The Informers Film Is A Go

Wow. 2 weeks ago, I was pretty sure there wouldn't be many updates to this site until The Canyons got closer to reality. Then we had the The Frog King news, and today - The Informers gets a greenlight with Gregor Jordan set to direct and production to begin this summer.

Nick Jarecki, the original director attached to the project and the co-writer of the screenplay along with Ellis, will get Executive Producer duties. Here's a note that Nick sent out regarding the project:

Dear Friends,

As many of you know for over two years Bret Ellis and I have been hard at work on our film THE INFORMERS. Nothing about it has been easy as many of you who've listened to our stories can attest.

I'm pleased to announce that we are currently moving forward to production. This will hopefully be the first of many exciting news items soon to come.

Thanks to everyone for their support on the quest to realize a great film.

Nick

I've actually managed to get my hands on this screenplay a few months back and really liked what I saw. I had pretty much resigned myself to the idea that the project was dead, so this is great news!

The Frog King Gets Kissed

Its been over 2 years since I first mentioned it here on the site, but Ellis' screenplay based on the Adam Davies' novel 'The Frog King may finally be headed to the big screen.

The Hollywood Reporter has a story today that has Joseph Gordon Levitt in the lead role with Darren Star directing (thanks to TJ for sending this in). Here's a quick synapsis:

In "(The Frog) King," produced by Intermedia and GreeneStreet Films and written by Bret Easton Ellis, Gordon-Levitt plays a ne'er-do-well assistant editor whose penchant for messing up threatens a relationship with his dream girlfriend.

Previously: Reader Review of The Frog King Screenplay

Hungarian Book Covers

Thanks to Peter for sending in these Hungarian covers of Ellis' books. Everything is here except Lunar Park. Hover over each book if you aren't sure of its American title.