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The Drowned Tale novel was originally written by JG Ballard in 1962 as a dystopian tale where solar radiation has melted the polar ice caps and caused worldwide flooding. Now, Harry Potter Executive Producer, David Heyman, and Heyday Films have signed the rights to the novel to produce a film adaptation for Warner Bros.
From an article by Empire:
In the year 2145, Dr Robert Kerans tries to make a living in a skyscraper barely poking out of an underwater London as he studies the problems mankind faces with the newly wild environment.
Survey teams sent out to study flora and fauna are reporting dangerous levels of emotional and moral devolution among the populace, and Ballard’s story seethes with his usual insight into how humans are affected by their environment.
Past film adaptations of JG Ballard's works include Crash and Empire of the Sun.
Posted by Keith on 03-03-2013 at 1:55 PM
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Daniel Radcliffe’s tendency to prank his fellow Harry Potter cast-mates often added levity to the set, but there was at least one time when his antics went a little too far.
Reportedly, Robbie Coltrane, who portrayed Hagrid in the films, was once a victim of a prank where the young actor changed the settings on his friend’s phone from English to Turkish. The joke seems harmless enough—except that Coltrane was left unable to make calls!
The infuriated actor had a hard time finding anyone on set who could change the settings of his phone back to English, and Radcliffe was left feeling understandably sheepish about what he had done. Coltrane remembers the event clearly:
Eventually we found a girl in the Harry Potter make-up department who was Turkish Cypriot. She phoned her mum and was chatting away in great detail until they sorted it out. I think Daniel was so upset at what had happened that he wrote me that note...'Dear Mr. Coltrane, I'm sorry I changed your mobile telephone into Turkish...
Have you ever been part of a prank gone too far? Let us know in the comments!
Posted by Jessica on 12-06-2012 at 12:50 AM
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Based on the beloved book series by Michael Bond, Paddington Bear has been revealed as one of Harry Potter producer David Heyman’s latest projects. The books, which made their debut in 1958, tell the story of Paddington, who is raised by his aunt Lucy. Lucy, after being inspired by an English explorer, teaches Paddington “to cook marmalade and listen to the World Service.” After being smuggled on a boat into England, Paddington begins his search for the explorer who motivated his aunt. You can read the full synopsis from HeyUGuys.
The film, directed by Paul King (The Mighty Boosh), will be CG- animated and feature Frances de la Tour, who portrayed Madame Maxime in the Harry Potter films, among the cast. Paddington will be released in UK and US theaters on November 26th, 2014. After being one of leaders of the Potter films, we can be sure to expect great things from Heyman’s future projects.
Do you think Paddington has promise? Let us know in the comments section below.
Posted by Keith on 11-12-2012 at 1:05 PM
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Harry Potter star Rupert Grint and producer David Heyman will join Warner Brothers representative Josh Berger at the London Olympic Games to discuss the success of the UK film industry on July 31.
The three will speak on the Creative Content Day during the UK Trade and Investment's international business legacy programme, which focuses on commercializing creativity in the international marketplace. Grint, Heyman, and Berger will specifically discuss the success of the Harry Potter films.
Grint completes the Potter trio joining events at the London Olympics. We previously reported that Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson have recorded video messages to be played at the conclusion of the Olympic Games later this summer.
Thanks to Screen Daily for the tip!
Posted by Caleb on 06-29-2012 at 12:45 AM
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Yesterday marked the International Cinematographers Guild 49th Annual Publicists Awards celebration in which Hollywood publicity and marketing executives, producers, studio and network executives, celebrities and press attend the event.
During the event, Best Actor Oscar nominee Gary Oldman - the actor who portrayed Sirius Black in the Harry Potter franchise and is nominated for the Actor in Leading Role Oscar for his performance in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy - presented the Motion Picture Showmanship Award to Harry Potter executive producer David Heyman.
Gary Oldman's presentation:
"This year, we honor the producer of the most successful film franchise of all time. We're delighted to recognize the person responsible for a collection of films that represents the best example of what can be accomplished with creative and smart publicity and promotion."
Congratulations David Heyman!
Posted by Keith on 02-25-2012 at 10:05 AM
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In a recent interview with Variety.com, David Heyman was asked several questions on his overall feelings on the ending of the Harry Potter film series, and on its overall success.
CG: Do you attribute [the movies'] success to being faithful to the books and keeping fans happy?
Heyman: (Author J.K. Rowling's) books provide a loyal fanbase, but I also think we made films that stood on their own terms. You never see 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' with film covers. Jo was very keen to keep the books and the films separate. They're very different. Clearly, the success of the books has made the films possible and fueled their success, but it's amazing what percentage of filmgoers did not come to the films from the books.
You can read the rest of the interview here.
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