Books to Film Update

Well, this is turning into more of a monthly books to film update, but then last month’s update proved to be useful to a few folks. In any case, here is the current status of the film projects that have been mentioned up to this point (and weren’t already out on DVD as of the last update.)
Alatriste: Appeared in US theaters 22 December 2006. No DVD yet.
Artemis Fowl: Not on the IMDB, but the rumours persist.
Atlas Shrugged: In Production. US theatrical release sometime in 2008.
Blood and Chocolate: DVD available June 12, 2007.
Blood Ties: Currently appearing on the Lifetime Channel in the US.
The Boggart: In Development. US Theatrical release sometime in 2009.
The Bourne Ultimatum: US release date - 3 August 2007.
Bridge to Terabithia: Currently on DVD.
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian: Currently filming. US release date - 16 May 2008.
The Dark is Rising: Currently filming. US release date - 28 September 2007.
The Doubtful Guest: In Development. US Theatrical release sometime in 2009.
The Dresden Files: Currently appearing in the US on the Sci Fi Channel.
The Giver: In pre-production with 2007 release date.
The Golden Compass: In post-production. Current US release date - 7 December 2007
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: Due in US theaters on 13 July 2007.
The Lightning Thief: In Development. US Theatrical release sometime in 2009.
The Martian Child: Due in US theaters on 26 October 2007.
Miss Potter: DVD available on June 19, 2007.
Monster Blood Tattoo: In Development. US Theatrical release sometime in 2010.
Nancy Drew: Due in US theaters on 15 June 2007.
The Nanny Diaries: Due in US theaters on 7 September 2007.
The Ruby in the Smoke: Available on DVD.
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2:In pre-production with a 2008 release date.
A Spell for Chameleon: Still listed as “announced� with a theoretical release date of 2008.
The Spiderwick Chronicles: In post-production. Due in US theaters on 15 February 2008.
Tintin: In Development. US Theatrical release sometime in 2009.
books to film, Alatriste, Artemis Fowl, Atlas Shrugged, Blood and Chocolate, Blood Ties, The Boggart, The Bourne Ultimatum, Bridge to Terabithia, The Chronicles of Narnia, The Dark is Rising, The Doubtful Guest, The Dresden Files, The Giver, The Golden Compass, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, The Lightning Thief, The Martian Child, Miss Potter, Monster Blood Tattoo, Nancy Drew, The Nanny Diaries, The Ruby in the Smoke, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2, A Spell for Chameleon, The Spiderwick Chronicles, Tintin


May 25th, 2007 at 12:36 pm
One of my favorite books, The Tale of Despereaux, will be released as an animated film on December 19, 2008. Its voice talent includes Dustin Hoffman, Sigourney Weaver, William H. Macy, Christopher Lloyd, Kevin Kline and Tracey Ullman. No voice for Despereaux yet. Kate Dicamillo (Because of Winn-Dixie)wrote the book.
May 25th, 2007 at 12:43 pm
Inkheart, by Cornelia Funke, will be released 3/19/08. It has Brendan Fraser, Andy Serkis, Paul Bettany, Helen Mirren and Jim Broadbent, among others.
May 25th, 2007 at 12:48 pm
One more for today. For fans of Harlan Coben and his Myron Bolitar series, Deal Breaker will be released sometime in 2008. IMDB has no word on any cast yet.
May 28th, 2007 at 7:55 pm
Thanks, Dan!!!
I’m reporting these on Wednesday.