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Ben Mezrich Writes with Hollywood in Mind; ‘Hope for Film’
Ben Mezrich’s books have been made into movies like 21 and The Social Network. His new novel, Seven Wonders, came with a movie deal already in place. Plus, Fandor CEO Ted Hope reflects on his many years in the indie film business in his new book Hope for Film.
By Kim Masters • • 28m ListenBest-selling author Ben Mezrich is hardly a favorite with critics, but what does he care? His books frequently get movie deals. Mezrich’s new book Seven Wonders, is no exception, and in this case, he had a deal with Fox before he even started writing the thriller about an adventuring archeologist. Then, learn why longtime independent film producer Ted Hope takes partial credit for Guardians of the Galaxy, even though he had nothing to do with the movie.
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Author Ben Mezrich’s hometown paper, The Boston Globe, wasn’t kind to his latest adventure novel, Seven Wonders, calling it out as sexist, cliched and lacking in charm. But Mezrich can live with bad reviews--he’s always written stories with Hollywood in mind, and he’s had a lot of success getting his books made into movies.
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Ted Hope Ted Hope is the veteran producer of much-loved independent films as diverse as The Ice Storm, American Splendor, and 21 Grams. A true lover of independent film, Hope shares tales from his career in his new book, Hope for Film. As he recounts in his book, Hope was an early champion of auteur filmmakers like Ang Lee and Nicole…
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