The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary facts for kids
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| Author | Jeff Kinney |
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| Illustrator | Jeff Kinney |
| Cover artist | Jeff Kinney |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Diary of a Wimpy Kid |
| Genre | Movie tie-in, non-fiction |
| Publisher | Amulet Books |
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Publication date
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Original: March 16, 2010 1st Revised Edition: February 15, 2011 2nd Revised Edition: June 26, 2012 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover), also in paperback |
| Pages | 247 |
| ISBN | 978-0-8109-9616-8 |
The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary is a special book by Jeff Kinney, the author of the popular Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. This book is all about how the first Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie was made in 2010. It's a movie tie-in book, which means it connects directly to the film. It's also a non-fiction book, so it shares real facts and stories from behind the scenes. The movie stars Zachary Gordon as Greg Heffley and Robert Capron as Rowley Jefferson.
Contents
Discovering The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary
This book takes you on a journey behind the scenes of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid movies. It's like getting a special pass to see how everything comes together. You'll learn many cool facts about making movies.
How the Wimpy Kid Movies Came to Life
The book begins by explaining how the whole Diary of a Wimpy Kid series started. It then shows how the first movie was carefully prepared for filming. This included choosing the actors, writing the script, and finding the perfect places to shoot.
When the book talks about filming, it also shares other interesting topics. You'll read about what the actors did during their breaks. It also covers how the movie props were designed and made. The book even shares some thoughts about the actors leaving the set.
From Filming to the Big Screen
After filming was done, the book talks about post-production. This is when all the recorded scenes are put together. It's where special effects are added and the movie is edited. The book finishes by describing the movie's release. It also includes a fun "scrapbook" section with extra memories.
Updates for More Movie Fun
The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary was later updated with new information. These updates covered the making of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules and Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days. Each of these movies got its own short section in the book. A new book called "The Next Chapter" was released in 2017. It shares behind-the-scenes details for Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul.
