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!
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!