I like this blog mention and thought to share it with you. Another snippet - Dame Maggie Smith, who I adore only slightly less than Dame Judi (up for a BAFTA for Cranford) is due to begin work on Julian (Gosford Park) Fellowes' adaptation of Lucy M Boston's The Children of Green Knowe, the BBC version of which I well remember watching with my children when they were small and which, coincidentally was mentioned by Maureen from Random Distractions in a comment on my Goodnight Mr Tom post. Amazing how often this happens. That should be worth waiting for. Have also read recently about the upcoming film of one of my favourite all time books, The Little White Horse (renamed The Mystery of Moonacre) which gives me pause to think. The part of Sir Benjamin, who is large and round and bald has been given to Ioan Grufydd. Now I adore Ioan and loved him in Hornblower, but he certainly is nowhere near the description of the character in the book. The part of Monsieur Coq Noir has, however, been given to Tim Curry which is dream casting so they have got that totally right. I do hear a whisper that the book is 'being gingered up a bit as let's face it, it is all a bit sweet and too much..." Oh dear. http://randomjottings.typepad.com/random_jottings_of_an_ope/2008/03/wednesday-jotti.html

Thanks Annee. I'm looking forward to this movie. At Shipmate's encouragement I read the book. I must agree that Ioan doesn't look much like the description of Sir Benjamin, but I think he suits the spirit. It's always hard when adapting a book to suit everyone, especially one that is a classic. After reading it, I could see why some alterations would need to be made for today's audience.

Thanks, annee - interesting comments. (I'm going to move this over to The thread for Moonacre) I did not read the book and now, I'm rather glad, as I can approach the film with no pre-conceived ideas. However - and I know this is really hard to swallow if you are fond of a book - there is no rule that says one has to follow it in every detail. I enjoy seeing a director's different perspective on a story. I'm looking forward to this one! :cool:

Oh thanks,Annee! I'm really looking forward to this movie,too! I think Ioan will bring an added lively and robust quality to this story,and besides....I'd rather look at HIM, than the way Sir Benjamin (Sweet and dear tho' he is!) is described in the book.

Definitely with you on that, Shipmate.

Thanks, Annee. I'm looking forward to seeing the Secret of Moonacre, I'm also glad I haven't read the book, so I can see the movie without pre-conceived ideas. I'm aware, too, that this is hard to swallow if you are fond of a book, but there is really no rule that says one has to follow it in every detail, sometimes it is impossible to. Actually, a director's different perspective on a story may be interesting to see.