JANE EYRE

First I've heard of this one, but Focus Features has released the first poster for Cary Fukunaga's adaptation of Jane Eyre, based on the classic novel from Charlotte Brontë.

Published in 1847, Jane Eyre is the first persons account of the title character. It is split up into five distinct sections chronicling Eyre from an orphaned baby to adulthood. Mia Wasikowska (The Kids Are Alright) headlines an exquisite cast: Michael Fassbender (Hunger), Jamie Bell (Undertow) and Dame Judi Dench (Notes on a Scandal).

On a related note, Focus Features is one of my favourite production companies. Since their onset in 1998, they have continually put out thoughtful and thought provoking films that year in and year out find their way on my 'Best of' lists. Being John Malkovich (1999), Topsy-Turvy (1999), Pitch Black (2000), Far From Heaven (2002), Swimming Pool (2003), Lost in Translation (2003), Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004), Brick (2006), Atonement (2007), In Bruges (2008), Away We Go (2009), The Kids Are Alright (2010), The American (2010), Somewhere (2010).

There are of course many more; this list barely scratches the surface. It is a rare occurrence when this company fails to deliver the goods.