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Polygon
2 months ago
Books

An abridged history of 'unfilmable' book adaptations

Adapting books to movies involves complexities like translating words into images and conveying emotions through actors.
Successful adaptations challenge the idea of unfilmable books, creating independent artistic value from the source material. [ more ]
Variety
2 months ago
Books

London Book Fair Attracts Hollywood Producers and Execs as Adaptation Craze Continues: 'IP Supercharges the Conversation'

Five out of the 10 best picture nominees at the Oscars were based on books.
The London Book Fair is becoming crucial for the film and television industry looking for new projects. [ more ]
PublishersWeekly.com
2 months ago
Books

In Conversation: ND Stevenson and Sara Varon

Two graphic novels, Nimona and Robot Dreams, have film adaptations nominated for Oscars in the Animated Feature category.
The authors, ND Stevenson and Sara Varon, discuss the surprises and journeys of their books becoming movies. [ more ]
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New York Theatre Guide
2 months ago
Books

From page to stage: How bestselling books became Broadway blockbusters | New York Theatre Guide

Adapting books into musicals is a common practice, with four new Broadway shows originating from novels and films this spring.
Turning a novel into a musical involves distilling the essence of the story while facing challenges in reimagining content for the stage. [ more ]
GameSpot
2 months ago
Books

Read The Books That Inspired 2024 Oscar Winners And Nominees

Books that inspired Oscar-winning and nominated films are on sale at Amazon.
Best Adapted Screenplay nominees' books on sale include Oppenheimer, Poor Things, The Zone of Interest, and American Fiction. [ more ]
SFGATE
5 months ago
Books

These are the books SF loved most in 2023

The San Francisco Public Library released its list of the top books of 2023, ranked by checkouts
Many of the popular titles have been adapted into films or TV series [ more ]
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