Begins filming this summer(!). Director Spike Jonez, screenplay by Dave Eggers.
Here’s what I know, the script is one of the most guarded in the history of Hollywood. Sendak is allegedly very happy with the script and approach to imagery. What I always forget is how dark a story WTWTA really is. The relationship between a mother and son, and the separation of children with their parents. There are hints that more detail will be fleshed out for the journey home as well as the back story of why Max (the protagonist) is having problems with his mother. The film will be live action not animation.
I’ll stay on this as I can through the year – expect a fall 2007 release at the earliest. (my guess)