Does anyone know..

Giroth · 05-10-2002, 03:34 PM

if any movies are being made of OTHER author's fantasy books?Just wanted to know

***HOBBIT*** · 05-10-2002, 05:35 PM

other than what? Other than Lotr? Duh. There have been dozens upon dozens of movies based on books. Anyone can close this if they want.

Giroth · 05-10-2002, 06:08 PM

i know that

aldesign · 05-10-2002, 07:00 PM

Michael Crichtons amazing Time-Sliding story, TIMELINE, is in production

and its one of my favourite books.
Crichton is in fact my fav-author.

andy

Giroth · 05-11-2002, 01:31 PM

aldesign- that's what i wanted to know. thanks

HOBBIT- I KNOW that movies have been made of books.I'M TALKING ABOUT FUTURE MOVIES OF BOOKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

***IronParrot*** · 05-12-2002, 01:00 AM

Fantasy - I believe recently, one studio or another has acquired the rights to Narnia. Nothing's in production yet though.

Obviously, the Potter films will continue. It's a pity that with so much revenue, they're going to be cemented as the "definitive" films of Harry Potter... because while the film of Philosopher's Stone was very well done in many respects, it never goes beyond being a great adaptation and into the realm of being a great movie.

From the sci-fi perspective, I believe Orson Scott Card's Ender's Game is in pre-production. Don't know who's attached to the project, though.

There has been talk - just talk, mind you - of possibly doing a Wheel of Time miniseries. And obviously, there's the Dinotopia mini coming out this weekend.

***HOBBIT*** · 05-12-2002, 11:31 PM

Hitch Hikers guide to the galaxy might come out some time this decade - maybe.

***IronParrot*** · 05-13-2002, 12:32 AM

Well Douglas Adams was working on a screenplay for the HHGTTG adaptation when he, um, hit the long dark tea-time of the soul, so to speak. The project is in Development Hell right now.

And if it's ever in development, will somebody please have the sense to hire Terry Gilliam to direct?

05-10-2002, 03:34 PM	#1
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*HOBBIT* Saviour of Entmoot Admiral Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: NC/NJ (no longer Same place as bmilder.) Posts: 61,986	other than what? Other than Lotr? Duh. There have been dozens upon dozens of movies based on books. Anyone can close this if they want. __________________ President Emeritus (2000-2004) Private message (or email) me if you need any assistance. I am here to help! "I'm up to here with cool, ok? I'm so amazingly cool you could keep a side of meat in me for a month. I am so hip I have difficulty seeing over my pelvis" - Zaphod Beeblebrox Latest Blog Post: Just Quit Facebook? No One Cares!

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aldesign Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Uk Posts: 447	Michael Crichtons amazing Time-Sliding story, TIMELINE, is in production and its one of my favourite books. Crichton is in fact my fav-author. andy __________________ The funniest story on the net, made by entmoot fanatics, visit it @ FOTMB.com FRODO LIVES!! GET FREE AVATARS HERE!

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*IronParrot* Fowl Administrator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Calgary or Edmonton, Canada Posts: 53,420	Fantasy - I believe recently, one studio or another has acquired the rights to Narnia. Nothing's in production yet though. Obviously, the Potter films will continue. It's a pity that with so much revenue, they're going to be cemented as the "definitive" films of Harry Potter... because while the film of Philosopher's Stone was very well done in many respects, it never goes beyond being a great adaptation and into the realm of being a great movie. From the sci-fi perspective, I believe Orson Scott Card's Ender's Game is in pre-production. Don't know who's attached to the project, though. There has been talk - just talk, mind you - of possibly doing a Wheel of Time miniseries. And obviously, there's the Dinotopia mini coming out this weekend. __________________ All of IronParrot's posts are guaranteed to be 100% intelligent and/or sarcastic, comprising no genetically modified content and tested on no cute furry little animals unless the SPCA is looking elsewhere. If you observe a failure to uphold this warranty, please contact a forum administrator immediately to receive a full refund on your Entmoot registration. Blog: Nick's Café Canadien

05-12-2002, 11:31 PM	#7
*HOBBIT* Saviour of Entmoot Admiral Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: NC/NJ (no longer Same place as bmilder.) Posts: 61,986	Hitch Hikers guide to the galaxy might come out some time this decade - maybe. __________________ President Emeritus (2000-2004) Private message (or email) me if you need any assistance. I am here to help! "I'm up to here with cool, ok? I'm so amazingly cool you could keep a side of meat in me for a month. I am so hip I have difficulty seeing over my pelvis" - Zaphod Beeblebrox Latest Blog Post: Just Quit Facebook? No One Cares!

05-10-2002, 06:08 PM	#3
Giroth The Dragonqueen Join Date: May 2002 Location: sunny Cali! Posts: 423	i know that

05-11-2002, 01:31 PM	#5
Giroth The Dragonqueen Join Date: May 2002 Location: sunny Cali! Posts: 423	aldesign- that's what i wanted to know. thanks HOBBIT- I KNOW that movies have been made of books.I'M TALKING ABOUT FUTURE MOVIES OF BOOKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

05-13-2002, 12:32 AM	#8
*IronParrot* Fowl Administrator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Calgary or Edmonton, Canada Posts: 53,420	Well Douglas Adams was working on a screenplay for the HHGTTG adaptation when he, um, hit the long dark tea-time of the soul, so to speak. The project is in Development Hell right now. And if it's ever in development, will somebody please have the sense to hire Terry Gilliam to direct? __________________ All of IronParrot's posts are guaranteed to be 100% intelligent and/or sarcastic, comprising no genetically modified content and tested on no cute furry little animals unless the SPCA is looking elsewhere. If you observe a failure to uphold this warranty, please contact a forum administrator immediately to receive a full refund on your Entmoot registration. Blog: Nick's Café Canadien