DreamWorks Animation and the director of Madagascar invite you to meet a most unusual baby. He wears a suit, speaks with the voice and wit of Alec Baldwin, and stars in the animated comedy, DreamWorks' The Boss Baby. The Boss Baby is a hilariously universal story about how a new baby's arrival impacts a family, told from the point of view of a delightfully unreliable narrator, a wildly imaginative 7 year old named Tim. With a sly, heart-filled message about the importance of family, DreamWorks' The Boss Baby is an authentic and broadly appealing original comedy for all ages.
Unwrapping some books to collect and to read before the movies are released....
The Boss Baby by Marla Frazee (in theaters March 31; targeted to kids)
This very funny picture book imagines a new baby as a demanding boss -- complete with suit, tie, and briefcase -- who keeps his parents hopping to meet his every need. DreamWorks' 3D animated adaptation, directed by Tom McGrath (Madagascar), has Alec Baldwin voicing the baby and Jimmy Kimmel and Lisa Kudrow as his parents.
Wonder by R.J. Palacio (in theaters April 7; targeted to kids)
This beloved middle-grade novel is about Auggie, a boy with a congenital facial deformity who, after being homeschooled his whole life, enters fifth grade at a public school. It deals with bullying and typical middle school drama as it tells the story of the entire school year in multiple voices. The film adaptation, directed by Stephen Scbosky (The Perks of Being a Wallflower), stars Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson as Auggie's parents, Mandy Patinkin as his understanding teacher, and Jacob Trembly (Room) as Auggie.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul by Jeff Kinney (in theaters May 19; targeted to kids)
In the ninth book in the popular Wimpy Kid graphic novel series, Greg is stuck on a hilariously disastrous family road trip where things don't go at all according to plan. The film adaptation, directed by David Bowers (The Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules), stars Alicia Silverstone as Greg's mom and Jason Drucker as Greg.
The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey (in theaters June 2; targeted to kids)
This first book in the best-selling graphic novel series centers on two mischievous elementary school boys who create a mock comic book superhero based on their school principal. DreamWorks' animated adaptation, titled simply Captain Underpants, features the voice talents of Kevin Hart, Ed Helms, Nick Kroll, and Kristen Schaal. It's directed by David Soren (Turbo, Shark Tale).
Mary Poppins (in theaters Dec. 25; targeted to kids)
P.L. Travers' classic children's novel was already adapted by Disney in 1964. The book is charming and magical in its own way (if a bit old-fashioned). But it still offers timeless lessons about good manners and understanding other points of view. The film sequel, Mary Poppins Returns, will be a musical set in Depression-era London, with Jane and Michael Banks all grown up. It stars Emily Blunt as Mary Poppins, Hamilton star/creator Lin-Manuel Miranda as her lamplighter friend Jack, and Meryl Streep as Mary's cousin, Topsy. Rob Marshall (Into the Woods, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides) directs.
-source Common Sense Media
Film adaptations of the books are big business in Hollywood and I am so happy that they are doing their magic to make these stories come alive on the big screen. Will the movie versions be even more spectacular than the printed version? You be the judge. FIRST read the book then see the movie so you can become a movie critic extraoridinare!!! Happy reading and happy weekend everyone. Read on.........
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