{"id":1581,"date":"2011-04-14T11:33:14","date_gmt":"2011-04-14T10:33:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drachenserver.de\/wordpress\/?p=1581"},"modified":"2011-07-02T12:34:03","modified_gmt":"2011-07-02T11:34:03","slug":"pern-film-wird-wirklichkeit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drachenserver.de\/wordpress\/2011\/04\/pern-film-wird-wirklichkeit\/","title":{"rendered":"Ein „Pern“ Film r\u00fcckt ein St\u00fcckchen n\u00e4her Richtung Wirklichkeit"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Na, da werden wieder Wellen der Begeisterung durch die Reihen der vielen McCaffrey und Pern Fans gehen. Todd McCaffrey er\u00f6ffnete gerade in seinem Blog, dass die Bestrebungen einen Film \u00fcber die \u00e4u\u00dferst erfolgreiche Buchserie um die Drachenreiter von Pern zu drehen, doch nicht nur Fanger\u00fcchte sind. Bei Drehbuchautor David Hayter (X-Men, Watchmen) wurde angefragt, ob er Dragonflight, das erste Buch der Serie von 1968 auf die gro\u00dfe Leinwand bringen wolle.<\/p>\n

Anne McCaffre sagt dazu:<\/p>\n

The fans and I have been waiting, not so patiently, for a long time to see Pern and her characters on the big screen. I couldn\u2019t be more thrilled that a writer with David\u2019s tremendous creativity and track record of translating beloved source material into fantastic movies has decided to make this his next epic adventure.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Recht hat sie, die Fans werden das Projekt sehr argw\u00f6hnisch be\u00e4ugen. Schlie\u00dflich gab es in den letzten Jahren mehr als einen Fan-Wettbewerb um festzulegen welcher Schauspieler welchen Charakter bei einer m\u00f6glichen Verfilmung verk\u00f6rpern d\u00fcrfte. Aber ernshaft, wenn nur die H\u00e4lfte der W\u00fcnsche der Pern-Fans umgesetzt werden sollte, dann w\u00fcrde das ein Stelldichein der Stars und ein verdammt teuer Film werden \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

Hier die vollst\u00e4ndige Pressemeldung:<\/p>\n

\n\u201cWATCHMEN\u201d AND \u201cX-MEN\u201d
\nWRITER TO ADAPT
\n\u201cTHE DRAGONRIDERS OF PERN\u201d
\n<\/strong>\u201cTransformers\u201d producer Don Murphy also joins as
\nexecutive producer and Entertainment One to take
\nseveral international territories on \u201cDragonflight\u201d the
\nfirst novel in Anne McCaffrey\u2019s hugely popular
\n\u201cThe Dragonriders of Pern\u201d series to be penned by
\nDavid Hayter<\/p>\n

TORONTO and LOS ANGELES (April 12, 2011) \u2013 Steven Hoban\u2019s Copperheart Entertainment has closed agreements with David Hayter and Benedict Carver\u2019s Dark Hero Studios, Don Murphy and Susan Montford\u2019s Angry Films and Entertainment One to adapt the classic science fiction\/fantasy novel \u201cDragonflight\u201d by Anne McCaffrey into a
\nfeature film.<\/p>\n

In \u201cDragonflight\u201d, the first in the epic \u201cDragonriders of Pern\u201d series of novels, an elite group of warriors take to the skies on the backs of giant, fire-breathing, telepathic dragons to save the wondrously exotic planet of Pern from a terrifying airborne menace.<\/p>\n

Hayter will pen the screenplay. Hoban and Carver will produce the film with Murphy, Montford and Hayter executive producing. Patrice Theroux negotiated for Entertainment One to handle distribution in Canada and is in discussion to acquire a number of other territories including the UK, Benelux and Australia. \u201cDragonflight\u201d will be an international co-production, financed by several distribution partners around the world in much the way \u201cThe Lord of the Rings\u201d was put together. Production is scheduled to begin early 2012. No director is currently attached.<\/p>\n

The first book in the \u201cDragonriders of Pern\u201d series appeared in 1968 and new editions continue to be published to this day. The series has sold millions of copies around the world, won numerous literary awards and spawned many spinoffs, including videogames, board games and graphic novels.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese books have remained popular bestsellers for over forty years because of their breathtaking adventures, vivid cast of characters and spectacular creatures,\u201d said Hoban.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe world of Pern is a unique and highly cinematic combination of science fiction and fantasy.\u201d
\n\u201cThis property has an incredible literary heritage and a rabid fan base,\u201d said Hayter. \u201cI\u2019m really looking forward to delving into the majestic world that Anne has created and transporting it to the screen.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe fans and I have been waiting, not so patiently, for a long time to see Pern and her characters on the big screen,\u201d said Anne McCaffrey. \u201cI couldn\u2019t be more thrilled that a writer with David\u2019s tremendous creativity and track record of translating beloved source material into fantastic movies has decided to make this his next epic adventure.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hoban\u2019s Copperheart has produced a diverse body of work including the Vincenzo Natali directed science-fiction thriller, \u201cSplice\u201d, which was released in Canada by Entertainment One and the US by Warner Bros; the 2005 Oscar\u00ae-winning computer animated short, \u201cRyan\u201d; and the world\u2019s first Imax 3D animated film, \u201cCyberworld\u201d. Copperheart is
\nrepped by Jon Levin and CAA.<\/p>\n

Hayter and Carver formed Dark Hero in 2009 to produce feature films and television programming in the action, fantasy, sci-fi and horror genres. The company has a first look deal with Entertainment One. As a screenwriter, Hayter has adapted a number of celebrated graphic novels to film, including \u201cX-Men\u201d, \u201cX2: X-Men United\u201d and \u201cWatchmen\u201d. Carver\u2019s producing credits include \u201cDoomsday\u201d and the upcoming \u201cTekken\u201d. Dark Hero is repped by UTA and attorney Dave Feldman.<\/p>\n

Don Murphy\u2019s first production was the 1994 Oliver Stone directed, Quentin Tarantino written \u201cNatural Born Killers\u201d. Murphy has produced several high-profile movie adaptations of books, graphic novels and toys, including \u201cApt Pupil\u201d, \u201cFrom Hell\u201d, \u201cThe League of Extraordinary Gentlemen\u201d and the blockbuster \u201cTransformers\u201d franchise. Susan Montford\u2019s first production with Murphy was the 2007 \u201cShoot \u2018Em Up\u201d, which starred Clive Owen and Paul Giamatti. They are in postproduction on \u201cReal Steel\u201d, which stars Hugh Jackman, and is scheduled for release by Walt Disney Pictures this fall.
\nMurphy and Montford worked with Hoban and Entertainment One on \u201cSplice.\u201d<\/p>\n

Entertainment One Ltd. (LSE:ETO) is a leading international entertainment company that specializes in the acquisition, production and distribution of film and television content. The company\u2019s comprehensive network extends around the globe including Canada, the U.S., the UK, Ireland, Benelux, France, Germany, Scandinavia, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Through established Entertainment and Distribution divisions, the company provides extensive expertise in film distribution, television and music production, family programming and merchandising and licensing. Its current rights library is exploited across all media formats and includes more than 20,000 film and television titles, 2,400 hours of television programming and 45,000 music tracks.<\/p>\n

Anne McCaffrey is the reigning queen of science fiction fantasy literature. In a career spanning over 40 years, McCaffrey has won virtually every honor imaginable, including being the first woman to win the prestigious Hugo and Nebula Awards. Her 1978 Pern novel, The White Dragon, was the first science fiction book to make the New York Times Best Seller List. In 2005 McCaffrey received the Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award for Lifetime Achievement by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. In 2006 McCaffrey was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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