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PLAYERS: Producers: Richard Saperstein, Akiva Goldsman, Charlie Gorwin Executive Producer: David Mendez

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PRESS RELEASE: LOS ANGELES (April 5, 2010) ---- THE TOXIC AVENGER is about to be reborn as a truly, and literally, green superhero for our environmentally-challenged era.   Akiva Goldsman of Weed Road Pictures, Richard Saperstein, and Charlie Corwin of Original Media have secured the rights to the franchise, which includes the 1984 cult classic, four sequels, an animated TV series, and comic books.   Corwin’s company, Original Media, a partnership with Dutch reality television giant Endemol, will produce the feature film alongside Goldsman and Saperstein, as well as finance development of the property across multiple media platforms.   Corwin commented, “THE TOXIC AVENGER is a true cult classic with a cool, hip following.  With the environment being an issue at the forefront of people’s minds, the timing is perfect to reintroduce this pop culture icon and position him as a true hero with a positive green message that will have broad appeal.”   Kerry Foster of Weed Road Pictures will executive produce along with the creators of the original “Toxie,” Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz of Troma Films. Shara Kay will co-produce. Kaufman stated, “Toxie has been obliterating evildoers and cleaning up Tromaville for a quarter century. Finally, thanks to Akiva, Richard and Charlie, Toxie will do it in focus—and be exposed to a whole new generation of worldwide fans. Michael Herz and I can't wait for Toxie to mop up an Academy Award.”   Stephen Kessler will also serve as producer. Mike Wilkins and David Mendez will be executive producers as well.   The remake is envisioned as a family friendly, PG-13 action-comedy in the tone of “The Mask.” The producers are currently hearing takes from writers and filmmakers.   Goldsman and Saperstein last worked together on Sony’s 2008 blockbuster “Hancock,” which Goldsman produced and on which Saperstein served as an executive producer. The film has grossed more than $600 million worldwide.   Weed Road’s many successes include “I Am Legend,” “Mr. and Mrs. Smith,” and “Constantine.” The company also produced “The Losers,” coming in April, as well as “Jonah Hex,” slated for release in June.   Saperstein, the former president of Dimension Films, is currently in post-production on another Troma remake: the psychological thriller, “Mother’s Day,” produced with Brett Ratner and directed by Darren Bousman.   Corwin produced the acclaimed independent films “The Squid and the Whale,” “Half Nelson” and “A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints,” and “Twelve,” directed by Joel Schumacher which hits theaters July 2, 2010.   All parties in the deal were represented by the law firm of Hanson, Jacobson, Teller, Hoberman, Newman, Warren & Richman.