Where the Wild Things Are
Forget Watchmen, forget Batman the most highly anticipated movie adaptaion of an illustrated original has to to be the upcoming Spike Jones’ adaptation of Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are! Undoubtedly the book is one of the most prolific children’s collections, having introduced and influenced countless artists at a young age to detailed illustration with strong narrative backing.
Uber imaginative director Spike Jonze has now adapted the acclaimed children’s book into a full-length film, set to release on October 16, 2009. Jonze’s film uses a combination of natural lighting, moody color pallet, and indie rock styling’s of The Arcade Fire soundtrack which embraces the spirit of the book, yet includes subtle angst with an aura of loneliness and live action. The film uses and combines real actors, computer animation and live-action puppeteering. Co-written by McSweeneys supremo Dave Eggers, this has me shaking in my boots with excitment.
If only they can be pursuaded to make a Fraggles movie I’d be in heaven!
March 27th, 2009 11:01
I second that! Been waiting for ages to see the trailer, can’t wait!
March 27th, 2009 12:06
Yes this is going to be amazing! Perfect song to go with it too.
March 27th, 2009 19:59
Uber-excited about this movie! It’s gonna be beast!
But they are making a Fraggle Rock movie, Bren! The director of ‘Hoodwinked’, Corey Edwards, is writing and directing it. There’s a podcast interview with him about it here:
http://www.henson.com/podcast/henson_podcast_035.mp3
March 27th, 2009 20:12
liam – I meant if Spike Jones could be pursuaded to make a Fraggles movie.
March 27th, 2009 20:59
Dave Eggers + Spike Jonze = Heavenly Heavenlish Heaven
March 28th, 2009 00:28
Bren – Ah, sorry! That makes sense now!
March 28th, 2009 12:20
Oh my god oh my god oh my god!!! Can’t wait, for this, saw clips of it in Bologna two years ago and have been waiting since. and Arcade fire!!!!