tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29616976.post2799886816870857967..comments2024-02-20T07:06:56.933+00:00Comments on THE SKINNER: Film Deal (Not).Neal Asherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13933911904170752700noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29616976.post-58201242543657904022007-09-20T22:01:00.000+01:002007-09-20T22:01:00.000+01:00Good luck with the screenplays. I think I would mo...Good luck with the screenplays. I think I would most like to see The Skinner in film - so cool nasty bugs in that one.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08511517742366161690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29616976.post-39696852515084745062007-09-13T13:20:00.000+01:002007-09-13T13:20:00.000+01:00I have to admit Hilldiggers is a fucking topper of...I have to admit Hilldiggers is a fucking topper of a book. I was debating whether to buy it, I hated the name and the blurb didn't thrill me either but I thought hell it neal, I'll give it a go. REALLY glad I did.<BR/><BR/>Drake Bodan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29616976.post-27025689675755481572007-09-13T10:01:00.000+01:002007-09-13T10:01:00.000+01:00Well it's in your head now and no way to get it ou...Well it's in your head now and no way to get it out. The back of your brain might well work on something for you while you do the day job.<BR/><BR/>you'll have an epiphany in the shower or on the crapper.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29616976.post-60994432043435375872007-09-13T09:47:00.000+01:002007-09-13T09:47:00.000+01:00It's probably best to try and find a screenwriter,...It's probably best to try and find a screenwriter, Neal: you could end up wasting six months on writing a script, when you could have used that time (as you pointed out) to write another book, that would pay your way onto some ex-pat beach with wall-to-wall sun, sand and beer in the afternoon.<BR/><BR/>I'd also try and find a specific film agent too - the agent would probably end up hooking you up with a writer.<BR/><BR/>I went to a "business of screenwriting" seminar with Julian Friedmann a year or so ago, and unless you're 100% happy with extremely legalese documentation then a film contract will befuddle you.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02613091738153864169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29616976.post-73537026539130439252007-09-12T13:05:00.000+01:002007-09-12T13:05:00.000+01:00cj, when it comes to something like this there's n...cj, when it comes to something like this there's no guarantee of anyone doing it right, so I'd take my chances and a cheque.<BR/><BR/>Paul, I posted about this before (I think). I'd love to see a CGI sail from The Skinner and I also think Cowl would translate well. With the Cormac books ... maybe a miniseries: one season per book. (Then I woke up and it was time to get back to work)<BR/><BR/>I'm looking into it Olaf but, as I've said elsewhere. Do I work at something speculative, or do I work at what I know pays.Neal Asherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13933911904170752700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29616976.post-28021099944707965092007-09-12T12:31:00.000+01:002007-09-12T12:31:00.000+01:00Maybe best to write something yourself? I don't do...Maybe best to write something yourself? I don't doubt script writing is a skill in itself but you may feel your work is butchered if it's done by someone else.<BR/><BR/>Or you may not give a fuck and just run off into the sunset giggling and waving a big fat cheque.<BR/><BR/>Don't know if I'd want to see the Skinner on film. I'd really hate my enjoyment of the Spatterjay books ruined by a shite transfer. Just maybe Peter Jackson and Weta could do them justice. Mind you King Kong was pish.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29616976.post-45803915786562413592007-09-12T12:08:00.000+01:002007-09-12T12:08:00.000+01:00Neal,If you could pick any one of your books to be...Neal,<BR/>If you could pick any one of your books to be made into a film which would it be and why?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29616976.post-79540308110390158242007-09-12T12:06:00.000+01:002007-09-12T12:06:00.000+01:00Neal? If possible, try to avoid Fox studios.They h...Neal? If possible, try to avoid Fox studios.<BR/><BR/>They have the ability to corrupt anything good and turn it into yet another blockbuster movie of the week.Djehutyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16643887081050436278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29616976.post-44722913900804316362007-09-12T08:54:00.000+01:002007-09-12T08:54:00.000+01:00I'm easy enough to contact, Dave. Just click on th...I'm easy enough to contact, Dave. Just click on the Neal Asher Space down at the bottom right of this blog, then Contacts, and you'll find my email at the top of the page.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, at least the guy has agreed to see the rest of my books, so maybe Cowl or The Skinner...Neal Asherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13933911904170752700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29616976.post-21943584732709103912007-09-11T22:11:00.000+01:002007-09-11T22:11:00.000+01:00I think I can put you in touch with someone if you...I think I can put you in touch with someone if you can think of a way for me to get the information to you privately.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com