adaptation
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What to know: John Steinbeck’s epic novel is the source material for this ambitious limited series created by Zoe Kazan, whose grandfather, Elia Kazan, directed the 1955 film adaptation of the book.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
First staged in Seoul, this new version is adapted and directed by the Australian-born Simon Stone, whose acclaimed adaptation of Federico Garcia Lorca’s “Yerma” was also seen at the Armory.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Best known for starring in hit TV series Normal People with Paul Mescal, Edgar-Jones, 28, is now taking on a lead role in the latest adaptation of Jane Austen's book.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Cregger’s approach to “Resident Evil” is to seamlessly blend the cinematic with a gaming experience and his adaptation best mimics the feeling of playing an actual game or watching someone else play one.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
This was, in other words, an adaptation of his atmospheric steam engine, or rather a reversion to his earlier plan for a wind-gun powered by atmospheric pressure.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
The live-action rights to Resident Evil are owned by German production company Constantin Film - a fact fans have blamed for the perceived low quality of previous adaptations.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
While previous movie adaptations of "Resident Evil" -- such as those starring Milla Jovovich -- were more action movies, Cregger went all-in on horror for the latest edition.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
We would recommend skipping The Dog Stars and The Whisper Man, which were both disappointing adaptations of great books.
From Slate ● Sep. 4, 2026
This season, new series will feel familiar, thanks to literary adaptations like ‘East of Eden’ and ‘Pride and Prejudice,’ as well as prequels and sequels like ‘Crystal Lake’ and ‘Blade Runner 2099.’
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
The many wild plants with such adaptations include wheat, barley, peas, flax, and sunflowers.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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