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Drama, AdventureRelease Date :
TBA 2009Director :
Laurence FishburneStarring :
Laurence Fishburne
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Paulo Coelho's 'The Alchemist' Goes Big Screen
May 19, 2008 02:05:22"The Alchemist", the most prominent and bestseller novel from the Brazilian author, Paulo Coelho, will be adapted into a big screen material. The announcement of the matter has been done during a press conference at Cannes Film Festival on Sunday, May 18 by one of the owners of The Weinstein Company, Harvey Weinstein.
Insisting that the movie will stay true to the essence of the book, Weinstein also announced that acclaimed actor Laurence Fishburne is touted to star, to helm and to co-produce the adaptation movie. On him joining the project, 46-year-old Fishburne commented, "This is a special project that now has a special team behind it to ensure that its path to the big screen is handled with the proper care it deserves. I am looking forward to directing it, acting in it, and collaborating with Harvey Weinstein to produce a beautiful film that will do justice to Paulo's enormously successful novel."
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"The Alchemist" Under Laurence Fishburne's Command
June 27, 2007 03:06:45Taking full control on the flick, Laurence Fishburne has teamed up with indie studio A-Mark Entertainment to secure feature rights to "The Alchemist" from Warner Brothers Entertainment, Inc..
Fishburne initially was confirmed to take starring part in the project in late December 2005 as well as to pen the script and direct. Not only that, he will also produce alongside "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy producer Barrie Osborne and Helen Sugland, whom he previously joined forces with in producing "Akeelah and the Bee."
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Laurence Fishburne Gives Hand at the Alchemist
December 19, 2005 01:12:47"The Alchemist" is the title of the next film project that Laurence Fishburne will work on. Besides directing, he also will adapt and star in as well.
An adaptation of Paulo Coelho's "The Alchemist," the film centers on Fishburne's role, Santiago, a well educated who had intended to be a priest.
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Reader's Reviews
I really hope they will make this wonderful book into a great movie (unlike the Celestial Prophecy which was turned into a catastrophic movie)
posted by kris on Mar 05, 2010 02:02:51the book is awesome, inspirational. itz truely a masterpiece. Allah subhanwatallah has truly gifted coelho
posted by burhan adhami on Feb 28, 2010 08:22:18the book is soooo COOL!!!!!waiting for the necromancer to come out which is book 4 this series is AWESOME!!!!!
posted by :) on Nov 21, 2009 03:25:11This story is the greatest story ever told. It's our story as individuals. It's our story as a society. It's our story as One Universe... One Soul... "I could see, in the depths of his eyes, my own beauty reflected.' 'What a lovely story,' the alchemist thought."
posted by jay mercado on Oct 27, 2009 10:40:14For those wondering about which character Laurence Fishburne is playing in the movie, he is definitely NOT playing the role of Santiago, the main character in the story. According to Wikipedia, he is playing the role of the eponymous character. Meaning, the one the book is named after. In other words, the Alchemist. Historically speaking, film interpretations of great novels, such as The Da Vinci Code, have time and again fallen miserably short of transmitting the pure essence and substance of the story onto the big screen. Unfortunately, more often than not, this proves unfavorable towards promoting the true value of the literary version. I pray this will not be the case for the Alchemist. We'll just have to let our hearts be the judge of that!
posted by The Crystal Merchant on Sep 15, 2009 06:35:54
hopefully hollywood does not stereotype arabs and north african in a negative way as usual.Ignorance is dangerous and knowledge and wisdom is freedom
posted by stereotype on Sep 15, 2009 03:02:42This is a classic book. one of the best I've ever read. I hope hollywood doesnt kill its greatness... Toure-Chi
posted by Toure on Sep 10, 2009 10:25:20The most difficult thing to do is to have a relationship with one's own heart! Even difficult is to accept wisdom and the most precious treasure!! This book is a pure genius work by Paulo Cohelo. It speaks about the importance of the path you chose to reach your destiny and the precious most learning life gives us when we follow the heart. 'The soul of the universe' or 'The soul of the almighty" is nothing but one's own soul and contains all the wisdom of the universe. all you need is to realise this fact and respect your heart. Love Nagendra (NAGI)
posted by angendra +9198448977 on Aug 16, 2009 02:44:42I heard Laurence Fishburne was playing the part of Santiago, which would be totally wrong! The man is almost 50 years old! I see him more as the Alchemist perhaps. If he does play Santiago, that indicates to me that the spirit of the book is not being respected and I will not bother seeing the movie.
posted by Borntoshine on Aug 10, 2009 07:04:59i really like this book and so 4 movie. one must read this book.i read it four times.
posted by vik on Aug 06, 2009 02:27:20If I could give this book 6 stars I definitely would.
posted by frederj on Jul 20, 2009 11:06:54
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posted by Fijwljnn on Jul 14, 2009 07:55:38this kind of book makes you understand more deeply about your self and your life here, your purpose here on earth and your hidden treasure,,for me life is not a destination its a JOURNEY so, enjoy your trip..
posted by jaddi hart o pante on Jun 18, 2009 07:27:12The bookis great, its highly recommended. Im excited to watch it in the big screen!!!
posted by kath on Jun 10, 2009 03:39:57The book is one of the greatest stories ever told. Is Laurence Fishburne playing the role of Santiago? If he is, WHY? The story is about Santiago who is an adolescent if not early twenties, not an old man that is not spanish.
posted by Not a book to movie on Apr 25, 2009 06:52:21Hoefully, the film won't be exploited to stereotype the middle easterns for political agenda
posted by philosopher stone on Apr 10, 2009 12:42:33I am just gonna say that I hope this movie does as good as the book waitingworlds at hotmail well like I said its a good story
posted by Ismail Ouaiahou on Mar 23, 2009 09:07:47The book was life changing,and I hoe the movie will do the same justice. Looking forward...
posted by Somsubhra Banerjee on Mar 21, 2009 01:25:21I'm from Morocco I'm an actor I was born to be in this movie.
posted by ismail ouaiahou on Mar 19, 2009 07:16:36The Alchemist is definetly a story that will capture many hearts and has given faith and motivation to never give up to whom has read the book. As president of Alvarado Inc. this was my favorite book to read in times were black clouds crossed before me. Never give up "Yes im talking to you; Never give up"
posted by Michael on Mar 13, 2009 09:26:01When is the movie come out? Let me know please, I'm really exciting.
posted by Rose on Feb 10, 2009 10:30:29This book is great, I encourage everybody to read this book, I think you will like it because everyone I know that have read this book said that this book teach them how to connect themselves to their dreams and never to give it up even when we are far far away from those dreams.
posted by Jose Hernandez on Jan 09, 2009 08:27:05This was an awesome read, made me happy to find out there making a movie...how exciting
posted by Jane on Jan 05, 2009 06:47:37The Alchemist is a special story, and a real gift from Paulo Coelho. I hope everyone will one day read this book, and share it with others. I'm excited that Laurence Fishburne is at the helm of this movie. I wonder what 'Morpheus' can come up with!
posted by Shahran Masood on Oct 23, 2008 01:01:04The Book is sooo cool!! I really hope the movie is as good as the book!!! Laurence Fishburne had better make something good or there's another thing coming for him!!
posted by Twilight Fan on Aug 05, 2008 00:00:00
