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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Netflix quietly adds 'chaotic' film based on 'best video game series ever'

Netflix has added the divisive action-adventure film 'Borderlands,' based on the popular video game franchise, to its streaming platform.

Mar 22 • 09:24 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Director of new Colleen Hoover film draws line on on-set drama

The director of the upcoming film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel 'It Ends With Us' addresses on-set drama and emphasizes the importance of maintaining a collaborative environment.

Mar 21 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Greig Fraser filmed the unfilmable for Dune. Now he's back for Project Hail Mary

Australian cinematographer Greig Fraser returns with his work on 'Project Hail Mary', a film adaptation of Andy Weir's novel about a dying sun and a desperate mission to save Earth.

Mar 20 • 18:30 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Danish Oscar winner to film the Cheminova scandal

The Cheminova chemical spill of the 1970s is set to be adapted into a film directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Anders Walter, with a premiere planned for 2027.

Mar 20 • 09:53 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A battle after another and the poem of the revolution

The article discusses the transformation of Thomas Pynchon's satirical novel 'Vineland' into the Oscar-winning film 'Una batalla tras otra', emphasizing themes of family, criticism of contemporary U.S. society, and the loss of the original narrative's complexity in the adaptation.

Mar 20 • 09:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

Don't miss: The Peaky Blinders gang in a movie adaptation or an exhibition on the theme of press art

The article discusses upcoming cultural events in Czechia, including the movie adaptation of 'Peaky Blinders' and an exhibition on press art.

Mar 20 • 06:15 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Some Like It Hot: Billy Wilder Lives On Stage

The theatrical adaptation of Billy Wilder's classic film 'Some Like It Hot' continues to captivate audiences with its brilliant dialogues and cinematic storytelling.

Mar 19 • 04:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Park Chan-wook on the film 'No Exit': Despair and Crimes of the Unemployed

Filmmaker Park Chan-wook discusses his long-standing interest in adapting Donald Westlake's novel into the film 'No Exit' and the themes of despair and crime related to unemployment.

Mar 19 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I'm a Dune superfan and here are 5 things I'm looking forward to in new movie

A Dune superfan expresses excitement about the upcoming third film in Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of the iconic sci-fi series, highlighting key aspects of the saga.

Mar 18 • 12:06 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Argentine Obsession of the Writer Behind 'One Battle After Another': Gauchos, Nazi Submarines, and Martín Fierro

The article explores how Argentine elements are intertwined in Thomas Pynchon's work, notably in his screenplay for 'One Battle After Another,' which has become a success at the Oscars.

Mar 16 • 19:17 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Mo Abudu unveils ‘The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives’ new cast

Mo Abudu reveals additional cast members for the film adaptation of ‘The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives’, which will premiere globally in December 2026.

Mar 16 • 17:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Jessie Buckley wins Best Actress Oscar for Hamnet 'This is the greatest honour'

Jessie Buckley won the Best Actress Oscar at the 2026 Academy Awards for her role in 'Hamnet', a film adaptation of the book by Maggie O'Farrell about William Shakespeare's wife and their son's death.

Mar 16 • 02:34 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Karina Sainz Borgo: "Before being a political tragedy, I already hated Venezuela"

Venezuelan writer Karina Sainz Borgo discusses her new book "Nazarena" and her ongoing promotion of the film adaptation of her best-selling novel, "La hija de la española."

Mar 15 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Billie Eilish in her first film. She will be the star of the adaptation of the iconic feminist novel

Billie Eilish is set to make her film debut in the upcoming adaptation of Sylvia Plath's feminist novel, 'The Bell Jar.'

Mar 14 • 09:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Significant Change in 'Queen of Fucking Everything' Movie - Here's What the Director Said

The movie adaptation of the acclaimed series 'Queen of Fucking Everything' has received significant production support and features a notable character shift from the original cast.

Mar 13 • 18:03 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Billie Eilish will debut as a lead in Hollywood: what is the movie with which she will make the leap to cinema

Billie Eilish is set to make her acting debut in Hollywood with an adaptation of Sylvia Plath's novel 'The Bell Jar.'

Mar 13 • 14:58 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

The film adaptation of the bestseller does not trust its actors or its audience

The film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel fails to engage its audience or utilize its cast effectively.

Mar 12 • 20:07 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

Really Bad Movie Doesn't Trust Its Actors or Audience

A review of the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel 'Reminders of Him' criticizes its logic and execution.

Mar 12 • 20:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A movie will be made from the series Queen of Fucking Everything

The popular series Queen of Fucking Everything will be adapted into a movie focusing on a different character than the original protagonist.

Mar 12 • 15:07 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Billie Eilish Ready for Film Debut in Plath's 'The Bell Jar'

Billie Eilish is preparing for her film debut in a adaptation of Sylvia Plath's classic novel 'The Bell Jar'.

Mar 12 • 12:50 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

The Bride Who Belongs to No One. The Cinemas Serve a Bold Continuation of a Literary Classic

Maggie Gyllenhaal's new film presents a visually striking narrative that gives voice to a character long overlooked in literature, emphasizing themes of female anger, defiance, and feminism.

Mar 12 • 06:39 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

I Will Not Forget You: a schematic romantic drama, with honest performances and the mark of Colleen Hoover

The film 'No te olvidaré' adapts Colleen Hoover's novel into a romantic drama featuring strong performances, especially by Maika Monroe.

Mar 12 • 03:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Life & Tech

Billie Eilish set for big screen acting debut in Sarah Polley’s adaptation of The Bell Jar

Billie Eilish will make her acting debut in the film adaptation of Sylvia Plath's novel The Bell Jar, directed by Sarah Polley.

Mar 11 • 18:29 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Premiere in Munich: "Les Misérables – The Story of Jean Valjean": Inspired by 150 pages by Victor Hugo

The new adaptation of Victor Hugo's "Les Misérables" focuses on the initial 150 pages of the novel, detailing Jean Valjean's struggles after his release from prison.

Mar 11 • 14:47 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Jude Law's Portrait of Putin is Hauntingly Captivating

Olivier Assayas' colorful film adaptation of 'The Sorcerer from the Kremlin' offers a chilling reflection on power and manipulation in contemporary politics, centered on Putin's Russia.

Mar 11 • 12:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

How Čtvrtníček Became a Newt. The First Preview Presents a Film based on Čapek

The article discusses the upcoming film adaptation of a work by Karel Čapek, featuring actor Čtvrtníček as a newt character.

Mar 11 • 11:47 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Petr Čtvrtníček will play the newt Andy. A film based on Čapek's War with the Newts is in preparation

Actor Petr Čtvrtníček will star as newt Andy in the upcoming film War with the Newts, a loose adaptation of Karel Čapek's novel, set to premiere in Czech cinemas on November 5.

Mar 11 • 10:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Insult or Adaptation? Why Movies Still Struggle with Novels

The article explores the ongoing conflict between cinema and literature, highlighting the challenges of adapting literary works into film.

Mar 11 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Petr Čtvrtníček is transforming into a newt. The famous book War with the Newts has been adapted into a film

The famous book 'War with the Newts' has been adapted into a film featuring Petr Čtvrtníček.

Mar 11 • 04:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Netflix unveils first-look at new film based on 'utterly charming' book

Netflix has released a first-look and confirmed the cast for its upcoming film adaptation of 'Remarkably Bright Creatures', based on Sharon Van Pelt's bestselling novel.

Mar 10 • 18:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Review: The Story of a Czech Doctor in the Orient Calls for a Film; Cleverly and Inventively Stage It in Rokoko

This article reviews a Czech theatrical adaptation of a story about a doctor in the Orient, highlighting its clever staging.

Mar 10 • 12:27 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Where to watch and what Train Dreams (Train Dreams) is about, nominated for Best Picture at the 2026 Oscars

The article discusses the film 'Train Dreams', directed by Clint Bentley and nominated for Best Picture at the 2026 Oscars, detailing its availability on Netflix and its adaptation from Denis Johnson's literary work.

Mar 10 • 10:49 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Path to the Oscar: the books behind the nominated films

The article discusses the literary origins of various films nominated for this year's Oscars, highlighting their adaptation from books and stories.

Mar 9 • 18:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

González Molina expands the classic My Dear Lady: "Everyone has doubts about their body; everyone doubts whether their genitals are as they should be"

The article discusses the expanded adaptation of the classic film 'My Dear Lady' by Fernando González Molina, highlighting its themes of body image and societal expectations.

Mar 8 • 16:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Sometimes I suffer while writing, but Lajna was more fun, says Petr Kolečko. A film will be made from his hockey series

Petr Kolečko reflects on the contrasting experiences of writing while discussing the upcoming film adaptation of his hockey series 'Lajna'.

Mar 8 • 05:38 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Why the 2026 version of ‘Wuthering Heights’ is the most faithful to Brontë

The 2026 film adaptation of ‘Wuthering Heights’ is praised for its faithful representation of Emily Brontë's original work by capturing the darker aspects of the story.

Mar 7 • 11:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

No one will be disappointed when the farm girls free their bodies at Dramaten

The theater adaptation of 'Fäbodjäntan' surprises audiences with a unique interpretation that diverges from the original film.

Mar 7 • 09:41 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Most Anticipated Movie Releases of March: The Return of Torrente, Almodóvar, and the Peaky Blinders, Among Others

March will see the anticipated releases of major films including the return of Torrente, works by Pedro Almodóvar, and a movie adaptation of Peaky Blinders.

Mar 6 • 16:49 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Flashback – this is the story behind the pornographic film Fäbodjäntan

The article discusses the cult status of the Swedish pornographic film Fäbodjäntan and its upcoming adaptation as a stage performance by the feminist collective ÖFA.

Mar 6 • 12:34 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Neither bonfire nor whip works on Finnish anti-hero

A review of the film adaptation of Finland's national epic, 'Kalevala', describes it as monotonous and poorly executed, likening it to a dull live-action role play and an inept men's camp.

Mar 6 • 08:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Juan José Campanella: "We have always sought art to tell us our own lives"

Argentine director Juan José Campanella discusses his journey and the adaptation of his theatrical success, 'Parque Lezama', into film.

Mar 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

What the Mermaid Remembers

The article reviews Kristen Stewart's directorial debut, exploring the themes of trauma and memory depicted in Lidia Yuknavitch's autobiographical narrative in the adaptation of her book 'The Chronology of Water.'

Mar 5 • 11:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Do you need to watch Peaky Blinders before the movie?

The article discusses whether it's necessary to watch the series 'Peaky Blinders' before seeing its movie adaptation, 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man.'

Mar 5 • 10:54 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Christian Bale on the new 'American Psycho': it's a bold choice and I wish them luck!

Christian Bale shared his thoughts on Luca Guadagnino's planned adaptation of 'American Psycho' during the premiere of his new film 'The Bride!'.

Mar 5 • 10:08 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

From Christian Bale's eagerness to know Argentina to the chemistry between him and Jessie Buckley: a journey into The Bride, by Maggie Gyllenhaal

The article discusses the film 'The Bride', directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, highlighting the reinterpretation of the Frankenstein myth focusing on female empowerment, featuring performances from Christian Bale and Jessie Buckley.

Mar 5 • 09:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
Life & Tech

Review: Hollywood has filmed the Bride of Frankenstein. Men don't know how to deal with her

A review discusses Hollywood's new film adaptation of the Bride of Frankenstein and the challenges it presents to male characters.

Mar 4 • 10:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

"Give me 'Wuthering Heights', I want to reread it to see if it's really as ugly as in the film!"

The article discusses a person's curiosity about the novel 'Wuthering Heights' after encountering a negative opinion about the film adaptation.

Mar 4 • 09:20 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Zaven Najjar adapts the novel 'Allah is Not Obliged' by Ahmadou Kourouma into animation

Zaven Najjar is set to release an animated film adaptation of Ahmadou Kourouma's acclaimed novel 'Allah is Not Obliged', which tells the story of a young orphan caught in civil wars during the 1990s.

Mar 3 • 23:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Game of Thrones: Warner has launched the project to bring the famous saga to the big screen

Warner Bros. is developing a new film adaptation of the 'Game of Thrones' saga, centered around King Aegon I, in collaboration with Beau Willimon.

Mar 3 • 22:20 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

‘Boulevard’, the most read Mexican saga on Wattpad, hits theaters in April

Flor M. Salvador's romantic saga 'Boulevard,' which gained popularity on Wattpad, is set to be adapted into a film by Sony Pictures Spain.

Mar 3 • 20:44 UTC

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