Fantasy Books I'd Like to See on TV or at the Movies

The entertainment industry is taking an interest in the Fantasy genre. Lord of the Rings is in production right now. Marion Zimmer Bradley's Mists of Avalon is about to go into production for a cable network. Last February we saw the miniseries "The Tenth Kingdom" and will be treated to "The Arabian Nights" on April 30 followed by "Jason and the Argonauts" in May. We haven't seen the end yet. Other works are being scrutinized for possible filming.

There have been several letters at the Scifiweekly magazine (http://www.scifi.com/sfw) recently about a possible miniseries being made from the "Wheel of Time" books by Robert Jordan. Some of the letters debate the merits of who is a better writer, but this article will deal with Fantasy books that I would like to see made into a tv show, miniseries or movie. So here is my wish list.

First of all, I would like to see a "Wheel of Time" series. I admit it's a long book series, but it has much to offer. Such a complex story would be difficult to do as a movie or miniseries. It would be better as a long term tv series over several years like the "Babylon 5" science fiction series. This series would have something to attract viewers of all kinds such as adventure, romance, intrigue and many other things.

Patricia McKillip's books would make wonderful movies for viewers. Her lyrical, image filled works would translate wonderfully to the screen. We could follow Morgon from the Riddle Master trilogy on his quest through many strange lands. The Forgotten Beasts of Eld would expose general viewers to a wonderful story with powerful themes.

Another writer's books I would like to see made into movies are those of Robert Holdstock. His Mythago Wood books would be powerful movies with a dark edge. Viewers would be treated to mythic tales of a primal forest and its effects on the troubled characters that venture in there. These works portray psychological themes in a deeply imaged Fantasy world.

For Contemporary Fantasy taking place in an urban setting, Charles de Lint's books would be good as films. We would see denizens of Fairy interacting with humans in cities whether American or Canadian. These interactions could be interesting and/or dangerous. It would add a touch of magic to our reality by making the world seem more than our perceptions can conceive.

Returning to Epic Fantasy, other books I would like to see as films would be by authors Melanie Rawn, Mercedes Lackey, David Eddings, Andre Norton and C.J. Cherryh. All of these authors works would make great entertainment. They would be full of action, adventure and great characters.

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