ZOE SALDANA WILL LEAD
ROSEMARY'S BABY TV SHOW AT NBC
'INFLUX' SF ADAPTATION
IN THE WORLD SUPRESSING EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
And a new movie adaptation has been announced: 20th Century Fox has bought the rights on INFLUX, a sf novel which hasn't been
released yet
written by Daniel Suarez. The futuristic story of the book is set in a
world where a secret organization suppresses emerging technologies to
prevent widespread change in a futuristic society, and shows what
happens to an inventor who is shut down by this covert group. Are smart
phones really humanity's most significant innovation since the moon
landings? Or can something else explain why the bold visions of the 20th
century, fusion power, genetic enhancements, artificial intelligence,
cures for common disease, extended human life, and a host of other
world-changing advances, have remained beyond our grasp?
And a new movie adaptation has been announced: 20th Century Fox has bought the rights on INFLUX, a sf novel which hasn't been
released yet
written by Daniel Suarez. The futuristic story of the book is set in a
world where a secret organization suppresses emerging technologies to
prevent widespread change in a futuristic society, and shows what
happens to an inventor who is shut down by this covert group. Are smart
phones really humanity's most significant innovation since the moon
landings? Or can something else explain why the bold visions of the 20th
century, fusion power, genetic enhancements, artificial intelligence,
cures for common disease, extended human life, and a host of other
world-changing advances, have remained beyond our grasp?
'BAD WORDS' TRAILER
JASON BATEMAN COMEDY
Your trailer for this Friday is for Jason Bateman's comedy BAD WORDS which arrives to cinemas this March. Bateman stars as Guy 
Trilby, a 40-year-old who finds a loophole in the rules of The Golden Quill national spelling bee and decides to cause trouble by hijacking the competition. Contest officials, outraged parents, and overly ambitious 
8th graders are no match for Guy, as he ruthlessly crushes their dreams of victory and fame. As a reporter (Kathryn Hahn) attempts to discover his true motivation, Guy finds himself forging 
an unlikely alliance with a competitor: awkward 10-year-old Chaitanya (Rohan Chand), who is completely unfazed by Guy's take-no-prisoners approach to life.
Trilby, a 40-year-old who finds a loophole in the rules of The Golden Quill national spelling bee and decides to cause trouble by hijacking the competition. Contest officials, outraged parents, and overly ambitious 8th graders are no match for Guy, as he ruthlessly crushes their dreams of victory and fame. As a reporter (Kathryn Hahn) attempts to discover his true motivation, Guy finds himself forging an unlikely alliance with a competitor: awkward 10-year-old Chaitanya (Rohan Chand), who is completely unfazed by Guy's take-no-prisoners approach to life.
Very cool - I've been sitting on a copy of Influx for a little while now, with an eye towards a February review. I've heard great things so far.
ReplyDeleteDon't you just love it when you get books before they're out :) It's out this February in bookshops
DeleteHey, Dezz! How are you? I know it's been a while. I've been a very bad friend. :(
ReplyDeleteI love Zoe and Rosemary's Baby is a very creepy tale. The premise of Influx is very scary indeed. The auto industry here did that very thing to a man named Tucker. His car was years ahead in tech (automatic steering, anti-lock breaks and other things) back in the late 30's, but they crushed him because it would have cost them too much money to bring their cars up to that standard.
Yep, a bit too creepy for me, I probably won't watch it when it comes out.
DeleteWhen it comes to INFLUX I believe it describes our reality. I'm one of them people who believe that we already have a cure for cancer and many other diseases, many healthy energy sources etc but we don't see them because many rich people and their industries would disappear if new inventions come to light
Zoe is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteThat she is!
DeleteStop the presses... Zoe Saldana, okay start again... the story told by the now hollywood group, this will fail slowly. not because of her, just what they think we will want from the series... that is where it will fail.
ReplyDeleteIt will fail miserably I'm sure. You do know I've posted the story so that I could post that pic for my boys? :)
DeleteBad Words is definitely a movie I'm going to watch. I've never seen the original Rosemary's Baby. Maybe it's time for me to look it up. Though I'm not sure if I'm brave enough to watch it.
ReplyDeleteI'm certainly not :)
DeleteJason Bateman's i love it !
ReplyDeleteGreetings .
he's a brilliant comedian
DeleteI'm in love with Zoe!
ReplyDeleteI just knew it :)
DeleteZoe has a nice smile.
ReplyDeleteI knew that you would notice her smile :)
DeleteZoe is too pretty. I can't look.
ReplyDeleteAnd Bad Words. OK, first of all, hilarious. I love seeing Jason Bateman being a jerk! And Kathryn Hahn could be in just about everything and it would make me happy!
Everybody loves Zoe
DeleteWow, is there enough material for a series on Rosemary's baby. A mini series, maybe.
ReplyDeleteLove the sound of Influx. How cool is that? Bought before it was even published.
I often like to write about books which were sold for movie adaptation before they hit the bookshelves :)
DeleteA series based on "Rosemary's Baby"? Wow, that should be something. A friend loaned me that book when it first came out, with the admonition that I read it cold, without knowing anything about it. WOW! Talk about some major shocks! I'm not sure how well it would work as a series.
ReplyDeleteThat trailer is a hoot. I think I'd get a kick out of that movie.
glad you liked the hootie trailer, Susan :)
DeleteInflux sounds interesting. Controlling government themes are always a little scary, because they could become a reality.
ReplyDeletenot become, they already are
DeleteNot sure I would be interested in the series. Maybe, not so much. And the movie, maybe on NetFlix, but even then I'm not sure. I think rather, I'll re-watch THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF. That's more my speed.
ReplyDeletedo they have American Bake off too? Not yet?
DeleteThey did, it wasn't nearly as good, by far. BUT, I watched it because Hollywood was in it. I'm learning a ton from his books and videos so pretty much anything he is in, I'll watch or read.
Deletewe had a cake competition in Serbia too on TV a few years ago but it was also bad. We sadly, don't have good cooking nor baking shows here which is strange since we are a country most famous for food.
DeleteThat is strange. I have to say, even some of the bad bake shows I'll give a try.
DeleteTime for some toast and tea. Then onto a few chores and probably get some pizza/calzone dough made. Then tossed in the fridge for later use.
Cheers and boogie boogie.
I couldn't bear the movie Rosmary's Baby and given the subject matter the idea of a series is slightly sickening.
ReplyDeleteI do like Justin Bateman as a comedic actor so Bad Words could be funny and worth the watch.
I ain't watching the series either.
DeleteWe do love Bateman.
How are you, dear? I went to sleep crying after our last talk, I'm worried about you :(
Waiting for some more information on the Influx movie! I'm interested!
ReplyDeleteGreetings
Peter
Could be a good one, Peter, if it happens in the end
DeleteI hate to admit it, but I laughed at that clip with Jason Bateman. So MEAN to the kids. Better be for a good reason.
ReplyDeleteNot my type of comedy for sure :)
DeleteZoe needs to eat more... ;)
ReplyDeleteInflux sounds cool
I won't argue with that :)
DeleteI really liked Saldana in Star Trek and Avatar
ReplyDeleteShe was great in STAR TREK
DeleteI vaguely remember Rosemary's baby movie. I don't think I liked it much, so I'll be skipping the series.
ReplyDeleteI think I could get behind Bad Words though!
I'm skipping it too, Theresa
DeleteWow, how hot is Zoe!!! Not so fussed about the Bateman movie, tbh. Hated his Identity Thief.
ReplyDeleteWell, well, well, who is this dashing bald hunk? Must be one of the Scottish gents :)
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