The first photo from Spike Jonze’s adaptation of Maurice Sendak’s classic children’s story Where the Wild Things Are, has been revealed at the New York City Licensing Show. We have now updated the photo with a much better looking high resolution photo thanks to MTV. Click on the photo to enlarge.
We loved this book when we were kids, and I can’t think of anyone (other than maybe Spielberg) that we’d rather see making this movie. The cast and voice cast includes: Catherine Keener, Forest Whitaker, Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, and Catherine O’Hara.
Below you can also find the official Warner Bros plot synopsis:
WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
Where the Wild Things Are follows the adventures of Max, a head-strong young boy who leaves home after having a fight with his mother — only to find himself in a mysterious forest bordering a vast sea. Misunderstood and rebellious, Max sets sail to the land of the Wild Things, where mischief reigns.
The adventure film will use a unique process to bring the story to life, incorporating the most dynamic elements of voice performance, live-action puppetry and computer animation. Where the Wild Things Are releases October 3, 2008.
June 20th, 2007 at 2:52 pm
That second picture, of the boy and the monster.. wow.. gives me chills because it reminds me of my childhood so much. I must have seen that picture.. 5,000 times over the course of my lifetime because that story used to be in my room when I was a kid.
June 20th, 2007 at 3:08 pm
So awesome! This is my favorite childhood book of all time! I am very excited to see this movie and am sure Spike Jonze has done a great job with it.
June 20th, 2007 at 5:05 pm
i dont know that book, but spike jonze is one of my favourites video directors next to gondry and cunningham, i really expect a lot from this movie. there is no doubt that he is gonna make an amazing job with this adaptation.
June 21st, 2007 at 8:29 am
LOOKS LIKE LEGEND. thank you spike, is this his first kids movie? doesnt it seem like when a lot of cg is involved too many chefs/cheifs whatever wanna fuck around with your vision? not just storywise but maybe marketing idk. rep: animatronics.
June 22nd, 2007 at 3:08 pm
To Freddie, where is this picture found?