A look at THE NIGHT TOURIST(2007).
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Universal Travels with THE NIGHT TOURIST
By: Jarrod Sarafin, News EditorDate: Thursday, October 04, 2007
Source: Variety
Universal Pictures has acquired the rights to the children fantasy novel, THE NIGHT TOURIST, says Variety. The book, authored by Katherine Marsh and published by Hyperion Books, will be developed for the big screen by Chris Meledandri. While no writer is yet attached to the project, Courtney Pledger and John Cohen are producing it.
Plot Concept: Centers on a ninth-grade classics prodigy who discovers New York's underworld with the help of a girl he meets at Grand Central Station. He discovers many secrets about his pal while searching for a glimpse of his late mother in this secret world.
At a young age, we are often lost in our imaginations, and when we lose someone or are in a stressful environment, it's easier to turn to such fantasies. Having lost an older cousin/best friend at the age of 10, who coincidentally introduced me to D&D, I feel an affection to this type of film, but let's not beat it to -- death.