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‘Eruption’ From Michael Crichton and James Patterson Set to Ignite Bidding War as Film Rights Go to Auction (EXCLUSIVE)
"Eruption" from Michael Crichton and James Patterson is about to be brought to auction, attracting key players keen on landing the film rights.
“ Eruption,” the much-discussed upcoming novel from the late Michael Crichton and James Patterson, is about to be brought to auction, attracting a large group of suitors keen on landing the sought-after film rights. Projects created by the author or adapted from his work include the “Jurassic Park” franchise, “Twister” and “Westworld.” Crichton was also the creator of “E.R.,” which Variety is told brought in over $3.2 billion for Warner Bros. But a secret held for decades by the U.S. military is far more terrifying than any volcano.” While the novel’s jaw-dropping action sequences surely won’t be cheap to film for whoever lands the project, Crichton and Patterson’s track records promise huge potential for whichever bidder emerges on top.
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