


This book was one of the pioneering successes of the genre and I have no doubt that our global network of topnotch distribution partners will make this groundbreaking work a surefire box-office hit.” “We’ve seen firsthand how quality New Adult content can rapidly reach audiences far beyond the established fanbase of the original IP when it’s in the hands of the right creative team on the production side, and backed by a robust social campaign. “The adaptation of this beloved New York Times and global bestseller, helmed by one of the most prolific YA directors of all-time, Roger, and led by an incredibly talented cast with massive social followings – Beautiful Disaster has all the makings of the next blockbuster YA franchise,” said Deckter. “I had a fantastic experience working with Voltage and Dylan Sprouse on After We Collided and I’m thrilled to be collaborating with them and Ginny Gardner on bringing another beloved novel to life,” said Kumble. McGuire’s novel has been published and translated in 38 countries, and topped the bestseller’s list in Brazil, Italy, France, Spain, Australia and the UK. EPs are Voltage’s Nicolas Chartier, Lucas Jarach and McGuire. Brian Pitt and Mark Clayman will produce alongside Jonathan Deckter, President and COO of Voltage. Multiple offers have also been made in many other territories.

German studio Leonine already acquired rights over the weekend. Voltage is handling global sales and will introduce Beautiful Disaster at the upcoming American Film Market. Either way, Travis has no idea that Abby’s dark past is about to emerge, and he may have finally met his match. If he wins, Abby must live in his apartment for the same amount of time. Intrigued by Abby’s resistance to his appeal, Travis offers her a simple bet: if he loses his next fight, he must remain sex-free for a month. But Abby wants nothing to do with Travis. He spends his nights fighting in underground boxing matches, and his days as the ultimate college campus charmer. In Beautiful Disaster, adapted by Kumble, bad-boy Travis (Sprouse) is exactly what college freshman Abby (Gardner) needs and wants-to avoid. Vertical Acquires Voltage Pictures' YA Romance 'See You On Venus' Starring Virginia Gardner & Alex Aiono Voltage
