Dan Brown Movies
Dan Brown Movies
The Da Vinci Code
The Da Vinci Code is a 2006 feature film based on the bestselling 2003 novel The Da Vinci Code, by author Dan Brown. It was one of the most anticipated films of 2006, and was previewed at the opening night of the Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2006. The Da Vinci Code then entered major release in many other countries on May 18, 2006 with its first showing in the United States on May 19, 2006.
Because of some controversial interpretations of Christian history in both the book and movie, they have been criticized by the Roman Catholic Church. Some bishops have even urged members to boycott the film. Many of the early showings were accompanied by protesters outside the movie theaters, and early critical reviews were decidedly mixed. However, in its opening weekend, the film earned over US$224 million worldwide, second only to the opening of 2005's Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. It is the second highest grossing movie of 2006 worldwide — grossing an impressive US$756,270,019 as of November 2, 2006. The Da Vinci Code was nominated for the 2007 Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score — Hans Zimmer.
Angels and Demons
In 2003, Sony acquired the movie rights to Angels and Demons along with The Da Vinci Code in a deal with author Dan Brown. In May 2006, following the film release of The Da Vinci Code, Sony hired screenwriter Akiva Goldsman, who wrote the film adaptation of The Da Vinci Code, to adapt Angels and Demons. In November 2006, a teaser trailer was shown on the The Da Vinci Code DVD and details were revealed that the film would begin production soon.
On April 11, 2007 it was revealed that Tom Hanks would reprise his role as Robert Langdon and that he will reportedly receive the highest salary ever for an actor. It was also revealed that production would begin July 2007.
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