Category Archives: Novels

First Trailer for Peter Jackson’s ‘The Lovely Bones’

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Joe Gillis

The big screen adaptation of Alice Sebold’s best selling novel The Lovely Bones, which we reviewed right here, finally has a trailer and we’ve to it right here for you. In case you’re not familiar, the story follows the tragically … Continue reading →

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Novel Adaptations: How Close Should They Be?

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Christina Warren

The release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has reopened discussions about what makes a good book to film adaptation. The Potter series often divides fans, and the latest chapter is no exception. I’ve heard from a number of … Continue reading →

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First Look at Wes Anderson’s ‘The Fantastic Mr. Fox’

Posted on July 17, 2009 by Cortney Zamm

Wes Anderson’s highly anticipated adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s book, The Fantastic Mr. Fox, has been kept quiet and under wraps. But as the film’s release date creeps closer, it seems like we’ve been getting nothing on this film… … Continue reading →

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Willem Dafoe Joins ‘John Carter of Mars’

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Chris Ullrich

According to Variety, Willem Dafoe has joined the cast of Disney’s John Carter of Mars, which already includes Taylor Kitsch and Lynn Collins. In the film, which is being directed by Wall-E helmer Andrew Stanton, Dafoe will play Tars Tarkas, … Continue reading →

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Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins. . . Again!

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Chris Ullrich

With all the sometimes disappointing and questionable remakes, reboots and do-overs coming out of Hollywood these days, sometimes its nice to get news of a reboot and actually be happy about it. What am I talking about? Well, according to … Continue reading →

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‘World War Z’ Movie Delayed

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Chris Ullrich

If you love zombies, are a fan of Max Brooks’ excellent novel World War Z and are excited a feature film version of the novel is being made, then this news might be a bit disappointing to you. According to … Continue reading →

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New Trailer for ‘The Time Travelers Wife’

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Chris Ullrich

Over at one of our favorite sites, Trailer Addict, they’ve got the new trailer for the highly anticipated big screen adaptation of The Time Travelers Wife. The film, which stars Rachel McAdams and Eric Bana, is based on the best selling novel … Continue reading →

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Taylor Kitsch and Lynn Collins Head to Mars for ‘John Carter of Mars’

Posted on June 13, 2009 by Chris Ullrich

According to The Hollywood Reporter Disney has found its two leads for writer/director Andrew Stanton’s upcoming John Carter of Mars. Taylor Kitsch, last seen as Gambit on X-Men Origins: Wolverine and Lynn Collins, also last seen in the same film … Continue reading →

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