original concept from Tynion, The drunk dragon The story takes place in a tavern in a world where the age of heroes and legends is long gone — and where the owner and his patrons don’t care about their supposed role in an ancient battle between good and evil taking place right outside their door.

Tynion and BOOM! Studios is also partnering with horror film production company Blumhouse (Black Phone, Five Nights at Freddy’s) for an adult animated television series and live-action feature film based on the award-winning and record-breaking global hit series from Tynion and Werther Dell’Edera Something is killing the childrenIn a world where children can see monsters, but adults cannot, Something is killing the children The series tells the story of Erica Slaughter, a monster hunter belonging to a mysterious organization more concerned with hiding the existence of the creatures from the rest of the world than saving their victims. Adapted and produced by Tynion, the animated series will be co-produced by Dell’Edera, who will also be the visual development consultant. Christy will serve as executive producer for BOOM! Studios, alongside Mette Norkjaer and Adam Yoelin, co-executive producers.

Tiny Onion has an initial investment from Lyrical Media, a Los Angeles and New York-based company that develops, produces and finances stories for various media formats, including film, television, video games and graphic novels. Lyrical Media recently announced the launch of Lyrical Animation, a subsidiary intended to meet the global demand for adult animation, and specifically animated feature films. Led by industry veterans Jacob Robinson, Daniel Dominguez and Brad Graeber, Lyrical Animation is currently developing numerous projects, including an adaptation of the Death Stranding video game. Tiny Onion will work closely with Lyrical Animation on its animation projects.

Tynion is represented by Jason Richman, David Park and Charles Ferraro of United Talent Agency, Zac Frognowski and Jared Ceizler of Brillstein Entertainment Partners, and Caitlin DiMotta of Troygould.