maurice sendak

Where the Wild Things Are -- $32.7M

MSN Movies: Top Box Office  Tue, 10/20/2009 - 06:40

Visionary director Spike Jonze brings Maurice Sendak's beloved children's book to the big screen with the help of hipster icon Dave Eggers, who teamed with Jonze to pen the adapted screenplay.


 

Some parents upset by 'Wild Things'

CNN.com - Entertainment  Mon, 10/19/2009 - 15:52

Parents may have fond memories of Maurice Sendak's classic children's book, "Where the Wild Things Are." But if their social-networking postings are any indication, some are not pleased with the movie.


 

'Wild Things' delivers $32.5M box-office rumpus

Topix - Entertainment News  Sun, 10/18/2009 - 18:46

Movie fans are eagerly making the journey to "Where the Wild Things Are." The live-action adaptation of Maurice Sendak's beloved picture book led the box office with a $32.5 million opening weekend.


 

'Where the Wild Things Are' gets it right

CNN.com - Entertainment  Thu, 10/15/2009 - 16:29

Spike Jonze's direct and daring film, "Where the Wild Things Are," gets a lot right.


 

Edgy view of long-awaited 'Wild Things'

CNN.com - Entertainment  Wed, 10/14/2009 - 08:52

Get your wolf suit out, channel your inner child and get ready to howl -- it's time for the wild rumpus to start.