Gaiman to Conquer Hollywood
Today's "USA Today" has an article about Neil Gaiman talking about the new movie, "Stardust", based on his graphic novel of the same name. He speaks of, among other things, the inspiration for the story of the falling star, and what he has learned about Hollywood. Gaiman also talks about how he can say "no" to film offers of his written works. "I don't need the money," Gaiman says. "Not needing the money puts me in a magical place because I can say no. I like the idea of having good movies made or having no movies made."
"Stardust" is the first of a trilogy of Gaiman movies to soon hit the big screen. This November, after "Stardust", comes "Beowulf", for which he wrote the screenplay, and next year sees the release of the stop-motion animation adaptation of his children's book, "Coraline."
Gaiman is about to go from comic and fantasy cult favorite to all-out mainstream celebrity as more of his works are adaptated into films. For Gaiman fans it is interesting to finally see proper translations of his works, and here's hoping the trend continues.
-Chris R.
I saw Gaiman interviewed on G4, and he is VERY camera friendly, and charismatic. I have no doubt he could do anything he wants in Hollywood.
Rudy and I got two tickets to see Stardust in an advanced premiere in Montreal today... unfortunately, we were way too busy to go. Oh well, giving him money for his work is not a BAD thing! :P