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First the good news: Yes, I wrote the Disney Channel movie, DADNAPPED. Now for the bad news: No - there aren't really any Tripp Zoome books. Bummer, right? Because if you were a fan of the film you'd probably be a fan of the books that the main character writes.
If you don't know the film (and if you don't have kids or aren't already a kid - then why should you?) Dadnapped is the story of a famous writer whose main character is a popular teen, super spy named Tripp Zoome. Tripp is smart and clever and can get in and out of trouble using everyday stuff, kind of like a MacGyver character - except he uses a lot of dental floss, preferably minted!
I first came up with the idea for this film after spending the night in a horrible motel in Miami where there was a huge fight going on in the room next to mine. All I could think about was how I wished I could get another room and when I opened the phone book - a matchbook fell out with a phone number handwritten on it. Really - that was all I needed to start the ball rolling in my head.
I knew the dad in the story would be a famous author (and this was years before I even considered writing books) and wanted his creation to be larger than life - a teenaged James Bond. The name Tripp Zoome fit perfectly - it has a sophistid feel as well as a sense of cartoony fun. He needed to be larger than life with a bit of a wink to how fake everything about him is.
I hope this answers some more questions about Tripp Zoome and Dadnapped. If not, feel free to email me or post your questions in the comments section!
For anyone who DIDN'T watch the movie I wrote on the Disney Channel - DADNAPPED - (and not having kids between 8 - 14 is no excuse!), the plot revolved around a famous author who writes books featuring a super-cool teen James Bond-type named TRIPP ZOOME.
A TRIPP IN TIME, ZOOME TIME/BOOM TIME, and TRIPP'S LAST TRIP are just a few of the books my Dad character wrote featuring the self-assured sleuth. These books are big stuff and fans just can't get enough of the former dentist's crazy plots and frequent use of dental floss as a deterrent.
What's been fun since the movie's been airing is I'm getting lots of searches for "Tripp Zoome Books". Seems kids are curious how they can read the same books that inspire my teen heroes in the film. Though the plot is light and silly - one thing I'm proud of is I created teen characters who love to read. Books are important to the story and okay - this movie isn't winning an Oscar, but "Reading Rocks" is definitely one of the messages.
Maybe reality should follow fiction and I should write the books that I wrote about in the movie...
It's time. After 2 years - 4 drafts - numerous notes - and who knows how many hours in edit suites (probably tons) - the movie that I wrote for the Disney Channel will be airing Monday night at 8:00pm e.s.t.
It's exciting to know that the characters I made up and the story I plunked them into will finally be alive and in color and the subject of online debate and comments from tweens all over the world.
DADNAPPED began as a one sentence idea I had years ago: What if a girl had to compete for her father's attention with a fictional character that the father felt closer to.
In the movie - Melissa (played by the wonderful Emily Osment from Hanna Montana) despises that her father's success as an author comes from the series of books that feature Tripp Zoome, a super-slick teen James Bond type of kid who is so popular fan-conventions are devoted to him. Dragged along on a vacation with her dad, Melissa is confronted by her fictional nemesis, Tripp Zoome, when her father makes a "quick stop" at a Zoomer Convention, where he gets kidnapped by a bunch of teen fans desperate to prove they are Zoome Worthy!
Forced to prove she is just as clever as "Tripp" Melissa teams up with some Zoome-maniacs and figures out how to get her father back!
I haven't seen the movie yet - but the trailers look fun and the Disney Channel is promoting it as part of their "Night Of Stars". I'll be watching Monday night.
I just found out that DADNAPPED - the Disney Channel movie that I wrote is going to air sometime in December. It stars Emily Osment (from Hanna Montana) and David Henrie (Wizards of Waverly Place). There are lots of other Disney Channel comedy stars in it too so I think kids who love watching the D. channel are going to have fun with it.
As anybody who has ever written for TV/films knows - what you hand in as a "script" and what you see as a "movie" can sometimes be kind of like opening a box of Fruit Loops and pouring out a bowl of Cocoa Puffs. To be honest - I have no idea what the finished movie looks like, only that I had lots of fun writing it and will be surprised to see how it all turned out.
Either way - I'm "cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs" - so am not worried at all!
And I couldn't be happier about it. Emily Osment, who plays Lilly on Disney Channel's "Hannah Montana" is going to play Melissa, the main character in my movie. She is such the perfect choice for this role of a smart, head-strong teen, who wants to connect with her father.
In DADNAPPED, Melissa has to compete for her father's attention with Tripp Zoome, a fictional teen character who is the "star" of her dad's action/spy books. Once a bunch of teen fans take her father as a goof - it's up to Melissa to find a way to get him back.
I can totally see Emily playing the part and am so glad about her choice to "be" Melissa.
In other news: I've had lots of requests for links to these two animations - so here ya go!
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sullicom said, on 9/19/2007 2:20:00 AM
Very exciting! Moira and Flannery are both big Hannah Montana fans and are anxiously awaiting the release of "Dadnapped," or whatever it will be called.
And can't you get your publisher to sked an author tour to B'more/DC?
Roxy said, on 9/20/2007 2:21:00 AM
woow! Go Emily!! I love her ^^
kisses form Spain!! Good Luck with the Movie!
Nika said, on 9/21/2007 11:04:00 AM
Hi Alan!
Funny as I found your blog because my daughter didn't get to audition for Aubrey, however, we have been following a thread about Dadnapped in a message forum just out of curiosity.
I have to tell you...I am so happy for you, the story about the ladies at the coffee shop and all that is happening to you with the film. FANTASTIC! I want you to know...from a complete stranger...I support you and hope that you succeed.
Pond Scum looks awesome, I am curious of the recommended reading age? My daughter, an avid reader is just 9 but reads on a 6th grade level... what do you think? ANd...she is also a huge HP fan. You sound like a great guy...I wish you the best! Have fun on the shoot once you get rolling. And I will continue to read your blog as a behind the scenes cheerleader!
Best - Nika
Nika said, on 9/21/2007 11:08:00 AM
Audrey...not Aubrey. Bad typo, bad......
SilberBook-Blog said, on 9/21/2007 1:24:00 PM
Nika -So glad you've been "following the Dadnapped trail." Stay tuned for more posts about the looooong journey from idea to actual movie this story has taken.
And thanks for the nice comments about my own journey. As for POND SCUM - if your daughter likes funny books that also have great characters and an environmental theme underneath...by all means, it's a book for you!
As I sit staring at my backyard where several leaves have the nerve to change colors already - I have good news.
My Disney Channel movie (no, not High School Musical: The Musical) is in pre-production, which for any non-film folks out there means the director and his minions of hard-working crew folk are on location in Utah gearing up for the actual shoot which will happen starting mid-October.
WOW! I'm very excited that this idea I had over 10 years ago is now (numerous rewrites later) actually getting made. Sadly, the title DADNAPPED has to change and I'm resigned to it, though have no good alternative title yet.
They might still need extras - so if you're in Utah, check it out!
On the writing front: I've just sent my amazing agent Jill Grinberg five chapters of something "new" and top secret! I value her input and hope to be able to tell everyone about it soon.
And - I'm gearing up for my big Texas trip, which is also scheduled for mid-October. I'll be visiting the CyFair school district for two solid weeks of author-silliness, and with the exception of missing my family, it promises to be a blast!
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Disco Mermaids said, on 9/12/2007 8:27:00 AM
Once you've got a new title, let us know...cuz I'll be waiting to watch it!
- Jay
(Personally, I do find Dadnapped very intriguing. But I'm no stranger to changing titles.)
SilberBook-Blog said, on 9/12/2007 9:45:00 AM
Thanks Jay! I'm afraid if the title doesn't just pop into my head while showering, I am lousy at conjuring them up - and end up taking really really long showers, which pretty much destroys our water bill!
alan
Laney K-T said, on 9/14/2007 3:32:00 PM
Hi Alan--
Guess what? I JUST got back from an audition for a part in DADNAPPED. My mom and I found your blog and I wanted to send you a message. I LOVE DADNAPPED and hope I get to be in it!!!!!!!!!! YOU ROCK and so do your stories!!!!!!!
Laney
SilberBook-Blog said, on 9/15/2007 4:55:00 AM
Wow Laney - that's pretty cool. Good luck and I'll keep my fingers crossed for you! Auditioning is a tough process (but I'm sure you know that) - no matter what happens never give up your dreams!
alan
ps: what part was it?
Laney K-T said, on 9/15/2007 7:46:00 AM
Hi Alan,
I auditioned for Audrey. It's a really cool part.
Maybe I'll get the part and get to see you in Utah!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's cool that we're like chatting.
Laney
Anonymous said, on 9/18/2007 5:31:00 PM
Hi Alan. I also auditioned for the role of Audrey so please keep your fingers crossed for Laney & me. Abigail.
P.S. I loved the scene where Audrey is in the ballroom -- genius, pure genius.
SilberBook-Blog said, on 9/19/2007 4:35:00 AM
Thanks Abigail - I have fingers crossed on both hands for the two of you!
Alan
Anonymous said, on 9/25/2007 11:20:00 AM
Hello Alan,
Any news if the role of Audrey has been cast? I sent in a DVD audition and was just wondering.
Thanks, Emily
Anonymous said, on 9/25/2007 1:58:00 PM
My daughter sent in an aud. tape, but I thought the script was really cute! Can't wait to sit and watch it with my kids!
SilberBook-Blog said, on 9/25/2007 3:27:00 PM
Hey Anonymous (1) - I haven't heard any news about casting, but as the "writer" I'm usually the last to know. and Anonymous (2) - thanks for the kind words, I hope it's a wonderful family movie that we all can enjoy!
alan
Anonymous said, on 10/3/2007 9:16:00 AM
So do you know when a complete cast list will be posted?
SilberBook-Blog said, on 10/3/2007 1:20:00 PM
Anonymous - sorry to say that I've heard nothing about any of the casting. But when I know anything - I'll be happy to share it!
Gina said, on 10/8/2007 11:17:00 AM
I bet you are excited/nervous with you movie starting to film soon. Good luck. I can't wait to watch it.
Here on the mainland the ukulele is generally considered rather silly, but it does produce some pretty sounds.
Thanks for something I never would have heard otherwise.
Saipan Writer said, on 7/4/2007 3:38:00 PM
Even in the states' mainland, Jake Shimabukuro is well-known in some circles. There are lots of clips of him in the You-Tube files. And he's really done a lot for the silly little guitar!
I still love the video of his visit to Saipan and his workshops with some of our students. He is a cool guy.
Very exciting! Moira and Flannery are both big Hannah Montana fans and are anxiously awaiting the release of "Dadnapped," or whatever it will be called.
And can't you get your publisher to sked an author tour to B'more/DC?
woow! Go Emily!!
I love her ^^
kisses form Spain!!
Good Luck with the Movie!
Hi Alan!
Funny as I found your blog because my daughter didn't get to audition for Aubrey, however, we have been following a thread about Dadnapped in a message forum just out of curiosity.
I have to tell you...I am so happy for you, the story about the ladies at the coffee shop and all that is happening to you with the film. FANTASTIC! I want you to know...from a complete stranger...I support you and hope that you succeed.
Pond Scum looks awesome, I am curious of the recommended reading age? My daughter, an avid reader is just 9 but reads on a 6th grade level... what do you think? ANd...she is also a huge HP fan. You sound like a great guy...I wish you the best! Have fun on the shoot once you get rolling. And I will continue to read your blog as a behind the scenes cheerleader!
Best - Nika
Audrey...not Aubrey. Bad typo, bad......
Nika -So glad you've been "following the Dadnapped trail." Stay tuned for more posts about the looooong journey from idea to actual movie this story has taken.
And thanks for the nice comments about my own journey. As for POND SCUM - if your daughter likes funny books that also have great characters and an environmental theme underneath...by all means, it's a book for you!