Competition Heats Up for TV Rights to Halloween Franchise amid Bidding War

A recent report from Bloody Disgusting discusses the competition among studios for the rights to the latest iteration of the Halloween franchise. Following the release of Halloween Ends last year, which served as the conclusion to the sequel trilogy directed by David Gordon Green for Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Productions, the franchise is now under the control of producer Malek Akkad's Trancas International Films. Trancas holds the TV rights to the franchise and shares the film rights with Miramax.

According to Bloody Disgusting, there is a battle for the TV rights brewing between A24 and Miramax. A24, an independent studio, is said to have the upper hand in this competition. This is not the first time A24 has been successful in acquiring rights to a horror franchise, as they previously secured the rights to develop a series based on the Friday the 13th franchise titled Crystal Lake.

The Crystal Lake series is set to be produced for Peacock by Bryan Fuller, known for his work as the showrunner on Hannibal.Trancas International Films is reportedly open to selling both the film and TV rights for Halloween, and is currently reviewing offers from various studios and streaming services to determine the best fit. It seems that the highest bidder will ultimately win the rights to continue the Halloween franchise on television.

It will be interesting to see how this competition unfolds and which studio ultimately comes out on top. Halloween has been a long-standing and iconic franchise in the horror genre, with Michael Myers becoming one of the most recognizable and enduring figures in the slasher genre. The potential for new TV adaptations of the franchise could introduce fresh and exciting storytelling opportunities for fans of the series.

As fans eagerly await the outcome of this bidding war, it's clear that the Halloween franchise continues to captivate audiences and generate interest among studios and filmmakers. With the success of recent installments like Halloween (2018) and Halloween Kills, there is no doubt that the legacy of Michael Myers will continue to endure for years to come. Stay tuned for updates on who will ultimately secure the rights to bring Halloween to the small screen.