Spielberg to develop Crichton's 'Pirate Latitudes'

Exciting news today, as Steven Spielberg will develop the big-screen adaptation of "Pirate Latitudes," the last novel Michael Crichton completed shortly before his death. DreamWorks has acquired the rights to the book, and Spielberg may end up directing the project. I really hope he does.

The Hollywood Reporter says David Koepp, who worked with Spielberg on the adaptation of Crichton's "Jurassic Park" and "The Lost World: Jurassic Park," will write the adaptation. Koepp told the trade Crichton was one of the "most innovative writers of our era."

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Michael Crichton, 1942 - 2008

Michael Crichton, the creator of television’s success hit “ER” and author of several novels that made the big-screen transition, died Tuesday of cancer. He was 66.

One of Crichton’s most famous books is “Jurassic Park,” which Steven Spielberg turned into a worldwide cinematic phenomenon.

Other novels that made it to the big screen include “The Andromeda Strain,” “Rising Sun,” “Congo” and “Sphere.”

Over the years, Crichton also wrote several original screenplays, including “Runaway” and “Westworld,” which he directed. He also co-wrote “Twister.”

Head over to CNN and IMDb for more information about the late author. He will be missed.