Catch up on Colette before her biopic hits theater

Posted on 09/19/2018 at 04:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Brush up on your literary history before heading out to see the new biopic Colette. Born Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette, the...

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Tagged As: Classic literature, Movie adaptation, Pop culture

Should we buy tickets for "The House With a Clock In Its Walls"?

Posted on 09/10/2018 at 10:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Every time we share news of a book adaptation hitting the screen (big or small), we like to gently tease readers. We kno...

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Tagged As: Children's literature, Movie adaptation

The latest literary news from Hollywood

Posted on 08/29/2018 at 10:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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Variety has some news of note for book aficionados. First, Emma Watson will be joining the upcoming adaptation of Little...

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Tagged As: Movie adaptation, Pop culture

Lee Child is taking note of your feedback

Posted on 08/28/2018 at 11:45 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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Ask and ye shall receive (sometimes). Fans wrote to author Lee Child to complain about the casting of Tom Cruise as Jack...

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Tagged As: Movie adaptation, Pop culture, The Guardian, TV adaptation

In defense of a film adaptation

Posted on 08/14/2018 at 12:26 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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Emily Temple was not thrilled to hear that a beloved novel was being made into a movie. Many of you readers can probably...

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Watch the trailer for "Bel Canto"

Posted on 08/08/2018 at 03:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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Bel Canto has already been on stage (as an opera), and now it’s almost ready to be on screen. The trailer for the...

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Tagged As: Movie adaptation, Video

Bringing your books to Hollywood

Posted on 08/06/2018 at 05:15 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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Last week, a guest writer on Joanna Penn’s blog suggested that novelists try their hands at screenwriting, to shar...

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Tagged As: Joanna Penn, Movie adaptation, Podcast, TV adaptation

'Crazy Rich Asians' author is creating a TV series

Posted on 08/06/2018 at 01:37 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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It’s a good time to be author Kevin Kwan. Variety reports that the bestselling writer is developing a drama series...

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Andy Serkis will direct "Animal Farm" movie for Netflix

Posted on 08/03/2018 at 10:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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Netflix will be making a movie out of George Orwell’s Animal Farm. Deadline, which originally broke the news, says...

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Tagged As: Classic literature, Movie adaptation, Politics

These books are hitting the big screen in August 2018

Posted on 08/01/2018 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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Depending on how much of a book purist you are, this post is either a warning of which movies to steer clear of, or an a...

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Tagged As: BookRiot, Movie adaptation