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Heavy Metal – aka Metal Hurlant – is working on a TV adaptation of Blake Northcott’s Arena Mode Saga.

The series will be the magazine’s first foray onto the small screen (a feature film appeared back in 1981). The first book follows Matthew Moxon, who lives in 2041 with a brain tumour, and enters a deathmatch tournament to win necessary funds. Trouble is, he’s the only one without augmented powers…

“When I started Arena Mode almost a decade ago, I set out to write a novel that had a cinematic feel, blending action, adventure, and a lot of heart,” said Northcott. “I’ve always envisioned it as a series, so I’m thrilled to be working with Heavy Metal to bring it to the screen.”

“During my time as CEO of Heavy Metal, I have had the privilege of collaborating and creating with some of the best talent from the world of genre comics and books,” added Heavy Metal CEO Matthew Medney. “When I met Blake, I was impressed by her ability to envision the scope of her worlds beyond the written word. Her talent for creating incredible science fiction stories is second to none. I am beyond excited to explore the universe that Blake has created and develop Arena Mode as a series.”

“Blake is a powerhouse talent, and the universe she built in Arena Mode is going to blow viewers away,” noted producer Tommy Coriale. “The action, scale, and sheer awesomeness of this story are matched up perfectly with grounded, character driven storytelling. I genuinely cannot wait to get this out to the world.”