Blumhouse Atomic Signs First-Look Deal With James Tynion IV's Tiny Onion
The pact covers film, TV and animation, including development of the Image Comics series Exquisite Corpses for film and animation.
Blumhouse Atomic has signed a first-look deal with Tiny Onion, the production house founded by comic writer James Tynion IV, to develop his intellectual property across film, television and animation, according to Bloody Disgusting.
The deal includes developing Exquisite Corpses, the serial killer battle royale comic universe co-created by Tynion and artist Michael Walsh and published by Image Comics, for film and animation.
Blumhouse Atomic had previously announced it is developing Tynion's Something Is Killing The Children as a live-action film and an adult animated series. Jason Blum is CEO and Co-Founder of Blumhouse Atomic.
Earlier plans for Exquisite Corpses
In January, Tiny Onion and Lyrical Media announced a feature adaptation of Exquisite Corpses and development of a feature based on Tynion's short film and one-shot comic Room Service. Tynion announced the creation of Tiny Onion in early 2024, with an investment from Lyrical Media.
Quick answers
What does the Blumhouse Atomic and Tiny Onion deal cover?
The first-look deal covers development of James Tynion IV's intellectual property across film, television and animation.
Is Exquisite Corpses being developed as a film?
Yes, the deal includes developing the Exquisite Corpses comic universe for film and animation.
Who created Exquisite Corpses?
Exquisite Corpses was co-created by James Tynion IV and artist Michael Walsh and is published by Image Comics.