Hey everyone –
I know you have been waiting a long time for an update about the Spy School movie — and I am sure this is not what you were hoping for. It’s certainly not what I was hoping for.
After 54 weeks of doing nothing with the movie script, Disney decided that they were not going to move forward with the Spy School movie.
Why? I don’t really have a great answer for that. I was told that Disney had some concerns with the story involving kids in real danger — which you’d think they would have been able to figure out was part of the plot long ago, given the title.
Sadly, this kind of thing happens a lot in Hollywood. As I keep saying, it is very hard to get a movie made.
This does not mean the movie will never get made. My agents can now try to set the project up at another movie studio or streaming service. We will see what happens.
In the meantime, feel free to write angry letters to Disney or cancel your Disney + accounts in protest.
By the way, when I suggested the plot for book 14, I had not read the plot for book 13, so I am sorry if that offended you. If you want a plot for book 14, just respond!?
James –
I am unaware of what those people you have mentioned have done, but doing audience feedback surveys is VERY different from taking individual suggestions. If you have thousand — or even hundreds — of people writing suggestions, you can’t possibly listen to all of them, because they will be giving you conflicting suggestions.
Furthermore, I am not any of the people hat you mentioned. And I am not a corporation, like Nintendo. Everyone is different. Just because James Cameron asks for audience feedback doesn’t mean that audience feedback will work for me.
You can do a poll. You may be able to ask a couple questions and see if people like the idea or not. It is a great way to allow readers to have input on the books and you can be the only one to come up with the ideas. Plus, you kinda are a corporation. Because you need editors, publishers, marketers, and secretaries for stuff like selling books, creating books, and book signings.
James –
I am not a corporation. My publishing house is a corporation. I am not going to do a poll. And frankly, I am done with this conversation.
Ok. But you are refusing everyone’s requests. You seem so mad, yet you were nice at my child’s book signing. BTW, I was just using my son’s sudgestions.
Spy school fan –
I have tried just as hard to get SS made as a TV show as I have to get it made as a movie. No dice.
And the reason B&N no longer has the exclusive editions is that… they only print a limited number of them. That’s what makes them exclusive. Once they’ve sold out the run, they’re gone.
James –
If you saw me being nice to your child at a book signing, that’s because I am a nice person.
But just imagine that someone comes to you and makes a suggestion for you as to how to do your job and you say: ‘Thanks, but I know how to do my job.’ And then the other person says ‘Maybe you don’t.’ And then you say ‘Yes I do.’ And the other person continues to say that they know how to do your job better. Would you find that aggravating?
Mr. Gibbs
Will Nefarious ever come back? I feel like he kind of just dropped of the map.
Thanks,
Tucker
Tucker –
Any character who appeared before can always come back. But I have created lots of characters. They can’t all be in every book. (Especially the bad guys.)
I would like to express my sincere appreciation for your exceptional contributions to the field of children’s literature. Your literary works have not only provided enjoyment to a multitude of young readers but have also stimulated their imaginations and fostered a lasting enthusiasm for reading.
As an admirer of your writing, I have found immense pleasure in the adventures of characters such as Bunny, as well as in the challenges encountered by the protagonists in your narratives. Your distinctive combination of humor, suspense, and relatable characters resonates profoundly with readers across various age groups. Your ability to craft intricate plots that captivate and engage readers is truly commendable.
I extend my gratitude for your unwavering commitment to your craft and for the joy that your stories impart to so many. I eagerly anticipate your future publications and the new worlds and characters you will unveil.
Best regards,
weston –
Thanks for the kind words. Although I do not have a character named Bunny.
I don’t really know why but I think that Ashley should return to the light side and join CIA academy. It would be great. Also at first Ashley gave a good impression and even though she has been loyal to SPYDER , she is good at combat and I think CIA wouldn’t say no if they were sure she wasn’t evil anymore.
In British Invasion one of the notes at Ms.E place was a reminder for someone named Tina. Is this Tina Cuevo or just a coincident.
Chips –
It might have been for Tina Cuevo. Or maybe it was for another Tina.
I really like spy school it is reall intersting i have a question how much books are you gonna make in the series
Kopi –
I do not know how many books will be in the SS series.
I really like your books. They are very interesting and have really good plot twists. The humor is also very funny. I also want to be a author like you.