The Gates movie production status is currently Development
July 1, 2016 • Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight' Amblin has set Blaise Hemingway to adapt the John Connolly novel.
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Plot: What's the story about?
Samuel Johnson and his loyal dog Boswell battle the forces of darkness starting days before Halloween as the gates of hell open at a house owned by Mrs. Abernathy. As they travel on their journey, they meet a vast array of characters, including dwarfs, police officers, demons and a man who sells ice cream — all of whom help them in their battle for good.
modified plot formulation from deadline.com
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Production: What we know about The Gates?
Key Facts
- Based on the John Connolly trilogy of novels. The three books are The Gates, The Infernals and The Creeps -- all three were optioned by DreamWorks Studios.
Filming Timeline
- 2016 - July: The film was set to Development status.
Amblin has set Blaise Hemingway to adapt the John Connolly novel.
- 2015 - November: The film was set to Development status.
DreamWorks Studios has acquired the John Connolly trilogy of novels a possible new franchise.
The Gates Release Date: When is the film coming out?
The Gates is coming out as a release To Be Announced (TBA). There are 9,421 other movies coming out on the same date, including The Rosie Project, Popeye and Shrek 5.