Journey to the Center of the Earth

I am currently reading the 1864 Jules Verne science fiction novel. What good timing! A new film version is in progress! It is due for release in summer 2007 and features Brendan Fraser, Anita Briem and Josh Hutcherson. Anita Briem is an Icelandic actress, and it was filmed in Iceland. This version is placed in a contemporary setting. It appears that Jules Verne never actually visited Iceland.