Vampires are hot. We’ve known this way before Rob Pattinson ever donned glitter in Twilight (Bela Lugosi might not have inspired the shrieks of tweens nationwide, but hey, he still pulled it off, Hungarian accent and all). But mutant humans? I’m not so sure. But with news breaking this morning that Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke might direct the adaptation of James Patterson’s Maximum Ride series — which follows a group of teens that are half-bird, half-human — I’m beginning to wonder if the movie has the potential to be the next Twilight. The two series certainly have a lot in common: they’re both fantasy series, they both revolve around teens, and they both boast a strong adult following as well (not to mention the fact that the family of half-bird, half-humans, called the Flocks, lives in a remote house. And have human-wolf hybrids as enemies).
But every teen-centric novel adaptation needs a heartthrob. So which hotties should play Maximum Ride, the series’ main female character, and Fang, Max’s strong right-hand man-bird? Kristin Kreuk (though she might be a tad too old)? Kat Dennings? Selena Gomez? Corbin Bleu? Joe Jonas? Thoughts, PopWatchers?
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If were gonna discuss rubbish teen vampire movies, let’s consider this one:
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Gah. Really? I’m not convinced that this will translate well, much less become as popular as the Twilight craze has been.
Just go through the book and see who Patterson name-dropped. After the third or fourth “insert famous person’s name here” I quit reading. I’d like to make up my own mind who I see the character is while I’m reading.
And don’t sully my Corbin Bleu… I love that kid. Isn’t there some CW-er who just is “that guy” enough?
I don’t think it will be as popular as the Twilight series. I’ve tried to read the maximum Ride Series and just couldn’t get into it.
The next Twilight? Well, I guess we should get prepared for an endless barrage of pointless and redundant EW coverage every time somebody farts near this franchise.
I enjoyed Patterson’s When the Wind Blows, which was his first book starring a winged girl named Maximum. Then he started this series, but claimed that his protagonist was a *different* winged girl named Maximum. Still, I read the books, overlooking the underwhelming plotting and lackluster dialogue, until I got to the most recent one, which made me want to throw the book across the room.
I get the feeling that this could be another failed attempt at a franchise, like the Alex Rider movie Stormbreaker.
It’ll lay an egg.
the next twilight? hardly. Twilight struck a nerve with mostly females. and as females we tend to over dramatize alot. (hence the screaming and obsessiveness). But I won’t say that it doesnt have potential. never could get into the book though. I think guys would actually like this one. A hot chik… there. call it twilight for guys haha.
and btw twilight isnt only a ‘teen franchise’ u media portray it as so and eventually it becomes what it is being labeled.
if ppl love this book series I hope the media doesn’t ruin its credibility like it did to twilight and its fnas.
I enjoyed Maximum Ride a lot more than Twilight. If that’s blasphemous, oh well. At least Maximum Ride made sense as a quick-paced, stream-of-consciousness narrative, because Max was 1st person narrating and they were all running for their lives. Plus, mystery and flying? Yeah! Although MR and Twilight both suffered from the lackluster last books, I think MR is a better movie idea, anyways. Twilight is kind of all about talking where MR is about people evading capture, which is always nerve-wracking and seat-filling in a movie theater. But who knows? It’s all about the actors and the direction, and the books are delightful, so hopefully someone can bottle that and make a million bucks.
You can’t compare Twilight to Maximum Ride. That is as illogical as comparing Potter and the vampires. Each of these series are different in their own way, which is why I enjoy them so much.
But Maximum Ride won’t be as popular. The books have been out for several years now and they still don’t have such a cult following that Twilight and Potter do.
i loooove maximum ride. it definitely has potential to be the next twilight. twilight didnt start getting reeally popular till 2008 cuz of the movie, so the same thing will happen with maximum ride and that movie. i cant wait to read MAX!!!!
catherine hardwicke should not direct that movie though,she would ruin it!!!
Twilight has been popular since it released. It’s fan base is growing widely everyday. I love vampires and I think Twilight is an amazing book. Maximum Ride on the other hand, I’ve never read any of the books, They are not even close to being as popular as the Twilight books and, The books were a success, without the movie, even though it played a huge role in it’s popularity. I think most girls would agree, we are more interested in Twilight, because it relates to us, we all love romances, and there is a ton of stuff that we can compare reality too. Maximum Ride could be the Twilight for boys lol. We are more intrigued with vampires because of the history and seductiveness behind them, rather than half human half bird people. Twilight opened the doors on our perspective of love and vampires, that’s why so many people were drawn to it even in the first pages. We were drawn to Edward in the first pages of his appearance. I doubt Maximum Ride has the same force or attraction as Twilight
Oh yeah? So you have turned into a vampire once in your life? You made out with a werewolf, vampire, and had a vampire baby all in one day? They aren’t half human and half bird. They are only 2% bird. Edward is like ick. Seductiveness? I strongly question that. I don’t get why everyone loves Bella. She comes off to me as a forceful brat. -_- If you’ve never read any of the books how can you judge it? I read Twilight and I felt it was a waste of time. Maximum Ride has been popular since it was released. Gosh, girls only cherish romance stories now, don’t they. I am glad to say, as a tomboy, I don’t really give a crap about “sexy” Edward. The other has a lack of research which gave some fallacious information. Why would Maximum Ride be the Twilight for boys? Max is no where near to beautiful. They’re on the run for goodness sakes! Maximum Ride has stuff we can compare to, like Max is tomboyish and is sort of witty. Every book has stuff we can compare to, right? Can’t Maximum Ride open doors too? Can’t it show you how bad global warming is and how genetically modifying things are bad? See, Maximum Ride is educational too!I would hate to see any of the people listed to play any of the characters. Corbin Bleu = Nudge? Anyway, Fang is kind of like the new Edward, except cuter and has black hair. Gosh. Anyway, I don’t care if Maximum Ride becomes even more popular as long as the movie reaches or exeeds my standards.
i too could care less for the romance crap. I admit it catches me but I would choose ACTION AND ADRENALINE over that any day! Max is not suppose to be some kinda sex symbol or anything. She’s tough, strong, independent, a leader, insanely hilarious with her sarcastic tomboy attitude, and finally she’d risk her life for the flock. And that’s way more than what people see in Edward and Bella. They spend everyday of their lives running and fighting which i think is more exciting to read about rather than reading about the beauty of a guy that’s to good to be true.
And i seriously could care less about how one series may seem more popular. I don’t know how many people are fans of Max Ride but I no that there are tons. The quality of the story is more important to me.
I also would like to say, I do have one Maximum Ride book, but it didn’t strike me as something to read. The back is boring, lack of attention getting phrases and key words. The covers are bland and unappealing to most people. Must I add I read an article that 23,000 Twilight books come of the shelves each day…. I doubt Maximum has that big of a fan base and the books have been out forever. The Twilight books, including the cover and the blurb are all attention grabbers. Each cover is beautiful and tempting in their own way. I became drawn to the books instantly. The descriptions of the vampires, their beauty and figures gave me goose bumps. It had good action and suspense in every book. I read all of them in one day. I read Breaking Dawn ( i got that the midnight release day) and finished seven hours later.. even though I tried to savor it, I couldn’t. I’m sure Maximum is good, but it doesn’t even compare to Twilight. Not even close. EDWARD ( vampire)or flying half human half birds?
Human-Avian Hybrids actually…Twilight and action?…i should read it again. I think i would’ve remembered action somewhere.
hehe…i thought it was funny how you compared edward with the flock. it’s almost insulting.:)
Next twilight???
Because they must compare every thing???
This is one thing and twilight an other !!
hmmm… But I’m exciting who’d play the parts.
TWILIGHT IS THE BEST!!!
I read Twilight a few years before it got massive. And I was obsessed. Then only last year I began to read Maximum Ride. They both rate equally for me and although they are not the best books written, they have an addicting way to them. For a while I thought the Twilight movie was great, but then decided not to pretend. Chris Weitz will do a way better job with New Moon. Although I liked Catherine Hardwicke’s work on Lords of Dogtown but I doubt she could make Maximum Ride live up to it’s potential.
And hopefully the movie doesn’t get wrecked by all the stupid followers if this becomes the next “thing”, because that’s what screwed Twilight for me
I read twilight right before it became the ‘big thing’. My dad recommended Maximum Ride about a month ago, and I am now in love with the series.
Possible Characters: So, I looked at each of your possible characters, and I was a little bit shocked. Corbin Bleu? Seriously? A little difference in color for Fang. AND,I’m sorry jb fans, but I would HATE to watch MR if ANY of the Jonas Brothers played Fang. (he’s the new edward. read the books…) And for Max: Selena would be a smart choice. I like her, as long as she doesn’t sing anymore…
I absolutely think that maximum Ride is definitely the next Twilight. Maybe even better…
This isnt just great but its exciting that the movie will finally be a Success. Hopefully she will know how to make their graphics good anyway. But I thought that someone from Spiderman, like a producer or something like that was going to direct it. idk…
Ive read all the books and I bought the 5TH one on its released. Hopefully the movie will be greater then Twilight. I love Twilight but this series is different. Max is someone you can relate too alot. Tomboy, Funny, and timid at times. Those actors Im gonna search up.
INFO: I go for Kat Dennings as max in all that were metioned. go kitty!WOO!
I agree with Amy! Twilight is great series and Maximum also! I doubt Selena. she just doesnt look max enough. Kat Dennings looks great for that part. She can get her hair took look like max like how Kristen had to change hers for Bella.
I read the Maximum Ride series right when it came out, way before I read Twilight. However, I still love both. I really don’t want Hardwicke to direct this movie, though. As much as I admire her dedication to the plot and characters and all that, I really didn’t like the Twilight movie at all. Bad camerawork, awkward movements and lines… it was sort of a mess. And if the Maximum Ride movie was like that too, I don’t what I’d do… >.< I also don't think this will become the next Twilight. Twilight's main draw was the romance, and Maximum Ride doesn't have that much of it.
They CAN’T compare Maximum Ride with Twilight, there are both great series and totally different. MR is more about action and adventure. Twilight is romance.
Catherine can NOT direct MR she’ll ruin it like she ruined twilight
i want a maximum ride movie alot!twilight was to dark and not enough cute. and selena gomez isnt blonde!!!! max is!!!
I want MR to become a movie sooooooo bad and i so dont want corbin blue or any of the jonases to play in the movie there all gay and stuped but i also love Twilight a lot so dont dise it any and i think MR can be the next Twilight even though the stories are oppisites they can be cool and i dont want Hardwich to direct it she will sooooo ruin it and i cant wait to read MAX either i have special ordered it
maximum ride sucks!!! twilight all the way maximum ride is gay and should never be comparded to twilight
I swear. If they get some Disney channel born star to play any of the characters, the movie will fail. At least for the people who actually want to see the movie for the MOVIE not the people.
No. Keep Hardwicke out of Maximum Ride. Some of us WANT a great movie and good expectations for any others that follow. Maximum Ride isn’t major on romance (and the way that it’s done isn’t make me puke mush, it’s smartly built, over the course of the series), it’s more action. I’ve never been a fan of Twilight, so I’m REALLY hoping Patterson doesn’t let Hardwicke on the project.
With the fifth Maximum Ride book just released 2 days ago, the two series I can’t even imagine to compare. They both have the great guy and are fantasy, but they are completely different. Maximum Ride is more “indie” if you so will, and Twilight is mainstream. My friends introduced Maximum Ride to me about one and a half years ago, and I’ve been hooked ever since. The action, quickpace, and comedy keep me engaged; but what really gets me to read is the romance between Max and Fang. It’s positively surprising, watching the progress. I’ve never read Twilight myself, but belive me, it was everywhere in November. I actually never plan on reading the series; the plot doesn’t appeal to me, yet, I respect others’ love for it. Concerning the movie, ANY mainstream actors in any role will just destroy the current vision that anyone has of the way the book goes. The actors have to be filled with struggle, real passion, and joy make the movie a success. Open auditions for people that really match.
I’m not sure about the girls for Max, but Corbin Blue and Joe Jonas CAN’T play Fang. They wouldn’t fit the part.
And Selena Gomez doesn’t look right for Max.
OK, I have to say that if they put Selena Gomez ANYWHERE in this movie I won’t watch it. Same for Vanessa Hudgens. And the other girls mentioned in this article? They get a BIG no way from me! They just don’t fit. And come on guys! Corbin Bleu? NO! I’ve got nothing against the Jonas Brothers, but please DO NOT put them in the movie! I love them just like everyone else, but just don’t.
These books are amazing! Really, they are, and I think the movie has the potential to be even better. But that’s only going to happen if they get the right actors. I’m don’t think Disney should have any ties with this movie. It would just be wrong. So many people love these books and are looking forward to everything to do with them, but if they put Disney people in the movie, SOO many people will lose interest.