Tag: books to movies
Spoiler alert: you’re going to get the surprise of your life. You never knew it, but a lot of your favorite movies were actually adapted from novels and children’s …
There’s no question that Hollywood takes much inspiration from the endless world of literature. Comic books, non-fiction, children’s stories, and a little bit of everything in between has been …
Even though Jesse Andrews takes on a cliché topic in Me and Earl and The Dying Girl, he manages to spin the typical narrative on its head and craft a poignant …
For an author to hear that their book is not only a fast-seller, but is also going to be made into a movie, must be the greatest news. But …
A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab is being eyed for television as a limited series that will run ten to twelve episodes. The news comes after a bidding …
Sara Deeter
February 25, 2017
Adult, African American, Author Spotlight, Book To Movie News, Classics, Drama, Family, Historical Fiction, Indian Literature, Literary Fiction, Quizzes
The glitz! The glamour! The gowns! Tomorrow night when all the Oscar nominees walk the red carpet, the world will be focused on their stunning looks–and stunning acting abilities. …
Tis the season for more and more books being brought to the big screen, and Lauren Oliver‘s moving young adult novel, Before I Fall, is no exception. The novel, …
Everyone’s favorite new funny lady Kate McKinnon, known recently for her roles in the comedy Office Christmas Party and as Hillary Clinton in the SNL Presidential spoofs, is giving us …
YouTube Channel: Movieclips Extras Check out this exclusive behind the scenes look at one of Walt Disney’s most popular and beloved movies, Alice in Wonderland. The movie is based on …
It seems now that more and more books are being adapted into novels. And why not? There is a ton of material out there that could easily be adapted …
W. Bruce Cameron is well known for his self improvement book 8 Simple Rules for Dating my Teenage Daughter, which was adapted into a short lived ABC sitcom. This …
When a book is considered for film adaptation, how much say should an author have in the script? After all, the story wouldn’t exist without the author. But a …
Christianna Marks
January 4, 2017
Adult, African American, Book Lists, Book To Movie News, Book To TV News, Comics and Graphic Novels, Drama, Historical Fiction, Horror, Humor, Literary Fiction, Middle Grade, Neil Gaiman, Stephen King, Suspense/Thriller, Women, Young Adult
I know, some of us cringe when we think of our favorite books getting turned into movies and TV shows, but for some reason we keep on watching them, …
Few directors are shrouded in as much controversy as Stanley Kubrick; from his filming methods to how he treated his actors and the creative liberties he took with many …
DMG Entertainment has bought the film rights to Brandon Sanderson’s bestselling world of Cosmere. The world of Cosmere is independent from Earth with its own set of galaxies, planets, …
With everyone and their mothers off to see the new Bridget Jones movie, it’s perhaps no wonder that this third film starring Renée Zellweger and Colin Firth was “recorded the biggest comedy/romantic …
We all know that many, if not most, movies are based on books. Since the invention of motion pictures in the 1890s, literature has been a rich source of …
Adapting a book into a film can be a tricky thing, and sometimes things don’t go as planned. Projects get stuck in production hell, rights can be impossible to …
YouTube Channel: CBBC From the Description: We’re taking a look at 5 films you may not have known were based on books and publications. Did you know them all? …
I have long been an admirer of Sylvia Plath, both personally and professionally, ever since I was exposed to her second collection of poetic works, Ariel. In this classic masterpiece …
