Category Archives: Movie Adaptations

Marvel Movies Are Potentially Planned Out Through 2021

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Marvel Studios President, Kevin Feige, recently revealed that the Marvel movie series are well planned out in advance. We already know that they have set release dates for two untitled films in the series for 2016 and 2017 but according to Feige, the plan spreads all the way to 2021. Continue reading

EXCLUSIVE Kick Ass 2 Clip

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Machinima has officially released an exclusive clip from the upcoming film, Kick-Ass 2. The film is based on the comic book of the same name and “Hit-Girl,” both by Mark Millar and John Romita, Jr., and is a sequel to the 2010 film Kick-Ass. The film was written and directed by Jeff Wadlow and co-produced by Matthew Vaughn, who directed the first film. It stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Chloe Grace Moretz, and Jim Carrey. Continue reading

Meryl Streep Joins The Giver

 

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The film adaptation of the novel, “The Giver” is moving forward as the cast list begins to fill up. You might remember the novel from your 5th grade reading class or from reading it on your own on a hot summer day when you parents couldn’t take you to the pool. Announced this week, Meryl Streep has officially joined the cast of the film joining Jeff Bridges and Brenton Thwaites. Continue reading

Sony Pictures Options Sci-Fi Novel Tomorrow and Tomorrow

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Sony Pictures has officially optioned the soon to be published sci-fi novel “Tomorrow and Tomorrow” written by Thomas Sweterlitsch. While the novel is not set to be published till next year, Sony has already seen the promises of a successful film adaptation.  Continue reading

James McAvoy Joins Cast of Frankenstein

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It seems that often film adaptations come in twos. Another big screen project featuring the iconic character of Frankenstein is in the works. James McAvoy has joined the cast of the project from 20th Century Fox entitled simply, Frankenstein. McAvoy is set to play the role of Victor Frankenstein and joins Daniel Radcliffe who is set to play Igor. Continue reading

International Trailer For Snowpiercer Released

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Earlier this week we got a taste of the upcoming release of Snowpiercer with an R-rated animated prequel that was released online. Now, a new international trailer for the film has been released online. Snowpiercer was directed by Bong Joon-ho and stars Chris Evans, Song Kangho, Tilda Swinton, Jamie Bell, Octavia Spencer, Ewen Brewmner, Alison Pill, John Hurt and Ed Harris. Continue reading

Vampire Academy Film Adaptation Reveals a Website and Teaser Poster

Richelle Mead’s hit book series is one step closer to releasing on the big screen. The film adaptation of Vampire Academy was first announced back in 2010 but as of this week, The Weinstein Company has revealed the film’s official site along with a motion teaser poster that you can see above. Continue reading

Whedon Confirms Agent Coulson Will Not Appear in Avengers: Age of Ultron

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Agent Phil Coulson, played by Clark Gregg, may have died at the end of Marvel’s The Avengers only to be somehow brought back for the upcoming TV series, “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.LD.” but Joss Whedon has officially confirmed that the character will not be the film’s sequel.  Continue reading

Animated Prequel for Snowpiercer Now Online

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The upcoming film, Snowpiercer recently released an R-rated animated prequel online. The film, is the big screen adaptation of the french graphic novel, “Le Transperceneige” and is directed by Bong Joon-ho. Snowpiercer was co-written by Bong and Kelly Masterson. It stars Chris Evans, Song Kangho, Tilda Swinton, Jamie Bell, Octavia Spencer, Ewen Brewmner, Alison Pill, John Hurt and Ed Harris. Continue reading

Omar Tyree’s Flyy Girl Book Trilogy To Be Adapted

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Lionsgate’s Codeblack FIlms announced that they have officially acquired the film rights to the popular “Flyy Girl” book trilogy written by New York Times bestselling author Omar Tyree. Tyree’s books have been read by over 8 million people worldwide, and have grossed more than $30 million for publishing giant Simon & Schuster. His brand is one of the most talked about in the urban community, and his products can be found in 12 countries. Continue reading