More tidbits from around the web, some of it pretty exciting stuff!
- One of the more exciting announcement to hit the internet in the last few days: Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn trilogy has been optioned for film. I read Mistborn this fall, and I remember thinking, as I was reading the scene in which the Steel Inquisitors are chasing Vin across the towers atop the Lord Ruler’s fortress, “This would be really fucking awesome as a movie.” I’ll definitely be watching for news on this; huge potential here!
- R.A. Salvatore has signed a deal for another SIX Drizzt books. Is this awesome news for fans, or is it time to let the character die?
- The fantasy blogs are trumpeting the discovery of a fourth Gormenghast novel, penned by his wife after his death from Parkinson’s. After sitting in an attic for 25 years, several publishers are showing interest.
- Like Pride and Prejudice and Zombies? How about Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters? If so, you might like Android Karenina. Word has it that the Russian author’s epic tale will be re-imagined as a steampunk novel, which does seem to be the new hotness.
- This has been a great year for science fiction in film (even if we ignore J.J. Abrams’ fun but very Bruckheimer-esque attempt to reboot the Star Trek franchise), with several interesting but very different films all performing successfully. Cinematical has a brief essay talking about thematic similarities between Moon, District 9, and Avatar, shedding some light on why such apparently divergent films are all resonating with audiences. Interesting reading, but be warned, spoilers!
- Patrick Rothfuss, with his last interview for the Worldbuilders fundraiser, talks with Peter Brett. This interview has piqued my interest in The Painted/Warded Man, Brett’s first novel (written on his smartphone while commuting to work!), but I also just found out that this series is being brought to film by Paul W. S. Anderson. Hmm.
- Have some spare time on your hands now that the holidays have passed? You might want to watch 30 Must-See Geeky Movies. Or take your dog out for a walk. Your call.
- Lastly, a big congratulations to Neil Gaiman and Amanda Palmer!
That’s all for this week, but check back on Monday, when I’ll be posting my full review of City of Saints and Madmen (hint: if you like fungi, squids, or slowly descending into madness, this just might be the book for you).
