A little break from bringing you news about the latest Marvel/DC adaptations or Watchmen set reports on the comics front today, Screengrabbers. Variety brings word that Columbia pictures has picked up the rights to Garth Ennis and Derrick Robertson’s The Boys. While superhero satire is a common theme these days, this property is different from the usual fare. About a group of five toughs who work to keep both superheroes and supervillains under control, The Boys is an excellent blend of Ennis’ trademarks: political and pop-culture commentary seasoned by a heaping spoonfuls violence and sexploitation. Neal Moritz’s Original Films are developing the picture so here’s hoping they’re smart enough to cast Simon Pegg as the book’s protagonist lead, Wee Hughie. Look at the pic below to get an idea why that might be the right call.