Jeff Smith on the film deal - The news broke this week that Vijaya and I made a deal with Warner Bros. for the film rights to BONE. You can get the details at Variety and The Hollywood Reporter. The whole thing happened very quickly last Friday night. Warners called and made us a real offer, it was as simple as that. They stated their seriousness to stay true to the books, and after a couple of back and forths, the whole thing was over in an hour and a half. Vijaya and I had a celebratory drink and went to bed. We woke up Saturday morning to find the internet on fire! There’s a lot of speculation about what the film will look like, but I honestly don’t know yet. I’m partial to 2D, but if something else looks freaking mind-blowing, I’m open to it. Not much more to say at this point. We’re at the very beginning of the process, and anything can happen. I have to admit, though, the idea of the Looney Tunes WB shield zooming out at the beginning of a BONE movie would be pretty cool. Fingers crossed! - Boneville.com, 3/13/08 [link]
Warner has scooped up rights to Jeff Smith's comicbook series Bone for Dan Lin to produce through his lot-based shingle. Deal is a mid-six-figure option against seven figures for purchase. Property, described as Bugs Bunnymeets The Lord of the Rings likely will be developed as a CG toon for a broad family aud, but could turn into a live-action pic, depending on the director it eventually attracts. - Variety, 3/9/08 [link]
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