Is A&E going to do "The Lathe of Heaven"?
 

A friend told me he heard A&E is going to do their version of "The Lathe of Heaven" to be broadcast sometime in 2002. I can't confirm this. Anyone heard anything?

Yes, it's true. Here's an excerpt from the press release:

<b><i>Lathe of Heaven</i></b>, a two-hour movie for A&amp;E, is based on the original novel <i>The Lathe of Heaven </i>by renowned science fiction author and National Book Award winner Ursula K. Le Guin. <i> <b>Lathe of Heaven</b></i> takes place in the not-too-distant future and in the dreams of a mild-mannered fellow named George Orr (<b>Lukas Haas</b> - <i>Mars Attacks</i>), who has the ability to alter reality through his dreams. Instead of seeking a cure, George's psychiatrist, Dr. William Haber (<b>James Caan</b> - <i>Misery</i>), attempts to remake the world to match his personal vision of perfection, leading to bizarre and frightening results. <i><b>Lathe of Heaven</b></i> also stars <b>Lisa Bonet </b>(<i>High Fidelity</i>), <b>David Strathairn </b>(<i>L.A. Confidential</i>) and <b>Sheila McCarthy </b>(<i>Haven</i>). <i> <b>Lathe of Heaven </b></i>is an ALLIANCE ATLANTIS and A&amp;E Network presentation in association with Baumgarten-Merims Productions and will air in spring 2002 on A&amp;E.</font></p>

Thanks for the info. I'll have to check that out. Good cast.

In the meantime check out the original it is a stunning piece of science fiction television.