adaptation
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Kani’s best-known performance in “‘Master Harold’” is as the younger employee, Willie, in the 1984 film adaptation co-starring Matthew Broderick and Zakes Mokae.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
Catherine Laga’aia, the star of the live-action adaptation of "Moana", will be recognized as the Breakthrough Star of the Year.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
In January 2025 Campbell's work creating and starring in his adaptation of The Tragedy of Richard III was recognised at a prestigious ceremony.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
Last year “A Minecraft Movie,” Warner Bros.’ adaptation of the Microsoft-owned series, grossed $960.4 million globally.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
Bizet’s habanera was itself an adaptation of a song, ‘El arreglito’, by the Spanish composer Sebastian de Iradier, who had visited Cuba in 1861 and been enchanted by its dances.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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