Here is the September update on the current status of the “books to film” projects that have been mentioned on this blog to this point. I will try to do this once a month in order to follow each film until it reaches DVD. Please remember that release dates are subject to change, and that sometimes “Announced” films never get made.
If you have any news about an upcoming book to film adaptation, please comment and let me know.
The current “books to film” list:
1776: In development with a release date sometime in 2009.
Alice in Wonderland: This Tim Burton film is in pre-production with a US release date on 5 March 2010.
Angels & Demons: Filming and due in US theaters on 15 May 2009.
Atlas Shrugged: Status currently unknown, as the project has lost its director. Still listed with a 2009 release date, though.
The Bell Jar: In pre-production with a theoretical release date sometime in 2008.
The Boggart: In development. US theatrical release sometime in 2009.
Born to Rock: Announced with a release date sometime in 2009.
The Butterfly Tattoo: Completed with a release date sometime in 2008. If any of you know when/where this one will be released, please let me know.
Carter Beats the Devil: Rumored to be coming to AMC in 2009.
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian: DVD will be released in U.S. on Dec 2, 2008.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader: In pre-production with a U.S. release date of 7 May 2010.
Cirque du Freak: In post-production, this movie is reported to include the first three books of the series. The U.S. release date is listed as “2009″ but the release date for Spain (the only other one listed on the IMDB) is 13 March 2009.
The City of Ember: In post-production. Due in U.S. theaters on 10 October 2008.
Coraline: In post-production. Due in US theaters in February 2009.
The Cry of the Icemark: In development with a theoretical release date sometime in 2008. (I expect that this info will change at some point soon.)
Deal Breaker: Announced with a release date sometime in 2008. (Chances are this date will change.)
Dean Spanley: In Post-Production with a UK release date sometime in 2008.
The Doubtful Guest: In development. U.S. theatrical release expected sometime in 2009.
Dune: (Yes, another version of Dune.) Announced with a theoretical release date in 2010.
The Eye of the World: In development with a release date in 2011.
Fahrenheit 451: Announced with a release date in 2010 sometime.
The Giver: Announced with a 2011 release date.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: In post-production with a US release date of 17 July 2009.
He’s Just Not That Into You: This film now finished with a new US release date of 6 February 2009.
The Hobbit: Announced with a theoretical release date sometime in December 2011.
Inkheart: Due in U.S. theaters on 9 January 2009.
Journey to the Center of the Earth (3D): Currently in theaters. No word yet as to when the DVD will be released.
The Lovely Bones: In post-production. Due in U.S. theaters 9 October 2009.
Magic Kingdom for Sale: Announced with a theoretical release date in 2010 sometime.
Marley & Me: In post-production with a Christmas 2008 release date.
Monster Blood Tattoo: In Development. U.S. theatrical release sometime in 2010.
Neuromancer: In Pre-Production with a release date in 2009 sometime.
New Moon: In development with a release date in 2010.
Nights in Rodanthe: This film is completed and due in US theaters on 26 September 2008.
On the Road: Status currently listed a “Unknown” on the IMDB with a theoretical release date still listed as 2009.
Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief: In development. U.S. theatrical release sometime in 2009.
Race to Witch Mountain: Filming and due in U.S. theaters on 13 March 2009. (Sounds less like the book all the time.)
The Screwtape Letters: In pre-production with a theoretical release date in 2008.
Shantaram: In pre-production and due in U.S. theaters sometime in 2009.
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2: Currently in U.S. theaters.
A Spell for Chameleon: In development with a theoretical release date of 2008.
Stargirl: Announced with a theoretical release date in 2009.
The Subtle Knife: In development with a theoretical release date sometime in 2009.
The Tale of Despereaux: In post-production. Due in U.S. theaters on 19 December 2008.
Teen Idol: Announced with a theoretical release date sometime in 2008.
Tintin: In Pre-production with a U.S. theatrical release sometime in 2009. (Check out the writing and directing staff on this one.)
Twilight: In post-production and now due in U.S. theaters on 21 November 2008.
Cool list, there are quite a few I’m waiting for. I can’t wait to see how The Hobbit turns out, loved the Lord of the Rings. I’m also waiting for the next Chronicles of Narnia (and Twilight).
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I just found out that the Keira Knightley movie “The Duchess” is based on a book by Amanda Foreman.
Ann, I can’t wait for the Hobbit (and Twilight) either.
OSG, Thanks for the info!
I am sooo upset that they decided to put off the release of HBP!!!!!—
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I don’t buy their story, salviagrrl. Do you?
Dean Spanley is being releaased in UK Dec 12 by Icon Distributors. I saw this in Toronto and it is a wonderful engaging story and received a standing ovation.