The Eagle, released in the UK 23rd March

Adapted from The Eagle of the Ninth, this film is eagerly awaited. Reviews from the US are currently a little cautious, but Sutcliff fans are likely to turn out anyway. This blogger is looking forward to the 23rd March!

Eagle of the Ninth Film - finally ...

Filming of Sutcliff's best known novel is to begin in Scotland, this August:

http://channingtatumunwrapped.com/category/movies/the-eagle-of-the-ninth/

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/showbiz-news/showbiz-news/2009/05/25/new-scots-film-the-eagle-of-the-ninth-tipped-to-be-bigger-hit-than-braveheart-86908-21387357/

http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=24498

Hurrah!