Spielberg's next film

lordofangels · 25-09-2008, 02:45 PM

Steven Spielberg has picked up the film rights to John Wyndham's sci-fi novel Chocky, says The Hollywood Reporter.

The book revolves around a boy whose consciousness is taken over by an alien entity. The boy's father's suspicions are triggered when his son begins to argue with his imaginary friend.

Wyndham's best known book is The Day Of The Triffids, which became a feature film in 1962.

Spielberg hopes to make Chocky his next project, but may face delays as the movie was initially housed at studio Paramount, where his directing deal expired earlier in the year.

The helmer's animated Tintin trilogy hit problems last week when Universal declined to split the cost of the $130 million project with Paramount. The project is on hold for the time being while Spielberg hammers out a deal with the studio to foot the entire bill for Tintin film.

This guy sure knows how to pick his films,
I remember watching the series of Chocky
as a young teen in the 80'S
and it was as spooky as hell then.
Seems like a strange choice to me,
any one else think that.

raffles · 25-09-2008, 04:06 PM

Yeah i remember watching chocky as a school kid, i thought it was excellent

qasrose · 25-09-2008, 08:56 PM

Thanks for sharing, I've only just started to watch the tv series and it's fantastic, only upto the first season... Hope the move is awesome.

real6 · 25-09-2008, 09:22 PM

Sorry his next film is TINTIN

qasrose · 25-09-2008, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by real6

Sorry his next film is TINTIN

and???

real6 · 25-09-2008, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by qasrose

and???

And kiss my Shit Whiskers...

qasrose · 25-09-2008, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by real6

And kiss my Shit Whiskers...

ewwwww

grenadene · 25-09-2008, 10:18 PM

I remember chocky being on after school when I was a kid, I loved it too

Oddly enough I mentioned it to a friend the other day and they couldn't remember it. This is the first time I've ever heard about it since.

blondina1 · 25-09-2008, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by lordofangels

Steven Spielberg has picked up the film rights to John Wyndham's sci-fi novel Chocky, says The Hollywood Reporter.

Thanks for the post.

qasrose · 25-09-2008, 11:23 PM

Why does Steven always get to direct alien type films???

eternal_spirit · 25-09-2008, 11:54 PM

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Why does Steven always get to direct alien type films???

Because Hollyweird is part of the Elite's predictive programming agenda, they want us busy chasing and believing in aliens and are to blame or will come and save us form the evil aliens that run our Government (of course it's all nonsense) and is meant to deflect attention from reality (evil humans in high places)

Also to spread fear and make us feel helpless against such superior beings. Also a form of entertainment as Plato said "give the slaves bread and circuses" meaning happy slaves are less likely to figure out how corrupt their masters are when they are bust being fed bread and circus (entertainment)

The Elite even way back in ancient Greece (Plato's time) Used the same tactics they had plays before the movies.

eternal_spirit · 26-09-2008, 12:00 AM

Vaguely remember the original chocy I bet many children and even adults would be scared of Dolls in their own homes after watching that.

The scene in Poltergeist maybe

where the litte boy is attacked by a doll like clown really freaked my sister out I had a doll like it.

neutron flux · 26-09-2008, 12:22 AM

Chocky S1E1 -- part one - YouTube

lordofangels · 26-09-2008, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by real6

Sorry his next film is TINTIN

Does this really matter!,
Did you read the POST?

grenadene · 26-09-2008, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by neutron flux

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kP6xJC_MiY

Thanks for the post

26-09-2008, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by lordofangels

Steven Spielberg has picked up the film rights to John Wyndham's sci-fi novel Chocky, says The Hollywood Reporter.

The book revolves around a boy whose consciousness is taken over by an alien entity. The boy's father's suspicions are triggered when his son begins to argue with his imaginary friend.

Wyndham's best known book is The Day Of The Triffids, which became a feature film in 1962.

Spielberg hopes to make Chocky his next project, but may face delays as the movie was initially housed at studio Paramount, where his directing deal expired earlier in the year.

The helmer's animated Tintin trilogy hit problems last week when Universal declined to split the cost of the $130 million project with Paramount. The project is on hold for the time being while Spielberg hammers out a deal with the studio to foot the entire bill for Tintin film.

This guy sure knows how to pick his films,
I remember watching the series of Chocky
as a young teen in the 80'S
and it was as spooky as hell then.
Seems like a strange choice to me,
any one else think that.

Chocky is an excellent book, I read all of John Wyndom's stuff, IMO he's the best sci-fi writer ever. My favourite of his books was the Chrysalids. I also remember the ITV adaptation of Chocky when I was a kid, I remember it was ok, but I'm sure the book is much better.

guuna · 27-09-2008, 03:21 AM

Yep, John Wyndham was an excellent writer, way ahead of his time and his themes will be well appreciated by those on this site.

Check out also THE CHRYSALIDS, THE MIDWITCH CUCKOOS (Filmed twice as VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED) and many great short tails.

About time that filmakers gave him some attention once more.

There was going to be a big screen version of The Chrysalids about ten years ago, I think Simon Wincer was going to direct it, but made The PHANTOM instead.

qasrose · 27-09-2008, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by neutron flux

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kP6xJC_MiY

Already caught up to two seasons on youtube took me 4 hours to watch LOL. Now upto the 3rd. It's got me interested into getting the books

hw spartan · 27-09-2008, 05:37 AM

Yup, trust old ELspielergo to make such a demonic movie.
notice opening scene.. 3d triangle spining into position, to
make him look like the goat faced demon master they bow to..
..all the way there in loo loo land hahaha

hagbard_celine · 28-09-2008, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by guuna

Yep, John Wyndham was an excellent writer, way ahead of his time and his themes will be well appreciated by those on this site.

Check out also THE CHRYSALIDS, THE MIDWITCH CUCKOOS (Filmed twice as VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED) and many great short tails.

About time that filmakers gave him some attention once more.

There was going to be a big screen version of The Chrysalids about ten years ago, I think Simon Wincer was going to direct it, but made The PHANTOM instead.

Yeah. He certaionly dealt with the darker side of sci-fi. Man-eating plants!

Also The Midwich Cukoos is very topical because it's about alien-human hybridization.

25-09-2008, 02:45 PM	#1
lordofangels Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: In the Solar Wind Posts: 213	Spielberg's next film Steven Spielberg has picked up the film rights to John Wyndham's sci-fi novel Chocky, says The Hollywood Reporter. The book revolves around a boy whose consciousness is taken over by an alien entity. The boy's father's suspicions are triggered when his son begins to argue with his imaginary friend. Wyndham's best known book is The Day Of The Triffids, which became a feature film in 1962. Spielberg hopes to make Chocky his next project, but may face delays as the movie was initially housed at studio Paramount, where his directing deal expired earlier in the year. The helmer's animated Tintin trilogy hit problems last week when Universal declined to split the cost of the $130 million project with Paramount. The project is on hold for the time being while Spielberg hammers out a deal with the studio to foot the entire bill for Tintin film. This guy sure knows how to pick his films, I remember watching the series of Chocky as a young teen in the 80'S and it was as spooky as hell then. Seems like a strange choice to me, any one else think that. __________________ We have lingered long enough on the shores of the cosmic ocean, We are ready at last to set sail for the stars. Dr. Carl Edward Sagan.

25-09-2008, 09:22 PM	#4
real6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: From The Rotten Apple. Now Scandinavia Posts: 9,487	Sorry his next film is TINTIN __________________ "My father may not approve, but I am no longer his disciple, I am a master now, an idea transcended into life. And so this is my new path, which is a lot like the old one - only mine. To stay on that path I need to work harder, explore new rituals, evolve. Am I evil? Am I good? I'm done asking those questions, I dont have the answers - does anyone?" -Dexter Morgan

27-09-2008, 03:21 AM	#17
guuna Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kent. UK Posts: 5,779	Yep, John Wyndham was an excellent writer, way ahead of his time and his themes will be well appreciated by those on this site. Check out also THE CHRYSALIDS, THE MIDWITCH CUCKOOS (Filmed twice as VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED) and many great short tails. About time that filmakers gave him some attention once more. There was going to be a big screen version of The Chrysalids about ten years ago, I think Simon Wincer was going to direct it, but made The PHANTOM instead. Last edited by guuna; 27-09-2008 at 03:24 AM.

25-09-2008, 04:06 PM	#2
raffles Inactive Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 660	Yeah i remember watching chocky as a school kid, i thought it was excellent

25-09-2008, 08:56 PM	#3
qasrose Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Freedom is Now Posts: 2,920	Thanks for sharing, I've only just started to watch the tv series and it's fantastic, only upto the first season... Hope the move is awesome.

25-09-2008, 10:18 PM	#8
grenadene Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North Lincolnshire Posts: 3,228	I remember chocky being on after school when I was a kid, I loved it too Oddly enough I mentioned it to a friend the other day and they couldn't remember it. This is the first time I've ever heard about it since.

25-09-2008, 11:23 PM	#10
qasrose Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Freedom is Now Posts: 2,920	Why does Steven always get to direct alien type films???

26-09-2008, 12:00 AM	#12
eternal_spirit Inactive Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 31,347	Vaguely remember the original chocy I bet many children and even adults would be scared of Dolls in their own homes after watching that. The scene in Poltergeist maybe where the litte boy is attacked by a doll like clown really freaked my sister out I had a doll like it.

27-09-2008, 05:37 AM	#19
hw spartan Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sydney...for now. Posts: 981	Yup, trust old ELspielergo to make such a demonic movie. notice opening scene.. 3d triangle spining into position, to make him look like the goat faced demon master they bow to.. ..all the way there in loo loo land hahaha