#tv-adaptation

[ follow ]

Sara Silva Channels the Dark and Seductive World of Cruel Intentions With Latest Press Looks

The 2024 Cruel Intentions adaptation shifts from high school to college, highlighting ambition and manipulation in Greek life.

Interior Chinatown review ambitious, yet tiring, adaptation of Charles Yu's novel

Yu's novel, while adaptive for TV, highlights the complexities of identity and representation in Hollywood.
The show's narrative blurs reality and fiction, resonating deeply with issues faced by Asian Americans.

Dune: Prophecy is here and the verdict is in

The TV adaptation of Dune, 'Dune: Prophecy', has received mixed reviews, lacking the visual impact of the films but offering depth in political storytelling.

I'm used to outsiders mangling Belfast's history. So Say Nothing was a breath of fresh air | Rachel Connolly

The interest in the TV adaptation of 'Say Nothing' highlights a cultural renaissance regarding the Troubles, particularly among younger generations in the UK and Ireland.
#hbo

The Last of Us season two trailer shows Ellie in danger and Joel in... therapy?

The Last of Us Day marks the release of the Season Two trailer, highlighting key characters and scenes from the game.

JK Rowling's trans views haven't impacted Harry Potter series casting, HBO says

JK Rowling's controversial views have not influenced the casting process for the new Harry Potter TV series, according to HBO's CEO Casey Bloys.

The Last of Us season two trailer shows Ellie in danger and Joel in... therapy?

The Last of Us Day marks the release of the Season Two trailer, highlighting key characters and scenes from the game.

JK Rowling's trans views haven't impacted Harry Potter series casting, HBO says

JK Rowling's controversial views have not influenced the casting process for the new Harry Potter TV series, according to HBO's CEO Casey Bloys.
morehbo
#yakuza

Yakuza: Like A Dragon Already Has A Live-Action Adaptation That Nails The Game's Madcap Vibes

There is significant fan anxiety over Amazon's Yakuza adaptation, with worries about missing key elements from the games.

Amazon's Like a Dragon works better as a mob drama than a Yakuza adaptation

Like a Dragon offers a distinct storytelling experience that diverges significantly from the Yakuza game series, focusing largely on character depth and violence.

Yakuza: Like A Dragon Already Has A Live-Action Adaptation That Nails The Game's Madcap Vibes

There is significant fan anxiety over Amazon's Yakuza adaptation, with worries about missing key elements from the games.

Amazon's Like a Dragon works better as a mob drama than a Yakuza adaptation

Like a Dragon offers a distinct storytelling experience that diverges significantly from the Yakuza game series, focusing largely on character depth and violence.
moreyakuza

Good Omens will wrap with a single 90-minute episode

The final season of Good Omens will conclude with a single 90-minute episode instead of a full season due to recent controversies.
#stephen-king

Stephen King's Unfilmable Movie Adaptation Isn't as Dead as We Thought

Stephen King adaptations can enhance the original books' fame, but not all are successful; Flanagan's TV adaptation of King's work may fare better.

Haunting of Hill House creator Mike Flanagan just can't keep his hands off Stephen King's books, as he lines up a Carrie series at Amazon

Mike Flanagan is adapting Stephen King's Carrie into a TV series, promising a bold reimagining of the classic story.

Carrie Serues Is Coming To Prime Video Via Doctor Sleep Director

Mike Flanagan is adapting Stephen King's Carrie into a TV series for Amazon's Prime Video, promising a bold reimagining of the original story.

Stephen King's Unfilmable Movie Adaptation Isn't as Dead as We Thought

Stephen King adaptations can enhance the original books' fame, but not all are successful; Flanagan's TV adaptation of King's work may fare better.

Haunting of Hill House creator Mike Flanagan just can't keep his hands off Stephen King's books, as he lines up a Carrie series at Amazon

Mike Flanagan is adapting Stephen King's Carrie into a TV series, promising a bold reimagining of the classic story.

Carrie Serues Is Coming To Prime Video Via Doctor Sleep Director

Mike Flanagan is adapting Stephen King's Carrie into a TV series for Amazon's Prime Video, promising a bold reimagining of the original story.
morestephen-king
#god-of-war

Amazon's God Of War TV Show Is Starting Over From Scratch

Sony's God of War TV show is being rebooted after losing key creatives, aiming for a new direction despite completed scripts.

Amazon is rebooting its live-action adaptation of the God of War reboot

Amazon is revamping the God of War series by changing its showrunner and executive producers to pursue a new creative direction.

Amazon's God Of War TV Show Is Starting Over From Scratch

Sony's God of War TV show is being rebooted after losing key creatives, aiming for a new direction despite completed scripts.

Amazon is rebooting its live-action adaptation of the God of War reboot

Amazon is revamping the God of War series by changing its showrunner and executive producers to pursue a new creative direction.
moregod-of-war
#romance

Amazon Sets 'Eventing' TV Series Based on Natalie Keller Reinert's Equestrian Competition Romance Books (EXCLUSIVE)

Amazon is adapting Natalie Keller Reinert's equestrian romance series for TV, emphasizing themes of friendship and self-discovery.

A Brief Synopsis of All Eight Bridgerton Books

Netflix's Bridgerton follows Bridgerton siblings' love stories based on Julia Quinn's book series, with additional books and collections expanding on the Bridgerton universe.

Amazon Sets 'Eventing' TV Series Based on Natalie Keller Reinert's Equestrian Competition Romance Books (EXCLUSIVE)

Amazon is adapting Natalie Keller Reinert's equestrian romance series for TV, emphasizing themes of friendship and self-discovery.

A Brief Synopsis of All Eight Bridgerton Books

Netflix's Bridgerton follows Bridgerton siblings' love stories based on Julia Quinn's book series, with additional books and collections expanding on the Bridgerton universe.
moreromance

Exuberant bums abound on the new Rivals. What a relief | Rachel Cooke

The new TV adaptation of Jilly Cooper's novel Rivals remains true to its original playful spirit, celebrating themes of love and lust.

Alfonso Cuaron Subverted Sci-Fi and Fantasy. Now He's Coming for TV

Alfonso Cuarón's 'Disclaimer' melds cinematic techniques with serialized storytelling, aiming to transform television through engineered tension and unique narrative.
Cuarón's science fiction films are not just future explorations but reflections of current societal issues.

Heartstopper season three review the sex scenes are handled as delicately as fine china

Heartstopper's third season matures alongside its characters, exploring deeper themes of love and relationships while retaining its signature warmth and charm.
from Independent
1 month ago

Deceitful, reckless and cowardly: Why do we continue to romanticise the Kennedys?

The Kennedy family has faced numerous scandals and tragedies, often referred to as the 'Kennedy Curse', yet their brand remains strong.
#prime-video

Fallout TV Show Joins Rare Company With Emmy Wins

The Fallout TV show won multiple Emmys at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, a significant achievement for video game adaptations.

A 'Scarpetta' TV Series Is On The Way With Nicole Kidman As The Lead

Kay Scarpetta, Patricia Cornwell's character, will star in a two-season TV series adaptation on Prime Video, highlighting her professional and personal complexities.

Fallout TV Show Joins Rare Company With Emmy Wins

The Fallout TV show won multiple Emmys at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, a significant achievement for video game adaptations.

A 'Scarpetta' TV Series Is On The Way With Nicole Kidman As The Lead

Kay Scarpetta, Patricia Cornwell's character, will star in a two-season TV series adaptation on Prime Video, highlighting her professional and personal complexities.
moreprime-video
#character-development

George RR Martin slams 'House of the Dragon,' warns of 'toxic' changes - and appears to spoil Season 3

George R.R. Martin criticizes 'House of the Dragon' for straying from the depth of his original material.

I wanted Queenie in everyone's house': Candice Carty-Williams's era-defining novel explodes on to TV

Candice Carty-Williams, author of 'Queenie,' is now working on a TV adaptation of her book and reflects on the impact the character has had on her life.

Snowpiercer Series-Finale Recap: The End of the Line

The finale successfully balances nostalgia with a fresh spin on the story, despite some character weaknesses.

George RR Martin slams 'House of the Dragon,' warns of 'toxic' changes - and appears to spoil Season 3

George R.R. Martin criticizes 'House of the Dragon' for straying from the depth of his original material.

I wanted Queenie in everyone's house': Candice Carty-Williams's era-defining novel explodes on to TV

Candice Carty-Williams, author of 'Queenie,' is now working on a TV adaptation of her book and reflects on the impact the character has had on her life.

Snowpiercer Series-Finale Recap: The End of the Line

The finale successfully balances nostalgia with a fresh spin on the story, despite some character weaknesses.
morecharacter-development

Here's what a TV show based on Untitled Goose Game could have been like

House House's short proof-of-concept video for a potential Untitled Goose television show delivers humor and charm, despite the project being ultimately shelved.

HBO posts casting call for next-generation Harry Potter TV series

HBO seeks diverse talent for Harry Potter TV adaptation, open to children aged 9-11 by April 2025.
#alien-franchise

'Alien: Romulus' leaves the door open for a sequel. Here's what to know about potential future films.

'Alien: Romulus' ends with potential for a sequel, hinging on box office success and public interest.

FX's Alien: Earth Teaser Brings The Xenomorph Terror Home

Alien: Earth explores the origins of xenomorphs on Earth before the original Alien film, introducing new threats and characters.

'Alien: Romulus' leaves the door open for a sequel. Here's what to know about potential future films.

'Alien: Romulus' ends with potential for a sequel, hinging on box office success and public interest.

FX's Alien: Earth Teaser Brings The Xenomorph Terror Home

Alien: Earth explores the origins of xenomorphs on Earth before the original Alien film, introducing new threats and characters.
morealien-franchise

Oscar Wilde classic reportedly getting a Netflix TV adaptation

Netflix is adapting The Picture of Dorian Gray into a modern series titled The Grays, focusing on youth and beauty in contemporary society.

9 TV Shows To Stream If You Love 'ACOTAR'

The adaptation of A Court of Thorns and Roses by Hulu has stalled, despite initial excitement and promising talent behind it.

House of the Dragon Can Avoid a Bad Ending Like Game of Thrones

House of the Dragon faces challenges in adapting content from the book to TV, managing resources and fan expectations for upcoming seasons.

21 Years Later, The Best Action Movie Ever Needs to Avoid a Crucial Remake Mistake

The upcoming English-language TV adaptation of Oldboy needs to stay true to the original source material to be successful.

Bethesda's Todd Howard Responds To Possibility Of Elder Scrolls TV Show Coming Next

Fallout TV series is out, but no plans for Elder Scrolls or Starfield adaptations for TV yet.
Bethesda is cautious about adaptations due to concerns about maintaining creative control and quality.

Fallout TV show director says it'd have been "a fool's errand" to try and please fans of the games, and sorry, he's kinda right

Trying to just please fans of the games with the Fallout TV show would be 'a fool's errand'.
Creating the show that they want to make as fans of the game is essential to integrating true elements of Fallout.

You Can Now Design A Fallout-Themed Xbox Series X/S Controller In Design Lab

New Fallout-themed Xbox Series X/S controller available through Design Labs for $92.96.
Amazon's TV adaptation of Fallout is premiering on April 12 on Amazon Prime.
#one-day

There's a double layer of nostalgia': David Nicholls on One Day returning to the book charts

The TV adaptation of the book 'One Day' has led to a resurgence in the book's popularity.
Author David Nicholls aimed to create a story blending romantic comedy with the complexities of life and professional struggles.

Netflix's 'One Day' TV Show Puts the Movie to Shame

The TV adaptation of 'One Day' is receiving positive reviews, with compelling leads, chemistry, and adept storytelling.
The film adaptation of 'One Day' received negative reviews and lacked these qualities.

There's a double layer of nostalgia': David Nicholls on One Day returning to the book charts

The TV adaptation of the book 'One Day' has led to a resurgence in the book's popularity.
Author David Nicholls aimed to create a story blending romantic comedy with the complexities of life and professional struggles.

Netflix's 'One Day' TV Show Puts the Movie to Shame

The TV adaptation of 'One Day' is receiving positive reviews, with compelling leads, chemistry, and adept storytelling.
The film adaptation of 'One Day' received negative reviews and lacked these qualities.
moreone-day

Shogun' Remake: This Time, the White Man Is Only One of the Stars

Shogun, a novel adapted into a TV series, highlights diverse character perspectives.
The Shogun series reflects a shift towards more diverse storytelling in Hollywood.
The series will debut on Hulu and Disney+.
from www.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Queenie' Captures Black British Womanhood, in Its Mess and Glory

The TV show Queenie, based on Candice Carty-Williams's novel, explores a Black woman's journey in London, addressing relationships, career ambitions, sex, and mental health.

Lady in the Lake review Natalie Portman's TV debut is absolutely impeccable

Lady in the Lake is a dense, impeccably crafted show designed to be consumed slowly, leaving viewers feeling impressed but possibly battered initially.
[ Load more ]