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The Moon and the Sun
Author	Vonda McIntyre
Genre	Historical fiction
Publisher	Pocket Books
Publication date	1997
Pages	421
ISBN	0-671-56765-9
OCLC	36649155

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The Moon and the Sun is a novel by American writer Vonda N. McIntyre, published in 1997. The book combines two major genres: science fiction (specifically the alternate history subgenre) and historical romance. It won the Nebula Award for Best Novel in 1997, beating out A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin. The novel was inspired by the short story (written in the form of a faux-encyclopedia article) "The Natural History and Extinction of the People of the Sea", also by McIntyre, which was illustrated by fellow author Ursula K. Le Guin.^[1]

The novel was re-released as The King’s Daughter in 2021 as a tie-in with the film of that name based on the book.^[2]

Plot summary

Set in 17th-century France at the court of the Sun King, King Louis XIV, the young, colony-raised, naïve Mademoiselle Marie-Josèphe de la Croix is the lady-in-waiting to King Louis XIV's niece. Her brother, Father Yves de la Croix (a natural philosopher and explorer), has recently returned from a mission commissioned by the king: to bring back the endangered sea monster whose flesh is rumoured to give the consumer immortality. Father Yves brings back two specimens: one, a dead male sea monster covered in sawdust and ice; the other, a live female sea monster placed in the Apollo fountain in the Palace of Versailles.

Acting as her brother's assistant, sketching the dead sea monster's dissection, and caring for the live specimen, Marie-Josèphe soon realizes the creature is not a sea monster, but a sea woman. Thus, Marie-Josèphe tries to convince the others at court, including her brother, that the sea woman is intelligent and hopefully free her. Unfortunately, only Marie-Josèphe can understand the sea woman (now called Sherzad) and her musical way of talking. As a result, the court ignores her.

They bleed her for hysteria, the pope openly shows outrage over the impropriety of her composing a cantata, and several court men harass her on the King's hunt. At the same time, her slave Odelette (really called Haleed) struggles to gain her freedom. Only the stoic Count Lucien believes Marie-Josèphe about the sea woman, calmly taking the sea woman and Marie-Josèphe's scientific endeavors in stride. In order to save her own life, Sherzad, the sea monster, offers the king the location of a sunken treasure ship in return for her freedom. But despite the discovery of Spanish gold found from the wreck, the king intends to keep Sherzad and eat her, the lure of immortality being too strong.

Marie-Josèphe and Count Lucien (whom she has fallen in love with) plot secretly to release Sherzad, defying the pope, their king and her brother. Their attempt fails, but Yves (finally realizing Sherzad's sentience and its repercussions on his actions) aids them in finally releasing Sherzad. In the end, Marie-Josèphe and Count Lucien are exiled, but Sherzad, who had declared vengeance on all humanity, showers them with forgotten sunken treasures in gratitude.

Main character profiles

Marie-Josèphe de la Croix - Lady-in-waiting to King Louis XIV's niece and the younger sister of Father Yves de la Croix. She is an amateur composer and lover of mathematics who was Convent-raised and, at first, naïve. As assistant to her brother in his scientific endeavors (mainly as a sketcher of specimens), she also shares her brother's interests in natural philosophy. She befriends the sea monster, later called Sherzad, and being the only one able to understand the sea monster, becomes her translator.
Father Yves de la Croix - Marie-Josèphe's older brother. A Jesuit priest and King Louis's natural philosopher, he recently returned from an expedition commissioned by the King to find the legendary sea monster – the possible key to immortality. He is stuck between his religious obligations, his scientific endeavors, and his own pride. Yves is later revealed to be a bastard son of King Louis and thus Marie-Josèphe's half-brother.
Count Lucien de Chretien - A dwarf who is an open Atheist and King Louis’ most trusted advisor. The epitome of etiquette, he is Marie-Josèphe's love interest. He is stuck between his kindling feelings for Marie-Josèphe and his duty to his beloved King.
Sherzad (the sea creature/sea woman) - One of the last sea monsters in the world, she is captured by Father Yves de la Croix and caged in the Apollo fountain in the Versailles for King Louis XIV. Her flesh is rumored to make the eater immortal. Her saliva is able to heal wounds, though this fact is not realized by the other characters. She has two tails, tangled hair, and a gargoyle face, as well as an enchanting voice, the music of which is her way of communicating. However, she can only communicate with Marie-Josèphe. She later vows vengeance on all humanity.^[3]

Awards and recognitions

Nebula Award for Best Novel (1997)
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 1997
1997 Locus Recommended Book
James Tiptree Jr. Award Short-List choice^[4]
Intergalactic Award for Best Novel (1997)
Seiun Award nominee (2001)^[5]

Film adaptation

A film adaptation was first planned in 1999 by producer Michael London. London brought the project to Jim Henson Pictures, who said he was drawn to "the weird juxtaposition (of) a completely imagined creature in this very specific historical world." The film was set to be directed by Christopher Renshaw, which would've been his feature film debut, and written by Laura Harrington with McIntyre's involvement. Stephanie Allain and Kristine Belson would executive producer from Jim Henson Pictures.^[6] Film producer Bill Mechanic later joined production and brought the film to Walt Disney Pictures after signing a five-year deal with the company in December 2001. Mechanic planned for the film to start pre-production in early 2002, with Natalie Portman to star and James Schamus to revise the script, with Gregory Hoblit to possibly direct. Following Sony breaking from the joint venture of Jim Henson Pictures in 1999, the film would be produced by The Jim Henson Company instead.^[7]

In August 2013, it was announced that Sean McNamara would direct the film, and that casting included Pierce Brosnan as King Louis XIV, Fan Bingbing as the mermaid, and Bill Nighy as Pere de Chaise, a character created for the movie. Nighy pulled out of the film due to a scheduling conflict and was replaced by William Hurt weeks before filming.^[8] The film began production on April 23, 2014, at Victoria, Australia, along with Docklands Studios Melbourne. Additional filming also took place in Versailles, France. Mechanic had also revised the script with Barry Berman and Ronald Bass. Chinese film company Kylin Films invested $20.5 million into the movie, making it China's biggest financial contribution to a non-studio film produced outside China.^[9]

Paramount Pictures acquired US distribution rights and set the movie for wide release on April 10, 2015, with international sales being handled by Good Universe.^[10]^[11]^[12] However, three weeks before the film's release, the film was pulled from its schedule. A source close to the film claimed that the film needed more time to complete the special effects work.^[13]

In October 2021, it was announced that Gravitas Ventures acquired distribution rights to the film, and set it for a January 21, 2022, release.^[14]

References

^ "The Natural History & Extinction of the People of the Sea". BookView Cafe. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved December 1, 2013.
^ "Publication: The King's Daughter". www.isfdb.org. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
^ Allbery, Russ. "Review: The Moon and the Sun by Vonda N. McIntyre". Retrieved December 1, 2013.
^ Asaro, Catherine. "The SF Site Featured Review: The Moon and the Sun". web. SF Site Reviews. Retrieved 2013-10-31.
^ "The Locus Index of SciFi Awards: Seiun Nominees List". Locus Magazine. Archived from the original on 2010-01-03. Retrieved 2013-11-26.
^ Torres, Vanessa (June 7, 1999). "Henson Pics visits the 'Sun'". Variety. Retrieved December 18, 2018.
^ Harris, Cathy Dunkley, Dana; Harris, Cathy Dunkley, Dana (2001-12-11). "Mouse calls a Mechanic". Variety. Retrieved December 18, 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
^ Quinn, Karl (2014-05-09). "William Hurt shoots for the Moon (and the Sun)". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved December 18, 2018.
^ Sandy George2014-05-29T15:57:00+01:00. "China's Kylin ploughs $20.5m into Brosnan film". Screen. Retrieved December 18, 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
^ Groves, Don. "Australia attracts The Moon & the Sun". if.com.au. Retrieved 2013-10-24.
^ Frater, Patrick (27 September 2013). "Mechanic's 'Moon' Finally Set to Shoot in Melbourne with Chinese Finance, star". VARIETY. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
^ Kilday, Gregg (August 15, 2014). "Paramount Sets Release for Pierce Brosnan's 'The Moon and the Sun'". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved December 17, 2017.
^ "Paramount Takes Pierce Brosnan's 'The Moon and the Sun' Off Release Schedule". The Hollywood Reporter. 20 March 2015. Retrieved December 18, 2018.
^ Grobar, Matt (October 20, 2021). "'The King's Daughter': Gravitas Ventures Nabs Rights To Fantasy Film Starring Pierce Brosnan & More, With Narration By Julie Andrews". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 20, 2021.

External links

The Moon and the Sun title listing at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database

[1] "The Natural History & Extinction of the People of the Sea". BookView Cafe. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved December 1, 2013.

[2] "Publication: The King's Daughter". www.isfdb.org. Retrieved 2022-08-12.

[3] Allbery, Russ. "Review: The Moon and the Sun by Vonda N. McIntyre". Retrieved December 1, 2013.

[4] Asaro, Catherine. "The SF Site Featured Review: The Moon and the Sun". web. SF Site Reviews. Retrieved 2013-10-31.

[5] "The Locus Index of SciFi Awards: Seiun Nominees List". Locus Magazine. Archived from the original on 2010-01-03. Retrieved 2013-11-26.

[6] Torres, Vanessa (June 7, 1999). "Henson Pics visits the 'Sun'". Variety. Retrieved December 18, 2018.

[7] Harris, Cathy Dunkley, Dana; Harris, Cathy Dunkley, Dana (2001-12-11). "Mouse calls a Mechanic". Variety. Retrieved December 18, 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

[8] Quinn, Karl (2014-05-09). "William Hurt shoots for the Moon (and the Sun)". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved December 18, 2018.

[9] Sandy George2014-05-29T15:57:00+01:00. "China's Kylin ploughs $20.5m into Brosnan film". Screen. Retrieved December 18, 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

[10] Groves, Don. "Australia attracts The Moon & the Sun". if.com.au. Retrieved 2013-10-24.

[11] Frater, Patrick (27 September 2013). "Mechanic's 'Moon' Finally Set to Shoot in Melbourne with Chinese Finance, star". VARIETY. Retrieved November 11, 2013.

[12] Kilday, Gregg (August 15, 2014). "Paramount Sets Release for Pierce Brosnan's 'The Moon and the Sun'". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved December 17, 2017.

[13] "Paramount Takes Pierce Brosnan's 'The Moon and the Sun' Off Release Schedule". The Hollywood Reporter. 20 March 2015. Retrieved December 18, 2018.

[14] Grobar, Matt (October 20, 2021). "'The King's Daughter': Gravitas Ventures Nabs Rights To Fantasy Film Starring Pierce Brosnan & More, With Narration By Julie Andrews". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 20, 2021.

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-'''''The Moon and the Sun''''' is a novel by American writer [[Vonda N. McIntyre]], published in 1997. The book combines two major genres: [[science fiction]] and [[historical romance]] (also known as [[alternate history]]). The book won the [[Nebula Award for Best Novel]] in 1997, beating out ''[[A Game of Thrones]]'' by [[George R. R. Martin]]. The novel was inspired by the short story (written in the form of a faux-[[encyclopedia]] article) "The Natural History and Extinction of the People of the Sea", also by McIntyre, which was illustrated by fellow author [[Ursula K. Le Guin]].<ref>{{cite web|title=The Natural History & Extinction of the People of the Sea|url=http://www.bookviewcafe.com/index.php/The-Natural-History-Extinction-of-the-People-of-the-Sea|publisher=BookView Cafe|accessdate=December 1, 2013}}{{dead link|date=April 2017}}</ref>
+'''''The Moon and the Sun''''' is a novel by American writer [[Vonda N. McIntyre]], published in 1997. The book combines two major genres: [[science fiction]] (specifically the [[alternate history]] subgenre) and [[historical romance]]. It won the [[Nebula Award for Best Novel]] in 1997, beating out ''[[A Game of Thrones]]'' by [[George R. R. Martin]]. The novel was inspired by the short story (written in the form of a faux-[[encyclopedia]] article) "The Natural History and Extinction of the People of the Sea", also by McIntyre, which was illustrated by fellow author [[Ursula K. Le Guin]].<ref>{{cite web|title=The Natural History & Extinction of the People of the Sea|url=http://www.bookviewcafe.com/index.php/The-Natural-History-Extinction-of-the-People-of-the-Sea|publisher=BookView Cafe|accessdate=December 1, 2013|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203060639/http://www.bookviewcafe.com/index.php/The-Natural-History-Extinction-of-the-People-of-the-Sea|archivedate=December 3, 2013}}</ref>
+The novel was re-released as ''The King’s Daughter'' in 2021 as a tie-in with the [[The King's Daughter (2022 film)|film of that name]] based on the book.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Publication: The King's Daughter |url=http://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/pl.cgi?873998 |access-date=2022-08-12 |website=www.isfdb.org}}</ref>
 == Plot summary ==
-Set in 17th-century France at the court of the Sun King, [[King Louis XIV]], the young, colony-raised, naïve Mademoiselle Marie-Josèphe de la Croix is the lady-in-waiting to King Louis XIV's niece. Her brother, Father Yves de la Croix (a natural philosopher and explorer), has recently returned from a mission commissioned by the king: to bring back the endangered sea monster whose flesh is rumoured to give the consumer immortality. Father Yves brings back two specimens: one, a dead male sea monster covered in sawdust and ice; the other, a live female sea monster placed in the Apollo fountain in the Palace of Versailles.
+Set in 17th-century France at the court of the Sun King, [[King Louis XIV]], the young, colony-raised, naïve Mademoiselle Marie-Josèphe de la Croix is the lady-in-waiting to King Louis XIV's niece. Her brother, Father Yves de la Croix (a natural philosopher and explorer), has recently returned from a mission commissioned by the king: to bring back the endangered sea monster whose flesh is rumoured to give the consumer immortality. Father Yves brings back two specimens: one, a dead male sea monster covered in sawdust and ice; the other, a live female sea monster placed in the [[Bassin d'Apollon|Apollo fountain]] in the [[Palace of Versailles]].
-Acting as her brother's assistant, sketching the dead sea monster's dissection, and caring for the live specimen, Marie-Josèphe soon realizes the creature is not a sea monster, but a sea woman. Thus, Marie-Josèphe tries to convince the others at court, including her brother, that the sea woman is intelligent and hopefully free her. Unfortunately, only Marie-Josèphe can understand the sea woman (now called Sherzad) and her musical way of talking. As a result, the court (especially the men) ignore her.
+Acting as her brother's assistant, sketching the dead sea monster's dissection, and caring for the live specimen, Marie-Josèphe soon realizes the creature is not a sea monster, but a sea woman. Thus, Marie-Josèphe tries to convince the others at court, including her brother, that the sea woman is intelligent and hopefully free her. Unfortunately, only Marie-Josèphe can understand the sea woman (now called Sherzad) and her musical way of talking. As a result, the court ignores her.
-They bleed her for hysteria, the Pope openly shows outrage over the impropriety of her composing a cantata, and several court men harass her on the King's hunt. At the same time, her slave Odelette (really called Haleed) struggles to gain her freedom. Only the stoic Count Lucien believes Marie-Josèphe about the sea woman, calmly taking the sea woman and Marie-Josèphe's scientific endeavors in stride. In order to save her own life, Sherzad, the sea monster, offers the king the location of a sunken treasure ship in return for her freedom. But despite the discovery of Spanish gold found from the wreck, the king intends to keep Sherzad and eat her, the lure of immortality being too strong.
+They bleed her for hysteria, the [[Pope Innocent XI|pope]] openly shows outrage over the impropriety of her composing a cantata, and several court men harass her on the King's hunt. At the same time, her slave Odelette (really called Haleed) struggles to gain her freedom. Only the stoic Count Lucien believes Marie-Josèphe about the sea woman, calmly taking the sea woman and Marie-Josèphe's scientific endeavors in stride. In order to save her own life, Sherzad, the sea monster, offers the king the location of a sunken treasure ship in return for her freedom. But despite the discovery of Spanish gold found from the wreck, the king intends to keep Sherzad and eat her, the lure of immortality being too strong.
-Marie-Josèphe and Count Lucien (who she has fallen in love with) plot secretly to release Sherzad, defying the pope, their king and her brother. Their attempt fails, but Yves (finally realizing the Sherzad's sentience and its repercussions on his actions) aid them in finally releasing Sherzad. In the end, Marie-Josèphe and Count Lucien are exiled, but Sherzad, who had declared vengeance on all humanity, showers them with forgotten sunken treasures in gratitude.
+Marie-Josèphe and Count Lucien (whom she has fallen in love with) plot secretly to release Sherzad, defying the pope, their king and her brother. Their attempt fails, but Yves (finally realizing Sherzad's sentience and its repercussions on his actions) aids them in finally releasing Sherzad. In the end, Marie-Josèphe and Count Lucien are exiled, but Sherzad, who had declared vengeance on all humanity, showers them with forgotten sunken treasures in gratitude.
 == Main character profiles ==
-* '''Marie-Josèphe de la Croix''' - Lady-in-waiting to King Louis XIV’s niece. Younger sister of Father Yves de la Croix. Convent-raised and at first, naïve. Amateur composer and lover of mathematics. Assistant to her brother in his scientific endeavors (mainly as a sketcher of specimens). Also, shares her brother’s interests in natural philosophy.  Befriends the sea monster, later called Sherzad. Marie-Josèphe is the only one able to understand the sea monster, and thus, Marie-Josèphe becomes her translator.
+* Marie-Josèphe de la Croix - [[Lady-in-waiting]] to King Louis XIV's niece and the younger sister of Father Yves de la Croix. She is an amateur composer and lover of mathematics who was Convent-raised and, at first, naïve. As assistant to her brother in his scientific endeavors (mainly as a sketcher of specimens), she also shares her brother's interests in natural philosophy. She befriends the sea monster, later called Sherzad, and being the only one able to understand the sea monster, becomes her translator.
-*'''Father Yves de la Croix'''  - Marie-Josèphe’s older brother.  A Jesuit priest and King Louis’s natural philosopher. Recently returned from an expedition commissioned by the King to find the legendary sea monster – the possible key to immortality. Stuck between his religious obligations, his scientific endeavors, and his own pride. Later revealed to be a bastard son of King Louis.
+*Father Yves de la Croix  - Marie-Josèphe's older brother. A Jesuit priest and King Louis's natural philosopher, he recently returned from an expedition commissioned by the King to find the legendary sea monster – the possible key to immortality. He is stuck between his religious obligations, his scientific endeavors, and his own pride. Yves is later revealed to be a bastard son of King Louis and thus Marie-Josèphe's half-brother.
-*'''Count Lucien de Chretien''' - A dwarf.  Open Atheist. King’s Louis’ most trusted advisor.  Epitome of etiquette. Marie-Josèphe’s love interest. Stuck between his kindling feelings for Marie-Josèphe and his duty to his beloved King.
+*Count Lucien de Chretien - A dwarf who is an open [[Atheism|Atheist]] and King Louis’ most trusted advisor. The epitome of etiquette, he is Marie-Josèphe's love interest. He is stuck between his kindling feelings for Marie-Josèphe and his duty to his beloved King.
-*'''Sherzad (the sea creature/sea woman)''' - One of the last sea monsters in the world. Captured by Father Yves de la Croix and caged in the Apollo fountain in the [[Gardens of Versailles|Versailles]] for King Louis XIV. Flesh is rumoured to make the eater immortal. Saliva can heal wounds, though this fact is not realized by the other characters. Has two tails, tangled hair, and a gargoyle face. Enchanting voice - the music of which is her way of communicating. Can only communicate with Marie-Josèphe. Later vows vengeance on all humanity.<ref>{{cite web|last=Allbery|first=Russ|title=Review: The Moon and the Sun by Vonda N. McIntyre|url=http://www.eyrie.org/~eagle/reviews/books/0-671-56766-7.html|accessdate=December 1, 2013}}</ref>
+*Sherzad (the sea creature/sea woman) - One of the last sea monsters in the world, she is captured by Father Yves de la Croix and caged in the Apollo fountain in the [[Gardens of Versailles|Versailles]] for King Louis XIV. Her flesh is rumored to make the eater immortal. Her saliva is able to heal wounds, though this fact is not realized by the other characters. She has two tails, tangled hair, and a gargoyle face, as well as an enchanting voice, the music of which is her way of communicating. However, she can only communicate with Marie-Josèphe. She later vows vengeance on all humanity.<ref>{{cite web|last=Allbery|first=Russ|title=Review: The Moon and the Sun by Vonda N. McIntyre|url=http://www.eyrie.org/~eagle/reviews/books/0-671-56766-7.html|accessdate=December 1, 2013}}</ref>
-== Themes ==
-*'''The depiction of alien life''' - The sea monster's credibility is evident by details such as her ability to communicate. The sea monster's singing speech, acts like a dolphin's own speech - the sound echoes in the ocean. Also, like a dolphin the sea monster can use sound waves and their reverberations to discover what may be inside an object. These facts and the other characters' careful scientific approaches help to make the sea monster a well-rounded alien species.
-*'''The effect of political and religious beliefs on scientific endeavors''' - Marie-Josèphe has to write a letter to a foreign mathematician in secret. Pope Innocent at one point reprimands Father Yves for his interests in scientific studies, instead of being devote and pious to the Catholic order. He sentences Father Yves to meditate. At the same time, the Duke of Chartres (the King's nephew), an aspiring chemist, has his interests shot down repeatedly by his parents for his noble birth and title. And the King seeks immortality in the flesh of the sea monster - something all scientists know is basically impossible, and yet something which Marie-Josèphe and Father Yves struggle to tell the King.
-*'''Barriers for women pursuing scientific interests''' - Marie-Josephe is seen only as her brother's assistant, even though she is possibly the better scientist. When she composed music, her music is credited to another composer. When the music is discovered to be hers, Marie-Josèphe is openly rebuked (especially by [[Pope Innocent XII]]) for impropriety and abusing her role as a woman.
 == Awards and recognitions ==
 * [[Nebula Award for Best Novel]] (1997)
 * A ''[[Publishers Weekly]]'' Best Book of 1997
-* ♥♥♥♥♥ review from the ''Romance Reader'' website<ref>{{cite web|last=Sova|first=Cathy|title=The Moon and the Sun by Vonda N. Mcintyre|url=http://www.theromancereader.com/mcintyre-moon.html|publisher=The Romance Reader|accessdate=2013-10-31}}</ref>
 * 1997 ''[[Locus (magazine)|Locus]]'' Recommended Book
 * [[James Tiptree Jr. Award]] Short-List choice<ref>{{cite web|last=Asaro|first=Catherine|title=The SF Site Featured Review: The Moon and the Sun|url=http://www.sfsite.com/01b/moon49.htm|work=web|publisher=SF Site Reviews|accessdate=2013-10-31}}</ref>
 * Intergalactic Award for Best Novel (1997)
-* [[Seiun Award]] nominee (2001)<ref>{{cite web|title=The Locus Index of SciFi Awards: Seiun Nominees List|url=http://www.locusmag.com/SFAwards/Db/SeiunNomList.html|publisher=Locus Magazine|accessdate=2013-11-26}}</ref>
+* [[Seiun Award]] nominee (2001)<ref>{{cite web|title=The Locus Index of SciFi Awards: Seiun Nominees List|url=http://www.locusmag.com/SFAwards/Db/SeiunNomList.html|publisher=Locus Magazine|accessdate=2013-11-26|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100103042944/http://locusmag.com/SFAwards/Db/SeiunNomList.html|archivedate=2010-01-03}}</ref>
 ==Film adaptation==
-{{main article|The King's Daughter (upcoming film)}}
+{{main|The King's Daughter (2022 film)}}
+A film adaptation was first planned in 1999 by producer [[Michael London]]. London brought the project to [[Jim Henson Pictures]], who said he was drawn to "the weird juxtaposition (of) a completely imagined creature in this very specific historical world." The film was set to be directed by [[Christopher Renshaw]], which would've been his feature film debut, and written by [[Laura Harrington]] with McIntyre's involvement. [[Stephanie Allain]] and [[Kristine Belson]] would executive producer from Jim Henson Pictures.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/1999/film/news/henson-pics-visits-the-sun-1117502816/|title=Henson Pics visits the 'Sun'|last=Torres|first=Vanessa|date=June 7, 1999|website=Variety|language=en|access-date=December 18, 2018}}</ref> Film producer [[Bill Mechanic]] later joined production and brought the film to [[Walt Disney Pictures]] after signing a five-year deal with the company in December 2001. Mechanic planned for the film to start pre-production in early 2002, with [[Natalie Portman]] to star and [[James Schamus]] to revise the script, with [[Gregory Hoblit]] to possibly direct. Following Sony breaking from the joint venture of Jim Henson Pictures in 1999, the film would be produced by [[The Jim Henson Company]] instead.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2001/more/news/mouse-calls-a-mechanic-1117857060/|title=Mouse calls a Mechanic|last1=Harris|first1=Cathy Dunkley, Dana|last2=Harris|first2=Cathy Dunkley, Dana|date=2001-12-11|website=Variety|language=en|access-date=December 18, 2018}}</ref>
-Cosmos Filmed Entertainment, in association with [[Bliss Media Ltd|Bliss Media]] and Lightstream Pictures, will produce [[The Moon and the Sun (film)|a film version]] of ''The Moon and the Sun'' in partnership with Kylin Network. [[Bill Mechanic]] of Pandemonium Films, James Pang (''[[Painted Skin 2]]''), Wei Han of Bliss Media and [[Paul Currie (director)|Paul Currie]] are also producing. The movie will starr [[Pierce Brosnan]] as King Louis XIV; Chinese movie star [[Fan Bingbing]] as the mermaid; [[Kaya Scodelario]] as Marie-Joséphe; and [[William Hurt]] as Pere de Chaise (a character created for the movie). Filming will take place in [[Melbourne, Australia]] in April 2014, with two weeks of filming also planned in [[Versailles, France]]. Mechanic wrote the screenplay with the help of Barry Berman, [[James Schamus]], Ellen Harrington and [[Ron Bass]]. [[Sean McNamara (director)|Sean McNamara]] (''[[Soul Surfer (film)|Soul Surfer]]'') is set to direct. The $40 million budget was co-financed by U.S. and Chinese sources. The film will be released by [[Universal Studios|Universal]]'s [[Focus Features]] in the U.S., while international sales will be handled by Good Universe.<ref>{{cite web|last=Groves|first=Don|title=Australia attracts The Moon & the Sun|url=http://if.com.au/2013/08/09/article/Australia-attracts-The-Moon--the-Sun/SSUGQUDEHX.html|publisher=if.com.au|accessdate=2013-10-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Frater|first=Patrick|title=Mechanic's 'Moon' Finally Set to Shoot in Melbourne with Chinese Finance, star|url=http://variety.com/2013/film/news/mechanics-moon-finally-set-to-rise-in-oz-1200672608/|publisher=VARIETY|accessdate=November 11, 2013}}</ref>
+In August 2013, it was announced that [[Sean McNamara (director)|Sean McNamara]] would direct the film, and that casting included [[Pierce Brosnan]] as King Louis XIV, [[Fan Bingbing]] as the mermaid, and [[Bill Nighy]] as Pere de Chaise, a character created for the movie. Nighy pulled out of the film due to a scheduling conflict and was replaced by [[William Hurt]] weeks before filming.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/movies/william-hurt-shoots-for-the-moon-and-the-sun-20140509-zr864.html|title=William Hurt shoots for the Moon (and the Sun)|last=Quinn|first=Karl|date=2014-05-09|website=The Sydney Morning Herald|language=en|access-date=December 18, 2018}}</ref> The film began production on April 23, 2014, at [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria, Australia]], along with [[Docklands Studios Melbourne]]. Additional filming also took place in [[Versailles, Yvelines|Versailles, France]]. Mechanic had also revised the script with Barry Berman and [[Ronald Bass]]. Chinese film company Kylin Films invested $20.5 million into the movie, making it China's biggest financial contribution to a non-studio film produced outside China.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.screendaily.com/news/chinas-kylin-ploughs-205m-into-brosnan-film/5072570.article|title=China's Kylin ploughs $20.5m into Brosnan film|last=Sandy George2014-05-29T15:57:00+01:00|website=Screen|language=en|access-date=December 18, 2018}}</ref>
+[[Paramount Pictures]] acquired US distribution rights and set the movie for wide release on April 10, 2015, with international sales being handled by [[Good Universe]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://if.com.au/2013/08/09/article/Australia-attracts-The-Moon--the-Sun/SSUGQUDEHX.html|title=Australia attracts The Moon & the Sun|last=Groves|first=Don|publisher=if.com.au|accessdate=2013-10-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2013/film/news/mechanics-moon-finally-set-to-rise-in-oz-1200672608/|title=Mechanic's 'Moon' Finally Set to Shoot in Melbourne with Chinese Finance, star|last=Frater|first=Patrick|date=27 September 2013 |publisher=VARIETY|accessdate=November 11, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/paramount-sets-release-pierce-brosnans-725855|title=Paramount Sets Release for Pierce Brosnan's 'The Moon and the Sun'|last1=Kilday|first1=Gregg|date=August 15, 2014|accessdate=December 17, 2017|publisher=hollywoodreporter.com}}</ref> However, three weeks before the film's release, the film was pulled from its schedule. A source close to the film claimed that the film needed more time to complete the special effects work.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/paramount-takes-pierce-brosnans-moon-783369|title=Paramount Takes Pierce Brosnan's 'The Moon and the Sun' Off Release Schedule|website=The Hollywood Reporter|date=20 March 2015 |language=en|access-date=December 18, 2018}}</ref>
+In October 2021, it was announced that [[Gravitas Ventures]] acquired distribution rights to the film, and set it for a January 21, 2022, release.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2021/10/the-kings-daughter-gravitas-ventures-acquires-pierce-brosnan-film-1234859061/|title='The King's Daughter': Gravitas Ventures Nabs Rights To Fantasy Film Starring Pierce Brosnan & More, With Narration By Julie Andrews|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Matt|last=Grobar|date=October 20, 2021|access-date=October 20, 2021}}</ref>
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