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Legendary sci-fi editor Gardner Dozois’ UFO book Chains of the Sea optioned for movie adaptation

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Legendary sci-fi editor Gardner Dozois' UFO book Chains of the Sea optioned for movie adaptation

As a lifelong science fiction enthusiast who has spent countless hours poring over the pages of various genre magazines and anthologies, I can wholeheartedly attest to the profound impact Gardner Dozois had on my imagination – and, undoubtedly, that of countless others. His work as an editor, particularly with “Asimov’s Science Fiction” and the “Year’s Best Science Fiction” anthologies, introduced me to a universe of ideas that stretched the boundaries of what was possible.

Gardner Dozois was a pivotal figure in science fiction editing throughout the years, initially through his role as editor for Asimov’s Science Fiction magazine and later by orchestrating the annual Year’s Best Science Fiction anthologies. Furthermore, he maintained a close relationship with George R.R. Martin, author of A Song of Ice and Fire; they collaborated on various projects together, such as the cross-genre anthology Warriors. Now, it seems that his UFO novella Chains of the Sea could be adapted into a feature film.

Film studio Studio About It Films acquires movie rights for “Chains of the Sea,” an intriguing story revolving around UFOs and theories about extraterrestrial life. This decision follows a resurgence in interest, fueled by the UFO Disclosure community, which emerged post-2017 when it was disclosed that the US government had been secretly investigating reports of alien encounters as part of their research program.

First published in 1973, “Chains of the Sea” tells a story about a young boy observing an extraterrestrial invasion. The disbelief and indifference of those around him eventually pave the way for a grim future for humanity.

The press release announces a film deal for ‘Chains of the Sea,’ a novel concept by Lue Elizondo which presents a world where extraterrestrials, artificial intelligence, humans, and an ancient earthbound intelligence interact following the unexpected landing of unknown alien spacecraft worldwide. This intriguing storyline has gained popularity among UFO enthusiasts as it proposes a non-alien explanation for UFO mysteries, making it a cult favorite within that community.

It’s intriguing that the novella “Chains of the Sea” has gained traction, primarily due to recommendations from Lue Elizondo, a well-known figure in the UFO community who was once director of the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP). Despite Dozois being a prominent editor in the science fiction world, he’s more recognized for his editing work than his writing.

In a Reddit AMA, Elizondo recommended a piece of fiction titled ‘Chains Of The Sea’ when asked for his favorite UFO-related story. He stated that this narrative mirrors real-life accounts of the phenomena and offers a unique perspective. Although he doesn’t vouch for its truthfulness or accuracy, he believes it challenges our understanding of these events. Written in the 70s, the author seems to have predicted aspects of artificial intelligence and contemporary geopolitics. If you seek an alternative viewpoint on this phenomena in an engaging format, ‘Chains Of The Sea’ is a worthy read.

Legendary sci-fi editor Gardner Dozois' UFO book Chains of the Sea optioned for movie adaptation

Producer Josh Michaels stated, “I became acquainted with ‘Chains of the Sea’ when Lue Elizondo talked about it on ‘Theories of Everything.’ Since then, I’ve been trying to understand its tale. We feel privileged to be given the task of transforming ‘Chains of the Sea’ into a screenplay. The Disclosure movement has been a strong advocate for this book, and we’re thrilled to produce a movie that the community will support.”

According to Max Strand, Michael’s collaborator at About It Films, Dozios was an insightful writer whose work, ‘Chains of the Sea’, poses questions that have become increasingly relevant over time. With Disclosure gaining traction in popular discourse, it is now crucial more than ever to share this story with a broader audience.

The press release mentions that more information will be shared at a later time, but here’s what we already know: The film is based on Dozois’ novella and will not only adapt the story, but it will also mirror real-world UFO disclosures by the US Government since 2017. In essence, this movie aims to blend fact with fiction to offer a more profound exploration of how humans process the concept of extraterrestrial life.

At present, “Chains of the Sea” is not available for purchase in traditional bookstores due to being out of print. However, one might have to search less reliable online sources to find it. Fingers crossed, this renewed attention could lead to its re-emergence on bookstore shelves once more.

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2024-08-27 23:41

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