Fall movie season is upon us, which in general terms means big budget blockbusters are giving way to high-spirited award hopes, and as is usually the case, many of these prestigious projects are based on a novel of the same name. It’s not always true that the book is better than the movie, and some […]
LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / August 31, 2021 / Cinedigm, the leading independent streaming entertainment company serving passionate fan bases, today announced that The movie detective, the restoration and distribution company for classic films, will offer a selection of classic films adapted from literature and theater in honor of the start of the school […]
“Angry Little Girls”, the 2000 webcomic by actress, designer and writer Lela Lee, is being adapted into a new television series and several films. About the brand: “Angry Little Girls,” whose roots can be traced back to a 1994 video titled “Angry Little Asian Girl,” follows Kim, a 6-year-old Korean American irritated by gender and […]
According to a newspaper article, the creators of Marvel are paid $ 5,000 and a ticket to the premiere if their work is adapted into a Marvel movie. A new newspaper report suggests that Marvel Studios’ standard deal with the creators whose work it adapts into a movie for the Marvel Cinematic Universe typically costs […]
August 3, 2021 Photo credits: Warner Bros. These days, you’d be more surprised to see a lack of book-movie adaptations hitting theaters than to hear that one of your favorite novels or book series is about to hit the big screen. The industry has been so saturated with these adaptations that it really takes something […]
With the release of BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN, PART TWO, there are now 7 classic Batman graphic stories / novels that have come to life as animated films. Some have been “inspired by” while others are direct adaptations. Of course, all of the Batman movies are adaptations of Batman comics and the filmmakers involved in […]
You probably have an opinion on whether or not the Harry potter the movies accurately portray the books. In fact, are there any movies that can do their book justice? There are several factors that go into determining whether or not a book will become a successful movie or franchise. So where exactly did Harry […]
The pandemic may have derailed everyone’s plans, but there’s still a lot to look forward to on the big screen! To clarify – these are original films rather than stage versions transplanted to the big screen (like our faithful friend Hamilton). Some of those release dates have changed, but we’re still hoping they arrive and […]
Based on Fear street books by RL Stine (although not a direct adaptation of any of them) and adapted by first-time feature filmmakers Leigh Janiak and Phil Graziadei, Street of Fear Part 1: 1994 is the first of three interconnected films (Part 2: 1978 comes out next week; Part 3: 1666, the following week) which […]
The tragic level of box office receipts of most films adapted from books is examined by film critic Nguyen Phong Viet. Low gross income doesn’t necessarily reflect a movie’s true value. However, around 90% of low-end movies obviously only attract a limited audience. Many recent low-box-office films involved screenplays adapted, borrowed or inspired by renowned […]