“Ani-Max,” “First Family” in Development

A new deal between FreMantle Media Enterprises and Liquid Comics (formerly known as Virgin comics) means that more graphic novels could be headed to your screen in the near future.  The two companies signed a “first-look” deal that allows Fremantle the right of first refusal when it comes to developing Liquid Comic’s properties into movies, tv shows and games. The deal will allow the properties to be put on the development fast track Variety reports.

First up will be two new TV series based on upcoming Liquid Comics properties.

The first is “Ani-Max,” about a boy who can absorb the abilities and physical characteristics of any animal he touches. It will be developed as an animated TV show. The other, “First Family,” will be developed as a scripted drama about the teen children of a newly elected American president who try to survive in a most ruthless political arena — high school.

Both properties were created by Gotham Chopra and Sharad Devarajan, Liquid Comics co-founders and managing partners, who made the deal with FremantleMedia’s Jeff Tahler.