Where the Wild Things Are is an upcoming 2009 fantasy film directed by Spike Jonze. It is a live-action adaptation of Maurice Sendak's 1963 children's book of the same name.| Directed by | Spike Jonze |
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| Produced by | Tom Hanks Gary Goetzman Maurice Sendak John B. Carls Vincent Landay |
| Written by | Screenplay: Spike Jonze Dave Eggers Picture book: Maurice Sendak |
| Starring | Max Records Catherine Keener Mark Ruffalo Lauren Ambrose Chris Cooper James Gandolfini Catherine O'Hara Forest Whitaker |
| Music by | Karen O Carter Burwell |
| Cinematography | Lance Acord |
| Editing by | Eric Zumbrunnen |
| Studio | Legendary Pictures Village Roadshow Pictures Playtone |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
| Release date(s) | North America: October 16, 2009 Australia, New Zealand: December 3, 2009 United Kingdom: December 11, 2009 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | US$90 million |
"Where the Wild Things Are" follows the adventures of Max, a head-strong young boy who leaves home after having a fight with his mother -- only to find himself in a mysterious forest bordering a vast sea. Misunderstood and rebellious, Max sets sail to the land of the Wild Things, where mischief reigns.
The adventure film will use a unique process to bring the story to life, incorporating the most dynamic elements of voice performance, live-action puppetry and computer animation.
The adventure film will use a unique process to bring the story to life, incorporating the most dynamic elements of voice performance, live-action puppetry and computer animation.
