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The Anubis Tapestry: Between Twilights
Cover of the first edition of The Anubis Tapestry: Between Twilights
AuthorBruce Zick
IllustratorBruce Zick
LanguageEnglish
SeriesThe Anubis Tapestry
GenreFantasy
PublisherActionopolis, Komikwerks
Publication date
2006
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint (hardcover, paperback)
Pages152
ISBN978-0974280387

The Anubis Tapestry: Between Twilights is a 2006 fantasy novel written and illustrated by Bruce Zick.[1]

Plot summary

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Chance Henry's archaeologist father accidentally awakens an evil mummy who steals his soul. Chance risks becoming a mummy himself to rescue his father from the Egyptian Underworld.

Cancelled film adaptation

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In 2008, Blue Sky Studios acquired the film rights for an animated film titled Anubis. David H. Steinberg wrote the first draft for the film. The film was originally scheduled for release on July 15, 2016, by 20th Century Fox, but was delayed to March 23, 2018,[2][3][4] but in June 2017, it had been removed from its schedule for unknown reasons.[5] Blue Sky closed in February 2021, ending development on the film.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Bruce Zick Gets Ancient With "The Anubis Tapestry"". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
  2. ^ Siegel, Tatiana (April 13, 2008). "Fox Animation weaves 'Tapestry'". Variety. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
  3. ^ Chitwood, Adam (May 16, 2013). "DreamWorks Animation Moves B.O.O. Release Up to June 5, 2015 and TROLLS to November 4, 2016; Fox Dates ANUBIS and FERDINAND". Collider.com. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
  4. ^ "'Ice Age 5′ Coming in 2016, 'Anubis' Pushed to 2018". slashfilm.com. 21 December 2013. Retrieved 16 July 2014.
  5. ^ Couch, Aaron (June 30, 2017). "Fox Carves Out Dates for 6 Mystery Marvel Movies". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 30, 2017. Meanwhile, animated film Anubis, previously set for March 23, 2018, has been taken off the calendar.
  6. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 9, 2021). "Disney Closing Blue Sky Studios, Fox's Once-Dominant Animation House Behind 'Ice Age' Franchise". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 9, 2021. Retrieved October 31, 2024.