First class director matthew vaughn and his marv films production company have just acquired the movie rights to tonya hurleys popular ghostgirl book series. The plan is obviously to adapt it for the big screen. It is the story of high school senior charlotte usher, a misfit outsider whose desperation to be popular lives on even after her sudden death. I found this book when i was in middle school, but i was never able to read it because the library decided to get rid of it. The ghostgirl movie is being guided into movie form by kickass and kingsman director matthew vaughn, who is producing along with valerie van galder. Two very different people are thrown together by an odd set of circumstances. After raising a teenaged girl myself, i knew how neurotic and strange they could be. Her books are published in nearly 30 countries and in more than 20 languages. Before she can rest in peace, charlotte usher must return to the tragic site of her death. Vaughn is an extremely talented filmmaker who always takes on great film. Im loving it so far and cant wait to read the other boo.
The project doesnt have a writer or director attached at this time, but. Each chapter starts with a pithy paragraph about letting go, love, longing, regret heavy stuff. Charlotte is now a ghost, an even worse state of invisibility, where she is in an alternate world of the previous, attending dead ed, a school for other dead students. After a lifetime of feeling invisible, charlotte usher decides to start the new school year with a new makeover and a more confident look. Matthew vaughn to produce ghostgirl film adaptation ign. For a more creepy supernatural tale try ghost chamber by celia rees. Before she can officially cross over, shell have to be a source of guidance for one such teen. Tonya hurleys book ghost girl was released in august 2008 by. First class has acquired the rights to tonya hurleys ghostgirl and is set to. But no one explained what happens if you fall in love with your class project.
Matthew vaughn and his marv films company have acquired the rights to tonya hurley s young adult novel series ghostgirl. Variety reports that matthew vaughns marv films has acquired the big screen rights to the young adult series, the. Jaden smith is a movie actor, known for the pursuit of happyness 2006, the karate kid 2010 and after earth. Tonya hurley is a criticallyacclaimed writerdirector, author creator of the ghostgirl books, screenwriter and filmmaker, whose credits span film, television, live. Director matthew vaughn buys rights to young adult series.
Of course, to be fair, my daughter probably learned how strange fathers could be, so i consider the education a trade off. First class has acquired the rights to tonya hurleys ghostgirl and is set to produce a film version of the young adult novel. Matthew vaughn producing ghostgirl film adaptations. The gothic tone permeates the entire novel, emphasised. Tonya hurley started her career after earning her degree on writing from the university of pittsburgh. Dec 03, 2014 matthew vaughns marv films has acquired the motion picture rights to ghostgirl, the bestselling series of ya satirical novels by tonya hurley. They have an unusual size not like your regular paperback. Matthew vaughn to produce ghostgirl movie based on ya series. Matthew vaughn to develop ghostgirl movie geektyrant. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Matthew vaughn to produce ghostgirl film adaptation.
Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Tonya hurley these girls cover of taylor swifts shake it off with violins is perfection. Tonya hurley, the new york times bestselling author of the ghostgirl series, is at it again with a brand new ya trilogy. Matthew vaughns marv films has acquired the motion picture rights to the ghostgirl series of young adult novels written by author and filmmaker tonya hurley, the company announced today. Homecoming, hurley continues the story of charlotte usher, who finds herself dead but unable to rest in peace. Matthew vaughns marv films has acquired the motion picture rights to the ghostgirl series of young adult novels by author and filmmaker tonya. December 4, 2014 director matthew vaughn kickass, xmen. The books have been optioned for film by director matthew. Tonya hurley has been nominated for the prestigious rockefeller foundation award in film and has also made the semifinals of the sundance institutes writers lab for her feature film script. Shes got the look, or rather the ghostgirl series of books have. Matthew vaughn has acquired the film rights to ghostgirl the xmen. Tonya hurley is an awardwinning writer and director, and now she adds new york times bestselling author to her long list of accomplishments. The trailer for the third novel in the tonya hurleys ghostgirl series has got a definite tim burton vibe. I am beyond thrilled to have ghostgirl in the hands of such.
Ghostgirl charlotte usher discovers that the afterlife isnt quite what she pictured when shes forced to intern at a hotline for troubled teens. It tells the story of charlotte usher who spent all summer transforming herself, in order to gain the attention of a popular athlete, damen dylan. Tonya hurley and i formed an instant kinship as both relate to outsiders and are immensely grateful we did not peak in high school. The first book in the series, simply titled ghostgirl, was published in 2008.
A feature film take on tonya hurleys popular ghostgirl books is on the way. First class filmmaker will produce the adaptations of tonya hurleys young adult novels under his marv films banner, reports. First class and his marv films have bought the movie rights to tonya hurleys young adult novel series, ghostgirl. Sep 22, 2008 tonya hurley these girls cover of taylor swifts shake it off with violins is perfection. Charlotte has been given her first assignment after graduating from dead ed, the alternative high. The series is about an ignored girl named charlotte usher whos starting her final year at hawthorne high. Variety reports that matthew vaughns marv films has acquired the. Jun 29, 2010 the trailer for the third novel in the tonya hurleys ghostgirl series has got a definite tim burton vibe. New york times bestselling ghostgirl author, tonya hurley, has credits spanning all platforms of teen entertainment including. Hurley has a background in film and television, but there dont seem to be any rumblings of her taking the ghostgirl reigns herself. Matthew vaughn and his marv films company have acquired the rights to tonya hurleys young adult novel series ghostgirl. Tonya hurley has written five novels about a teen girl whose problems with adolescence are complicated by the fact that she is also dead, and now the first book is en route to the big screen. I was so happy when i found it on amazon and was able to buy it. Hurley attempts to flesh out their world in true rowlingesque form, with side plots aplenty and a kooky slew of offbeat minor characters with mixed results.
Dec 04, 2014 director matthew vaughn kickass, xmen. Matthew vaughns marv films has acquired the motion picture rights to ghostgirl, the bestselling series of ya satirical novels by tonya hurley. If i got the tone wrong ill go back and do a different version. Tonya hurley is an american writer and director in film, television, live performance, interactive media and the new york times bestselling author of the book series ghostgirl little, brown and company, 2008. Matthew vaughn buys ghostgirl movie rights variety.
Charlotte cant seem to let go of everything she wanted in her former life, especially attending the fall ball with damen. Once there, her assignment is to help a designated teen solve a personal problem in time for the allimportant prom. Also, expect plenty of plugs for bands, especially ones that go with the gothchic style. Each of hurleys two lead heroines perfectly mirrors the other.
Ghostgirl creator, author, screenwriter, and filmmaker tonya hurley is a critically acclaimed writerdirector whose credits span film, television, live. With a gothchic book design and a popular web site, ghostgirl definitely puts style and dark humor first, but its not without substance. Tonya hurley is a writer and acclaimed independent film maker with credits across all platforms of tween and teen entertainment. Ive been both the bitch in the front of the class and the overweight girl.
Dec 03, 2014 matthew vaughns marv films has acquired the motion picture rights to the ghostgirl series of young adult novels by author and filmmaker tonya hurley. While the mood stays pretty light and darkly humorous think beetlejuice, the language can get pretty salty, especially when insults are hurled between sisters. Hurleys series ghostgirl was launched in 2002 on and. She has been in various films and television shows, portraying a wide variety of characters, most notably fly away. Sep 22, 2008 ghostgirl creator, author, screenwriter, and filmmaker tonya hurley is a critically acclaimed writerdirector whose credits span film, television, live performance, and interactive media hurley. Her plan is to get in with the superpopular petula and make a move towards her longtime crush, damen. Charlotte, living and dead, is a treat and a true example of those humbling teen years that cost so dearly.
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