Vladimir Nabokov

NABOKV-L post 0008505, Tue, 2 Sep 2003 19:36:20 -0700

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Fw: Query: Nabokov on Film
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From: "George Shimanovich" <gshiman@optonline.net>
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> The ting and improbability of the "Ada" <ada>ptation pun inspired me
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> this mock-up ad.
George Shimanovich
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> Looking for film rights
> To "Pnin" pleonasm(ation),
> "Ada" adaptation,
> "Pale Fire" poliphonation,
> "Transparent Things" sensation
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> > From: "Robert Rabiee" <costanza2000@yahoo.com>
> > To: "Vladimir Nabokov Forum" <NABOKV-L@LISTSERV.UCSB.EDU>
> > Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2003 1:15 PM
> > Subject: Nabokov on Film
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> > > I heard somewhere that there was to be a "Pnin"
> > > adaptation starring Peter Sellers. Is there any fact
> > > in this? Also, what became of the "Ada" adaptation?
> > > I've heard Robert Evans's name attached to it. And one
> > > last question...who owns the rights to "Pnin," "Ada,"
> > > et al.? Has anyone dared to purchase the film rights
> > > to, say, "Pale Fire" or "Transparent Things"? Is there
> > > anything in production right now?
> > >
> > > -Rob Rabiee
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