Coverage of books to movies, deals and development. en-us http://www.publishersweekly.com/community/Page+to+Screen/47149.html?nid=3326 2009 Reed Business Information. Subject to its http://www.publishersweekly.com/info/337409.html Terms of Use. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:56:13 MST http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6705626.html?nid=3326 Following in the footsteps of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, and The Witches, another of Roald Dahl’s much-loved stories—Fantastic Mr. Fox—heads to the big screen on November 13, reimagined as a stop-motion animated feature from Twentieth Century Fox. And the A-list team behind the project is as fantastic as the title character himself... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:35:00 EST http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6700837.html?nid=3326 Two directors - who happen to be brothers - are each responsible for bringing a hot vampire book property to life this fall on the big screen. Twilighters are anxiously awaiting New Moon, directed by Chris Weitz, on November 20. But first, vampire fans can turn to Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant, based on Darren Shan's popular series and directed by Paul Weitz (About a Boy), which arrives October 23. The Universal film features 17-year-old actor Chris Massoglia... Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:25:00 EST http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6700836.html?nid=3326 This week in Page to Screen—PW's column tracking film rights circulating and sold in Hollywood—a Brokeback Mountain producer nabs a YA backlister, and an Amazon Breakthrough Novel winner gets looks in Hollywood. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:59:00 EST http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6699693.html?nid=3326 David Biedrzycki's Ace Lacewing: Bug Detective is ready to generate buzz through a new representation deal between Charlesbridge and The ThinkTank Emporium, marking the first time Charlesbridge has signed with an outside agent to develop one of its book franchises. See more licensing stories, including news of Golden’s Iron Man: Armored Adventures titles, and Parragon teaming with MGA Entertainment on a new doll line for tween girls. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:50:00 EST http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6699542.html?nid=3326 One of the most anticipated movies of 2009—Spike Jonze’s adaptation of Maurice Sendak’s beloved picture book Where the Wild Things Are—is finally approaching its release date, after a long and tumultuous road to production. With a screenplay co-written by Jonze and author Dave Eggers, the film arrives in theaters October 16; plans to bring Sendak’s picture book to the big screen have been underway for more than a decade. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:00:00 EST http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6678591.html?nid=3326 Scholastic has acquired the license for Angel Cat Sugar, a Japanese property from the mind of Hello Kitty creator Yuko Shimizu. Two books for girls 4–8 will launch in the school market this fall, followed by two more in the trade starting in January 2010. See more licensing stories, including news of a new Nickelodeon series, Richard Scarry’s Busytown characters on TV, and a new Angelina Ballerina show on PBS. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:30:00 EST http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6676795.html?nid=3326 The Emmy and James Beard Award-winning series Top Chef is the jewel in Bravo’s crown, so it isn’t surprising that the network has developed a range of branded products based on the show. There are Top Chef-themed flower arrangements, Top Chef branded wines and Top Chef knives. Chronicle Books is the lucky winner of the exclusive publishing contract, and it has been a boon to the San Francisco independent. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:30:00 EST http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6676431.html?nid=3326 This week in Page to Screen—PW's weekly column tracking film rights circulating and sold in Hollywood—Curtis Brown moves on Jeri Smith-Ready book, and Gotham shops an L.A.-teen-turned-Harvard-undergrad's novel. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:33:00 EST http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6676236.html?nid=3326 Based on Judi and Ron Barrett’s picture book of the same name, an animated film adaptation of 'Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs' hits theaters September 18. The story is set in the town of Chewandswallow (renamed Swallow Falls in the film), which is plagued by food and beverages that rain down from the sky on a daily basis. The film features the voices of Anna Faris and Bill Hader in the lead roles of weathergirl Sam Sparks and luckless inventor Flint Lockwood. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6675033.html?nid=3326 This week in Page to Screen—PW's weekly column tracking film rights circulating and sold in Hollywood—John Irving's new one slips to scouts, and CAA goes out with an iPhone app-turned-novel. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 07:40:00 EST http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6672667.html?nid=3326 This week in Page to Screen—PW's weekly column tracking film rights circulating and sold in Hollywood—Patrick Carman’s new YA novel makes the rounds, along with Laurie Sandell's graphic novel. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:57:00 EST http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6671678.html?nid=3326 In 1960, editor Judith Jones couldn't have known how much Mastering the Art of French Cooking would impact young cooks. Yet Nora Ephron, who moved to New York in 1962, says at the time, the cookbook was “standard equipment for an apartment: a couch and a copy of Julia’s cookbook.” Now, Julie & Julia has the chance to make MtA a must-have once more. Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:30:00 EST http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6671164.html?nid=3326 This week in Page to Screen—PW's weekly column tracking film rights circulating and sold in Hollywood—Stephen King's latest draws interest, along with Stuart Neville's The Twelve. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:40:00 EST http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6671394.html?nid=3326 HarperCollins Children’s Books and the Jim Henson Company are launching a publishing program for Sid the Science Kid, based on the Emmy-nominated animated TV series that began airing on PBS Kids last fall. The books will feature full-color stills from the series and will launch in December 2009, with three titles targeting preschoolers ages three to six. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:54:00 EST http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6669814.html?nid=3326 This week in Page to Screen—PW's weekly column tracking film rights circulating and sold in Hollywood—CAA shops a Robert Harris backlister (after Roman Polanski drops out), and the life and times of an unforgettable canine. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:53:00 EST http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6668895.html?nid=3326 With the broadcast and cable networks teeming with reality shows, the publishing industry has produced enough titles by the “stars” of these programs that reality publishing could be considered a subgenre. Parenting guides, weight loss tales, dating tips, career advice—they're selling it all. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6667295.html?nid=3326 This week in Page to Screen—PW's weekly column tracking film rights circulating and sold in Hollywood—CAA shops the new Thomas Pynchon, and Stephen Moore takes out an Edgar winner's newest thriller. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:40:00 EST http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6666072.html?nid=3326 DK Publishing, along with Lucasfilm and LEGO, is planning a one-day in-store launch event for its October release LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary by Simon Beecroft. The book is based on LEGO’s 10-year-old line of toys tied to George Lucas’s Star Wars saga; DK is offering participating stores an activity kit with game and trivia contests; giveaways and raffle prizes; and appearances from members of a volunteer group of Star Wars costume enthusiasts. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6666010.html?nid=3326 This week in Page to Screen—PW's weekly column tracking film rights circulating and sold in Hollywood—Howie Sanders at UTA tries to option a Facebook update (along with a canine's life rights) and Inkwell sells Lavender Queen for film. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:22:00 EST http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6664328.html?nid=3326 This week in Page to Screen—PW's weekly column tracking film rights circulating and sold in Hollywood—Holly Frederick goes out with a Pride and Prejudice and Zombies-like trilogy and The Familiars gets optioned by Sony. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:10:00 EST