Where the Wild Things are.

[green]

The book tells the story of Max, who one evening plays around his home, "making mischief" in a wolf costume (chasing the dog with a fork, etc.) As punishment, his mother sends him to bed without supper. In his room, a mysterious, wild forest grows out of his imagination, and Max takes a journey to the land of the Wild Things. They are fearsome-looking monsters, but Max conquers them with a scary look and he is made the King of the Wild Things. However, he soon finds himself lonely and homesick, and he returns home to his bedroom. He finds his supper waiting for him ... "And it was still hot."

http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=13262
Where the Wild Things Are

Release Date: October 3, 2008
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
Director: Spike Jonze
Screenwriter: Dave Eggers, Spike Jonze
Starring: Catherine Keener, Benicio Del Toro, Forest Whitaker, Michelle Williams, Catherine O'Hara, Tom Noonan, Michael Berry, James Gandolfini
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary: "Where the Wild Things Are" follows the adventures of Max, a head-strong young boy who leaves home after having a fight with his mother -- only to find himself in a mysterious forest bordering a vast sea. Misunderstood and rebellious, Max sets sail to the land of the Wild Things, where mischief reigns.

The adventure film will use a unique process to bring the story to life, incorporating the most dynamic elements of voice performance, live-action puppetry and computer animation.

first look :

I have to admit Im really curious as to how Spike is going to handle this as a movie, the book is probably one I remember and love most from my childhood.

 

[scifiwolf]

Looks good. This is one I was worried about when it was first announced, and then I forgot all about it.

 

[Ring Deacon]

My all time favorite childrens book has come to life. This will be one that my whole family wil be seeing.

 

[MaskedManJRK]

...Who's Spike Jonze?

 

[green]

...Who's Spike Jonze?

He directed Adaptation and Being John Malcovich.

 

[StrainedEyes]

He directed Adaptation and Being John Malcovich.

He also wrote/produced/and acted a little in the Jackass movies.

 

[tzarinna]

I can't wait, this will be awesome.

 

[Watson]

New photo!

care of /film http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/12/11/new-photo-spike-jonzes-where-the-wild-things-are/

That actually looks really cool

EDIT: Hey mods...would you please fix the spelling of the thread title? If green doesn't mind that is ?

 

[Lord Blackbolt]

nice

 

[Abaddon]

I didn't enjoy the book that much.

and how long a movie can they make out of this? It's a very short story.

 

[K.B.]

Oh goodie I was wondering when someone was gonna make a thread on this

Seems like this has been in production forever

 

[AlteredEgo]

diggin' the pics. they have a very 80's "labyrinth-esque" vibe to 'em. minus david bowie.

 

[K.B.]

And Bowie's massive bulge.

 

[Jspider13]

I didn't enjoy the book that much.

and how long a movie can they make out of this? It's a very short story.

So was Cat in The Hat

 

[LastSunrise1981]

One of my favorite books from my childhood. I'll definitely be checking this out when its released.

 

[DOG LIPS]

That looks awesome. I didn't even know this movie was rollin'.

 

[Mogwai]

^^ agreed.

 

[悪魔天]

Looks amazing so far.Spike Jonze is a great choice for this.

 

[psychosully]

This does look great. Spike Jonze is a fairly good director who definantly has the talent to make this brilliant. Long way away though.

 

[Watson]

I didn't enjoy the book that much.

and how long a movie can they make out of this? It's a very short story.

Deprived childhood !


But I was wondering the same thing...hopefully Jonze can be decently creative and not resort to some silly "adults are trying to get into the monsters world, there's an evil corporation involved" stuff that has been done to death in children's movies.

 

[Rez]

Sadly, the behind the scenes stuff on this film has been a nightmare. Especially with Max, the kid was a last minute decision and isn't what everyone was hoping for. Spike Jonze is one of my favorites, so here's hoping he can pull it together.

 

[Carmine Falcone]

I remember this book. Ofcourse, it was read to me in the Dutch translation. (The title was different aswell; Max and his Maxi-monsters) but I remember the images very well.

I don't really give a rat's ass about this film though...

 

[K.B.]

Sadly, the behind the scenes stuff on this film has been a nightmare. Especially with Max, the kid was a last minute decision and isn't what everyone was hoping for. Spike Jonze is one of my favorites, so here's hoping he can pull it together.

The behind the scenes chaos is what, to me, makes it seem like this has taken forever to be released. Rememeber when Forrest Whitaker was attached?

 

[Immortalfire]

I loved the book as a kid..the pics look good

 

[Abaddon]

So was Cat in The Hat

Bad example.

Deprived childhood !

I couldn't relate to Max. I was a good boy.:goodytwoshoes:

But I was wondering the same thing...hopefully Jonze can be decently creative and not resort to some silly "adults are trying to get into the monsters world, there's an evil corporation involved" stuff that has been done to death in children's movies.

yeah, I just hope they don't change the story too drastically to fit the time.