I’m pleased to finally announce that I have closed a deal to direct a feature film for 20th Century Fox. “ANDREW HENRY’S MEADOW” is a kid-centered fantasy adventure, executive produced by Zach Braff and written by his brother, Adam Braff. The film is also being produced by John Davis and Derek Dauchy for Davis Entertainment (“I Robot,” “Alien Vs. Predator,” “Eragon”).

Based on the beloved children’s book, this story from the brothers Braff has all the movie ingredients that I love: comedy, action, gadgets, and big effects. It will all be set in a highly-stylized world, with art direction similar to movies like “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “Time Bandits” and “Brazil.”

Another exciting aspect of this project is that it leaps me into live action films, something I’ve been wanting to do very badly. And the scope of the movie will be huge. It’s going to be a real crash-course in studio moviemaking for me, and I couldn’t be more tingly all over about it.

Now THIS BLOG has a real purpose! You can always check back here for production updates, right from the director’s mouth… or keyboard. This is a long process, and we still have to get that all-important production green light from Fox. But at least now my deal is in place (and I can TALK about it). Next, the Braffs and I will proceed to get the script ready. Sorry to break it to you guys, but there will be NO talking squirrels.

Wanna go to France?

Go to www.google.com
Click on maps
click on Get Directions
In the Start Address, put ny, ny
in the end Address, put Paris, France.

When the results come up, scroll down to line 24 and read it without laughing. Someone at Google rules.

Sometimes you have to seek out the more unique independent films, so I’m tipping you off.

A friend of mine, Ken Marino, has a movie coming out this month. It’s called “Diggers” (watch the TRAILER here too). It’s a dramedy in the vein of “Diner,” “Breaking Away” and “”The Last Picture Show.” It has a great cast: Paul Rudd, Maura Tierny, Sarah Paulson and Ron Eldard. Ken wrote the film and also stars. Many of you may recognize Ken as a star of the awesome sketch show “The State,” as well as his appearances on “Stella” and “Reno 911” with his “State” alumni.

The film is in very limited release starting APRIL 27. CHECK HERE to see if it is playing in your town, and go support independent cinema!