'Oscar-winning director Roman Polanski says his next film will be based on Charles Dickens' classic novel "Oliver Twist."
Shooting is scheduled to begin in the Czech Republic by midyear. The book has been adapted for the screen by Ronald Harwood, who also wrote the screenplay for "The Pianist." '
The voice of Miss Spider is to be spoken by former Sex and the City actress Kristin Davis in a new animated series, Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends, based on the books by David Kirk.
USATODAY.com - Author loses against Disney's 'Nemo'
"A French children's book author, who claims Disney's blockbuster Finding Nemo copied a fish of his creation, lost a court battle to ban the sale of Nemo products in France. .."
BBC NEWS | Entertainment | TV and Radio | Children's series cut as TV film
"The BBC is breaking new ground by broadcasting a children's programme as both a six-part series and a TV film.
Adapted from Nicky Springer's award-winning novel, Feather Boy will be shown as a series of 30-minute shows on BBC One from Tuesday..."
Ananova - Stars are out for premiere
Why has the film actor Jim Carrey shaved his head?
"...the new hairstyle is for his latest film role: he plays a Count in the big screen version of the popular children's book, Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events."
Entertainment News - Kidman not taking part in Narnia film says film company
"The film company behind the upcoming production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe has denied rumours that Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman is poised to play a leading role..."
Judy Blume, filmmaker Lawrence Blume, and producer Jane Startz have entered into a multi-picture deal with Walt Disney Studios to develop and produce films based on Judy Blume's bestselling books, it was announced today by Nina Jacobson, president of the Buena Vista Motion Pictures Group.
Nicole Kidman set for Narnia role
Nicole Kidman has agreed to appear in the film version of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, according to reports emanating from the film business.
RT?.ie Entertainment in association with the RT? Guide - Animated pic for Seabiscuit's Ross
'Seabiscuit' writer-director Gary Ross is developing an animated feature, based on a best-selling children's book.
The Hollywood Reporter says Universal Pictures optioned the rights to Kate DiCamillo's 'The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread' for Ross and his production company.
The Times - More Magic From Lords of the Ring
Picking up on a news story first Blogged on Feb 25th, The Times carries a feature report about the New Line film plans for Cornelia Funke's Inkheart.
"Fresh from their Oscars triumph with The Return of the King, the final part of the Rings saga, New Line chiefs are planning to film Cornelia Funke's 542-page children's novel, Inkheart. It tells the story of a bookbinder called Mo who has the power to breathe life into stories and characters just by reading aloud..."
Mickey News ?o? - Everything Disney
Disney has signed a deal with Walden Media, part of the companies owned by Colorado billionaire Philip Anschutz, to co-finance and distribute 'The Chronicles of Nanrnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. It is scheduled for release Christmas 2005.
