"Everybody says, 'What will this movie do to your book?'...The film is another translation, and at the same time, will have a fate of its own." -Frances Mayes
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Tintin (2009)
-A Hollywoodized version of Tintin is being considered right now. Imdb.com does not offer any details to non-IMDbPro users but Wikipedia (so trust the news at your own risk) states that "in 2007 it was announced that a Tintin trilogy will be produced, with [Peter] Jackson directing the first and [Steven] Spielberg directing the second. Both film makers would serve as producers for all three. The movies will also be done using a large amount of CGI, with the end result intended to mimic Hergé's original drawings."
Twilight (2010)
-Based on Stephenie Meyer's book of the same name. More info on the Twilight the Movie site.
The Lovely Bones (2008)
-Adapted from Alice Sebold's novel about A young girl who was brutally raped and murdered, watches the effects of her death on her family from Heaven, as her parents drift apart, her father becomes obsessed with vengeance and her sister grows into the woman she would never be.
-Directed by Peter Jackson, starring Ryan Gosling, Rachel Weisz, Susan Sarandon, and Stanley Tucci. IMDb site here.
10/23/07 Update: Just read on IMDb that Mark Wahlberg has replaced Ryan Gosling as the father. Folliwing is the statement: "Mark Wahlberg has replaced Ryan Gosling in director Peter Jackson's new film - one day before shooting began. Gosling pulled out of The Lovely Bones on Friday, despite the fact he had gained 20 pounds and grown a beard for his role. The Half Nelson actor quit over creative differences, according to industry paper Daily Variety. The Departed star Wahlberg signed up to play the part, a grieving father of a murdered girl, on Sunday. The Lovely Bones, the movie adaptation of Alice Sebold's bestseller, also stars Rachel Weisz. Filming began in Pennsylvania on Monday."
Based on Orson Scott Card's SciFi book. Wikipedia says (about the book): "In a future where mankind has barely survived two invasions by the "buggers", an insectoid alien race. The world's most talented children, including the extraordinary Ender Wiggin, are taken into "Battle School" at a very young age to supply commanders for the expected Third Invasion."
Last I heard Orson Scott Card was writing the screenplay. That should help it stick more to the book. However, I'm still a little nervous about it because it would involve young, most likely inexperienced actors.
I've heard about Twilight and Lovely Bones before. I know for a fact Twilight is definitely a movie and I'm pretty sure Lovely Bones is too. However, I've never heard of Trintin as a book or movie.
Inkheart (2008)
A little girl (Eliza Bennett) rallies her friends -- both real and imaginary -- to rescue her father (Brendan Fraser), a bookbinder who can bring characters to life by reading aloud, from the clutches of an evil-doer (Andy Serkis). Adapted from the young adult-child fantasy novel by Cornelia Funke, and is the first book of the Inkworld trilogy.
The Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
Roald Dahl's classic story animated by Wes Anderson? Interesting...
Casting is still in talks, but Cate Blancett & George Clooney will (prolly) voice Mrs. & Mr. Fox.
Holy smokes! This comes straight from IMDb's Movie & TV News!
Hanks & Howard Ready 'Da Vinci Code' Sequel
Angels & Demons (2008)
"Hollywood superstar Tom Hanks and director Ron Howard will begin shooting a sequel to their 2006 smash hit The Da Vinci Code in February. Angels & Demons - again based on a novel by Dan Brown - will see Hanks reprise his character of Harvard University symbolist Robert Langdon. This time the literary hero will be involved in a frantic quest to find the world's most powerful energy source. The Da Vinci Code will be a hard act to follow - the movie has made $757,236,138 at the international box-office. Angels & Demons marks the fourth time Hanks and Howard have teamed up for a big screen project."
But isn't Angels & Demons just the same book as The Da Vinci Code, just with a different quest and a different girl/romantic interest (with a different nationality)? This is definitely one sequel in mine eyes that does NOT need to be made.
Where the Wild Things Are (2008)
(From YuppiePunk): "This is the [movie] one we’re most psyched for. One of our favorite directors — Spike Jonze — teams with one of our favorite writers — Dave Eggers –- to tell the story of one of our favorite books — “Where the Wild Things Are.” And with a cast that features Catherine Keener, Forest Whitaker and James Gandolfini, this live-action / CGI / animatronic hybrid of the children’s classic ought to be fantastic. Please, please, please don’t let this suck."
The Time Traveler's Wife (2008)based on Audrey Niffenegger's novel, directed by Robert Schwentke, starring Eric Bana, Rachel McAdams and Ron Livingston. My favourite book, hope they don't spoil it!!!
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0452694/
I heard of two but i'm not sure does anyone know anything about uglies by scott westerfeld and maximum ride - angel experiment by jamess patterson. I heard rumors but i can't find anything yet.
Uglies on imdb.com Although the idea that it has a 2008 release date is laughable considering no director nor actors are listed (inferring a lack of casting yet). Thanks for the heads up though!
Ramona (Quimbly) appears to be in the works for another movie adaptation, due out 2009. So will Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief (2009). But imdb.com offers nothing on these titles except for the possible release date.
I am eagerly awaiting the film adaptation of Cirque Du Freak. So far all that's been often is a crappy screenshot. I want a trailer! I really want to see this adaptation but somethings already have me scared like the change of the character Debbie Hemlock to a white, blond, preppy looking chick (they even changed the character's though i can't recall it and I can't be bothered to look it up right now). Did Hollywood suddenly become racist pigs and have an issue with a white boy and a black girl having feelings for each other? Or heck they could have left out all romantic interests and just let them be friends.
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-A Hollywoodized version of Tintin is being considered right now. Imdb.com does not offer any details to non-IMDbPro users but Wikipedia (so trust the news at your own risk) states that "in 2007 it was announced that a Tintin trilogy will be produced, with [Peter] Jackson directing the first and [Steven] Spielberg directing the second. Both film makers would serve as producers for all three. The movies will also be done using a large amount of CGI, with the end result intended to mimic Hergé's original drawings."
Twilight (2010)
-Based on Stephenie Meyer's book of the same name. More info on the Twilight the Movie site.
-Adapted from Alice Sebold's novel about A young girl who was brutally raped and murdered, watches the effects of her death on her family from Heaven, as her parents drift apart, her father becomes obsessed with vengeance and her sister grows into the woman she would never be.
-Directed by Peter Jackson, starring Ryan Gosling, Rachel Weisz, Susan Sarandon, and Stanley Tucci. IMDb site here.
10/23/07 Update: Just read on IMDb that Mark Wahlberg has replaced Ryan Gosling as the father. Folliwing is the statement: "Mark Wahlberg has replaced Ryan Gosling in director Peter Jackson's new film - one day before shooting began. Gosling pulled out of The Lovely Bones on Friday, despite the fact he had gained 20 pounds and grown a beard for his role. The Half Nelson actor quit over creative differences, according to industry paper Daily Variety. The Departed star Wahlberg signed up to play the part, a grieving father of a murdered girl, on Sunday. The Lovely Bones, the movie adaptation of Alice Sebold's bestseller, also stars Rachel Weisz. Filming began in Pennsylvania on Monday."
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0400403/
Based on Orson Scott Card's SciFi book. Wikipedia says (about the book): "In a future where mankind has barely survived two invasions by the "buggers", an insectoid alien race. The world's most talented children, including the extraordinary Ender Wiggin, are taken into "Battle School" at a very young age to supply commanders for the expected Third Invasion."
Last I heard Orson Scott Card was writing the screenplay. That should help it stick more to the book. However, I'm still a little nervous about it because it would involve young, most likely inexperienced actors.
A little girl (Eliza Bennett) rallies her friends -- both real and imaginary -- to rescue her father (Brendan Fraser), a bookbinder who can bring characters to life by reading aloud, from the clutches of an evil-doer (Andy Serkis). Adapted from the young adult-child fantasy novel by Cornelia Funke, and is the first book of the Inkworld trilogy.
Roald Dahl's classic story animated by Wes Anderson? Interesting...
Casting is still in talks, but Cate Blancett & George Clooney will (prolly) voice Mrs. & Mr. Fox.
Hanks & Howard Ready 'Da Vinci Code' Sequel
Angels & Demons (2008)
"Hollywood superstar Tom Hanks and director Ron Howard will begin shooting a sequel to their 2006 smash hit The Da Vinci Code in February. Angels & Demons - again based on a novel by Dan Brown - will see Hanks reprise his character of Harvard University symbolist Robert Langdon. This time the literary hero will be involved in a frantic quest to find the world's most powerful energy source. The Da Vinci Code will be a hard act to follow - the movie has made $757,236,138 at the international box-office. Angels & Demons marks the fourth time Hanks and Howard have teamed up for a big screen project."
But isn't Angels & Demons just the same book as The Da Vinci Code, just with a different quest and a different girl/romantic interest (with a different nationality)? This is definitely one sequel in mine eyes that does NOT need to be made.
(From YuppiePunk): "This is the [movie] one we’re most psyched for. One of our favorite directors — Spike Jonze — teams with one of our favorite writers — Dave Eggers –- to tell the story of one of our favorite books — “Where the Wild Things Are.” And with a cast that features Catherine Keener, Forest Whitaker and James Gandolfini, this live-action / CGI / animatronic hybrid of the children’s classic ought to be fantastic. Please, please, please don’t let this suck."
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0452694/
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117985166.html?categ...yre