BLACK ALPHA and creator TOM RASCH

Tom Rasch has been on our show several times with news of his projects! He is BACK and this time he has HUGE news!

The comic book series “BLACK ALPHA” (published in USA Today) has been officially optioned by Hollywood production company Popart Film Factory, and branding Guru Tim Elwell (Star Trek) who plan to develop the comic as an animated television series, mobile app, and video game.

The deal was overseen by producer Daniel Zirilli, who has produced music videos for the Rolling Stones and Oscar-winners Three 6 Mafia, as well as 35 feature-length films with talent such as Morgan Freeman and Dave Batista of "Guardians of the Galaxy”. Zirilli also represents the estate of legendary western author Zane Grey. Zirilli brought in Tim Elwell ( who was extensively involved in the Star Trek franchise during his time as Paramount Picture's Executive Director of International Licensing and Marketing).

Created by former Marvel Comics artist Tom Rasch and penned by screenwriter Adam Volk (repped by MindFrame Management), "Black Alpha" has been described as "Batman meets Star Wars".

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