Wild Thing

I have another brazier of hot movie goodness for you to warm up to.

"Cautiously Optimistic" is the reaction that I have gotten from most people when they heard about the Dark Crystal sequel in the works.

Now, there is another beloved classic on it's way to the screen. Not a sequel this time, but a live action film feature-length film adaptation of Maurice Sendak's "Where the Wild Things Are"!

If you're unfamiliar with the book, then you should order it on Amazon now, or better yet, don't wait for shipping, and just grab a copy at the nearest bookstore. The artwork is fantastic, and the quirky story is just wonderful. This is one of those books that falls in the category of "all-time classic children's books".

While I'm not entirely sure how they'll stretch the story into a movie, it does have the author's blessing. It also has an interesting director, and one whose work I do enjoy. Spike Jonze is at the helm, and also co-wrote the script.

If you want to see the limited details so far, then let the rumpus begin.

Katherine Keener is set to play the mother in the film, and she mentions some cool tidbits here.

I love the idea of filming in the other-worldly locales of New Zealand, and the fact that Henson's team will be working on the monsters is perfection.

This is shaping up to have all the right pieces in place. Now, I just have to wait to see who they cast as Max, and just how cool he looks in his wolf suit...