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Wednesday, February 10, 2010

What is your favorite children’s story?

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My favorite book of all time is Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass." The story has taken on new meanings as I've read and re-read it throughout my life, but the tale of a young girl in a mysterious and magical land remains, to me, a classic. I've loved every reinterpreted incarnation both written and performed, and if these new photos are any indication, Tim Burton's upcoming movie will be no exception. Johnny Depp has been selected to play the Mad Hatter, Helena Bonham Carter is the Queen of Hearts, and Anne Hathaway portrays the White Queen. Tim Burton has triumphed with Depp as the lead in other fantasy-themed films like "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "Edward Scissorhands," so I'm really excited to see how "Alice in Wonderland" turns out.

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Here are some pictures from the upcoming film and you can view more here. Unfortunately they'll have to tide you over until the movie release on March 5, 2010.

What is your favorite children's story? Would you enjoy seeing it made into a motion picture? If it already has been made into a film, what did you think of it? [Yahoo! Movies]



















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  • cindy's Avatar
    Posted by cindy Mon Jun 22, 2009 12:01pm PDT

    Hmm this sounds pretty cool!

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  • S.'s Avatar
    Posted by S. Mon Jun 22, 2009 12:14pm PDT

    I love Alice in Wonderland, but I prefer Peter Pan!

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  • Melissa N's Avatar
    Posted by Melissa N Mon Jun 22, 2009 12:21pm PDT

    I like The Velveteen Rabbit

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  • Michelle's Avatar
    Posted by Michelle Tue Jun 23, 2009 7:03am PDT

    My favorite was "Where the Wild Things Are" I really don't want it to be a movie but, oh well...

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  • Char Char's Avatar
    Posted by Char Char Tue Jun 23, 2009 7:38am PDT

    When I was very small I loved The Berenstein Bears. As I got older I loved Charlotte's Web and The Trumpeter Swan. I still occasionally re-read them for kicks.

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  • Solie's Avatar
    Posted by Solie Tue Jun 23, 2009 7:53am PDT

    Yes I love Alice in Wonderland so needless to say I am really excited about this movie. It's well casted and directed by my fave actors.

    I also loved the book Where The Wild Things Are which I hear will be in theaters too.

    Ah, to be a kid again.

    Ps. I knew that Johhny Depp would be The Mad hatter but he looks like a mix of Elijah Wood and Madonna.

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  • Cyn's Avatar
    Posted by Cyn Tue Jun 23, 2009 8:14am PDT

    I always like Beauty and the Beast. One of my favorite authors, Robin McKinley, did two different retellings of it. One is entitled, "Beauty", and the other is "Rose Daughter". I know that they made a movie about it, but I think that they should do a new one. However, I might not be thrilled with the result if they did. Only if they got a really good director and producers, and didn't bend the story out of shape.

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  • Habanero♥™'s Avatar
    Posted by Habanero♥™ Tue Jun 23, 2009 8:14am PDT

    The Wizard Of Oz............without a doubt!!!!!!!

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  • Renee's Avatar
    Posted by Renee Tue Jun 23, 2009 8:58am PDT

    The Little Mermaid... not the movie... the book. I had this storybook when I was a little girl, 1960's and the pictures were in this 3-D sort of setting.. so when you read the story the she seemed to swim & walk and dance in the pictures... I loved that book and I loved her. So long ago.

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  • Abby's Avatar
    Posted by Abby Tue Jun 23, 2009 9:05am PDT

    Does Johnny Depp normally have the gap in his front teeth? That is throwing me off. I am excited to see this movie though, it looks wild. My fave as a kid was The Velveeteen Rabbit.

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