Miss Representation

I just stumbled across this trailer on a friend's Facebook page. It looks to be a very powerful movie that raises issues we should all consider.

From the YouTube page:

"While women have made strides in leadership over the past few decades, the United States still ranks 90th in the world for women in national legislatures, depression rates have doubled among teenage girls, and cosmetic surgery on minors has more than tripled in the last ten years. "

For more information, check out the website.

First Look at Katniss!

I still think she's a little too old, but man, what a little hair dye and costume does! What do you all think?



Full Entertainment Weekly article.

via Hollywood Reporter

Harry Potter 7 Part 2

This is just because I'm really excited about it:



Have I mentioned that Lynnwood Library will be having a Harry Potter Party on June 25th? No? Hmm. I should change that. lalala.

Who should be cast in The Hunger Games?

It was announced last week that the roles of Peeta and Gale in the upcoming The Hunger Games film have been cast. We already know that Jennifer Lawrence (nominated for an Oscar in her performance in Winter’s Bone) has been cast as Katniss. Josh Hutcherson (from The Kids Are Alright) and Liam Hemsworth (of The Last Song with Miley Cyrus) have nabbed the roles of Peeta and Gale respectively. IMHO, I think the male leads were cast perfectly, but the buzz from the fans are about 50-50 split.

This leaves one major casting decision still left to make: The role of Haymitch Abernathy, the only living Hunger Games winner of District 12. Who do you think should play him? My money is on Robert Downey Jr. The roles of Effie and Prim are up for grabs too.

Who do you think should have been cast for The Hunger Games? Are you excited for the film adaptation? Will it be bigger than the Twilight franchise? Leave your comments below!

The Hunger Games Movie has a Katniss!

And it will be Oscar-nominated Jennifer Lawrence!

What do you think? Relief? Travesty?

I'll admit I was hoping for Hailee Steinfeld, as I think that Jennifer Lawrence, at 20, is too old to play Katniss for the many years it will take to complete the trilogy. But maybe when I see Winter's Bone (the movie that propelled her to the Oscar nomination) I'll change my mind.

The Wrap also mentions that Alex Pettyfer is rumored to be the first choice for the role of Peeta. I haven't heard any rumors for casting Gale, have you?

Sound off in the comments, and one of you will win DROUGHT by Pam Bachorz.

"Ruby's blood holds the secret to the Water that keeps her and her fellow Congregants alive and enriches Darwin West, who has enslaved them for two centuries, but when her romance with an Overseer, Ford, brings her freedom in the modern world, she faces a terrible choice."

You have until midnight on Sunday, March 20th to comment, and only those ages 12-18 or in grades 6-12, who can pick up the prize at a Sno-Isle Library are eligible to win.

Emma Watson's First Post-Harry Potter Role

Looks like the rumors have finally been confirmed. The actress best known 'round the world as Hermione will be starring in another teen book to movie adaptation. This time, it'll be with no magic at all. She'll be starring as Samantha from the much-beloved The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky.

Logan Lerman (better known as Percy Jackson by most of you) will have the lead role of Charlie. Having watched him as Bobby in the short-lived tv show, Jack & Bobby, I have real faith that he can nail this role.

In an unusual situation, the author has not only written the screenplay himself, but will also be directing the movie. Which should give any fan great hope.

via Cinema Blend and The Pittsburg Post-Gazette.

13 Reasons Why Movie

Jay Asher's 13 Reasons Why is one of the most successful books in the last 5 years, but in a completely different way than Twilight. It's one that just about every teen knows about, but most adults are completely oblivious of. It's one that people read over and over again. It came out back in the fall of 2007, and there has never NOT been a wait list for it. Most paperback versions come out 8 or 12 months after a book's initial release - we MIGHT finally get a paperback version released this coming June.

But.

That's not what I'm here to tell you about today. No, today, I'm here to tell you that 13 Reasons Why is not only going to be a movie (which you might have already known) but that Selena Gomez will be starring as Hannah Baker, the suicide victim and sender of the tapes.

What do you think?

via ComingSoon.net

Upcoming Movies Based on Awesome Teen Books

I Am Number Four is just the latest in the slew of teen books becoming movies, according to Word & Film.

All of these movies will soon be heading to a large screen near you. If you haven't already read them, be sure to place them on hold before everybody else catches on:

Fallen by Lauren Kate


Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (but you guys are all over this one!)


Incarceron by Catherine Fisher
According to the article, "Taylor Lautner is attached to star." (!!!)



Matched by Ally Condie


The Maze Runner by James Dashner


The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare

Read the full article for the full scoop!

Which of these are you most excited about? Have you got your eye on a different movie you can't wait to see? Share in the comments and one commenter will win an ADVANCE COPY of Lauren Oliver's DELIRIUM. It's not out until February, and the library hasn't even purchased it yet. While you wait you can place yourself on hold for Oliver's first book, Before I Fall.

Comment by midnight on Friday, January 28th, and I'll announce the winner on Saturday!

Only students in grades 6-12 who can pick their winnings up at one of the 21 Sno-Isle Libraries are eligible to win.

Based on the Book

It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini


Flipped by Wendelin van Draanen


Legend of the Guardians (many of you probably grew up reading the series this is based on, Guardians of Ga'Hoole by Kathryn Lasky):


While It's Kind of a Funny Story looks, um, funny, I think I'm more excited about Flipped. It's a sweet book and one of my favorites. I'm not quite sure what to think about Guardians, though. What do you think?

Harry Potter in Seattle!

zomg. Maybe I won't need to go to Orlando after all!

Harry Potter: The Exhibition is coming to Seattle. It will be at the Pacific Science Center October 23, 2010-January 30, 2011




From the Pacific Science Center:

"Experience the amazing craftsmanship of more than 200 authentic costumes and props from the Harry Potter films displayed in settings inspired by the films sets - including the Great Hall, Hagrid's hut and the Gryffindor™ common room. While touring through the exhibition space, discover iconic items such as Harry's original wand and eyeglasses, the Marauder's Map, Gryffindor school uniforms as well as costumes worn at the Yule Ball. Enter the Quidditch™ area and toss a Quaffle, pull your own Mandrake in the Herbology vignette, encounter Buckbeak™ the Hippogriff and even a giant Acromantula spider."

Tickets are a little pricey at $26 a pop, but I'm still so there.

via Seattle Times

Hey, let's watch the trailer again!

That IS a good trailer.

So, who's going to go see the exhibition at Pacific Science Center? Who's going to see the movie?

I'm in for both. If you hadn't figured that out... ;)

Any Vampire Academy Fans?

I know you are out there, 'cause there are 124 holds on the 5th book.

Looks like you'll be getting your very own movie based of the series of books.

1. Vampire Academy


2. Frostbite


3. Shadow Kiss


4. Blood Promise


5. Spirit Bound


6. Last Sacrifice, will be released on December 7, 2010

Read up now, before the holds get REALLY insane!

What do you think? Will you go see the movies? Which book do you most want to see?

Via Variety

Psst!

(Have you seen Eclipse?)

What did you think? I'm on the fence about going to it - so tell me what's up - should I get to the theater asap, or avoid it like the plague?

Is it better or worse than the last two?

Help a teen librarian out!

Attention Twi-hards!

Based on my time visiting schools around Lynnwood, I know that at least a few of you out there are still Twilight fans. Me? I'm kinda over it. But don't hold that against me please - especially since I've made a solemn librarian pledge to not judge anyone else for their reading interest (it's a pretty easy pledge - it takes WAY too much energy to care about what everyone is reading. I'm lazy like that.).

Another reason not to judge me is 'cause of what I'm about to tell you:

The actresses who play Rosalie and Esme will be in town to introduce a FREE OUTDOOR showing of NEW MOON.

*pauses for screaming*

(was there screaming? I bet if it was Jacob or Edward, there would be screaming.)

Anyway... Nikki Reed and Elizabeth Reaser will be in the Fremont neighborhood TONIGHT (Friday) as part of "the Fremont Outdoor Movie series at 3501 Phinney Ave North. Doors open at 6; event starts at 8. Don’t forget a lawn chair."

There will also be a clip of Eclipse shown, just to up the ante.

via Seattle Met

Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World Trailer

I've been trying to up my graphic novel IQ, so I've been reading a lot of them lately. One of which, I was amused to discover will soon be a rather awesome looking movie. The trailer looks pretty honest to the book it's based on, Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life, (the second volume in the series by Bryan Lee O'Malley shares a title with the movie) so I'm excited to see it.



Don't forget, you can read and review teen or adult graphic novels for the Summer Reading Program to win prizes!

Deathly Hallows Trailer

I'm going to miss these when they are gone.



What do you think? Will you be there opening night?

Place a hold on your favorite Harry Potter book or movie in anticipation!

Perks of Being a Wallflower Movie

According to MTV this favorite teen novel will be made into a movie by the author himself, Stephen Chbosky, and it will star your favorite book-nerd, Hermione Granger. Or, you know, the actress who plays her - Emma Watson. The main character, Charlie, will be played by Logan Lerman, who you saw recently as Percy Jackson.

Perks is often challenged due to, as MTV puts it, Charlie's "deal[ings] with familial issues, drug use, sexuality and burgeoning feelings for Sam [Watson's role], as well as thoughts of suicide."

I'll be sure to post a trailer here when there's one available.

You can place a hold on The Perks of Being a Wallflower by clicking on the title, or visit your local library and you may find it on the Teen Explore shelf.

Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac Movie

I can't help but find this a little hilarious. Gabrielle Zevin's Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac has been made into a movie. In Japan. In Japanese. Perhaps, if we're lucky, we'll eventually get an English sub-titled version.

Here's the trailer:



That's two movies now made of books I've liked that I might not get to see. :(

Tomorrow, When the War Began movie

Ok, I can't tell you how awesome the book Tomorrow, When the War Began is. Well, not as well as the trailor for the movie can:



I don't see that this has a U.S. release date, so no idea if we are even going to see it here across the Pacific, but here's seriously hoping.

Whether we do or not, take what you just saw there, and translate it into a hold for the first in the Tomorrow Series by John Marsden. That trailer is EXACTLY like what's in the book. At least, it's how I saw it all in my head. I can't tell you if the rest of the movie will live up to it, but I'm loving what I've seen so far. The audio cd version is pretty excellent too.

Other Books to Movies

Like Jackie, I'm super excited about the upcoming Hunger Games movie (and totally support her choice of Eddie Izzard as Haymitch (though I think he could also do great as the costume designer :) But in the meanwhile there are a bunch of other cool books and graphic novels being made into movies this summer. I'm totally curious to see how these films turn out:



Beastly by Alex Flinn - A modern retelling of "Beauty and the Beast", from the beast's point of view.



Jonah Hex graphic novels by Justin Gray - Old West bounty hunter in a battle between good and evil.



The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo and The Girl Who Played With Fire by Stieg Larsson - Swedish thrillers about a young goth hacker (recommended for mature teens/adults only...this series has some heavy stuff in it.)



Scott Pilgrim graphic novels by Bryan Lee O'Malley - One of my favorite gn series, this has it all...indie bands, awesome fights, video games, and romance!

Beat the rush and order the books today, so you will totally be ahead of the game when the movies come out :)

Hunger Games Movie

Scholastic (the publisher of Hunger Games) is having a Mockingjay pin giveaway on their On Our Minds blog. All you have to do is tell them who you would cast in the roles of Katniss, Peeta, Gale, and Haymitch.

However, they are requiring that you be 18 or older to enter (LAME!), but, it is interesting to read people's comments either way.

I don't have anything to give away (*sob*), but I would still love to know who you'd cast in those four roles - so feel free to share in the comments!

My favorite suggestions from their comments so far are:

• Katniss: Emily Browning


• Peeta: Alex Pettyfer? Jeremy Sumpter? William Moseley? I don't know.


• Gale: Joseph Gordon-Levitt (would he even DO this kind of movie? Is he too old?)


• Haymitch: Eddie Izzard HANDS DOWN. Awesome suggestion.

No idea what we're talking about? Read Hunger Games and Catching Fire, but make sure you've got some time on your hands, 'cause you won't want to put them down. And get yourself on hold for Mockingjay now. It doesn't come out until August, but there are already 90 holds on it.

Already read HG & CF? Is the wait making you crazy? We have a whole list of books about survival. Find it here.