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NPR explores cinematic potential for superhero Microface
TLDR NPR collaborates with Hollywood company Endeavor to explore potential movie and TV adaptations for the superhero Microface, including a radio play and choral music piece to delve into the character's psyche. Multiple derivative works and film rights offers are being considered, showcasing the complexities of creating and adapting successful superhero characters.
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NPR explores the cinematic potential for the superhero microface with a Hollywood company.
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Endeavor paid a flat rate to NPR for the first look at potential movie or TV adaptations of their radio stories and podcasts, including the superhero Microface series.
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Derivative works for the superhero Microface are being considered, including a radio play adaptation and a choral music piece to explore the character's psyche.
10:59
NPR agreed to a royalties deal with Timothy for a Microface choral piece, allowing him to own it and pay NPR 15% of sheet music sales, with Timothy exploring the superhero's theme of despair and hope through music.
14:22
Microface's story is set to be turned into a musical by Kit, leading to a complex legal deal involving licensing agreements and potential film rights offers.
18:32
A film producer named Shakad expresses interest in turning Microface into a movie due to the character's built-in audience and the storytelling talent of the podcast team.
21:52
A film producer offers NPR an option fee of $1500 for exclusive rights to try and make a Microface movie, with potential for more money based on the film's success.
25:36
Archie Comics co-president helps reboot Microface, a superhero with an unfortunate name, and introduces the Green Turtle, highlighting the complexities of creating a successful superhero character.
