 A movie adaptation of the novel was released on 15 January 2008 . It is the first direct @-@ to @-@ video movie release based on the Dragonlance campaign setting of Dungeons & Dragons . The screenplay adaptation was completed by George Strayton , with creative assistance by Weis and Hickman , and Will Meugniot directed . The movie used both 2D and 3D animation , and was made by Paramount Pictures . 
