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It's a Magical Place 'Where the Wild Things Are'

Imagination and artistry elevate a messy masterpiece With the help of bestselling author and hipster favorite Dave Eggers, director Spike Jonze has turned a nearly wordless picture book into a full-length feature. brims with creativity, imagination,... Full Article at Cinema Spy

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  1. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14:  Director Spike Jonze (R) attends the dedication of two streets in lower Manhattan to 'Where The Wild Things Are' Author Maurice Sendak on October 14, 2009 in New York City.
  2. Actors (back L-R) Forest Whitaker, Catherine Keener, director Spike Jonze, Lauren Ambrose, Catherine O'Hara, singer Karen O, and producer Tom Hanks stand behind author Maurice Sendak (C) and Max Records before the premiere of the film "Where The Wild Things Are" in New York October 13, 2009.
  3. Dave Eggers speaks after being presented with the Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community at the National Book Awards Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009 in New York.
  4. SAN FRANCISCO, CA - MARCH 24: Dave Eggers attends the Premiere of HBO's Brave New Voices & Youth Speaks at the Sundance Kubuki Cinemas on March 24, 2009 in San Francisco, California.

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