Just the possibility makes me happy.

omg! thats sooo cool!

Although the movie is never as good as the book and it's very likely that it'll be different or I won't like the casting, but I'm still very happy about the possibility of seeing it on screen.

Maybe we should write a letter to Preger. Let them know not to piss of the fans.

As awesome as it is for Richelle and I'm super happy for her, I'm not happy about a VA movie at all. I have super high expectations for it and I srsly doubt anyone can do the movie to my liking. I love Twilight and the movies, btu I came in after I saw the first movie. I can definitely understand how fans don't like the movies and all the craze that has come along with it. I don't want a VA movie to ruin VA for me and I fear that its possible. Don't get me wrong I will always love VA but the thought of all those screaming crying tweens makes me feel a little sick. I dread it. I truely do but I support Richelle and will at least give it a shot. Hopefully I'm proved completely wrong.

Preger started a fan page of facebook where fans can make suggestions.
Its already filled with casting recommendations. Some of them are off. Sophia Bush is 27 hardly ideal for Rose anymore.

An interview from http://www.penguin.com.au/vampireacademy/ with Michael Preger

Quote:

With news that Vampire Academy had officially been optioned for film development, we had to know more. So we headed straight to the top, Michael Preger of Preger Entertainment whose company acquired the film rights, kindly took the time to answer our exclusive questions. Q. What attracted you to the Vampire Academy series? I first read about a signing Richelle was doing in my home town of Miami and read a short synopsis of the book series. The story kept coming back to me over the next few days. I decided to do a little research, turned on the computer, and was really impressed. Not only with the reviews, but the fan-based passion and support everywhere for the series. So, off to the bookstore -- and a lot of reading! Q. What characters are you excited about bringing to the big screen? Well, this is Rose's story. But the powerful presence of Dimitri is also as compelling. Honestly, I found all the characters interesting, even the minor ones. Richelle's ability to keep characters interesting I think is one of her powerful gifts as a writer. I think that's why the next series has real potential. You really want to know more about these people. Then, there's the strigoi.....a real monster! Q. What are your thoughts on the fanbase? What can I say. It was the fan base that made all this happen in my opinion. That's why we want to stay in touch with that force. Not just on opening weekend, but through the whole process of making this movie. This is their movie after all. Q. Are you worried about comparisons to other vampire series such as Twilight, True Blood and Vampire Diaries? No, I think we recognize this as a challenge in selling and marketing this project -- but I know the story is in another area code. I can't even begin to compare those worlds to this one. Asides from thematically both being based on Vampires, the similarities pretty much end there. Q. Any messages to the VA fan community? Yes. Keep on keeping on.....it's your passion, your energy and your loyalty that will make this what it can be. We respect you, we're listening to you, and we want to hear your voice!

ok that interview has me a little more excited. Hopefully they will listen to the fans as much as possible.

So far people are mainly suggesting Ben Barnes as Dimitri. Which I soooooo disagree with. I don't have a problem with older people playing the parts as long as they look young enough btu everyone they are suggesting don't look young enough. They should at least stick with people between the ages of 16-22 for the teenagers and in the 20's for Dimitri. I hope they take their time on this movie and make it the best it can be.

I still dread VA ending up as a screaming crying tween series like Twilight.

Aw, i think that's kinda of sweet of Micheal. At first i was kinda of eh, thinking he's just jumping in on the vampire bandwagon to cash in and esp since there is six books ( six movies) and then a spin off series( more movies)- it could end up being a really good pay day. But reading that short interview i respect the acknowledgement to the fans. I hope it's not just a "for-show"type thing.