Without a doubt, one of the worst book to movie adaptations i have ever seen. But for john, keeping a low profile is essential, because he is not an ordinary teenager. The war may be overbut for the next generation, the battle has just begun. The first six novels in the new york times bestselling lorien legacies series are included in. The original movie was supposed to launch a new franchise but what. The sequel, a torch against the night, is scheduled. There has been little talk of an i am number four sequel in the years since. The book was published by harpercollins on august 3, 2010. Another year, another year of netflix churning out a ton of original movies and shows. The protagonist of the story is john smith, the last of its kind and endowed with extraordinary abilities. The revenge of seven is the fifth book in the lorien legacies book series. John smith together with his protector named henri are running away from the mogadorians. Its been 4 years since the release of i am number four now there are currently six books in the series and next year will be the release of the final book of the series i think the series is already wildly popular and it would be a great time to produce another movie i really wish this could happen i read all the books already cant wait for the.
Mar 27, 2011 the film i am number four is based on a book of the same name. Dont miss the first book in the brandnew i am number four spinoff series. The mogadorians are another race of aliens hunting john smith and other eight loric teenagers residing on planet earth. Four, in an abandoned factory in baltimore with mogadorian traitor adamus, malcolm, sarah, sam, bernie kosar and the chim. After watching this second trailer and the alien love story featurette, i am number four looks more like itll be another forgettable teen romancedrama pic that tries to mix things up by heaping on more mindless, but unimpressive action and not much else. This is the first novel in the lorien legacies series and was released in the year 2010. When the garde receive a sign from number fivea crop. Feb 26, 2011 i hope so but wither the movie does good in the box office is going to tell if theirs going to be a sequel so just wait a while and if its getting good ratings and makes a lot of money in box office and does real well than you can probably expect to see a sequel in a couple years since they are coming out with a sequel to the book i am number four which of course the movie was based off of. I am number four is based on a bestselling book supposedly written by an alien named pittacus lore. If you have teens or preteens theyll probably get a real kick out of it. As soon as the slightest indication of dangers arises he will flee with john to another town if he has to, even if there is no immediate danger. In a usersubmitted question, we are asked if we would like to see an i am number four sequel. The film i am number four is based on a book of the same name.
Caruso and starring alex pettyfer, timothy olyphant, teresa palmer, dianna agron, and callan mcauliffe. More than any of its predecessors, united as one is dark and intense and unremitting in its pulsepounding action. John smith seems like an ordinary teenager, living a normal life with his guardian henri in paradise, ohio. Considering the amount of time thats passed since the release of the first movie, a direct follow. Most hardcore fans have already devoured it by now and are clamoring for the next, but its a long. I am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine, the. I am number four is a young adult science fiction novel by pittacus lore the pseudonym of james frey and jobie hughes and the first book in the lorien legacies series. The book s sequel hasnt been released yet, but its due to be released on august 11th 2011.
Number four has just collected a new scar circling his right ankle, this an indicator that another of the nine has been recently slain. They leave out legacies for both number 4 and for number 6, and in the movie number 6 for some reason has a legacy that number 4 had in the book and he does not have it anymore in the movie. Oct 01, 2015 the penultimate book in the series, the fate of ten, came out at the beginning of september. Its the mockingjay or deathly hallows of this series, by which point its allout war, and everyones out for blood. I am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine, the fall of five, the revenge of seven, the fate of ten lorien legacies.
I am number four 2 release date, cast, trailer premiere. Read the mindblowing first chapter of this months book, i am number four, and then get your own copy absolutely free. Read i am number four by pittacus lore available from rakuten kobo. Aside from the main plot, everything in the movie is different from the book. I am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine, the fall of five, the revenge of seven, the fate of ten lorien legacies kindle edition by lore, pittacus. There are currently two more book in publication the rise of nine. Sam wants to know a lot about john abilites and what he does. It has been over a year since the invasion of earth was thwarted in pittacus lores united as one. The authors first novel, an ember in the ashes, came out last year and was an immediate critical and commercial hit, with paramount pictures acquiring film rights. When john is at school hneri tries to find information on other number like number 5 6. I will certainly read the next book in the series when it comes out to see where the story goes. Three scarred rings around his ankle, and so number four knows hes next.
That being said, i dont think they wanted to epically embarrass themselves by making another subpar movie just for the sake of trying to make a quick buck. Most hardcore fans have already devoured it by now. Yea books are much better more detail better story and more to the story as there are almost 10 books i believe. Another alien race, the mogadorians, wiped out the majority of the loric, except for those. And when the garde receive a sign from number fivea crop circle in the. Then henri found out where one of the person lives and john took sam with him to the long journey to the place. The maze runner series has released its third film, maze runner. Another theme i think the author wants the reader to take away from the story is not to judge a book by its cover. Dreamworks pictures bought the rights to the film in june 2009.
In order to save our world and their own, john and nine must join forces with six and seven who have been battling the mogadorians in spain, and who are now trying to locate number eight in india. I am number four pittacus lore contents chapter one in the beginning there were nine of us. Lorien legacies is a series of young adult science fiction books, written by james frey, jobie hughes, and formerly, greg boose, under the collective pseudonym pittacus lore. Apr 16, 2019 there has been little talk of an i am number four sequel in the years since. There is a reason they always say the book is better than the novel. I am number four jumps between science fiction, teenage romance and drama. Jul 02, 2012 read the mindblowing first chapter of this months book, i am number four, and then get your own copy absolutely free.
The power of six film the power of six is a film in the lorien legacies universe but was cancelled after the first film adaptation having a bad response. John smithnumber four thought that things would change once the garde found one another. Mar 01, 2011 number 6 looked like a bad ass chick in the movie, which was actually pretty cool. Oct 28, 2014 i got a chance to go to a book signing of the author who helped write the lorien legacies for those of you who to maintain the idea of pittacus lore, i wont say exactly who that author is, but for those of you that care to know probably already do, and although he was there to promote another series, we got to talking about the i am number four series. I advise you to read them there are my answers toyou. For i am number four, there are no directly related resources currently available, however, if you are in need. The book is told from the perspective of number four, also known as john. I am number four will have a sequel, and it will be written by children the author has found fresh talent to ghostwrite the next installment of his alien franchise. I am number four is a 2011 american teen science fiction action film directed by d. The novel also gives a much deeper view of the mogdarians, there capacities and their organization. Pittacus lore is a loric elder from the planet lorien, which is three hundred million miles away. The screenplay, by alfred gough, miles millar, and marti noxon, is based on the novel of the same name, one of the lorien legacies young adult science.
I am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine, the fall of five, the. I am number four lorien legacies, book 1 hardcover august 3, 2010. As far as i know, sadly they are not planning to make any movie sequels, but you can read the books. The power of six film i am number four wiki fandom. I am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine, the fall of five, the revenge of seven, the fate of ten by pittacus lore 4. I think there are elements in i am number four that will appeal to a lot of different readers and as the first in a series its a promising start.
The mogadorians have invaded earth and the garde are all that stand in the way, but theyll need an army of their own to win this fight. In this book, pittacus lore gives the story of john smith, a young boy of 15 from the planet lorien. Lessons from the cinematic writing of i am number four. I am the fourth 2 interesting project of the american film, thriller genre, which quickly got an army of fans. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading i am number four collection. In the beginning of the book mark, the school jock, teases john. Last year, everyone was eager, eager, eager for i am number four to become the nbt short for next big twilight. John views henri as a downer, a guy that never looks at the positive side of things. Chapter four another new identity, another new school. There are currently no resources available on i am number four beyond a book summary. All and all they both had there good and bad moments, so i will let you be the judge, which was better, i am number four movie or book. I am number four seriespittacus loretrailerthe catalyst. Aliens and their guardians are hiding on earth from intergalactic bounty hunters.
Jul 16, 2010 an out there interview with pittacus lore, the alien author of i am number four this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. I am number four is entertaining and worth checking out for the action scenes alone. The fall of five by pittacus lore official book trailer youtube. Feb 22, 2011 i am number four gets its inevitable sequel i am number four will have a sequel, and it will be written by children the author has found fresh talent to ghostwrite the next installment of his. He finds out more about the magazine sam reads by borrowing a copy. Bernie kosar transformed into a dragon type dreature but without wings. I hope so but wither the movie does good in the box office is going to tell if theirs going to be a sequel so just wait a while and if its getting good ratings and makes a lot of money in box office and does real well than you can probably expect to see a sequel in a couple years since they are coming out with a sequel to the book i am number four which of course the movie was based off of. After i am number four, the second book is the power of six. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This theme is shown when john saves bernie kosar from a beast because he is willing to watch many things in this world but hell be damned if. I got a chance to go to a book signing of the author who helped write the lorien legacies for those of you who to maintain the idea of pittacus lore, i wont say exactly who that author is, but for those of you that care to know probably already do, and although he was there to promote another series, we got to talking about the i am number four series. Dec 03, 2011 aside from the main plot, everything in the movie is different from the book. They can only be killed in numerical order, and number four is next on the list. The third book, recently released, is the rise of nine.
Caruso mentioned during an interview in 20 that dreamworks was exploring ways to continue the franchise, but nothing appears to have come from those conversations. I am number four by pittacus lore books the guardian. Lorien legacies is a series of young adult science fiction books, written by james frey, jobie. Mar 22, 20 i am number four dreamworks interview available on digital hd, bluray and dvd now duration. The official book trailer for the fall of five, the fourth novel in the new york times bestselling i am number four series by. Jan 30, 2018 the maze runner series has released its third film, maze runner. And in the movie sams dad knows a lot about johns home planet, and about the 9, that is a really cool twist. Hope is mentioned many times throughout the book, as shown by the quote said by henri. I am number four was one of my favourite books of 2010 and is definitely one of my favourite action books ever. Marina saw it coming and kicked his hand so he dropped it.
The books sequel hasnt been released yet, but its due to be released on august 11th 2011. While those numbers are solid, they clearly werent enough to convince the studio the power of six was worth pursuing. Screenwriter marti noxon believes a followon from the first instalment of the movie which starred glee actress dianna agron, alex pettyfer and timothy olyphanthave been put on hold for now. And holy bloodydamn goryhell, how far this series has come from its beginnings in i am number four.
What i remember most vividly is the way my grandmother looked that day. The chicago tribune said, theres genuine suspenseits easy to get lost in the world of the sweet teen from another planet. We are the superheroes you worship in movies and comic books but we are real. Were hiding, blending in, avoiding contact with one another. I am number four arrives in regular and imax theaters in the u. An outthere interview with pittacus lore, the alien. I am number four gets its inevitable sequel i am number four will have a sequel, and it will be written by children the author has found fresh talent to ghostwrite the next installment of his. I am number four from 2011 was adapted from the first book in the. Razorbill, an imprint of penguin young readers, told the associated press on tuesday that it had a deal for books 3 and 4. I am number four is a young adult science fiction novel by pittacus lore and the first book in. Plans for an i am number four sequel have been shelved. Take your hr comms to the next level with prezi video.
I purchased books and distributed them every time a new one came out we loved every moment. John smithnumber fourthought that things would change once the garde found one another. An outthere interview with pittacus lore, the alien author of i am number four this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Months ago i saw the movie i am number four discovering a few days after it was taken from a series written by pittacus lore, from there i began to. The cover i have looks like it was made after the film adaptation. Differences between i am number four book vs movie page 1. Why has the movie i am number four not had a sequel. This is sometimes awkward, with action scenes coming out of nowhere. I really wish they would have continued to make the movies. He has to hide from enemies, who destroyed his family home, and constantly move from one place to another.
We left chapter two i stand in the middle of the drive and stare chapter three we pull off for food and gas and new phones. One way the author does this is through the character mark. The series focuses on nine human like aliens who were brought to earth at a young age, with the plan being that they grow into their powers and later return home so they can get it back from the mogadorians, who took it over. Ive lost track of chapter five i crawl to the door and unlock.
I wished it didnt end and made me hope that a 2nd movie would come out just to see the numbers on the big screen. With alex pettyfer, timothy olyphant, dianna agron, teresa palmer. The film premiered on january 26 and topped the box office for its opening frame. Nov 25, 2015 months ago i saw the movie i am number four discovering a few days after it was taken from a series written by pittacus lore, from there i began to read all the books from the power of number. I imagine if the sequel to the book goes well, they will adapt it into a film, but dont expect it for a while. When all is dire and bleak, there is always hope lore 383. On coming into his legacies, henri is able to share with john the secrets of.
And its time to pack up the bags again, time again to get the eff out of dodge. I am number four is the first book in the lorien legacies series. We are the superheroes you worship in movies and comic booksbut we are real. I am number four ebook by pittacus lore rakuten kobo. Hes an alien from the planet lorien, and hes on the run. I am number four is a young adult science fiction novel by pittacus lore and the first book in the lorien legacies series.
It follows directly from the fall of five and alternates between. It introduces readers to the loric, a nearly extinct race of extraterrestrials, due to a deadly battle with their enemiesthe mogadorians, with the few survivors being nine teenagers and their corresponding guardians, cepans. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. However, many people believe that the power of six should be a movie, so you never know. The author portrays this message throughout the story in a variety of ways. I am number four movie tiein edition lorien legacies, band 1. I am number four pittacus lore contents college st. I have read all of the books it is a tearful series and jaw dropping and funny. The book is told from the perspective of number four, also known as john smith. After nearly getting killed, number four and his older protector, henri, move to a small ohio town, where they encounter school bullies, teenage romance and more mogs. Six, with marina and nine, still in the everglades. The penultimate book in the series, the fate of ten, came out at the beginning of september.
I am number four was released in theaters on february 18th 2011. In reality henri is a realist, he sees their situation as. I am number four will have a sequel, and it will be. It has cinematic shots of three beautiful people staring intently out at me, a big shiny blue light, a huge explosion, and a woman with sunglasses nonnonchalantly walking away from the explosion.
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