This is an actual prop from the movie and YES, there are 1527 jellybeans in the jar!
IT’S IN THE CAN! That’s movie talk for: THE MOVIE IS FINISHED!
Well, almost finished anyway. They are done adding the musical score, written by Nick Urata. Next they will record the music for the end credits and THEN it will be officially done. WOO HOO! But there’s still one more step to the process. We need to find distribution. Distributors are the people who decide which theaters the movie will be shown in. It’ s a really important part of the process, and apparently it may take some some. SIGH. It’s so hard to wait! BUT I couldn’t be happier with the way things have turned out. We have a great script by Garry Williams, a cast and crew sent from heaven, and Stephen Gyllenhaal, our director is BRILLIANT. Rumor has it that the movie will be released sometime in 2016. Follow us @So B. It Film on both Facebook and Twitter where you’ll find photos and news items about the movie. In the meantime, please enjoy a few photos from my personal collection….
14 year old Talitha Bateman is our Heidi. Trust me when I tell you that this girl is going to be a BIG star.
I still can’t believe that Alfre Woodard is our Bernie. She is so wonderful it will blow your socks off.
Jessica Collins will break your heart as Mama. She’s astonishing.
Check out our beautiful logo!
Yep. That’s the talented and charming Dash Mihok as Sheriff Roy Franklin.
Most of the film was shot in Southern California but Stephen Gyllenhaal and our cinematographer, Patrick Murguia came east to capture the beauty of Upstate new York.
Oscar winner Cloris Leachman plays Alice Wilinsky. She’s 89 and a real spit fire!
I spent two weeks on the set. This is Stephen Gyllenhaal photo bombing Cloris Leachman and me. Was it fun? Really fun. A dream come true.
Remember to follow us @So B. It Film on twitter and Face Book. I will post again as soon as I have more news. Until then….
Soof,
Sarah
svw says
September 25, 2015 at 3:59 pmwhat is the specific time period of your book So B. It ???
i am doing a book project but i am really stuck on this question
thank you
svw
Sarah Weeks says
September 29, 2015 at 11:31 amI purposely left the time period a little vague because I wanted my readers to feel the story was taking place in the present. About the only thing you can go by is that Zander’s father was in the Viet Nam War. So I would say if you HAVE to answer that question, the story takes place some time in the 1980’s. Hope this helps! SW
Angelica says
April 20, 2016 at 10:54 amHI!! I love your book!! My classmates read this book and we all loved it!!! We can’t wait for the movie to come out!!!
Sarah Weeks says
May 3, 2016 at 4:04 amHi Angelica- So glad to hear that you enjoyed reading So B It. I can’t wait for the movie. to come out too!!!!! – SW
Sarah Weeks says
May 3, 2016 at 4:06 amSo glad you enjoyed the book, Angelica. I will keep you guys posted on what’s happening with the movie. It’s all finished, we’re just waiting to get the news about where and when they’ll be showing it to the public. – SW
Grace Duncan says
May 9, 2016 at 2:35 amOh, my Gosh! I loved the book!!! I cried so much in the last couple of chapters! Can;t wait for the movie!!!
Sarah Weeks says
May 12, 2016 at 12:17 pmHi Grace- thanks for your message. I am so excited about the movie too. The premiere is on June 7th at the Los Angeles Film Festival. You can bet that I will be there!!!! – SW
Kathryne Strickland says
August 31, 2017 at 4:44 pmI love So B. It and I am doing my summer reading book report on it! I’m not a big fan of the ending, though, but it’s still a really good book!
Trinity says
May 10, 2016 at 5:02 pmMy last name is weeks too but i don’t think we are related my name is Trinity weeks and my parents are Larry weeks and Betty weeks i love your books pie was a sunshine state reader this year
Sarah Weeks says
May 12, 2016 at 12:16 pmHi Trinity – although I don’t think we are related, I’m still glad that you are a fan of PIE! – SW
Margaret Loomis says
September 26, 2015 at 12:12 amSarah, this is thrilling! Congratulations!
Sarah Weeks says
September 29, 2015 at 11:29 amThanks!
Katie says
October 7, 2015 at 6:12 pmAh, I cannot wait! I was so absolutely thrilled when I first heard about it, thanks for keeping us updated : ) So B. It was my absolute favorite book throughout elementary and middle school, it’s amazing to see it finally get the movie it deserves. Congratulations! : ))
Celestina Leal says
October 29, 2015 at 4:52 pmSarah I just want to say I am such a big fan. I have read your book many times. I was in 5th grade when I first read it. I’m 20 and this story never gets old. I read it every year around July. Congratulations on the movie! I definately will be buying tickets as soon as they are available!
Sarah Weeks says
November 11, 2015 at 12:00 pmThanks for your message, Celestina. I do hope you’ll come see the movie. I’ve seen a rough cut of it and I couldn’t be happier. You can read more about it by visiting SO B.It Film on Facebook and on Twitter. – SW
E28 says
January 8, 2016 at 11:40 amI love all her books.😀😀😀
Sasha Johnson says
March 5, 2016 at 5:55 pmHi Sarah Weeks you are coming to my school i was so thrilled that you finally got So.B.It to be a movie you deserve it i have been reading your books sence i was in 2nd grade Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sarah Weeks says
March 6, 2016 at 5:03 pmWhat a sweet message! SW
Sasha Johnson says
March 5, 2016 at 5:58 pmHello Sarah i was wondering how ou came up with the oyster trick in your famous book ” Regular Guy”
Sarah Weeks says
March 6, 2016 at 5:02 pmI have been getting a lot of questions about the oyster trick lately! First of all, YAY! I’m so glad that kids are reading Regular Guy!!!!! In answer to your question – I saw someone do the oyster trick on the old David Letterman Show many years ago and just could’t forget it, it was SO gross! – SW
Meredith says
March 8, 2016 at 7:35 pmIs there a trailer for So B. It
Sarah Weeks says
March 9, 2016 at 1:14 pmNot yet. They are working on it right now.- SW
Emma says
April 7, 2016 at 6:07 pmdo you know yet when the movie will be released?
Sarah Weeks says
April 19, 2016 at 1:56 pmThey are still working on the details for the release but I think that we will have a trailer very soon and THAT is exciting! – SW
Belle says
April 20, 2016 at 10:53 amHi there! In my school, we just finished reading So B. It! We are so excited to see that the movie is almost done! So B. It is one of the most emotional and inspirational books, I’ve ever read. I can’t believe that one of my favorite books is going to be a movie. Thank you for writing this book! My group loved this book! You are such an amazing author! Thank you Sarah!
Sarah Weeks says
May 3, 2016 at 4:07 amHi Belle- I’m really happy that your book group enjoyed reading So B It. The movie is having it’s world premiere in Los Angeles in June. Hopefully soon after that it will be out in theaters so people can go and see it. I will keep you posted! – SW
Bella says
April 20, 2016 at 10:55 amHi! Me and a couple of friends just finished your book for book club! This book was amazing and it was one of the best books I have ever read. I´m so excited for your movie to come out! This book took me on an emotional ride! Thank you for writing this book and I really love this book.
-Bella
Sarah Weeks says
May 3, 2016 at 4:03 amHi Bella- thanks of much for your message. I’m glad that you enjoyed reading So B It. I’m going to be attending the world premiere of the movie in June. I’m so excited! I hope you will go and see it when it comes out! – SW
kaylee staples says
May 2, 2016 at 10:29 amwhat do you focus on when you write books?
Sarah Weeks says
May 3, 2016 at 3:56 amFunny- I just got asked that exact same question by someone else. I like to focus on my what my characters are thinking and feeling when I write. The plot comes AFTER that. – SW
Sharlenn says
May 2, 2016 at 8:42 pmSarah Weeks, are you going to do a movie for Pie and Honey?
Sarah Weeks says
May 3, 2016 at 3:51 amHello again- no plans to make HONEY into a movie at this point, but you never know! – SW
Sharlenn says
May 2, 2016 at 8:42 pmSarah Weeks, are you going to do a movie for Pie?
Sarah Weeks says
May 3, 2016 at 3:50 amHi Sarlenn- thanks of your message. I am so happy to report that we have just finished writing a screenplay for PIE. I would LOVE to see it get made into a movie! Keep your fingers crossed…- SW
Trinity weeks says
May 11, 2016 at 6:09 pmi love your books pie was a sunshine state reader this year
Sylina says
May 12, 2016 at 6:27 pmCould you come to marianna florida at my school riverside elemantry school
Sarah Weeks says
May 23, 2016 at 6:43 amI do many author visits, including visits to schools in Florida. Let your librarian know that you’d like to have an author visit. You never know what might happen! – SW
So B. It Fan says
May 27, 2016 at 9:00 pmHi!
I am a big fan of this book – each time I read it, it makes me cry. I simply cannot wait for the movie to come out! I was curious about a few things – what sickness did Mama have that made her head hurt, and what was the reason for her death? Were the headaches related to her death? Was there a reason for Elliot shaving his head, or was it just his style?
Thanks a lot,
Your fan
Sarah Weeks says
May 31, 2016 at 10:16 amHELLO! Thanks for your message. In the book, So B It I didn’t really specify what was wrong with Mama. In the movie, we decided to make her death due to a weakened heart. Elliot’s hair was kept short because it was easier to care for that way. There are a few things that we changed in the movie version – there had to be because otherwise the movie would have lasted too long! But I’ve seen the film, and I LOVE it. I am sure that fans of the book will not be disappointed. – SW
Jashu Tamilselvan says
June 13, 2016 at 12:27 pmHi, I love your books! I saw the trailer and it was awesome! I read this book at the starting of 6th grade last year and I completely soofed it! I have to admit that I cried at the last few chapter. So anyways good luck with the film, congrats, I hope it will be hit film. In fact, now that I think of it, this might be the best film of 2016 or 2017 (whenever it is released). I know i’ll soof it. I hope the others who watch this, will too. Definitely will see it as soon as possible! So good luck!
From,
Jashu
Sarah Weeks says
June 13, 2016 at 1:27 pmHi Jashu- thanks for your message. I’m so glad that you enjoyed reading So B It and that you “goofed” it! I think you will be very pleased with the movie too. They really managed to captured the heart of the story in a lovely way. Take care and have a great summer.- SW
Kennedy S. says
August 20, 2017 at 6:24 pmDo you ever think of making a movie out of your book, PIE? I loved the book, it made my cry, but it would be very great if I could see what the characters and places look like in a movie.
Sarah Weeks says
November 27, 2017 at 1:21 pmI would love to see PIE made into a movie. We’re already written the screenplay – now all we need is a producer! – SW