Thursday, June 9, 2011

The Disillusionists might become a TV show!

Like many Americans, I am a great fan of TV, and have many opinions and fierce attachments to various shows. So as you can imagine, I’m beyond thrilled that the Disillusionists has been optioned by the production company Fishbowl Media for possible development for TV!!

Here is the announcement from Publisher’s Marketplace:

Carolyn Crane's The Disillusionist Trilogy, about a psychological hit squad of misfits and neurotics who reform criminals by pumping them full of their negative energy, pitched as Heroes meets Inception, optioned to FishBowl Media, by Shari Smiley at CAA, on behalf of Cameron McClure at Donald Maass.
What what what will it be like?

Yippee!

When something gets optioned, it’s not actually sold. It’s more like the rights are rented for a year or some other specified time period. Fishbowl Media would use this time to work out and pitch the show to…um, I think networks. Then, if somebody picks it up, they would buy the rights.

I’m so excited to learn more about what they envision. I enjoyed Heroes, and I really REALLY enjoyed Inception. So I’m sure I’ll like what they have in mind.

Also, I’m burning with curiosity on how they’ll translate it to screen, because the books are quite psychological, but I'm sure they have ideas. And far more psychological books than mine have been made into shows and movies that I have come to love. My prime example is Remains of the Day. I was like, How the hell do you make that into a movie? But it was awesome.

Screenwriters and TV people bring new ideas and worldviews to books. Even though I would not be involved, I feel like they are sort of collaborators after my part is over.

Anyway, sometimes these options just run out and nothing happens at all, but still. Quite exciting! What are your favorite movies or TV shows that have been made out of books?

PS: I'm going out of town this weekend, so not around much. Also, don't forget to enter my contest below!
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48 comments:

  1. ChrisJune 9, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    *touch you*

    Woot! That's very cool! :D

    True Blood! Except the show is diverging more and more from the book - and the more it does, the more I like it. :)

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  2. Carolyn CraneJune 9, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Or, of course, there's our old friend Dresden Files!

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  3. Carolyn CraneJune 9, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    So loved what they did with Bob. I would love to see that actor in something else, wasn't he the best?

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  4. AnonymousJune 9, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    WHEEEEEEEE

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  5. Ann AguirreJune 9, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    So cool!

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  6. UnknownJune 9, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Oh my! That would be SUCH an amazing show. Yay!!!!!!!

    Congratulations and I hope the do make the show because it would be so fun to watch!

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  7. AnonymousJune 9, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    AAAAAAAHHHH!!! THIS IS SO COOL!!!

    Congratulations on having your series get such a nod of approval :) Now give us book 3 pleeeeeease :)

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  8. amyt865June 9, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    This is AWESOME!!! Congrats Carolyn!

    Let us know if there is a address your fans can email to support a TV show!

    OMG, who, who, who could play my sexy Packard???

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  9. WickedLilPixieJune 9, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    STFU! Whoo Hoo!!

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  10. Chelsea / Vampire Book ClubJune 9, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    So so so so so happy for you.

    Very cool. Would love to see how they'd translate it to screen.

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  11. Sophia (FV)June 9, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Well shiznit! This is awesome news. Congratulations!!! My mind is currently buzzing trying to cast the characters. zomg!!

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  12. AnnaJune 9, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Congrats Carolyn!

    I loved Bob too. :)

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  13. B.E. SandersonJune 9, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Wow, that's awesome news. I really hope the option turns into production. I'd love to see how they would put your work onto the screen - especially the small one. I've got my fingers crossed for you. =o)

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  14. Carolyn CraneJune 9, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Thanks you guys! I really hope it happens - it would be so strange and wild to watch it as another imagines it. And casting...the mind boggles.

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  15. J.A. Saare / Aline HunterJune 9, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    That's fantastic news! Keep us posted. :)

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  16. BlodeueddJune 10, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    That would just be the coolest thing ever :D

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  17. evening-greenJune 10, 2011 at 2:57 AM

    awesome news congrats, it would be great to see a tv adaption. I like watching series, but I usually haven't read the book they've been based on, if the show is interesting enough I will want to read the book though.
    I think one of my favourite movie adaptions is Persuasion from 1995 with Amanda Root and Ciarán Hinds.

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  18. Smash Attack AshJune 10, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    WOW! How exciting! I am keeping my fingers crossed. :)

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  19. kara-karina@Nocturnal Book ReviewsJune 10, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Keeping my fingers crossed! I loved Heroes! :)

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  20. KaetrinJune 10, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    Awesome opportunity CJ!!! Fingers crossed it makes it to air! I'm so excited for you. :)

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  21. Penny WatsonJune 10, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    So cool!!!!! Way to go, Carolyn!

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  22. KT GrantJune 10, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    WOW! Ahem, Ryan Reynolds should play Packard. ;)

    For some reason I see Jimmy Smits as the hat wearing hot cuke man.

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  23. The Queen BJune 10, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    Yaaaaaaay!! This is truly awesomesauce. Congrats!

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  24. BellsJune 10, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    I'm keeping my fingers crossed! I think this is an awesome idea and would love to watch this!

    I would love to see yummy Packard on the screen and Otto and his beret! Awesomeness!

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  25. Melissa (My World...in words and pages)June 10, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Oh oh oh! Congrats! I hope they do pick it up. I would love to watch this. :) And I have to say I loved both the shows they are comparing it too. So, you HAVE to keep us posted and let us know what you find out. If it does get picked up and comes out I need a day, time, and channel. I know I'm way ahead of myself, but I think this would be a cool show. ;D YEah!!!

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  26. A Buckeye Girl ReadsJune 10, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    That is awesome news! I think it would make a great tv show!

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  27. DawnJune 10, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Congratulations. That is exciting news.

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  28. ElishiaJune 10, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    WOW!!! That is so exciting!

    I love TV adaptations, way more then movie... less things get cut out!

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  29. Sandy WilliamsJune 10, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Oh, sweet! Congratulations! I love how Hollywood is picking up more paranormal shows these days. Crossing my fingers they decide to pursue yours. Keep up informed!

    Sandy

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  30. JenBJune 10, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    w00t! Go you! Congrats and good luck. :)

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  31. Julia BroadbooksJune 10, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Squeeeee!!!

    I'm so very thrilled for you. This is going to be amazing.

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  32. Jill SorensonJune 10, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    OMFG!!!!!!

    So happy for you!! Dude, what a great pitch for a show (Heroes meets Inception).

    I'm so excited I'm going to pee my pants! Can't wait to see what happens!! This is the BEST NEWS EVER!!!!

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  33. HasJune 10, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    I'm so happy for you!!!! I hope it does get picked up!!! Congrats!

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  34. Patti (@TheLoveJunkee)June 10, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    OMG! How cool is that!?! Congratulations!

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  35. UnknownJune 10, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    YAY!! *jumps up and down and squees* CONGARTULATIONS Carolyn! :-D I could only be happier if it was the actual news of the series premiereing! What wonderful news, and I am curious to see how they would translate to the screen parts of the novel. I am thrilled! So hope the Disillusionist trilogy will be made into a series. And that it will be done soon! (patience isn't my greatest quality lol ;-p)

    So happy! :-D

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  36. LSUReaderJune 10, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    What great news! Congrats. Fingers crossed.

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  37. woolydaisyJune 10, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    congrats chica!!!

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  38. JulieJune 10, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    I just commented at your 'other place' but I'm gonna comment here too. WOOOOOT! Go you! And why did they pick your books? Because they rock!

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  39. Joanna ChambersJune 10, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Soooo huge!!!!

    It could be so wonderful. That ongoing love triange is JUST the kind of thing that works brilliantly on TV.

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  40. Carolyn CraneJune 10, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Hey! Thanks so much. You guys make having fun news doubly fun. We'll see what happens!

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  41. ChristineJune 11, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    That would be SO cool!!! ... and possibly just the show to actually get me to watch TV! lol

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  42. Sullivan McPigJune 11, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    A tv show based on your books would be so cool! I'll keep my trotters crossed for you.

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  43. kylieJune 11, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Exciting news, indeed. Thanks for sharing!

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  44. oranniaJune 12, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    A belated but very heartfelt congrats! That's fantastic!

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  45. VickieJune 13, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    ROCKIN' NEWS!!
    Congratulations!

    Shows from books I dig:
    True Blood
    Dresden Files
    Nancy Drew
    Hardy Boys
    Game of Thrones

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  46. OzMerryJune 16, 2011 at 10:05 AM

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  47. OzMerryJune 16, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    This is AMAZING news, Carolyn. Congratulations! I hope they'll do your superb and perfect series justice with a kickass cast and script! Who will play Deckard, that's the million dollar question!
    (@OzNYCaficionado on Twitter)

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  48. Nicola O.June 18, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    WOWOWOWOWOW! That must be very exciting, even if the end result is far from certain. Very happy for you!

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