'Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!' Redux by 'Ask a Ninja' Team

Wed Mar 12, 2008 10:00am EDT
 
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'Ask a Ninja' Creators Kent Nichols and Douglas Sarine to Write Update of
International Cult-Classic Film with Nichols to Direct

LOS ANGELES, March 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Producer M. Dal Walton III announced
today that he has closed a deal with Killer Tomato Entertainment, Inc. to
produce a reprise of the 1978 Comedy Cult Classic "Attack of the Killer
Tomatoes!" and tapped the creative forces behind the internet phenomenon "Ask
A Ninja," Kent Nichols and Douglas Sarine, (http://www.askaninja.com) to adapt
the property for the big screen with Nichols to make his much anticipated
feature film directorial debut. The original "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!"
spawned three sequels, including the George Clooney starrer "Return of the
Killer Tomatoes" and the Saturday morning "AKT" animated series that helped
launch the Fox Kid's Network.
    With over 80 million web views of their now iconic "Ask A Ninja" series,
Nichols and Sarine have garnered multiple kudos including being voted the Best
Series of 2006 at the YouTube Video Awards.  "The Ninja," as the character is
affectionately referred to, was the recipient of the Best Actor Award at the
first ever Webby Film and Video Award Ceremony. The Wall Street Journal (July
29-30 2006) even dubbed them the "Moguls of New Media." The series' cunning
wit along with its hilariously twisted "Dear Abby" advice, philosophical web
blog and social commentary, has captured a wide audience, including the
sometimes elusive yet desirable demographic of teenage boys. Nichols and
Sarine will now parlay their spectacular online success to feature films and
bring their unique brand of humor and cultural satire to the updated "Attack
of the Killer Tomatoes!" feature.
    When asked about the opportunity to bring killer tomatoes to a new
generation, Nichols stated, "'Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!' is the
masterwork of a generation.  We can only aspire to recapture that magic."
    "The original picture spawned a generation of entertainers inspired by the
irreverent and hilarious political satire created by John DeBello, Costa
Dillon and Steve Peace. The sublime comedy Kent and Douglas have created for
New Media is both brilliant and hilarious -- they are the perfect team to
bring 'Killer Tomatoes' into the 21st Century," said Walton.
    M.  Dal  Walton  III,  who  acquired  the  rights  from  Killer  Tomato
Entertainment, Inc. (http://www.killertomatoes.com) will produce the pic and
has brought Emmett/Furla Films, a wholly owned subsidiary of Family Room
Entertainment (Nasdaq OTC Bulletin Board: FMYR) on board to co-produce.
Nichols and Sarine are repped by John Elliott of Mosaic Media and UTA.
    ABOUT http://www.askaninja.com

     Contacts:
     Press:  David Roberson                 Filmmakers:  M. Dal Walton
     Roberson Public Relations                           mdal@sprynet.com
     David@robersonpr.com                                323-993-7313
     310-860-9150

SOURCE  M. Dal Walton III

Press, David Roberson of Roberson Public Relations, +1-310-860-9150 or
+1-310-925-8786, David@robersonpr.com; or Filmmakers, M. Dal Walton,
+1-323-993-7313, mdal@sprynet.com

 

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