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The Call of the Wild Things
Maurice Sendak’s 1963 children’s classic Where the Wild Things Are first struck critics and teachers as too dark for little darlings... read more
Found in: Books, FeaturesWatch the New Where the Wild Things Are Trailer
For months, a teaser trailer was all that was available for the anticipated adaptation of one of the most popular children's books of the century. And if watching that initial teaser somehow wasn't enough to get you excited, watching this second, longer trailer for Spike Jonze's Where the Wild Things Are will make you begin to understand what all the hype has been about. James Gandolfini is especially good doing the voice of Max's "wild thing" pal Carol.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsBookshelf to Screen: Seven Old Favorites Getting the Film Treatment This Fall (And Beyond)
Adapting literature into movies is nothing new, of course, but it sure feels like there's a lot of that going on this fall, doesn't it? Spike Jonze and Dave Eggers' Where The Wild Things Are is generating most of the buzz (check out Paste's September issue for more on that), but a slew of other much-beloved stories are getting the silver screen treatment, too—some for the first time, others not so much. Here's a look at the classics coming soon to a cinema near you, and check back soon for more peeps at upcoming book-to-film adaptations.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayKaren O to American Children: Go Out and Play!
The Where the Wild Things Are saga continues to get more intriguing. Obviously, the movie is based on one of the best children's books of all time, and the trailers alone capture our imagination and make us want to run outside and play like kids. But will the flick have the same affect on, you know, the children?... read more
Found in: Music, NewsSpike Jonze, Dave Eggers and John Hodgman Join Forces to Benefit Kids with Special, Early Where the Wild Things Are Screening
Two days before U.S. audiences can see the much-anticipated movie adaptation of Maurice Sendak's children's classic Where the Wild Things Are, its filmmakers will hold a special screening to benefit young people.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsKaren O Unveils Where the Wild Things Are Song "All is Love"
It's been a long, long road to travel toward the release of Spike Jonze's Where the Wild Things Are, but it's finally seeming like this flick is going to hit screens. And it'll have a killer soundtrack.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsImaad Wasif Talks Where the Wild Things Are, Streams MP3 From New Album
Awaiting the busy month of October, when he’ll hear the WTWTA soundtrack for the first time in two years and release his own third record, The Voidist, Wasif discusses both projects with Paste... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsWhere the Wild Things Are Featurette Shows Maurice Sendak's Approval of Forthcoming Movie
There's a lot of hype out there about the forthcoming silver-screen adaptation of Where the Wild Things Are and, admittedly, we're riding on the ever-growing bandwagon that's feverishly following every new detail about Spike Jonze's take on the book. The release of the trailer had people drooling for weeks, and now, a new featurette that focuses on Maurice Sendak's seal of approval is likely to summon more salivation.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsJust How Many Versions are There of Where The Wild Things Are? Karen O's Seen Many.
For the past couple years, covering Spike Jonze's forthcoming Where The Wild Things Are has simply been the wolf's pajamas, as writers have faithfully chronicled the film's ultra-delayed release date, director-and-production company squabbles and test screenings that apparently scared the bejesus out of small children. It's no surprise, really. There's a ton of grown-up kids out there peeing their pants in anticipation of its eventual release, and we're no exception. Judging by the film's Arcade Fire-y trailer and the creative force behind it all, Wild Things looks like it'll be stunning when it finally does hit theaters.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsDave Eggers' Where the Wild Things Are Novelization to Include Special Edition Furry Cover
By now you might have heard about the film adaptation of Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are... read more
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