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The story follows two children, Lina Mayfleet and Doon Harrow; they live in the City of Ember, where the sky is always dark as it is underground. As Ember's power source (light bulbs) begins to fail and the lamps start to flicker, they search for clues that will unlock ancient mysteries about the city and save the people of Ember before it's to late. |
The story follows two children, Lina Mayfleet and Doon Harrow; they live in the City of Ember, where the sky is always dark as it is underground. As Ember's power source (light bulbs) begins to fail and the lamps start to flicker, they search for clues that will unlock ancient mysteries about the city and save the people of Ember before it's to late. So hi! |
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Revision as of 04:33, 8 June 2008
| City of Ember | |
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 Teaser Poster | |
| Directed by | Gil Kenan |
| Written by | Caroline Thompson |
| Produced by | Tom Hanks Gary Goetzman |
| Starring | Bill Murray Tim Robbins Saoirse Ronan Toby Jones Harry Treadaway Miles Thompson Rachel Morton Eoin McAndrew |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
Release date | October 10 2008 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
City of Ember is an upcoming film by Walden Media based on the 2003 novel The City of Ember by Jeanne Duprau. The novel was adapted by Caroline Thompson, and the film will be directed by Gil Kenan. City of Ember will be released on October 10 2008.
Plot
The story follows two children, Lina Mayfleet and Doon Harrow; they live in the City of Ember, where the sky is always dark as it is underground. As Ember's power source (light bulbs) begins to fail and the lamps start to flicker, they search for clues that will unlock ancient mysteries about the city and save the people of Ember before it's to late. So hi!
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Bill Murray | Mayor Cole |
| Saoirse Ronan | Lina Mayfleet |
| Harry Treadaway | Doon Harrow |
| Mackenzie Crook | Looper |
| Mary Kay Place | Mrs. Murdo |
| Marianne Jean-Baptiste | Clary |
| Liz Smith | Granny |
| Lucinda Dryzek | Lizzie Bisco |
| Martin Landau | Sul |
| Toby Jones | Barton Snode |
| Miles Thompson | Smat |
| Rachel Morton | Timekeepers Assistant |
| Eoin McAndrew | Building Repair Assistant |
Production
In October 2004, Playtone partners Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman purchased film rights to Jeanne Duprau's 2003 novel The City of Ember. They entered negotiations with Caroline Thompson to adapt the novel and Gil Kenan to direct the film. The deal also includes an option on the sequel novel The People of Sparks.[1]
Filming began in early summer and wrapped up in October,[2] a 16-week shooting process. A former paint hall near the shipyard Harland and Wolff in Belfast's Titanic Quarter has been converted into the post-apocalyptic city. Other filming sites included England, Romania, Prague, and Berlin.[3]
Release
City of Ember will be released on October 10 2008.[4] The theatrical trailer was released with The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.
References
- ^ Michael Fleming (2004-10-31). "Playtone warms up to 'Ember'". Variety. Retrieved 2007-04-27.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Jane Loughrey (2007-03-07). "Hanks' firm to shoot film in Belfast's Titanic Quarter". UTV. Retrieved 2007-04-27.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Robbins' role in City of Ember". BBC. 2007-07-14. Retrieved 2007-07-20.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Pamela McClintock (2007-05-16). "Fox Walden sets schedule". Variety. Retrieved 2007-06-11.
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