Bizarre tale of astronaut charged with attempted murder optioned for movie

AP / KOMO-TV ^ | 09 February 2007

[Lando Lincoln]

You knew this was coming. The strange saga of the astronaut who traveled 900 miles to allegedly try to murder a rival for the affections of a fellow astronaut will be turned into a movie.

Granada America has optioned the film rights to a New York Times article on Lisa Nowak, 43, who was arrested Monday and charged with attempted murder.

Nowak, a Navy captain and mother of three, wore diapers during her trip so she wouldn't have to stop for bathroom breaks. Once in Orlando, she confronted Colleen Shipman, whom she believed was involved in a relationship with Navy Cmdr. William Oefelein, a space shuttle pilot.

Nowak brought with her a trench coat, a wig, a BB gun and pepper spray.

Granada America, which has produced made-for-TV films based on other real-life personalities, optioned a Times article written by reporter John Schwartz, who will serve as a researcher on the project.

Financial terms were not disclosed. The company said the story will be developed either for a feature or television film.

"The chronicle of Lisa Marie Nowak has had a global impact and contains almost every dramatic element possible," Granada America CEO David Gyngell said Friday. "One could not imagine a more compelling story."

Granada America is the U.S.-based production entity of ITV, one of Europe's largest broadcasters and producers. The company produced the reality series "Hell's Kitchen" and "Nanny 911" as well as the Lifetime channel movie "The Fantasia Barrino Story."

[Lando Lincoln]

Lando

[Lando Lincoln]

ping, my FRiend.

[WKB]

"Have Depends Will Travel"?

[BenLurkin]

"The chronicle of Lisa Marie Nowak has had a global impact and contains almost every dramatic element possible," Granada America CEO David Gyngell said Friday. "One could not imagine a more compelling story."

For some reason I picture this guy as having greasy hair, and wearing an open shirt with gold chains over a exposed chest hair.

[NormsRevenge]

I can just see the ads and the companies placing them now.. :-}

[cripplecreek]

That depends.

[FormerACLUmember]

"The chronicle of Lisa Marie Nowak has had a global impact and contains almost every dramatic element possible," Granada America CEO David Gyngell said Friday. "One could not imagine a more compelling story."

Yeah, I am looking forward to this 900 mile pooping in her diaper saga.

[Rb ver. 2.0]

Boo/hiss!!!!

[RegulatorCountry]

This would make a great farce musical. Is Mel Brooks still around?

[Rakkasan1]

They're not "diapers"! they are Maximum Absorbency Garments
(MAGS)

[theDentist]

I said this in my office the morning it came on the news. And I bet there'll be a mini-series about Anna Nicole by autumn.

[DigitalVideoDude]

The Astronaut Triangle

[Abigail Adams]

Sorry, but pic 1 and 2 are the same woman. You need to find a pic of Shipman.

[KarlInOhio]

Driving Miss Crazy

[IronJack]

With the emphasis being put on her wearing diapers, the Depends company should option her for an endorsement.

[RegulatorCountry]

Plan Pine From Outer Space.

[redpoll]

Since I live in Alaska, I've gotta put in my two cents about this whole affair with the Alaskan astronaut and his two lady friends.

Now that we have an Alaskan astronaut, the rest of the country can get to see a typical Alaskan domestic dispute.

[onedoug]

'Seen it.

[lonestar]

ROFL

[wideminded]

Now that we have an Alaskan astronaut, the rest of the country can get to see a typical Alaskan domestic dispute.

You have other examples?