Universal is reportedly in early development on “Fear Agent,” the Dark Horse sci-fi title. Currently an open-writing assignment, the studio is interested in developing the title into a film with “Air Force One” producer Jonathan Shestack, who currently has the rights to “Fear Agent”. Rick Remender’s “Fear Agent” centers on Heath Huston, one of the last Fear Agents, a borderline alcoholic Texan astronaut who fights threats to planet Earth. The series began in 2005 as an Image Comics property before moving to Dark Horse Comics in 2006. Stay tuned to Shockya.com for the latest “Fear Agent” movie news and more. By Costa Koutsoutis (Source: Superherohype.com)

The Dark Horse Comics title “El Zombo Fantasma” is going to get the big-screen adaptation, courtesy of Death Ray Films and Maya Entertainment. Death Ray and Maya Entertainment are planning to also adapt the title in a new animated series following the live-action movie. Kevin Munroe, one of the creators of the original comic, will be writing and directing “El Zombo Fantasma”, with Chris Patton and Robert Sanchez producing. Dave Wilkins, the other creator of the title, and Munroe, will co-produce. Mike Richardson will executive produce for Dark Horse Entertainment. Jose Martinez, Kellvin Chavez, and Moctesuma Esparza will executive produce for Maya Entertainment. Published by Dark Horse in 2005, “El…