Sometimes an adaption can actually work if we don't get too serious. We don't need to over-think the series or the hundreds of episodes that came before it. By cutting out large chunks of the backstory and mythology, Death Note's not entirely beholden to the original work. This gives us a fresh representation of a first-encounter creature feature, and the film's strength lies in building on the source material without going overly in depth. Instead it relies on grounding the film on its core concepts and simplifying the plot just enough to engage.
Adam McKay has worked out a first-look deal with HBO and the first project of that deal will be a limited series based on the reporting of Julie K. Brown about notorious financier and convicted sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein.
Jon Bernthal will be taking the over the lead role of Julian Kaye, which was made famous by RIchard Gere, and it will be a direct continuation from where the original story left off.
The show is called 'The G Word with Adam Conover' and will be an adaptation of Michael Lewis' book, 'The Fifth Risk.'
He will be the executive producer for Roadmarks, an adaptation of Roger Zelazny’s 1979 novel about a road that travels through time.
They will join Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, and others in the star-studded 'Killers of the Flower Moon.'
Years on, filmmaker Russ Meyer remains controversial for practically every film he made, with 'Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!' widely considered one of his best.
Ronan Farrow's massively popular book, 'Catch and Kill', which dramatized the reporter's efforts to take down Harvey Weinstein, is becoming a true-crime series over at HBO.
Bernardo Bertolucci's famed film 'Last Tango in Paris', starring Marlon Brando and Maria Schneider, is getting its own making-of drama series similar to 'The Offer.'
Wes Anderson is returning to the world of Roald Dahl with a new adaptation of 'The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar', with Benedict Cumberbatch attached to star.
For the first time, Stanley Kubrick's iconic film, 'Dr. Strangelove', is being adapted for the stage and will come to London's West End in late 2024.
Also known for his writing, Nick Cave will be adapting his 2nd novel 'The Death of Bunny Monro' for TV as a limited series, starring Matt Smith.
The musical is a stage adaptation of Frank Capra's 1946 Christmas classic 'It's A Wonderful Life' and will be produced by Bill Kenwright.
The book was a heavy psychological and philosophical meditation on loneliness, relationships, and fear of the unknown; and the adaptation will undoubtedly showcase his talent in pulling off complex narratives.
The first two sagas are set to come to Netflix on June 12, and serve as great introductions to the anime before the 10-episode live-action adaption drops, also on Netflix.
She wrote the thriller, 'Falling', on the backs of airplane napkins and already has more than 14 major entities pursuing the screen rights.
From a comic book to a beloved TV series, 'The Walking Dead' is a certified phenomenon and as it heads into its final season we take a look back at the show's journey to this point and the overall beauty of a long-running series.
From blockbuster films such as 'Lord of the Rings' to TV series such as 'Game of Thrones', let’s break down the various factors as to why adaptations have become a vital part of the industry.
Netflix will be presenting an adaptation of Neil Gaiman's acclaimed graphic novel series with two 'Game of Thrones' actors set to star.
The movie adaptation of Michael Lewis' bestselling book 'Moneyball,' reached screens in September of 2011, cementing its legacy and representing a landmark in films about baseball. But it didn't quite tell the whole story...
George Clooney just released his new film, 'The Tender Bar', on Amazon Prime and we got a chance to talk with Ivan Leung about his experience on the film, his career in acting, working with iconic actors like Ben Affleck and Christopher Lloyd, and more.
HBO’s latest limited series 'The Last of Us' has taken the world by storm, leading many to label it as the best video game adaptation EVER. But what sets it apart from the other adaptations that came before it.
Paul McCartney is preparing an animated feature film, which will be an adaptation of his children's book 'High in the Clouds.'
The 1987 vampire-themed horror-comedy The Lost Boys is being turned into a stage musical by It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’s David Hornsby.