And an Inkdeath...the third book's coming out sometime this year, in case you hadn't heard.

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From Cornelia Funke's website:

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*whimper* I thought it was supposed to be out here in March! And wasn't the original release date last Christmas? The heck is taking them so long?!

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New Line has delayed its release because of the writers' strike. They think that now that there isn't much new TV, people won't watch TV, and therefore won't see the Inkheart TV spots. That's one reason I read about, anyway. And apparently Brendan Fraser has two or three other movies coming out this spring/summer/fall, and they had to push it back all the way to December/January. I'm pretty bummed too.

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^Oh, that's such a stupid reason they came up with! Of COURSE we'll see the TV spots if they play them enough! And maybe he shouldn't have signed up for all of those movies!


Sorry, I'm a bit miffed right now.

*pets Aramel* It's okay Maybe if the strike ends soon, they can still release it as planned. I agree it's a stupid reason. I'm still watching TV, reruns or no. Though that could just be cause I'm nerdy that way. And really, even if people aren't watching TV, doesn't that mean they'll go see more movies? Meaning the strike could be GOOD?

...meh. *hopes*

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Well, that's a really stupid reason, isn't it? *grumblemumblekriffingwritersstrikegrumblegrumble*

No. *shakes head* Strike not good. Strike bad. Very very bad.

I mean, pushing a movie back a whole year? A few months, I could see, give them more time to promote it, but a year? It just doesn't make any sense.

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Thats rather odd actually >.< The strike shouldnt be THAT big of a deal, I wouldnt think. But then again I dont watch much tv xD
I think that Im looking forward to the book more than the movie... But maybe it has potential Lets see. Im a kind of person who if I've read the book Im likely to be prejudiced that the movie will be no good.

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Isn't this irritating?! And what a dumb reason! I mean, the stupid book was a BESTSELLER. Enough people have read it so they know about it, so they'll tell other people to read it, then they'll see commercials and/or trailers in the theater and go "Hmm, maybe I should see how that is."

And the dumbest thing about this? They've already run trailers in the theater. I know because I SAW one of them. So, now I am looking forward to Prince Caspian even more, because it will (hopefully) soothe the irritation.

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Pippin of Herenya's Line - "...give nothing back!"
Got fed up and eloped with Ragetti 1-3-08
PHYLLIS, THE ANTI-SUSPIAN!

Very true about the trailers. Most irritating that they are making such a big deal and then VOOM! Oh sorry well we decided that we shall delay, too bad. ARGH!

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Lol yeah... Hehehe... I can't help but laugh...

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Warning! Small Spoilers!

(Since I wrote a blog about this, I'm just copying from there. )


The Bad

The movie came across as very rushed, though I half expected it would be, and I really can't blame them. That is one huge novel to cram into a single movie. Nonetheless, I am an Inkheart purist (haha! it feels so awesome to say that) and I thought that some of the things that were added for the movie could have been cut to make more room for some of the missing book scenes.

There was one thing in particular that bugged me, and that was the changed ending. The ending came across overly happy and cheesy in my opinion. It lacked the potency and homesickness that made it so real in the book.

Farid and Dustfinger's relationship was not very strong. (Probably to make their parting easier?) But I missed the sweet Dustfinger "father" moments. And I hated the fact that Farid was as very attatched to him, but more interested in the fire.

The "Silvertongue" being the name for all the bookreaders... meh. No. "Silvertongue" is Mo's special title. End of story.

The Good

Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger...

*takes breath*

Dear Paul Bettany,

Please forgive me for doubting you. I take back everything I said about your hair. I also regret my critisizing of your acting abilities. You took my breath away, end of story.

In all seriousness, I was very impressed by the casting. Bettany and Frasier were certainly the dynamic duo, and alone they made the movie worth seeing. They really made the characters come to life. I love the extra attention that was payed to the character of Dustfinger. In my opinion, they almost couldn't have done better.

Also, I like movie Farid better than book Farid. Most of the time book Farid just struck me as clueless and annoying, while movie Farid was perfectly adorkable. I loved the scene with the modern clothes.

Andy Serkis was made of win. In fact, the only character that struck me as oddly cast was Fenoglio, because I had always imagined him less feeble. But even he was awesome.

I actually liked the bit with the "great storm" from the Wizard of Oz. That was very creative and fun.

Meggie and Farid's "crush" was downplayed... really downplayed, which I appreciated. That would have really ruined the movie if they would have made it into this big, teenage, dramatic thing.

And lastly, the book whispering was a perfect touch.

Overall

The books are better. Duh.

But the movie is worth seeing, especially for the character portrayals, and certain sweet moments that I won't spoil for you. I cannot emphasize enough how incredible Paul Bettany was as Dustfinger. Just... wow.

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Warning! Small Spoilers!

(Since I wrote a blog about this, I'm just copying from there. )


The Bad

The movie came across as very rushed, though I half expected it would be, and I really can't blame them. That is one huge novel to cram into a single movie. Nonetheless, I am an Inkheart purist (haha! it feels so awesome to say that) and I thought that some of the things that were added for the movie could have been cut to make more room for some of the missing book scenes.

There was one thing in particular that bugged me, and that was the changed ending. The ending came across overly happy and cheesy in my opinion. It lacked the potency and homesickness that made it so real in the book.

Farid and Dustfinger's relationship was not very strong. (Probably to make their parting easier?) But I missed the sweet Dustfinger "father" moments. And I hated the fact that Farid was as very attatched to him, but more interested in the fire.

The "Silvertongue" being the name for all the bookreaders... meh. No. "Silvertongue" is Mo's special title. End of story.

The Good

Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger Dustfinger...

*takes breath*

Dear Paul Bettany,

Please forgive me for doubting you. I take back everything I said about your hair. I also regret my critisizing of your acting abilities. You took my breath away, end of story.

In all seriousness, I was very impressed by the casting. Bettany and Frasier were certainly the dynamic duo, and alone they made the movie worth seeing. They really made the characters come to life. I love the extra attention that was payed to the character of Dustfinger. In my opinion, they almost couldn't have done better.

Also, I like movie Farid better than book Farid. Most of the time book Farid just struck me as clueless and annoying, while movie Farid was perfectly adorkable. I loved the scene with the modern clothes.

Andy Serkis was made of win. In fact, the only character that struck me as oddly cast was Fenoglio, because I had always imagined him less feeble. But even he was awesome.

I actually liked the bit with the "great storm" from the Wizard of Oz. That was very creative and fun.

Meggie and Farid's "crush" was downplayed... really downplayed, which I appreciated. That would have really ruined the movie if they would have made it into this big, teenage, dramatic thing.

And lastly, the book whispering was a perfect touch.

Overall

The books are better. Duh.

But the movie is worth seeing, especially for the character portrayals, and certain sweet moments that I won't spoil for you. I cannot emphasize enough how incredible Paul Bettany was as Dustfinger. Just... wow.

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