Nightmare Academy
Plot: The book revolves around a boy who learns that bad dreams open portals which
allow creatures into the world
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Writer: David Reynolds, Dean Lorey (books)
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UPDATES
10/01/07-
According to the Hollywood Reporter, David Reynolds has been tapped to write
NIGHTMARE MAN, Universal's adaptation of the kid-lit series by Dean Lorey. Stephen
Sommers and Bob Ducsay are producing. The trilogy, the first book of which was published
in August by HarperCollins, is set in an academy that trains young adults who are
responsible for policing nightmares. Last year, Universal bought the rights to the trilogy for
high-six figures. Reynolds made a name for himself in the animation field, with credits
including "A Bug's Life" and "Chicken Little." He shared an Oscar nomination with Andrew
Stanton and Bob Peterson for writing "Finding Nemo" and worked on "The Secret Life of
Walter Mitty" for Fox. Reynolds is repped by Generate and Ziffren Brittenham. It's hard to
fit in when your nightmares open portals to the Netherworld, where horrible creatures live—
like the class 3 Netherstalker that invaded a sleepover and tried to eat the other children.
Luckily there's a place for Charlie—the Nightmare Academy. Built from wrecked ships set in
the branches of the world's most incredible tree fort, the Academy trains people to use
their unique gifts to fight the monsters that rush in when the lights go out. But Charlie is
far more powerful than anyone ever imagined, and his entrance exam opens a portal
straight to the heart of the Netherworld, where ultimate evil plots Earth's destruction. He'll
need all his cleverness—and the help of his new friends—to save himself and his family and
to put these bad boys to bed once and for all. The monsters under your bed are real! But
never fear—the Nightmare Academy will train Nethermancers and Banishers like you to
destroy them!
08/07/06-
According to Variety, Universal has made a high six-figure purchase of Nightmare
Academy, the first installment of a trilogy of fantasy novels written by "Arrested
Development" co-executive producer Dean Lorey. Stephen Sommers and his Sommers
Company partner Bob Ducsay will produce. Lorey will write the script. The book revolves
around a boy who learns that bad dreams open portals which allow creatures into the
world. "The show was 16 hours a day, and then suddenly I had a lot of time on my
hands," Lorey said. "After I'd written 200 pages, my son asked to read it. Next morning,
the lights were on, and he said he'd stayed up all night reading it."
allow creatures into the world
Cast:
Director:
Writer: David Reynolds, Dean Lorey (books)
Official Site:
Release Date:
Rating:
UPDATES
10/01/07-
According to the Hollywood Reporter, David Reynolds has been tapped to write
NIGHTMARE MAN, Universal's adaptation of the kid-lit series by Dean Lorey. Stephen
Sommers and Bob Ducsay are producing. The trilogy, the first book of which was published
in August by HarperCollins, is set in an academy that trains young adults who are
responsible for policing nightmares. Last year, Universal bought the rights to the trilogy for
high-six figures. Reynolds made a name for himself in the animation field, with credits
including "A Bug's Life" and "Chicken Little." He shared an Oscar nomination with Andrew
Stanton and Bob Peterson for writing "Finding Nemo" and worked on "The Secret Life of
Walter Mitty" for Fox. Reynolds is repped by Generate and Ziffren Brittenham. It's hard to
fit in when your nightmares open portals to the Netherworld, where horrible creatures live—
like the class 3 Netherstalker that invaded a sleepover and tried to eat the other children.
Luckily there's a place for Charlie—the Nightmare Academy. Built from wrecked ships set in
the branches of the world's most incredible tree fort, the Academy trains people to use
their unique gifts to fight the monsters that rush in when the lights go out. But Charlie is
far more powerful than anyone ever imagined, and his entrance exam opens a portal
straight to the heart of the Netherworld, where ultimate evil plots Earth's destruction. He'll
need all his cleverness—and the help of his new friends—to save himself and his family and
to put these bad boys to bed once and for all. The monsters under your bed are real! But
never fear—the Nightmare Academy will train Nethermancers and Banishers like you to
destroy them!
08/07/06-
According to Variety, Universal has made a high six-figure purchase of Nightmare
Academy, the first installment of a trilogy of fantasy novels written by "Arrested
Development" co-executive producer Dean Lorey. Stephen Sommers and his Sommers
Company partner Bob Ducsay will produce. Lorey will write the script. The book revolves
around a boy who learns that bad dreams open portals which allow creatures into the
world. "The show was 16 hours a day, and then suddenly I had a lot of time on my
hands," Lorey said. "After I'd written 200 pages, my son asked to read it. Next morning,
the lights were on, and he said he'd stayed up all night reading it."
Online since: February 20th, 2006
