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Maurice Sendak

  1. Where the wild ideas are
    The National Newspaper logo The National Newspaper 3 days ago

    A still from Given that Where the Wild Things Are. Given that Where the Wild Things Are is just nine sentences long, it doesn’t exactly jump out as a book ripe for a film adaptation. Full Article at The National Newspaper

  2. Where the Wild Things Are
    The National Newspaper logo The National Newspaper 3 days ago

    Max Records as Max, lost in his imagination in Spike Jonze’s film of Maurice Sendak’s classic Where the Wild Things Are. Full Article at The National Newspaper

  3. Reuters Pictures 1 month ago
    Actress Catherine Keener claps during the unveiling of a street sign commemorating the area where author Maurice Sendak wrote the book "Where The Wild Things Are", in New York October 14, 2009.

    Actress Catherine Keener claps during the unveiling of a street sign commemorating the area where author Maurice Sendak wrote the book "Where The Wild Things Are", in New York October 14, 2009. View Photo »

  4. At one time, that was a bitter, bitter pill. It no longer is ... 'Where the Wild Things Are' is no longer an enemy. It's now Spike Jonze's and lots of nice people who have become friends.
    – Maurice Sendak SOURCE: Leaf Chronicle 1 month ago
  5. Where The Wild Things Are (PS3)
    Pate Magazine logo Pate Magazine 4 days ago

    Bored to be wild The film adaptation of Maurice Sendak’s beloved children’s picture book gave audiences, both young and old, cause to rejoice. Full Article at Pate Magazine

  6. Where the Wild Things Are: Spike Jonze and Maurice Sendak clashed over bedroom scene
    The Telegraph logo The Telegraph 5 days ago

    The Where the Wild Things Are film is due to be released in Britain on Dec 11 The famously reclusive writer objected to a scene in the movie in which the lead character Max runs away from home to an island jungle In Sendak's 1963 book Max's bedroom... Full Article at The Telegraph

  7. Where are the wild things - Fraggle Rock?
    T5M.com logo T5M.com 5 days ago

    Share this with your friends! After a gestation period longer than several female whales, we’re finally closing in on the UK release of Where the Wild Things Are. Full Article at T5M.com

  8. Reuters Pictures 1 month ago
    A boy wears a crown with a doll during the unveiling of a street sign commemorating the area where author Maurice Sendak wrote the book "Where The Wild Things Are", in New York October 14, 2009.

    A boy wears a crown with a doll during the unveiling of a street sign commemorating the area where author Maurice Sendak wrote the book "Where The Wild Things Are", in New York October 14, 2009. View Photo »

  9. Innovative director Spike Jonze collaborates with celebrated author Maurice Sendak to bring one of the most beloved books of all time to the big screen in Where the Wild Things Are
    SOURCE: BeliefNet 4 weeks ago
  10. 'Where the Wild Things Are' Featurette
    YouTube Logo YouTube Videos 4 months ago
  11. A 'Fantastic' Trip to Roald Dahl's Beautiful Estate & Museum
    FirstShowing.net logo FirstShowing.net 6 days ago

    "Those who don't believe in magic will never find it." That quote, found in Roald Dahl's very last book The Minpins, lingered on my mind as I walked around Dahl's gorgeous farm house in England. Full Article at FirstShowing.net

  12. Where the Wild Things Are; dir. Spike Jonze
    The Sheila Variations 6 days ago

    Maurice Sendak's children's classic isn't plot-driven. There's not much text, and he uses a lot of repetition ("and they roared their terrible roars," etc.) that gives the book an incantatory feel. Full Article at The Sheila Variations

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  1. Actress Catherine Keener claps during the unveiling of a street sign commemorating the area where author Maurice Sendak wrote the book "Where The Wild Things Are", in New York October 14, 2009. Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

    Actress Catherine Keener claps during the unveiling of a street sign commemorating the area where author Maurice Sendak wrote the book "Where The Wild Things Are", in New York October 14, 2009.

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  2. A boy wears a crown with a doll during the unveiling of a street sign commemorating the area where author Maurice Sendak wrote the book "Where The Wild Things Are", in New York October 14, 2009. Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

    A boy wears a crown with a doll during the unveiling of a street sign commemorating the area where author Maurice Sendak wrote the book "Where The Wild Things Are", in New York October 14, 2009.

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  3. Actress Catherine Keener (L) stands with director Spike Jonze during the unveiling of a street sign commemorating the area where author Maurice Sendak wrote the book "Where The Wild Things Are" in New York October 14, 2009. Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

    Actress Catherine Keener (L) stands with director Spike Jonze during the unveiling of a street sign commemorating the area where author Maurice Sendak wrote the book "Where The Wild Things Are" in New York October 14, 2009.

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  4. A photographer takes pictures of a street sign commemorating the area where author Maurice Sendak wrote the book "Where The Wild Things Are", in New York October 14, 2009. Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

    A photographer takes pictures of a street sign commemorating the area where author Maurice Sendak wrote the book "Where The Wild Things Are", in New York October 14, 2009.

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  5. Actress Catherine Keener (L) stands with director Spike Jonze during the unveiling of a street sign commemorating the area where author Maurice Sendak wrote the book "Where The Wild Things Are" in New York October14, 2009. Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

    Actress Catherine Keener (L) stands with director Spike Jonze during the unveiling of a street sign commemorating the area where author Maurice Sendak wrote the book "Where The Wild Things Are" in New York October14, 2009.

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  6. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14: A child 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14: A child 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.

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  7. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14: Director Spike Jonze dedicates two streets in lower Manhattan to 'Where The Wild Things Are' Author Maurice Sendak on October 14, 2009 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14: Director Spike Jonze dedicates two streets in lower Manhattan to 'Where The Wild Things Are' Author Maurice Sendak on October 14, 2009 in New York City.

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  8. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14: Signage on display during 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14: Signage on display during 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.

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  9. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14: A child 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14: A child 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.

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  10. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14: Director Spike Jonze dedicates two streets in lower Manhattan to 'Where The Wild Things Are' author Maurice Sendak on October 14, 2009 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14: Director Spike Jonze dedicates two streets in lower Manhattan to 'Where The Wild Things Are' author Maurice Sendak on October 14, 2009 in New York City.

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  11. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14: Signage on display during 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14: Signage on display during 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.

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  12. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14: A child 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14: A child 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.

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  13. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14: A child 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14: A child 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.

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  14. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14: Signage on display during 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14: Signage on display during 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.

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  15. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14: Children attend 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14: Children attend 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.

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  16. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14: Signage on display during 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14: Signage on display during 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.

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  17. 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    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.

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  18. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14: Signage on display during 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14: Signage on display during 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.

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  19. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14: The proclamation from the NYC Mayors Office is shown on display during 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14: The proclamation from the NYC Mayors Office is shown on display during 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.

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  20. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14: Children attend 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. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14: Children attend 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.

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  21. Actor Catherine Keener kisses author Maurice Sendak as director Spike Jonze (R) and actor Forest Whitaker (L) look on before the premiere of the film "Where The Wild Things Are" in New York October 13, 2009. Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

    Actor Catherine Keener kisses author Maurice Sendak as director Spike Jonze (R) and actor Forest Whitaker (L) look on before the premiere of the film "Where The Wild Things Are" in New York October 13, 2009.

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  22. 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,... Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

    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,...

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  23. Actors (L-R) Forest Whitaker, Catherine Keener, author Maurice Sendak, director Spike Jonze, Lauren Ambrose, Catherine O'Hara interact before the premiere of the film "Where The Wild Things Are" in New York October 13, 2009. Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

    Actors (L-R) Forest Whitaker, Catherine Keener, author Maurice Sendak, director Spike Jonze, Lauren Ambrose, Catherine O'Hara interact before the premiere of the film "Where The Wild Things Are" in New York October 13, 2009.

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  24. Author Maurice Sendak (L) arrives with director Spike Jonze (R) and Max Records (bottom R) for the premiere of the film "Where The Wild Things Are" in New York October 13, 2009. Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

    Author Maurice Sendak (L) arrives with director Spike Jonze (R) and Max Records (bottom R) for the premiere of the film "Where The Wild Things Are" in New York October 13, 2009.

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  25. Author Maurice Sendak is greeted by actresses Catherine Keener, left, and Lauren Ambrose, right, at the the New York premiere of the film Where the Wild Things Are, Tuesday, Oct. , 13, 2009. Sendak is the author of the children's classic. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    Author Maurice Sendak is greeted by actresses Catherine Keener, left, and Lauren Ambrose, right, at the the New York premiere of the film Where the Wild Things Are, Tuesday, Oct. , 13, 2009. Sendak is the author of the children's classic.

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  1. At one time, that was a bitter, bitter pill. It no longer is ... 'Where the Wild Things Are' is no longer an enemy. It's now Spike Jonze's and lots of nice people who have become friends.
    – Maurice Sendak SOURCE: Macleans.ca 1 month ago
  2. Innovative director Spike Jonze collaborates with celebrated author Maurice Sendak to bring one of the most beloved books of all time to the big screen in Where the Wild Things Are
    SOURCE: BeliefNet 4 weeks ago
  3. The people I dislike, I've never gotten to meet, so I can't say anything bad about them ... And they're all in Hollywood, where they belong.
    – Maurice Sendak SOURCE: Palm Beach Post 1 month ago
  4. Maurice Sendak was deeply involved from beginning to end. Spike kept him involved all the way through because it would have been crazy not to ... They respect each other and Maurice is on board for this interpretation of his book. The little bit that I've read about what Maurice has said about the movie...
    Catherine O'Hara – Catherine O'Hara SOURCE: WDIV 1 month ago
  5. I just basically got into it ... I knew of the book, but I didn't really know it until Spike introduced me to the world of Maurice Sendak — which is pretty amazing.
    Catherine Keener – Catherine Keener SOURCE: MTV.com 1 month ago
  6. New York City is an urban jungle in which its residents and visitors can let their imaginations run wild, so it is fitting that we celebrate the big-screen release of Maurice Sendak’s treasured childhood story here in his hometown where he found the inspiration to write the book
    SOURCE: NewYorkology 1 month ago
  7. Hype Williams (where’s that retro?) led the charge of video directors segueing to feature filmmaking. Jonze followed, then Tarsem, and Gondry. With ‘Being John Malkovich’ and ‘Adaptation,’ director Jonze retrospectively seems to be the enabler for screenwriter Charlie Kaufman. Maurice Sendak provided th...
    SOURCE: Indie Wire 1 month ago
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