Apted on the changes to the plot:

"I don't feel too bad about it," says Apted. "We did an honourable draft of the book but it had no life to it."

At least they did an honourable draft, right? Still, generally quite disheartening to think they had it and then threw it away.

I'm a filmmaking student and I've done several long and short films, written many scripts (including an adaptation), and read lots of screenwriting theory books.

Back when production started on VDT, I re-read the book, hoping to kind of second-guess the filmmakers and figure out the adaptation. I came away from the book wondering how they were going to stay true to it while having a compelling film. It's really not there as-is.

Apted is a veteran filmmaker. He knows what makes a good script. And he had Douglas Gresham fighting for staying ultra-true to the book. The changes made were likely necessary. I'll wait to pass final judgement until December 10th, but for now, I'm going to give the production the benefit of the doubt.

Wow, that's a lot of information to digest.... Although a lot of it is background info about the lack of success with PC...

What is the re-tread part at the bottom? Is it like a summary of Apted's films or something?

What is the re-tread part at the bottom? Is it like a summary of Apted's films or something?

Its just a brief feature on some other movie franchises which have experienced similar turbulent times to those which VDT went through, namely James Bond, Superman, and (bizarrely) Scary Movie.

Apted on the changes to the plot:

"I don't feel too bad about it," says Apted. "We did an honourable draft of the book but it had no life to it."

At least they did an honourable draft, right? Still, generally quite disheartening to think they had it and then threw it away.

I'm a filmmaking student and I've done several long and short films, written many scripts (including an adaptation), and read lots of screenwriting theory books.

Yeah this was in the back of my mind for this movie too how were they gonna stick to it and keep it interesting, unfortunately it is for SC and LB as well but for different reasons, I think HHB will be good though...MN depends.

On the bright side, its not the leaked script, and and rather have an almost faithful good draft than a faithful bad one.

Yeah this was in the back of my mind for this movie too how were they gonna stick to it and keep it interesting, unfortunately it is for SC and LB as well but for different reasons, I think HHB will be good though...MN depends.

Not to get off-topic, but in my personal opinion, SC, LB, HHB, and MN are all pretty straightforward to adapt, as was LWW. PC and VDT are the tough ones. It can only get better from here!

Well the problem with LB and SC is that they're really dark, SC is the darkest in the series in my opinion... I'm just afraid that they'll try to "fix" that and only end up worse off, since lots of people blame PC for being too dark and "not magical enough" (which I disagree with by the way)

So yeah the article was interesting, but frankly I think it's just time to see the film

Wolfloversk, that is a big concern of mine. I wouldn't say The Silver Chair is dark per se, just kind of... grey. It's kind of hard to explain. But especially with The Last Battle, that book is much darker than Prince Caspian (book) so I really hope the film-makers will have the guts to make that film with the book's integrity intact. All this "Return to Hope" stuff would make The Last Battle really silly.

And how interesting about Michael Apted not expecting to return fot The Silver Chair. Hmm...

Ok I made a new thread about LB and SC here cause we're a bit off topic Ooops

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2250

The other thing that stuck out to me was that part about Apted not intending to comeback...now we have conflicting SC news too

Apted on the changes to the plot:

"I don't feel too bad about it," says Apted. "We did an honourable draft of the book but it had no life to it."

At least they did an honourable draft, right? Still, generally quite disheartening to think they had it and then threw it away.

I'm a filmmaking student and I've done several long and short films, written many scripts (including an adaptation), and read lots of screenwriting theory books.

Back when production started on VDT, I re-read the book, hoping to kind of second-guess the filmmakers and figure out the adaptation. I came away from the book wondering how they were going to stay true to it while having a compelling film. It's really not there as-is.

Apted is a veteran filmmaker. He knows what makes a good script. And he had Douglas Gresham fighting for staying ultra-true to the book. The changes made were likely necessary. I'll wait to pass final judgement until December 10th, but for now, I'm going to give the production the benefit of the doubt.

Although you are much more educated in the area of film making than I am, I feel as if we share the same viewpoint. You summarized exactly what I was thinking. When I read a book, story, or just think of my dreams I often think of how I would adapt them to film. I realize more and more that what works in one medium of communication does NOT necessarily work in another. I am def open to changes in films. I trust Walden Media.

I am a bit sad that Apted isn't expected to return for SC.

epic!!!!! just awesomely epic! epic! yay!
ok, I am totally excited for this movie as never before!
Further up and further in!