The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary: The Next Chapter (The Making of The Long Haul)

The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary: The Next Chapter takes readers on a movie-making journey, presented as a road trip filled with twists, turns and surprises. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at how a film comes together, from the earliest ideas to the many moving parts involved in producing a feature.

Join author and illustrator Jeff Kinney as he explores the making of the 20th Century Fox film Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul. Along the way, the book highlights the challenges and creativity involved in filming memorable moments, including a flock of seagulls invading a mini-van, as well as the use of a robot pig and an animatronic three-year-old.

Key details

• Behind-the-scenes diary of the making of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul
• Written and illustrated by Jeff Kinney
• Includes exclusive set photos, storyboards and original cartoons
• Focuses on what goes into making a feature film

Synopsis

Making a movie is compared to a road trip, with unexpected turns and surprises throughout the process. Jeff Kinney takes readers behind the scenes of the latest 20th Century Fox film, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul, revealing what it takes to bring complex scenes to life. With set photos, storyboards and original cartoons, it documents the many elements involved in creating a feature film.