Timmins’ Paul Toffanello will soon have his book series “The Popchuck Chronicles” turned into feature films.

Calgrove Media—based out of Valencia, California—says three movies are in the works for the three books, which tells the story of Neil, a 12-year old boy, solving a ghost mystery.

“Neil and his two best friends unravel a whole world of secrets that quickly takes us from carefree summer camp, to an evil plot compromising the safety of themselves and their loved ones,” Calgrove describes in a media release.

The films will be shot in Santa Clarita, California, starting this fall and will star Jet Jurgensmeyer. He is known for his work in the TV movie adaptation of “Adventures in Babysitting,” and “Legends of the Hidden Temple.”

Toffanello’s book has sold over 12,000 copies in Canada under the publisher “Bungalo Books,” and there’s a plan to expand sales with an American publisher.

In our interview with Toffanello, he goes over developments on that, the excitement of having his vision placed on the big screen, the support he’s received from the region, advice for aspiring authors and much more!

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Timmins' Paul Toffanello's books turning into movies

Originally Aired: June 13, 2017

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