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From a Retired Spy to The Return of Enola Holmes, Here Are July’s Mystery & Thriller Adaptations

From a Retired Spy to The Return of Enola Holmes, Here Are July’s Mystery & Thriller Adaptations

Published by Jenni Sidey

It’s time for some criminal adaptations to stream this July! While it’s quieter than it should be based on the massive wave of adaptations we’re currently riding, I did still find you two new series, an action-packed mystery film, and a backlist film adapted from a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Before I jump in, here are some things crime readers will want to have on their radar: Murder 101 and Ride or Die are not adaptations. The first is a documentary film about a high school sociology class that took on a cold-case investigation, and the second is an international assassin film with a hell of a cast. Stream them on Amazon Prime July 13 and 15. Also not an adaptation, but the creator of the show New Girl has taken a hard turn into crime writing with a new series on Hulu with Furious, which lands July 27. It follows an FBI agent after a female serial killer, with Emmy Rossum in the FBI lead role. The second season of Batman: Caped Crusader streams on …

Most Americans missed this HBO fantasy series — but it’s one of the best adaptations ever made

Most Americans missed this HBO fantasy series — but it’s one of the best adaptations ever made

Published by skeptic

Most people are familiar with the feeling of reading a great book only to watch a screen adaptation later on and be deeply disappointed. Something like that happened with the 2007 film The Golden Compass, adapted from Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy. The movie gets the names and the general plot right, but destroys the overall spirit of the story. The Golden Compass was not a hit, and promised sequels never arrived. It took over a decade for someone to try adapting the books again, but when it finally happened, we got fantasy TV perfection. His Dark Materials finally adapts the beloved book series right No compromise, all payoff His Dark Materials takes place in a sideways version of Earth that seems to be in the midst of an industrial revolution. In this world, everybody has a “dæmon,” an animal familiar that’s bound to you forever. Think of it like a piece of your soul that exists outside your body. Our lead character is Lyra (Dafne Keen), a young tomboy who gets caught up …

Muse Entertainment Expands in Unscripted Series Adaptations

Muse Entertainment Expands in Unscripted Series Adaptations

Published by Daniella Wilson

Film and TV studio Muse Entertainment has inked a first-look deal with The Walrus magazine to expand into documentary and unscripted TV adaptations. Muse will mine unpublished stories from The Walrus to possibly develop and produce timely documentaries and unscripted TV series for global audiences. The development partnership will include investigative journalism and coverage of social issues, culture, politics, science and business by The Walrus, with discussions on potential projects already underway. The expansion in unscripted fare follows Muse having a long track record in scripted event projects like The Kennedys miniseries for Reelz, Starz’s The Pillars of the Earth, ABC’s Ben Hur, WGN America’s Bellevue and, more recently, Coroner for the CBC, Three Pines for Amazon Prime Video and Sullivan’s Crossing for CW, Fremantle and Netflix. “As we continue to expand Muse Entertainment’s unscripted business, we’re focused on building a pipeline of distinctive, high-quality stories with the potential to resonate globally. The Walrus has earned a reputation for exceptional journalism, and this partnership gives us a unique opportunity to identify compelling stories early and develop them for audiences across film …

Eight Books To Read From 2026's Best TV And Movie Adaptations

Eight Books To Read From 2026's Best TV And Movie Adaptations

Published by Sam Flores

Whether it’s the new Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility adaptations (this time from Netflix and Focus Features, respectively) or yet another instalment in the Dune franchise, 2026′s film and TV schedule ought to make readers pretty happy.  There’s something for sci-fi, romance, and classic lit lovers alike – bonus points if you’re a fan of Twilight star Robert Pattinson, who’s set to appear in both Christopher Nolan flick The Odyssey and Dune: Part Three this year. Zendaya will also feature in both movies alongside her The Drama co-star. If you want to read ahead of this year’s releases or are keen to find out more about the origins of the movies and shows already out this year, we’ve got your back (or should that be your spine?).  Here are eight books to read from 2026′s most exciting book-to-screen options:  1) Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir Ryan Gosling at the Project Hail Mary premiere The 2021 sci-fi novel focuses on teacher Ryland Grace, who wakes up on a spaceship one day with no memory of how he got …

18 Thriller Adaptations Streaming on Netflix

18 Thriller Adaptations Streaming on Netflix

Published by Jenni Sidey

As usual, there is a ton of adaptation news to know about. There are new translated mysteries, a play based on a film that is itself based on a psychological thriller novel, and I’ve also got sad news about the Flavia de Luce author’s passing. Two Translated Mysteries to Read If you’re looking for recent mysteries in translation that will help with armchair sleuthing and traveling, NPR has you covered. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Source link

New Mystery and Thriller Adaptations for June 2026

New Mystery and Thriller Adaptations for June 2026

Published by Jenni Sidey

If you’re spending more time indoors in the A/C this summer, I’ve got some new June adaptations to watch for fans of mysteries and thrillers. There’s now a third adaptation of a 1950s stalker thriller, a procedural for fans of the “I have no memory” trope, a dark fantasy anime with a secret society, and a thriller about a father convicted of murdering his son who now believes said son is alive… And as a fun bonus, I have a new thriller film that is not an adaptation. but I added some book recommendations that have similar vibes. Cape Fear (Apple TV, June 5) Cape Fear by John D. MacDonald Yes, we’re in the adaptation era. But we’re also remaking everything that has already been adapted before. So let me give you the full history: The 1957 psychological thriller originally titled The Executioners by John D. MacDonald followed a lawyer being stalked by a criminal he helped imprison. In 1962, Gregory Peck starred in the first film adaptation, and then in 1991, we got a …

8 Must-Watch Book-to-Screen Adaptations Out in June 2026

8 Must-Watch Book-to-Screen Adaptations Out in June 2026

Published by Jenni Sidey

June marks the beginning of summer, and summer is an excellent time for cinema! Thankfully, we’re getting a lot of book adaptations in theaters this month, and there are quite a few highly anticipated adaptations coming to streaming platforms as well. So, if you’re ready to get out of the heat and chill out at the movies or in the comfort of your own home, these June 2026 book adaptations have got you covered. Another World (Theatrical Release, June 5) This Hong Kong fantasy film is based on Naka Saijō’s 2012 novel Thousand Year Ghost. The film is set in the afterlife, where people let go of their memories to become reincarnated. Their souls take the shape of ropes, and every knot in the rope symbolizes unresolved resentments. When a soul gets too many knots, it becomes a Seed of Evil. Chung Suet Ying stars as Gudo, a soul keeper who is curious about why these resentments turn into Seeds. The film is directed by Tommy Kai Chung Ng from a script by Polly Yeung. …

May’s New Mystery & Thriller Adaptations Worthy Of Popcorn

May’s New Mystery & Thriller Adaptations Worthy Of Popcorn

Published by José Betancourt

Three Bags Full (Sheep Detective Story #1) by Leonie Swann, Anthea Bell (Translator) German author Leonie Swann has recently been publishing the Agnes Sharpe crime novels, but her 2005 debut is finding new audiences with a big film adaptation. Three Bags Full follows a flock of sheep who must solve their human caretaker’s murder. And just in time for the film release, Soho Crime is publishing the sequel, Big Bad Wool. All puns intended, I assume. I’m going to lead with the cast for the film’s adaptation, The Sheep Detectives, because it is stacked: Hugh Jackman, Emma Thompson, Regina Hall, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon, Hong Chau, Bryan Cranston, Chris O’Dowd, Patrick Stewart, Bella Ramsey, and Rhys Darby. With mystery-loving shepherd George (Hugh Jackman) murdered, his flock of sheep decides the policeman is “hopeless,” and they must solve the murder. Watch the trailer for The Sheep Detectives. Source link

Must-See May Book Adaptations Coming Soon to Big and Small Screens Near You

Must-See May Book Adaptations Coming Soon to Big and Small Screens Near You

Published by José Betancourt

Off Campus (Prime Video, May 13) This romantic drama series is based on the Off Campus series by Elle Kennedy. Off Campus was developed by Louisa Levy (Death and Other Details, Stumptown) and stars Ella Bright, Belmont Cameli, Mika Abdalla, Antonia Cipriano, Jalen Thomas Brooks, Josh Heuston, and Stephen Kalen. The first season is based on the first novel in the series, The Deal, which follows the relationship between Hannah Wells (Bright) and college hockey player Garrett Graham (Cameli). The series has not premiered yet, but it’s already renewed for a second season, so feel free to get invested! Source link

5 Popular Children’s Books Getting Graphic Novel Adaptations

5 Popular Children’s Books Getting Graphic Novel Adaptations

Published by José Betancourt

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. For years now, graphic novels have been a flourishing market for kids’ books. When you scroll through lists of the most popular middle grade books, graphic novels like The Babysitter’s Club, Dog Man, and Big Nate are always high-ranking, along with comic/novel hybrids like the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. There are many reasons for this, but a big one is that the illustrations provide context, making books less intimidating for new or reluctant readers. And even confident readers enjoy visually immersing themselves in stories. My niece, an avid reader, used to finish a graphic novel in less than an hour; to a bookworm, a fast read equals more books. Adapting older books into graphic novels gives their stories a chance to be edited and modernized, thereby making them relevant to new audiences. A parent might pick up Hope Larson’s adaptation of A Wrinkle in Time because they loved Madeleine L’Engle’s original, and they know this version …