EXCLUSIVE: A few of Black Mirror‘s most memorable storylines are to be retold in a sequence of comic books subsequent 12 months.
Banijay Rights, the worldwide distribution arm of Black Mirror ancillary rights holder Banijay Leisure, has struck a cope with Neil Gibson’s UK-based Twisted Comics to create comics based mostly on the dystopian anthology sequence.
Described as “immersive comedian books comprising iconic Black Mirror storylines,” the merchandise will start rolling out in mid-2025, with pre-release materials being made out there by means of a devoted web site earlier within the 12 months.
Black Mirror, which Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones initially created for Channel 4 within the UK and is now on Netflix globally, is gearing up for a seventh season. Most of the darkly satirical storylines are set in alternate realities or near-future worlds and discover how new applied sciences can spiral uncontrolled.
The likes of Awkwafina, Peter Capaldi, Emma Corrin, Paul Giamatti), Lewis Gribben, Rashida Jones, Cristin Milioti, Chris O’Dowd, Issa Rae (Barbie), Tracee Ellis Ross and Jimmi Simpson will appear in the new season, which can characteristic a sequel to ‘USS Callister’, one of many sequence’ hottest episodes. Brooker and Jones’ Broke & Bones is producing the six eps, which launch subsequent 12 months.
Banijay Rights represents a spread of ancillary rights for the Black Mirror model, and its Licensing & Merchandising group struck the cope with Twisted Comics.
“Black Mirror wants no introduction as considered one of tv’s uniquely engrossing manufacturers. The present’s unpredictable and surprising episodes might be an ideal match for this visionary comedian ebook sequence, which we’re in little doubt will attraction to a complete new dimension of followers,” stated David Christopher, Director of Licensing & Merchandising for Banijay Rights. “I’d encourage followers to get registering now to maintain up to date on the comedian’s developments and launch.”
Twisted Comics is thought for its bestselling Amazon sequence Twisted Darkish, and has beforehand collaborated with the likes of Common Photos for a comic book adaptation of Stan Lee’s Fortunate Man, the Sky drama that starred James Nesbitt as a police officer with the facility to manage luck.
Neil Gibson, founder and CEO of Twisted Comics, stated: “It has lengthy been a dream of mine to increase Black Mirror – considered one of my ‘hero manufacturers’ – into comedian ebook type. Now that dream is a actuality, and I imagine followers of the present will love what we’re planning. Watch this house.”
Kenny Diack, co-owner and Director of Twisted Comics, added: “This distinctive partnership with Banijay Rights displays Twisted Comics’ ambitions to be the go-to associate for creating and increasing IP and additional builds on our work thus far.”
