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Very interesting. I'm a little worried about about it, though; I haven't seen much about it, but the little I've seen makes me wonder how true to the book it'll be. And the abundance of light bulbs in these pictures seems to bear that out. I sure hope I'm wrong, though. I did love the book.

I loved the book too.

The early publicity of the film dismayed me though because it gave away the premise of the story from the very beginning. The whole mystery of the city and where it was is part of the charm of the story for me. To give it away from the onset is a shame. I do think Murray could be hilarious as the corrupt mayor.

I agree. It's one of those books that the unfolding of the mystery is part of the pleasure. And I also agree that Murray could be great as the Mayor.

I keep telling myself that it's a good thing that so many YA books are being made into movies. I am really looking for to The Lightning Thief, as well as I'd Tell You I'd Love You, but Then I'd Have to Kill You. Like anything, some will be good, and some will be bad. Bill McMurray will be interesting, at the least!

Marianne Jean-Baptiste is great as Vivian on Without a Trace. I've heard a few interviews with her, and I love her natural accent. (On WoaT, she plays a New Yorker.)

Martin Landau! Martin Landau! MARTIN LANDAU!

(Who was also on WoaT, actually, but my exclamations come more from the fact that he's MARTIN LANDAU! and was in one of my all-time favorite movies. Guess what!)

Bill Murray should be interesting in that role.

OH my gosh.
LOVE for the book. And so much fear for the idea of a movie... but it's the kind of book that has lots of stuff that can be interpreted without ruining the central theme. How cool. And Bill Murray!? Wow.

I think Murray is an inspired choice for the corrupt politician/mayor. They will need strong leads for the kids to balance him though.

Very cool. But I confess I'm a little puzzled how playing the Mayor of Ember is "starring" in the film. While the Mayor is important to the story, I don't think he really has a very big part personally, unless they've beefed up the part quite a bit.

I loved the book, too, but I always fear when I hear that they're making a movie out of a book I loved.

Murray has been in more ensemble movies recently, can't think of the one that was filmed in Houston...it was a offbeat school story...and then in the Japan one (having mental blocks about the titles) he was low key. I agree, I hope they can keep the focus on the kids and the story. He could be overwhelming...