Adaptation

6 articles

Split screen: a vintage book transforming into a modern, cinematic TV series scene, illustrating the process of novel adaptation.
Books

How to Adapt Novels Into TV Series

Showrunner Soo Hugh, known for successfully adapting 'The Terror,' 'The Whispers,' and 'Pachinko,' exemplifies how a novel's essence must be reimagined, not just replicated, for television.

Amelia Frost·June 30, 2026
Ella Bruccoleri as Mary Bennet, portrayed with depth and introspection, in a scene from the BBC drama 'The Other Bennet Sister'.
Film & TV

Ella Bruccoleri Brings Mary Bennet to Life in New Adaptation

The March release of 'The Other Bennet Sister' on the BBC became the biggest launch of a new drama in the U.

Julian Mercer·June 25, 2026
A book's pages seamlessly transition into a film reel, illustrating the adaptation of literature into movies and television.
Books

8 Ways Authors Adapt Books Into Film or TV

Charles Webb sold the movie rights to his novel 'The Graduate' for a mere $20,000, while the film went on to gross over $100 million.

Amelia Frost·June 20, 2026
A young woman in an enchanted setting, representing Ella, with a hint of a magical boarding school in the background, symbolizing the new TV series.
Film & TV

Disney+ Develops Ella Enchanted TV Series With New Creative Team

Anne Hathaway, who famously starred as Ella in the 2004 film 'Ella Enchanted,' is now attached as an executive producer for a new TV series adaptation of the beloved fantasy tale for Disney+.

Julian Mercer·May 19, 2026
A writer working on a manuscript with a film reel superimposed, symbolizing the challenges of adapting literary works for the screen.
Books

What are the challenges in adapting literary works for the screen?

A standard book-to-screen option agreement, once a concise 12-month commitment, now routinely stretches to 18 or even 24 months.

Amelia Frost·April 22, 2026
A close-up of a hand signing a legal document with a quill pen, symbolizing the acquisition of film and TV rights for intellectual property, with a blurred film set in the background.
Media Industry

How to Secure Film and TV Rights for Intellectual Property: A Complete Guide

Securing film and TV rights for intellectual property is the essential first act in adapting any story for the screen. This guide breaks down the complex legal and financial process into clear, actionable steps.

Amelia Frost·April 3, 2026