The Emperor's Children News

Ron Howard Finally Has "Children"

July 18, 2007 01:07:24

Realizing his intention to make "The Emperor's Children" his new directing stint, renowned filmmaker Ron Howard has finally laid his hands on the project which Universal Pictures has been developing since January, Variety has confirmed.

In carrying out the task, Howard thereby will work it on from the script penned by Oscar-nominated scribe Noah Baumbach, widely known for his writing effort in 2005's "The Squid and the Whale." "The Da Vinci Code" helmer, in the meantime, is also poised to handle producing matters alongside Imagine Entertainment's topper Brian Grazer.

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Universal Pictures Crowning "The Emperor's Children"

January 27, 2007 09:01:11

Forming a joint venture with Imagine Entertainment, Universal Pictures has successfully picked up the rights to bring out "The Emperor's Children" to the big screen, Variety has reported.

Based on Claire Messud's novel of the same title, the project is likely to be a comedy of manners which centers on three Brown University-educated students who are expected to do something important yet still struggling to fulfill the promise as they turn thirty years old.

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