Temeraire Movie News:

Headline: Jackson's next fantasy
12th September 2006
Posted by: Rich Badley

Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson has optioned the fantasy series Temeraire by Naomi Novik. The Temeraire saga reimagines the world of the Napoleonic Wars with the addition of an air force of dragons and valiant aviators. It centers on British naval Capt. Will Laurence, who captures a French ship, where he discovers an unhatched dragon egg in the hold -- a gift from the Emperor of China intended for Napoleon. When the egg hatches, he is forced to give up his naval career to become captain of the dragon he names Temeraire. "As I was reading these books, I could see them coming to life in my mind's eye," Jackson said. "These are beautifully written novels, not only fresh, original and fast-paced, but full of wonderful characters with real heart."

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