Award-Winning Author Frank Cottrell Boyce Adapting Acclaimed Novel Cosmic For Walden Media

LOS ANGELES, (May 2010) – Walden Media will produce a film version of the critically acclaimed children’s novel COSMIC and the award-winning author, screenwriter Frank Cottrell Boyce (Danny Boyle’s MILLIONS) will adapt his novel for the big screen.

This original comedy follows the adventures of a boy who, after going through an early growth spurt, is frequently mistaken for an adult.  When he poses as his best friend’s father in order to win a seat on an experimental spaceship ride, he becomes more of a man than he ever imagined as he saves the crew from a journey gone awry.

“The hero of Cosmic is a boy who goes further away from Earth than any human being has ever been, but his big discoveries are all about family and home.  That mix of fantastic adventure and emotional truth is what Walden is all about. Working on the book with Walden felt like coming home to me,” said author and screenwritercreenwriter Frank Cottrell Boyce.

 “Frank has created one of the most original characters in recent memory with the book’s hero, Liam.  In order to preserve his wildly funny and unique voice, we’re thrilled to be working with Frank to develop the film adaptation that will appeal to the whole family.” Michael Bostick, CEO Walden Media.

Shortlisted for the prestigious UK Carnegie Award COSMIC is the latest release from Walden Pond Press, a joint venture between Walden Media and Harper Collins. The imprint publishes books for young readers; pairs book properties with filmmakers and actors; and collaborates on the development and production of motion pictures based on select book titles.

“Cosmic is one of the best reviewed books of the year and the type of magical, cinematic tale that lends itself to film.  In short, the story is Apollo 13 meets Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, so it makes sense that Cosmic’s out-of-this world adventure would include a journey to the movie theater.”  Francis X. (“Chip”) Flaherty, Jr., Publisher Walden Pond Press.

Walden’s Evan Turner, VP of Production & Development will oversee the project with Michael Bostick.


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About Walden Media
Walden Media specializes in entertainment for the whole family. Past award-winning films include: “The Chronicles of Narnia” series, “Journey to the Center of the Earth,” “Nim’s Island” and “Charlotte’s Web.” Upcoming films include “Ramona & Beezus” starring Selena Gomez, the Sundance Audience Prize Winning documentary “Waiting for ‘Superman’” and the third installment in the Narnia series “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.”

About Walden Pond Press
Walden Pond Press is dedicated to inspiring children to ready by identifying and publishing the next generation of children’s classics. Walden Pond Press is a strategic partnership between HarperCollins and Walden Media, LLC, and it is Walden Media’s first dedicated publishing imprint. The joint venture follows a longstanding promotional partnership between Walden Media and HarperCollins supporting literacy, featuring such properties as The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, Bridge to Terabithia and Charlotte’s Web that have been published by HarperCollins and adapted for the big screen by Walden Media. Walden Pond Press is dedicated to inspiring children to read by identifying and publishing the next generation of children’s classics. www.walden.com


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Heather Phillips
Walden Media
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Brooke Wilcher
Walden Media
424.202.6621

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