Sara Gundell at the Portland Examiner has written an article on the 2009 adaptions:
The fall movie season is about to begin – and this year’s selection brings a nice crop of book-to-movie adaptations, ranging from children’s literature to classic novels of the 19th century to true stories to the most buzzed about young adult series since Harry Potter.
Here is your guide to the fall 2009 movie adaptations:
Where The Wild Things Are (10.16.09)
The Road (10.16.09)
“Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant” (10.23.09)
The first of two vampire movies hitting movies this fall – both directed by one of the Weitz brothers. Paul Weitz helmed up “Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant” – based on the series of novels by Darren Shan. The story follows a boy as he becomes a vampire, after visiting the Cirque du Freak. These aren’t the brooding, sparkling vampires of “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” (which is directed by Paul Weitz’s brother, Chris Weitz) – but this movie looks like it’s full of charm and family-friendly appeal.
“Disney’s A Christmas Carol” (11.6.09)
“The Fantastic Mr. Fox” (11.25.09)
One of Roald Dahl’s most beloved books finally comes to life on the big screen in this adaptation from Wes Anderson. The story follows the sly Mr. Fox as he steals food from three crooked farmers. Fed up with his wily ways, the farmers band together to rid themselves of Mr. Fox (and his family) once and for all. The all-star voice cast includes George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Bill Murray, Owen Wilson and Jason Schwartzman.
“The Lovely Bones” (12.11.09)
Based on the best-selling novel by Alice Sebold, Peter Jackson’s adaptation of “The Lovely Bones” looks to be a sweeping and visually dynamic movie. It tells the story of a girl who is murdered – and watches over her family from heaven, as they try to come to terms with her death. She also knows who her killer is – and struggles to have him brought to justice.
More here (including video clips from each movie)
Tons of good stuff coming out. What are you most looking forward to?
