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Show tfi HERALD DAILY Celestine it grows large enough that we have to have help, we can choose a good Distributor And just as Redfield is following Gibson's path to film distribution, other writers may soon look more closely at Redf ield's path to publication. Dallett said that it's become harder than ever for authors to secure publication from major publishers., Redf ield's experience has made getting a book deal by self publishing, then self promoting a much more viable alternative. "I think we're getting to the point where it's going to happen more frequently," she said. v Continued from Bl f" t they were released," said Sun- dance publicist Lucy Ridolphi, referring to actor and resort godfather Robert Redford. "Other than that, this is sort of a first." It's also something of a first '. for the Tree Room series, which typically features works of (the historical fiction novel "The Hornet's Nest" by Jimmy Carter being the only other exception). Series programmer Karen Dallett, who owns the Spotted Frog Bookstore in Park City ," said hosting the premiere of "The Celestine Prophecy" is sort of a fiction trial run, but the possibility of doing more fiction titles in the future "is absolutely on the table." r t ' - J ' . non-ficti- Beating the odds all over again Rather ironically, Redfield is staring at the same challenge with the movie version of "The an adapCelestine Prophecy" tation of a phenomenal best sellthat he had to er, don't forget overcome when it was merely an unpublished manuscript. In 1992, publishers, the few who would meet with him, told Redfield it would be 12 to 18 months before his book could , be in stores. Unwilling to wait, ' Friday. April 7. 2006 -- Photo courtesy Celestine Films at left, with Matthew Settle (who plays John Woodson) on the set of 'The Celestine Prophecy" James Redfield (writerproducer) Melding movie and movie. message he self published 3,000 copies and hauled them around to bookstores in a handful of Southern states in person. Six months later, the number of copies in print had passed 100,000, and, following a hard-- cover printing by Warner Books, "The Celestine Prophecy" topped the New York Times list. In 2006, "The Celestine Prophecy" is a film with no distribu- best-sell- tor, hence no means of making its way into theaters. None that is, except for Redfield himself, who ultimately refused to partner with a studio so that he could make the movie to his own specifications. Studios, he said, "don't want the author to have any control, or any input into the screenplay." (Problem solved: Redfield wrote the screenplay himself and is producing the movie with his wife, Salle Redfield.) , Redfield has been booking the film, to be released nationally on April 21, theater by theater, something he believes has been easier because of the landmark success, in 2004, of Mel Gibson's independently produced New Testament drama "The Passion of the Christ." "(Gibson) sort of broke out of the box," Redfield said. "Now it's possible to make your own deals with a theater. When Director Armand Mastroi-ann- i said that he knows some people who loved reading "The Celestine Prophecy" won't be entirely happy with the film. "Even with 'Gone With the Wind,' " he said, "that was a great film and people were disappointed." Mastroianni said he thinks having Redfield's direct input helped him to retain the essence of the novel's spiritual message, however, and that test screenings have so far reaped positive feedback. "The other night there was a screening in Denver and they had to turn a lot of people away," he said. Not only that, but the ones who got in "stayed an hour afterwards talking about the film." Mastroianni is also pleased with his cast. The lead role is in n actor the hands of Matthew Settle, perhaps most recognized for his work in the ca-bSteven Spielberg-produceminiseries "Into the West." The supporting cast, however, has an array of familiar faces; including Hector Elizondo (the concierge who pulls a "My Fair Lady" on Julia Roberts in "Pretty Woman"), Thomas Kretschmann (the boat captain in Peter Jackson's "King Kong"), Jiirgen Prochnow ("Das Boot") and AnnabethGish ("The If you little-know- te d go What: Sundance's Tree Room Author Series hosts James Redfield, author of "The Celestine Prophecy." The author brunch will be followed by the world premiere screening of the film "The Celestine Prophecy." Where: Sundance, North Fork of Provo Canyon When: Author brunch Saturdayat noon, film screening to follow at And the movie's not ALL philosophy. "In the book, there are a lot of long conversations," Redfield said. Because an action movie has to have a lively pace, he said, a lot of the book's dialogue has been compressed. Settle, in a recent interview with cable's SCI-F- I Channel said that his character's journey in "The Celestine Prophecy" is "like Luke Skywalker's journey to discover the Force, only there are no lightsabers and fighters." IndiJust good, ana Jones-styl- e That, and a few intriguing rules for living. There may be less talking, but, as Redfield said, "I think we got through all nine insight's very clearly." 4:30 p.m. Cost: $95 to attend author brunch (includes signed copy of Prophecy") or $35 to attend the film screening; admission to both events for $125 2234567 Info: Etc.: The film screening will be followed by a panel discussion with Redfield and director Armand Mastroianni, jungle-hoppin- and a reception in the Screening Room Gallery at 7:30 p.m. 1956" ESTABLISHED X A. 5 PTfrMTniTlriWilllilil'WII "Nil Hi r UvJLziU OTr"T7 UAJ JuJ KAcross the US i 1 50 Years of Falling in Love mtmYBim cuma "Styusik OVEPMBViniS WITH CCDUl. f ., . iLMJ CINEMARK CARMIKE PROVO CINEMARK V tiiii ir,t v y i II VlHJIIv IVtVI-l- I 1 ' 12 WYNNS0NG Provo 801)852-287- 1801)764-000- NO PASSES ACCEPTED FOR THIS ENGAGEMENT X"00 Mountain West Foot & Ankle Institute , Brandt R. Gibson, DPM Specialized Foot & Ankle Care ill H7 PAIIMT CARE IN NEW FACILITY. 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