Have you heard? The Lorax is on his way. On Friday, March 2, 2012, Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures will be unveiling their adaptation of Dr. Seuss‘ environmental manifesto. The leap from picture book to silver screen couldn’t come at a more opportune moment. We’re at a point in time where the naysayers can no longer claim that [...]
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Silver Screen: The Lorax
Posted in Books, In The News, Silver Screen, tagged Dr. Seuss, Illumination Entertainment, The Lorax, Universal Pictures on November 17, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The Gruffalo
Posted in Books, In The News, Silver Screen, tagged A Magic Light Pictures Production, Axel Scheffler, Best Visual Short Film (Animated), Julia Donaldson, The 83rd Annual Academy Awards, The Gruffalo on March 3, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The Gruffalo, a beloved children’s picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, has hit the silver screen. A Magic Light Pictures Production in Germany brought The Gruffalo to life. In fact, The Gruffalo was nominated in the Best Visual Short Film (Animated) category at The 83rd Annual Academy Awards held this past Sunday. Here’s [...]
Silver Screen: Alice in Wonderland
Posted in Silver Screen, tagged Alice in Wonderland, Disney, Lewis Carroll, Tim Burton on February 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
You already know my policy when it comes to books adapted for the silver screen. For those who are new to The Pen Stroke, I’m against it. However, even I, the staunch naysayer, took pause when I first saw the trailer for Alice in Wonderland. It’s a feast for the eyes. Both Disney and Tim [...]
Silver Screen: Where The Wild Things Are
Posted in Silver Screen, tagged Maurice Sendak, Where The Wild Things Are on September 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I’m always skeptical when a book is adapted for the silver screen. Maybe because I’ve been disappointed by adaptations more often than not. However, when I saw the first images from the film, Where The Wild Things Are, I was intrigued. I think the film brings Maurice Sendak’s illustrations to life, at least from what [...]
Print to Pixel
Posted in Silver Screen, tagged Maurice Sendak, Silver Screen, Where The Wild Things Are on April 7, 2009 | 1 Comment »
It seems that almost everyday another book enters the cinematic realm. The latest to make the move is Maurice Sendak’s Where The Wild Things Are. On October 16, 2009, this classic children’s story will join the ranks of Harry Potter, The Chronicles of Narnia and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, to name a few. I, like many of you, enjoy [...]
