Friday, February 17, 2012

[Friday Links] Will Smith Expected to Return in Another Installment of 'I Am Legend'

iBookstore adds new features for publishers, including screenshot support, a
feature that can be useful for books with illustrations and special
audio/visual content.

USA Today looks at new tools for those looking to self-publish. 

Charlotte's Web tops the list of "100 Greatest Books for Kids"

The recent release of the movie The Vow boosts sales of the movie-tie-in edition, landing the paperback at number 7 of USA Today's Best-Selling Books list.  

Amanda Knox signs a $4m book deal with HarperCollins.

Warner Bros. is planning another installment of I Am Legend, based on the novel by Richard Matheson, with the intention of bringing Will Smith on board to reprise his role of Robert Neville.

Terry O'Quinn (LOST) lands his next TV gig - 666 Park Avenue, a supernatural drama on ABC based on the Alloy book series by Gabriella Pierce.

io9 lists 10 things from The Hunger Games books that the movies probably can't pull off. 


Stephenie Meyer finally updates her website and current projects, saying that the busyness will not be ending anytime soon with all three projects (Breaking DawnAustenland, and The Host) currently ongoing and that she's looking forward to this May, when she can be home for good and back at her computer.

On that note, a few lucky fans of The Host have a chance to appear in the first teaser trailer. 

6 comments:

  1. Yay for The Vow story/book :)

    I heard about Amanda Knox. I'm ashamed to admit, I'm sort of fascinated to hear her side of it.

    More I Am Legend? Interesting.

    666 Park Place sounds too scary for me.
    He's been guest staring on Hawaii Five-O and I loved it.

    I'm wondering about the fire dress too. (Hunger Games)

    I'm so happy that Stephenie is keeping busy :)

    Happy weekend doll! I love your updates.

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    1. Thanks Juju! I'm fascinated to hear Knox's side of the story also.

      More I Am Legend! Not sure where they expect to take the story unless they do a prequel, but I'm curious to find out what they have in mind.

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  2. I always love to learn about these links! I think the io9 article hit the nail on the head of the things the Hunger Games movie isn't going to be able to pull off. And I hope Stephenie can get back to work soon... I would be very interested in reading a sequel to The Host!

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    1. I'm glad I'm not the only one who enjoys them! I couldn't agree more about a sequel to The Host! That book definitely needs a sequel. :)

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  3. I so need to get The Vow. I really want to see the movie as well. PS, I love this post! You always post the best book news, and all in one place!

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    1. Thanks Jade! I'm with you when it comes to The Vow, I feel like the only person who hasn't seen it yet.

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