[Tom]

Manhattan Transfer is based on book by John E. Stith, his official site is here:

http://www.neverend.com/index.htm


MANHATTAN TRANSFER (Tor Books hardcover, July 1993). Aliens kidnap Manhattan; read all about it. Manhattan is taken away and placed under a huge clear dome, through which the trapped residents can see dozens of similarly trapped alien cities. Very much in the same spirit and scope as the 1996 film, INDEPENDENCE DAY. Echoed in a small way by the 1996 Star Trek: Voyager episode "Displaced." Science Fiction Book Club selection. Reached the preliminary Nebula Award ballot. On the Science Fiction Chronicle best of year list. Rockies Award winner. HOMer Award nominee (presented by the CompuServe SF Lit Forum). Hugo Award Honorable Mention. Seiun Award nominee (Japan). La Tour Eiffel nominee (France).

Currently Renegade Studios is in the early stages of putting together a film adaptation of this book.

[fireblayd]

Mmm... Big Apple under glass, sounds wonderful.
I can't wait!

[slitheen]

It should be noted that it is also the name of a famous musical group......that doesn't have anything to do with the book or the film (although the title is obviously an in-joke for people who do know the band)

[Hawaii Mimi]

I recall an episode of "Space: 1999" in which Moonbase Alpha is able to regain radio contact with Earth; but, because of the fact that they've been travelling at high speed away from Earth, the people they're in contact with are living on a radically changed Earth many years in the future from when the Moon broke away. As I recall, the vast majority of the planet was rendered uninhabitable, and the populace was relegated to living in domed cities. Sound familiar?

[rids]

Hi Guys,The Manhattan Transfer were not an overnight success, but a result of many years of dues-paying and persistence, particularly by singer.Manhattan Transfer is known for their expertise in many styles of music, including doo-wop, Brazilian music for example, but they have been best known for their live performances and incomparable jazz singing.

[karatasiospa]

well i din't read the book but it saounds as an interesting idea. Any news when it will be released?

[muvgeek]

Loved the book. PLEASE Follow through on the movie-making!

[Tom]

We are working on a series actually, it's been a slow process but were getting there.