DreamWorks sees a 'Pirate' in Spielberg

DreamWorks Studios has acquired the film rights to Michael Crichton's final novel "Pirate Latitudes" for Steven Spielberg to produce and potentially direct.

According to Variety, David Koepp will adapt for the big screen. Crichton completed the period action-adventure before his death last November.

The manuscript, which HarperCollins plans to publish on Nov. 24, was found in completed form by Crichton's assistant.

Set in 1665, "Pirate Latitudes" revolves around a daring plan to infiltrate Port Royal, one of the world's richest and most notorious cities, and raid a Spanish galleon filled with treasure.

Spielberg, Crichton and Koepp have a long history of working together. Crichton wrote "Jurassic Park" and "The Lost World," both of which Koepp adapted for Spielberg to direct.

Crichton and Spielberg also collaborated on the TV series "E.R."

In Variety, Spielberg stated: "Michael Crichton was one of our greatest storytellers who expanded all of our imaginations with his books, films, and television. With the 'E.R.' series and 'Jurassic Park' series, I enjoyed one of the best collaborations of my career. Now with 'Pirate Latitudes,' I and all of us at DreamWorks have the chance to be excited about bringing this new Michael Crichton work to the screen."

And Also

The Decade: Film's 10 Best Music Moments In The Aughts

The Decade: Film's 10 Best Music Moments In The Aughts - Cinema Blend
Best Buy offers capable HP notebook for $197 - The Tech Herald
Paula Abdul Gets Her Pooches Painted - PopEater
Chris Rock interview, Sons of Anarchy and Woody Allen shout out for 'Madagascar' star

Michael Crichton - View Michael Crichton Pictures - Michael Crichton News

Click to launch this Michael Crichton gallery

Steven Spielberg - View Steven Spielberg Pictures - Steven Spielberg News

Click to launch this Steven Spielberg gallery

Your Talkback on this Story

Latest Headlines in Movies

Older Talkback

Latest Pics

Pirate Latitudes

Set in 1665, "Pirate Latitudes" revolves around a daring plan to infiltrate Port Royal, one of the world's richest and most notorious cities, and raid a Spanish galleon filled with ...more

US Release:
UK Release:

The Fine Print

© 2003 - 2009 by Monsters and Critics.com, WotR Ltd. All Rights Reserved. All photos are copyright their respective owners and are used under license or with permission. * Note M&C cannot be held responsible for the content on other Web Sites.

Servers supplied by Servint

Movies

Movies News