Rappy Veteran Posted September 23, 2009 Veteran Share Posted September 23, 2009 Stephanie Meyer, the author of Twilight, evidently writes more than just sparkly teen vampire romances. Her first ?adult? novel is The Host, not to be confused with the Korean monster movie whose title translates as the same. The Host involves interstellar parasites that use people as hosts and remake human society into something very different. (Shades of Robert Heinlein?s The Puppet Masters there.) Now, the novel has been bought by independent producers, who have recruited Gattaca writer/director Andrew Niccol to adapt the novel and direct. As we recently mentioned, Niccol is currently at work on The Cross. But as Variety reports, he?ll then turn to The Host, thanks in large part to Meyer?s own list of favorite films. When producers Nick Wechsler, Steve and Paula Mae Schwartz asked Meyer what some of her favorite science fiction films are, she mentioned Niccol projects Gattaca and The Truman Show. The trade says he ?sparked? to the job after reading the book and meeting producers and Meyer; the notion of being able to make a film in his preferred genre that could siphon off some of Twilight?s audience probably didn?t hurt, either. Here?s the Publisher?s Weekly des [benevolent] planet-hopping parasites are inserting their silvery centipede selves into human brains, curing cancer, eliminating war and turning Earth into paradise. But some people want Earth back, warts and all, especially Melanie Stryder, who refuses to surrender, even after being captured in Chicago and becoming a host for a Soul [as the parasites call themselves] called Wanderer. Melanie uses her surviving brain cells to persuade Wanderer to help search for her loved ones in the Arizona desert. When the pair find Melanie?s brother and her boyfriend in a hidden rebel cell led by her uncle, Wanderer is at first hated. Once the rebels accept Wanderer, whom they dub Wanda, Wanda?s whole perspective on humanity changes. While the straightforward narrative is short on detail about the invasion and its stunning aftermath, it shines with romantic intrigue, especially when a love triangle (or quadrangle?!) develops for Wanda/Melanie.ops for Wanda/Melanie. [slash film] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincent Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 My wife says the book is boring to her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growled Member Posted September 23, 2009 Member Share Posted September 23, 2009 To be honest I find all of Stephanie Meyer's books boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techno_Funky Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 This book is costly for me, I never end up buying it hahahah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnsflipper Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 The Host involves interstellar parasites that use people as hosts and remake human society into something very different. sounds very "Body Snatchers" to me :ninja: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonhapimp Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 story sounds retarded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corris Veteran Posted September 23, 2009 Veteran Share Posted September 23, 2009 I remember the gf reading this, but I can't remember whether she liked it or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rappy Veteran Posted September 23, 2009 Author Veteran Share Posted September 23, 2009 sounds very "Body Snatchers" to me :ninja: Yeah it's definitely not an original story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tharp Daddy Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 This woman is making a ton of money with her unoriginal stories with a ton of cliches, at least in my opinion shes a horrible writer. -T- 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konstanov Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 There is already a movie called The Host and it was awe-quite-a-bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rappy Veteran Posted May 3, 2011 Author Veteran Share Posted May 3, 2011 Saoirse Ronan has been set to star in The Host, the screen adaptation of the bestselling novel by Twilight Saga author Stephenie Meyer. Scripted by Andrew Niccol, the film figures to be one of the hot titles when Inferno launches sales at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival next week. Niccol, who was originally set to direct, might resurface as the filmmaker.Ronan, the Oscar-nominated star of Atonement, The Lovely Bones and most recently Hanna, will play Melanie Stryder, one of the last humans putting up a fight against an alien species called Souls. These parasites invade human bodies, fuse to each person's consciousness and systematically erase their personalities. Melanie is captured by the aliens and implanted by a Soul called Wanderer, something of a legend because of all of the "hosts" she has attached to on numerous planets. Wanderer's goal is to get Melanie to give up the remaining pockets of humans, but instead the alien finds Melanie to be unique in her unwillingness to surrender her consciousness. Wanderer is so overwhelmed by Melanie's memories and feelings, the alien is driven to reconnect with Melanie's old life. http://www.deadline.com/2011/05/twilight-saga-author-stephenie-meyers-the-host-lands-saoirse-ronan-to-star/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TheLegendOfMart Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 What a surprise it has a love triangle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razorwing Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 That girl has reaallly blue eyes. lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Doli Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 That was a lazy trailer :laugh: Jase 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfirth Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Yep, they've been filming "The Host" here in Baton Rouge lately. And apparently there is a scene filmed in the Bonnet Carre spillway. They also filmed parts of "Twilight: Breaking Dawn" here too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiCKX Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 I like a different kind of movie about centipede(s). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skin Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 This woman is making a ton of money with her unoriginal stories with a ton of cliches, at least in my opinion shes a horrible writer. horrible... but rich. sounds about right in modern times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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paxa Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 ok, here comes another twilight fab, now with alien parasites....hurrrayy. is it me or this is a rip off of some movies and books that were already released?? body snatchers anyone??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplezz Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 sounds very "Body Snatchers" to me :ninja: Was thinking the same thing. It reminds me of the Body snatchers / Puppet Masters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Lyons10 Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I remember the gf reading this, but I can't remember whether she liked it or not. I wonder if it was as memorable to your gf... lol I really don't get the interest in this woman's story telling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinggus Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Wife loved this book. She said chapter 1 and 2 are boring, but after that it's awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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