Long Awaited “On the Road” Movie to be Released Summer 2012
January 18, 2012 at 12:13 am 2 comments
Here below is an article from www.shelf-awareness.com, my favorite publishing industry on-line newsletter which writes not just about books, but books into film as well…
On the Road Finally Nearing Destination?
A long, strange trip to bring Jack Kerouac’s novel On the Road to the big screen (Kerouac asked Marlon Brandoto play Dean Moriarty in 1957, and producer Francis Ford Coppola acquired the rights in 1980) may finally reach its destination at the Cannes Film Festival in May. IndieWire reported that “the post-production is wrapping up and European theatrical dates are slowly coming into focus.” The film is directed by Walter Salles (The Motorcycles Diaries) and stars “a promising young cast” that includes Sam Riley, Garrett Hedlund, Tom Sturridge and Kristen Stewart, as well as veterans Viggo Mortensen, Amy Adams, Steve Buscemi, Kirsten Dunst and Terrence Howard.”We just finished the edit and the mix in Paris,” Salles said. “There are still a few steps left until the film is completely finished (designing titles and credits, getting the digital workprint back to 35mm, etc.) The independent company that produced the film, MK2, is now working on the site and trailer. As for release dates, they tend to vary from country to country when a film is distributed independently.”
IndieWire noted that “the release in France, which producer Charles Gillibert revealed on Twitter is set for May 23rd, running concurrently with the tail end of this year’s Cannes Film Festival (scheduled for May 16-27). This primes the film for a potential premiere on the Croisette, which will precede the Gallic theatrical release.” On the Road does not have a North American distributor yet. |
Entry filed under: Travel blog. Tags: On the Road is now a movie, road movie, traveling with Jack Keroac, Walter Salles director, www.shelf-awareness.com.
big pond, little girl 
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Suz | January 21, 2012 at 6:02 am
Thank you- this is my kind of film. I will see it!
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FO James | January 21, 2012 at 8:57 am
Sounds great, can’t wait…