\"Where The Wild Things Are\" is the newest film from Academy Award nominated director Spike Jonze (Being John Malcovich, Adaptation). The film is based on Maurice Sendak\'s classic children\'s book, and was adapted for the screen by Spike Jonze and writer Dave Eggers (Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius, You Shall Know Our Velocity!).
Reports have recently emerged that Warner Bros. may be considering an entire re-shoot of the film, and perhaps without Jonze. Apparently, the version that Jonze turned in was a more mature, adult adaptation than Warner Bros. had originally anticipated, and they\'ve pushed the release date WAY back. (The films release was originally set for May 2008, and it\'s now set for October 2009.)
This is EXTREMELY upsetting to fans all over the world. Jonze is a very unique and original artist, and people of all ages have been looking forward to this film for the better part of a decade.
Maurice Sendak worked on the film as a consultant, and is apparently very pleased, and fully supports Jonze\'s vision.
As of now, there have been no official statements from Warner Bros. or Jonze about the situation, but here\'s to hoping that if it\'s true, then we have something to say about it.
Help keep artistic integrity alive. Let\'s save this film from the corporate money machine, and let one of the most original, inventive, and creative filmmakers out there have his vision protected. Sign the petition!
Warner Bros needs to see that we will not let them butcher this film just to satisfy their corporate bottom line. We are about to hit 1,000 signatures and I need you to push this everywhere right now to prove that Jonze has an army behind him. Don't let these studio hacks bury a masterpiece because they are too afraid of a little artistic depth.
Reached 100 supporters
March 7, 2008
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sarah Brooks
18 years ago
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so tired of big studios ruining art because they are scared of something deep. this book is classic for a reason.
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Jessica Ferguson
18 years ago
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dont touch his vision! spike jonze is a genius and the studios just want to make a generic kids movie. leave it alone.
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emma Parker
18 years ago
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i need to see this movie the way it was meant to be seen. keep artistic integrity!!
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chris Wade
18 years ago
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why do they always do this? so frustrating watching them take a great concept and turn it into corporate trash.
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mark Lowe
18 years ago
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SERIOUSLY WARNER BROS?? just let the man make the movie. we dont need another shiny CGI mess. keep it original.
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david Spencer
18 years ago
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If Maurice Sendak is okay with it then thats all that matters. Stop interfering with the director.
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\"Where The Wild Things Are\" is the newest film from Academy Award nominated director Spike Jonze (Being John Malcovich, Adaptation). The film is based on Maurice Sendak\'s classic children\'s book, and was adapted for the screen by Spike Jonze and writer Dave Eggers (Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius, You Shall Know Our Velocity!).
Reports have recently emerged that Warner Bros. may be considering an entire re-shoot of the film, and perhaps without Jonze. Apparently, the version that Jonze turned in was a more mature, adult adaptation than Warner Bros. had originally anticipated, and they\'ve pushed the release date WAY back. (The films release was originally set for May 2008, and it\'s now set for October 2009.)
This is EXTREMELY upsetting to fans all over the world. Jonze is a very unique and original artist, and people of all ages have been looking forward to this film for the better part of a decade.
Maurice Sendak worked on the film as a consultant, and is apparently very pleased, and fully supports Jonze\'s vision.
As of now, there have been no official statements from Warner Bros. or Jonze about the situation, but here\'s to hoping that if it\'s true, then we have something to say about it.
Help keep artistic integrity alive. Let\'s save this film from the corporate money machine, and let one of the most original, inventive, and creative filmmakers out there have his vision protected. Sign the petition!
Warner Bros needs to see that we will not let them butcher this film just to satisfy their corporate bottom line. We are about to hit 1,000 signatures and I need you to push this everywhere right now to prove that Jonze has an army behind him. Don't let these studio hacks bury a masterpiece because they are too afraid of a little artistic depth.
Reached 100 supporters
March 7, 2008
6 Comments
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sarah Brooks
18 years ago
Featured
so tired of big studios ruining art because they are scared of something deep. this book is classic for a reason.
J
Jessica Ferguson
18 years ago
Featured
dont touch his vision! spike jonze is a genius and the studios just want to make a generic kids movie. leave it alone.
E
emma Parker
18 years ago
Featured
i need to see this movie the way it was meant to be seen. keep artistic integrity!!
C
chris Wade
18 years ago
Featured
why do they always do this? so frustrating watching them take a great concept and turn it into corporate trash.
M
mark Lowe
18 years ago
Featured
SERIOUSLY WARNER BROS?? just let the man make the movie. we dont need another shiny CGI mess. keep it original.
D
david Spencer
18 years ago
Featured
If Maurice Sendak is okay with it then thats all that matters. Stop interfering with the director.
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so tired of big studios ruining art because they are scared of something deep. this book is classic for a reason.