In an interview for the book Hard Luck, Jeff Kinney stated he was working with Fox on a half-hour special of Cabin Fever, which was to be aired in late 2014,[26][27] but as of 2021 no updates on the special have been announced. I'm not sure I'd go as far as to call is a graphic novel, either. [1] The abridged hardcover adaptation was released on April 1, 2007. Ill be reading at 3:30 p.m. at the White House Easter Egg Roll tomorrow heres the lineup! "[18], OregonLive.com gave the movie a C+ grade, criticizing it for being "too often dull, unappealing and clumsy, hobbled by unnecessary changes and inventions that add no charm, energy or, truly, point. Suitable for grades 5 - 8, Diary of a Wimpy Kid is about the hazards of growing up before you're ready. The third film combines the third and fourth books The Last Straw and Dog Days, taking stories from both, but mainly from Dog Days, from which it took its title. [1] Many online readers requested a printed version. The book is about middler schooler Greg Heffley and his struggles to fit in as he begins middle school. Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a 2010 American comedy film directed by Thor Freudenthal and based on Jeff Kinney 's 2007 book of the same name. Kids are dumb. 4-8. However, the last victim of the Cheese Touch moved away to California, and Greg hopes nobody starts it up again. Official Website for Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid 0% Accept! On Halloween, while Greg and Rowley are out trick-or-treating, a group of teenage boys drive by in a pickup truck and spray a fire extinguisher at them. He has his good days and bad days. The likelihood of a fourth live-action film was slim. He plans to go for "Class Clown," but his plans do not work out. It includes film stills, storyboards, preliminary concept drawings and also behind-the-scenes information to humorously chronicle the making of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days. (more)", "Jeff Kinney's First 'Wimpy Kid' Fantasy Adventure Due in April", "Diary Of A Wimpy Kid's Creator Says Greg Isn't A Sociopath, He's Just A 12-Year-Old - /Film", "The 2018 Kids' Choice Awards - Kids Games, Videos, Pictures", "The New York Times Best Sellers: Children's Books", "Jeff Kinney to Hit the Road for The Meltdown", "Inside 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid's' $500 Million Franchise", "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules On Double DVD and Blu-ray Now", 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' Sequel to Bow Next March, "Hard Luck and Big Dreams: SLJ Chats with "Wimpy Kid" Creator Jeff Kinney", "Narrator hits 'Hard Luck' in eighth Wimpy Kid book", "OK, this is really happening! It stars Brady Noon, Ethan William Childress, and Chris Diamantopoulos.[23]. On its heels comes a second Diary of a Wimpy Kid animated Disney movie (consider this your reminder to reread . As of the same date, Rodrick Rules has been on the list for 117 weeks (peaking at number 4), The Last Straw has been on the list for 65 weeks (peaking at number 1), Dog Days has been on the list for all 25 weeks of its publication (peaking at number 1), and The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary has been listed for all three weeks of its publication, peaking at number 2. it was an awsome and very funny book it got the laughes right out of me. Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, 1) MP3 CD - Unabridged, October 14, 2015 by Jeff Kinney (Author), Ramn de Ocampo (Reader) 26,482 ratings Part of: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Teachers' pick See all formats and editions Kindle $9.01 Read with Our Free App Audiobook $0.00 Free with your Audible trial Hardcover $12.99 Other new from $12.99 When Rowley goes to school with a plaster cast, the girls take care of him (carrying his books, feeding him food), which makes Greg jealous. It was based on the second book in the series, Rodrick Rules. 20th Century Fox released the film theatrically in the US on March 19, 2010. 2021 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved. [20] It was the biggest start ever for a non-animated, non-fantasy children's book adaptation. Greg Heffley is a sixth grade boy and his thoughts and drawings are reflective of his age. During P.E. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul is a 2017 American road comedy film written and directed by David Bowers and co-written by the books' author Jeff Kinney.It serves as a sequel to Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days, and the fourth installment in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid film series and the final live-action film in the franchise. Diary of a Wimpy Kid first appeared on FunBrain in 2004, where it was read 20million times. For the first book, see, Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal, "Ten years ago, Jeff Kinney created a new kind of comic hero", "How 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' author Jeff Kinney became the king of COVID-19 book tours", "The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary: The Next Chapter", "Hey everyone - we made the decision to delay Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure until August 4th. Greg decides to join the Safety Patrols at his school, hoping that he will be able to control the other kids. He gets Rowley to sign up as well and enjoys the benefits of being in the Safety Patrols, such as getting free hot chocolate. Or will he blow his big shot? Famed for laugh-out-loud humor through words and cartoons, the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books follow Greg Heffley as he records the trials and triumphs of middle school. Diary of a Wimpy Kid author, Jeff Kinney, didnt grow up wanting to be a childrens author. Greg's "spoiled" little brother, a three-year-old toddler. [4] The first installment was released in April 2007[5] and received immediate success. His dream was to become a newspaper cartoonist, but he wasnt able to get his comic strip syndicated. It's a tolerable 5/10, not like something along the lines of The Last Jedi, which is infuriatingly unbalanced. Greg explores his creative talents by playing an instrument, making a movie with Rowley, and attending a wild Halloween party. [20][21][22][23] The film stars Zachary Gordon as Greg Heffley, Robert Capron as Rowley Jefferson, Steve Zahn as Frank Heffley (Dad), Rachael Harris as Susan Heffley (Mom), Devon Bostick as Rodrick Heffley, Chlo Grace Moretz as Angie Steadman, and Connor & Owen Fielding as Manny Heffley, Greg's brother. And dont miss the Special Disney+ cover editions, The Do-It Yourself Book, boxed sets and more! In October, inspired by a haunted house in town, Greg and Rowley build their own haunted house in Rowley's basement. Rodrick is Greg's teenage brother and he never misses a chance to be cruel to Greg. Worth a read for anyone who has a child living inside them. After reading this book, the first of the series, I understood. Rowley: Hey, Greg. ", "On the Road with 'Wimpy Kid' Creator Jeff Kinney: 'The Meltdown' Tour", "First Look: 'Wimpy Kid' actor embraces being 'a likable jerk', "Nothing 'Wimpy' about local author's success", "An All-New Animated "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" Film Coming To Disney+ This Holiday Season", The Wonderful World of Wimpy - Parade magazine, Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Diary_of_a_Wimpy_Kid_(book)&oldid=1147148145, Short description is different from Wikidata, Wikipedia indefinitely semi-protected pages, Official website different in Wikidata and Wikipedia, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 29 March 2023, at 04:04. When a respected children's librarian, however, reported her dislike of the series, I was puzzled. First of all, this book is intended for slightly older readers--say, 9 and up. [5] [6] [7] The film stars Zachary Gordon and Robert Capron. It's my second read of the book. Zoo-wee, Mama! "[13] It also holds a rating of 56/100 at Metacritic, based on 26 reviews, indicating "mixed or average reviews". An animated short film, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Class Clown, was released along with the DVD of Dog Days. Ryan Grantham as Rodney James, Gregs classmate and friend. Greg then introduces his family. And so is this book. [6], Seventeen books in the series have been released as of 2022, an activity book has also been released. Greg comes up with a strip called Zoo-Wee Mama! It's got a decent respect for the original, but it still feels mostly bland and is basically the same level of quality as the original movie, just a different way. The Heffleys go on a road trip over the summer, to Greg's dismay. When Greg threatens to call the police, the boys chase him and Rowley to Greg's grandmother's house, but the latter two escape them after Greg accidentally damages the truck. I couldn't flip two pages without using a dictionary or Google translater even though the language isn't hard. Kinney has announced the possibility for an animated film to be based on Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever as the next installment. On Halloween night, Greg and Rowley go trick-or-treating, but are challenged by a group of teenagers who spray them with a water-filled fire extinguisher. Tomorrow night! Although, the 20th Century Studios logo was uncredited. Greg notices that the school year is coming to a close and tries to get on the yearbook's Class Favorites page. The website's critical consensus reads, "Unlike its bestselling source material, Diary of a Wimpy Kid fails to place a likable protagonist at the center of its middle-school humor and its underlying message is drowned out as a result. Rodrick Rules, an all-new original movie, is out now on Disney+! Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules features the original song, Can You Smell Us Now, written and produced by Jon Levine, with lyrics by Jeff Kinney, and performed by Jimmy Tatro.Facebook: @DisneyPlus / @WimpyKidMovieTwitter: @DisneyPlus / @WimpyKidMovieInstagram: @DisneyPlus / @WimpyKidMovieTikTok: @DisneyPlusHashtag: #DisneyPlus #WimpyKid Three sequels were released in 2011, 2012 and 2017 respectively. But my level didn't help at the time alongside it has a lot of slang. He has a teenage brother, Rodrick, who likes to pick on him, and a little brother, a toddler named Manny, who gets everything he wants and gets away with everything he does wrong. Although Greg wants to be famous and explains popularity to Rowley, "it just goes in one ear and out the other with him.". class, Greg and his best friend, Rowley Jefferson, escape from a game of Gladiator and learn from their friend, Chirag Gupta, about a moldy piece of cheese on the basketball court that makes anyone who touches it an outcast and that the only way to get rid of what is known as "the Cheese Touch" is to pass it on to someone else. For Christmas, the Heffleys board a plane to a tropical resort. Diary of a Wimpy Kid is an American children's book series and media franchise created by author and cartoonist Jeff Kinney. The book concludes with Greg getting his yearbook, seeing Rowley on the "Class Clown" page, and throwing it in the garbage. So I ended up with uncountable pauses besides reading other books (including Moby Dick) until I finally finished in 2019. [17] USA Today, which ranks best sellers based on sales alone regardless of genre or intended audience, has listed Diary of a Wimpy Kid in its top 150, peaking at number 8, for 141 weeks as of April 4, 2010. The problem is that he has to survive middle school first. The first book in Jeff Kinneys worldwide bestselling series comes to Disney+ in the all-new animated adventure Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Greg Heffley is a scrawny but ambitious kid with an active imagination and big plans to be rich and famous he just has to survive middle school first. See production, box office & company info, Diary of A Wimpy Kid: Freshman Year (Fan-Film), It's a problem when you can't separate the hero from the morons. Greg attempts to pursue popularity without Rowley, but all his efforts fail. When I told my friend I was reading 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid', she said only one thing "What are you 12"? #wimpykid #diaryofawimpykid #cheese #cheesetouch #bookstagram #jeffkinney, https://www.instagram.com/reel/CrDzCS8NVT_/, Perfect for kids AND the elderly! Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a 2010 American comedy film directed by Thor Freudenthal and based on Jeff Kinney's 2007 book of the same name. Click or scroll through the books previous slide btn next slide btn TEST Diary of a Wimpy Kid 01. Paul Hubbard as Brock Branigan P.I., A possible parody of, This page was last edited on 17 April 2023, at 16:29. I have been hearing so much about these books. At lunch, he gets an issue of the school newspaper and learns that Rowley is the new cartoonist, with his Zoo-Wee Mama! Greg must convince him to change his mind, whilst trying to impress his crush. Diary of a wimpy kid: Greg Heffley's journal (#1), c2007, Jeff Kinney. [20] The series has also generated over $500 million in revenue. Greg reconciles with Rowley and lets people think that he has the Cheese Touch. Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a children's novel written and illustrated by Jeff Kinney. Disney+ subscription required. [8], Since the release of the online version, most of the books have garnered positive reviews and commercial success. It is the first installment in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid film series. Greg, however read analysis of Greg Heffley Rowley Jefferson The film starred Zachary Gordon as Greg, Robert Capron as Rowley (Greg's best friend), Steve Zahn as Frank (Greg's father), Rachael Harris as Susan (Greg's mother), Devon Bostick as Rodrick (Greg's older brother), Connor and Owen Fielding as Manny (Greg's younger brother), Chlo Grace Moretz as a new character named Angie, and Grayson Russell as Fregley.[8][23]. We thumbed through it, and thought it looked cute, so we purchased it, and read it together. Greg Heffley: That would be good advice if you were somebody else. [29] On December 10, 2020, Disney announced at their 2020 Investor's Day that an animated Diary of a Wimpy Kid film would be coming to Disney+ on December 3, 2021. Unfortunately that's how it was watching the movie, here's me and a bunch of morons and before I turned off the movie, I felt like one of the morons. Famed for laugh-out-loud humor through words and cartoons, the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books follow Greg Heffley as he records the trials and triumphs of middle school. Films [ edit] Live-action films [ edit] Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010) [ edit] Principal production began on September 21, 2009, and was completed on October 16, 2009. Rowley goes on vacations all the time, which annoys Greg. Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. The first installment, Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal, was released on April 9, 2019, and is a series of anecdotes about Greg and Rowley's friendship. But after his mom urges him to give sports one more chance . Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Official Disney+ Trailer Wimpy Kid 126K subscribers Subscribe 34K Share 2.2M views 1 year ago #WimpyKid Here's what you need to know: don't get the cheese touch! However, can't knock it too much for the animation when it is faithful, moderately enjoyable as a personality. [4][5] In 2007, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, an abridged version of the original online book, was published.[6][7]. https://twitter.com/wimpykid/status/1645979592220372994, quick appreciation post for all our four-legged readers. Get help and learn more about the design. Greg Heffley is a 12 year old who is fresh out of elementary and transitions to middle school, where he has to learn the consequences and responsibility to survive the year.Greg Heffley is a 12 year old who is fresh out of elementary and transitions to middle school, where he has to learn the consequences and responsibility to survive the year.Greg Heffley is a 12 year old who is fresh out of elementary and transitions to middle school, where he has to learn the consequences and responsibility to survive the year. this is a classic work of literature as far as i'm concerned, and nobody can convince me otherwise. Devon Bostick, Rachael Harris, Steve Zahn, and Chlo Grace Moretz also have prominent roles. Greg's father does not encourage his way of life playing video games all day rather than going outside and playing sports. As details of his hilarious and often disastrous attempts to fit in fill the pages of his journal, Greg learns to appreciate true friends and the satisfaction that comes from standing up for what is right. He tries to fit in at his school, but usually he does not succeed. He tries to get a spot in the school's newspaper as a cartoonist and teams up with Rowley. The Recorded Books versions are read by Ramon de Ocampo, while the Penguin Books versions are read by Dan Russell, who has done so since The Third Wheel, and in 2018 he re-narrated the first 6 books for the markets where Penguin publish the series. A spikey-haired high school student, Rodrick is lazy and undisciplined and spends way too much time practicing with his rock band, Lded Diper. The Best Friends Box includes Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kidthe perfect introduction for those new to the Wimpy Kid world. When Greg has an awful field day at school, he officially retires from doing sport-related activities until his mom forces him to try out for basketball. [3] The online book became an instant hit, and had received approximately 20 million views by 2007. We use website cheesiest cookies to ensure you enjoy our site. He is always willing to do what Greg tells him, including dangerous stunts. The Heffleys receive an inheritance from Greg's recently deceased great-aunt and use the money to renovate their house. Filming starts next week in Atlanta! Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actor, Best Performance in a Feature Film - Supporting Young Actor, Best Performance in a Feature Film - Supporting Young Actress, Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Ensemble Cast, "Movie Projector: No 'Bounty Hunter,' 'Repo Men' or 'Wimpy Kid' can upstage 'Alice' (updated)", "First Look: 'Wimpy Kid' actor embraces being 'a likable jerk', "Nothing 'Wimpy' about local author's success", "Diary of a Wimpy Kid Announces Its Brand New Leads for Fourth Film, The Long Haul", "Diary of a Wimpy Kid actor Ryan Grantham sentenced to life in prison", "Disney+ launch lineup: Every movie and TV show available to stream on day one", "Box office report: Alien: Covenant edges out Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. Im very excited. He blames everyone else for his problems; he doesn't care about anyone. Funbrain. Rowley (voiced by Ethan William Childress) and Greg (voiced by Brady Noon) in 20th Century Studios' DIARY OF A WIMPY KID, exclusively on Disney+. Diary of a Wimpy Kid. On August 6, 2019, Disney announced they would reboot Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Home Alone and Night at the Museum for their streaming service, Disney+. Jeff receives LOTS of fan mail and it's hard to keep up. Devon Bostick, Rachael Harris, Steve Zahn, and Chlo Grace Moretz also have prominent roles. As details of his hilarious and often disastrous attempts to fit in fill the pages of his journal, Greg learns to appreciate true friends and the satisfaction that comes from standing up for what is right. He's still in junior high after four books? When construction goes wrong and Greg's school has its funding cut, the family looks for new houses to move into. I'll definitely be continuing on with the series! "[16] Glenn Whipp of the Associated Press was less positive, saying, "In transferring the clean, precise humor of Kinney's illustrations and prose to the big-screen, the material loses just a bit of its charm. When one frightened child crawls under the bed, the boys get caught by Rowley's father, who shuts down the haunted house and grounds Rowley for a week. I saw the first movie and it was very funny and smart. What is the Canadian French language plot outline for Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2021)? And dont miss the Special Disney+ cover editions, The Do-It Yourself Book, boxed sets and more! It's just a funny book, a very funny book. 2021 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The word "crappy" in Rodrick's sentence is changed to "queasy" when aired on Disney Channel. But he soon learns that late nights, unpaid gigs, fighting between band members, and money troubles are all part of the rock n roll lifestyle. And just like that, Greg made himself a forever enemy of all birds #wimpykid #diaryofawimpykid #gregheffley #badday #cheese #cheesepuffs #nationalcheeseballday #bookstagram #jeffkinney, https://www.instagram.com/reel/CrI--sPgrP7/, Greg said yes once, and hell never make that mistake again #wimpykid #diaryofawimpykid #fregley #gregheffley #awkward, https://www.instagram.com/reel/CrGbOdmrsXF/, Whats wrong with touching a moldy, ancient piece of cheese? To make matters worse, Gregs lovable best friend Rowley seems to coast through life and succeed at everything without even trying! The pig displays high intelligence, and walks upright. Greg states his intention of becoming the most popular student in school, as well as earning a place in the school yearbook as a class favorite. The film was released on March 19, 2010, moved up from an April 2 release date. "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" does not live up to its billing. Directed by Luke Cormican (Teen Titans Go!) Greg's mother petitions the town to not use electronics for a weekend. Eventually, Greg starts wanting to do other strips, but Rowley wants to continue with Zoo-Wee Mama! It is based upon the book series of the same name written by author Jeff Kinney, and is a re-adaptation of the first Diary of a Wimpy Kid book and the Diary of a Wimpy Kid webcomic, which were previously adapted as a live-action film. In Big Shot, book 16 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley and sports just don't mix. It knows something about human nature. Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a series of family comedy films based on the book series of the same name by Jeff Kinney. All the main books are the journals of the main character, Greg. Brady Noon, Ethan William Childress, Chris Diamantopoulos, Disney, All Rights Reserved, Disney Entertainment, Page to Screen | Diary of a Wimpy Kid | Disney+, Zoo Wee Mama | Diary of a Wimpy Kid | Disney+, Jeff Kinney | Diary of a Wimpy Kid | Disney+, Diary of a Wimpy Kid | Official Trailer | Disney+, Marvel Studios' Assembled: The Making of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming, with Dave Letterman, Miley Cyrus Endless Summer Vacation (Backyard Sessions), The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. As of 2022, more than 275 million copies have been sold globally, making it the fourth best-selling book series of all time. Check out the Awesome Friendly Classroom Kit for lots of fun in-school activities! In book one of this debut series, Greg is happy to have Rowley, his sidekick, along for the ride. 2021 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Heres what you need to know: dont get the cheese touch! Near Halloween, Greg writes that his father likes to hide in the bushes on Halloween night and drench teenagers that walk by their driveway with a trash can full of water. After i got it, i would hear him giggling and laughing in his room, and when i would peek in, he was always reading this book. . WimpyKidInc.2023Allrights reserved. [12] The book's original release date was April 7, 2020,[13][14] but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As they argue, the teenagers who chased them at Halloween appear and force Greg and Rowley to eat the Cheese. He then explains that he only agreed to write in one for when he is "rich and famous," and "for now, I'm stuck in middle school with a bunch of morons." [20] The film grossed $64,003,625 in North America and $11,696,873 in other territories for a worldwide total of $75,700,498.[21]. Greg tries to find a date for a school Valentine's Day dance, and he and Rowley end up both taking a girl named Abigail. [10][11], The film was released on DVD and Blu-ray on August 3, 2010. Rodrick will do anything to embarrass Greg and will even cause problems for Manny to make everyone's life miserable. The main character, Greg, has trouble with family, friends, and his local middle school. Originally set as an adaptation of Cabin Fever by Kinney, it was re-announced in 2018 as an animated series but switched to a CGI movie in 2019. Find all the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books at Barnes & Noble, including the newest book, Big Shot.Dive into the adventures of Greg Heffley by reading all the 16 books in order or pick up one of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid box sets.Diary of a Wimpy Kid books are perfect for the reading level of 8 to 12 year-olds. R o d r i c k R u l e s Most characters are pretty poorly animated with mediocre designs, animation that looks like south park's weaker brother, and pretty mediocre editing with the audio. I find this whole series depressing. Shop Now! Rated: PG A total of seventeen Wimpy Kid books have been released, the sequels to the first book are: Rodrick Rules (2008) which was listed on the New York Times Best Sellers list for 117 weeks,[8] The Last Straw (2009) which was on the New York Times Best Sellers list for 65 weeks, peaking at number one,[9] Dog Days (2009) which was ranked at number one on the New York Times Best Sellers List for all 25 weeks of inclusion, making it the #1 best selling book of 2009,[10] The Ugly Truth (2010),[11] Cabin Fever (2011),[12] The Third Wheel (2012), Hard Luck (2013), The Long Haul (2014), Old School (2015),[13] Double Down (2016),[14] The Getaway (2017),[15] The Meltdown (2018),[16] Wrecking Ball (2019),[17] The Deep End (2020), Big Shot (2021), and Diper verlde (2022). :). This is a fun, fast read in diary form. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Continuing from the last book, Abigail and Rowley are now a couple, leaving Greg out. toggle menu button Share to: G o b i g o r g o h o m e ! you guys are the real ones 11-year-old Greg Heffley is apprehensive about beginning middle school. I pictured him, the boy who fancies himself an author and artist, just eating up this book. Diary of a Wimpy Kid is an American children's book series and media franchise created by author and cartoonist Jeff Kinney. Pomeranz disliked the character of Greg Heffley, saying "I really thought he was unpleasant. A funny, interesting and highly entertaining book. 5 INT. If someone touches it, they have the "Cheese Touch," which they are stuck with until they pass it on by touching someone else. Even without visuals that are good at all, it's got enough going for it that it's bearable. In April 2009, Time magazine named Kinney in the Time 100 most influential people. I did not want to spend time with him. The problem is that he has to survive middle school first. Release Date: December 3, 2021. A film adaptation, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, was released by 20th Century Fox on March 19, 2010. [18], The series has sold over 200 million books [19] in 56 languages and 65 editions throughout the world. Rodrick is part of a basement band (garage band in the movies) called "Lded Diper". At the 2006 New York Comic-Con Kinney proposed Diary of a Wimpy Kid to Charles Kochman, Editorial Director of the ComicArts division of Abrams Books, who purchased the rights to the book. [7] 20th Century Studios produced a live-action film series of the same title from 2010 - 2017, and two series of animated films in the early 2020s. GREG But he --SUSAN Go to bed. He is very concerned about how popular he is at school, and he daydreams a lot about being rich and famous when he grows up. When things get worse for him, Greg uses a. 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