I see that Ron Howard is set to direct this adaptation.
Avika Goldsman is the screenwriter (I, Robot, Beautiful Mind).

The novel was soooooo good I really hope this one transfers to the screen well.

I knew it was only a matter of time.  I didn't know anyone who wasn't reading this book sometime this summer.

The same screenwriter has also penned Memoirs Of  A Geisha. Another great novel, but I think this one might end up bad. The Choreographer from Chicago (which I hated) and Victor Victoria (which I loved) is set to direct. Hope he doesn't turn this into a musical!

I've heard conflicting accounts about what it's about.  So far, it doesn't interest me.  

Quoted from Alan_Holman, posted August 16th, 2004, 5:32pm at here I've heard conflicting accounts about what it's about.  So far, it doesn't interest me.

The Da Vinci Code or Ask The Dust?

I have never heard of either. What is either of them about?

The Di Vinci Code.  But anyway, I just read some stuff on the internet about what it's about, and I understand now why it's a best-seller; however, I still don't intend to read it.

The teaser trailer is up.

http://www.apple.com/trailers/sony_pictures/da_vinci_code/

-Zavier

The Da Vinci Code was a fun read... I'll probably see this but I really have a hard time forcing myself to see movies with Ton Hanks in... I just don't like the guy overall, dunno why!

Trailer 2 is up  ;D

http://www.apple.com/trailers/sony_pictures/da_vinci_code/

I saw the trailer before King Kong and only one thought went through my mind: God, I hope the screenwriter polished Brown's dialogue. That was the only thing that threw me off when I was reading the book. Other than that, I think it'll be great. Plus, I think it'll start that entire controversy again, giving the studios more money.

Another movie I can't wait to see.  Judging from the trailer I saw at King Kong, Ron Howard really captured the feel of the book.

This was one of the only trailers I have ever seen where it seemed like I already saw the movie, because the locations and actors are exactly how I pictured them from reading the book.

The theatrical trailer is up at apple  here

-Zavier

Thanks for the link.

Looks really good. I liked the book a lot so this one I will make sure I see before reading any reviews or hearing people talking about it.
8)

In case anyone wants to know,

Apparently Dan Brown is planning to use Robert Langdon in quite a few other adventures.He stated in one of the court documents in his plagerism trial.

Just thought some of you might have wanted to know.I for one will be eagerly awaiting.

One more note,or rather a question:

Since I am new to this site, I've been reading some old scripts and reviews.I came across a script on the drama section titled "Magdalens Reprieve".The discussion was very heated on this one.The themes were similar to that of Davinci Code.

The writer (Lisa Eleanor) stated that her script was going into pre production.Does anyone know what came out of that? I know DON was involved in the discussion.

Any way just wondering.

Davinci Code:

So is any one else as exited as I am about the movie coming out?

I really wanted to see "Angels and Demons" though I know that would be too contriversial considering it takes place mostly at the Vatican.

I'm still really interested as to how Robert Langdon is portrayed. I actually thought of Bill Pulman as the character so it will be interesting how Tom Hanks pulls it off.

I still haven't read it, but I'm feeling a level of peer pressure now.  I hear it's based on the premise that Jesus married Mary Magdaline and the bloodline is still alive.  Apparently, that premise has been used in other books in the past also.  But if I haven't read any of the books which it's a rehash of, then is it safe to assume that this author did read those books, and refined the old ideas and added enough new ideas to make it the best choice for anyone who wants to be introduced to that premise?  Maybe. Maybe not.  But I don't know.  Can speculative fiction about history be proven wrong easier than speculative fiction about the future?  Maybe.  Maybe not.  But I don't know.  Ooo, "Ali G" is on ...

Regardless of if it's true or not, it was a good book and a lot of really good books get made into movies.

Does it matter if it's true or not?

I always thought movies are there to entertain us not to educate us.

:-)

True.  Entertainment is important.  But when the ability to entertain isn't used as a method for drawing attention to an important message, then I think a screenwriters' talent is wasted.  

You think all screenplays need some message?

Personally I just like to be entertained.

Actually most produced films have a message of some sort (I said most, not all, to avoid being flamed). This message is usually the realization the main character experiences once the story is over, though it can also be simply woven into the fabric of the story. If films don't leave you with something when the lights come on, you'll usually feel a little cheated. Most of the time, these messages are delivered very subtlely, but sometimes they can be blatant as well (the most glaring example being The Wizard of Oz "What did you learn Dorothy?")

The message of most slashers is don't have premarital sex, do drugs, or disobey your parents or the boogeyman will kill you.