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J.J. Abrams' New 'Mystery'

J.J. Abrams' New 'Mystery'
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A "NY Times" article is his inspiration.

'Cloverfield' producer J.J. ABRAMS is set to produce a film based on a recent New York Times article, "Mystery on Fifth Avenue" -- but don't expect an adult-themed enigma reminiscent of his brainchild "Lost"!

According to the Hollywood Reporter, PENELOPE GREEN's Times article concerns a NY family's unusual Upper East Side luxury apartment, which the parents reconfigured into a puzzle palace for their four kids. The domicile is now decked out with hidden compartments, codes, and brain-teasers worthy even of the Riddler's admiration.

Real-life mom MAUREEN SHERRY and dad STEVEN KLINSKY -- both Wall Street financial gurus -- purchased the 4,200-square-foot apartment with views Central Park for $8.5 million in 2003, reports the trade paper. They soon hired an architectural designer to reinvent part of their posh living quarters as an elaborate "scavenger hunt" complete with secrets, historical figures, a fictional book and a soundtrack.

Before Abrams produces the fun family affair, though, he'll head into the final frontier -- space -- helming the highly anticipated 'Star Trek' prequel, due out in May 2009.

Posted June 18, 2008 12:45:00 PM
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