Lord of the rings director peter jackson concluded bilbo baggins saga with the desolation. How i feel about ya books to movie adaptations thats normal. Nov 29, 2018 a lot of young adult fiction has been adapted into movies we know and love, and mortal engines is the latest. Were also about to see blockbuster adaptations of the darkest. I fell in love with books in middle school when i first discovered sarah dessen and then again when i finally decided to jump on the harry potter bandwagon. All the ya booktomovie adaptations in the works right now. The ultimate list of ya movie adaptations from ya books. Nov 05, 2018 my 12 favorite ya book to movie adaptations check out some of my favorite ya book to movie adaptations. After the success of booktoscreen ya adaptations like the fault in our stars, twilight, and the hunger games, it should come as no surprise that hollywood loves translating ya novels to the big. Books with movie adaptations books becoming movies 20. Mar 21, 2020 yes, the mortal instruments, the last in a string in ya adaptations, flopped. Dec 17, 2018 welcome to day 1 of book riots first official ya adaptation showdown.
But now we have the cozy classics, which approaches pride and prejudice from the angle of another staple of. How i live now 20 i first read how i live now random house kids, 2004 a few years ago, and i was blown away by the lyrical, creepy world that meg rosoff created in her awesome ya novel. I have already written about the pride and prejudice counting primer, part of the babylit series, and to be honest, i was not very nice about it. In the meantime, here are the 15 ya adaptations in development and 15 rumors. Comparing pride and prejudice board books from ja to ya. Apr 26, 2016 with the glory days in the rear mirror, ya adaptations have turned to other means to get adapted in a faithful way. Aug 27, 20 this followup to the bestselling every day showcases davids trademark sharpwitted, warmhearted tales of teenage love, and serves as a perfect thematic bookend to davids ya debut and breakthrough, boy meets boy, which celebrates its 10th anniversary in 20. Jun 30, 20 it seems like more beloved books are being adapted for the big screen every year, and 20 is no exception. Jul 10, 2019 we love seeing different perspectives on a story see. Teen books made into movies by douglasstruthteens a communitycreated list. Mar 15, 2019 sony obviously knew this emotional, quickpaced beast of ya novel would be big, because they snapped up the rights to the diabolic before the book even hit shelves. Jan 16, 2014 the movie is being released in two parts, but the book is such a pageturner that youll finish up the second half, too. Watch for kirkus book to screen columns on two miniseries adaptations coming up in march.
The fact that author suzanne collins was on board to help write the screenplay probably didnt hurt. Weve chosen our entries based on a mix of the popularity of the books and the films, and. The first rainbow rowell book i ever read was fangirl that was released in 20. While not every ya adaptation is guaranteed to become successful, some. Now that the award season is behind us, time to move forward to see what some of. The 5th wave january 22nd four waves of increasingly. This is by no means a eulogy for all future young adult book adaptations, there may be a project down the line that can break the trend, but who knows if that can happen. Since there are already many more planned for 2018 alone, its safe to assume that the trend wont be going away anytime soon. Tons of anticipated films based on bestselling novels are coming out this year. After the success of netflixs reasons why, there are 15 more ya novel adaptations that we think should come to movies and tv screens.
Sony obviously knew this emotional, quickpaced beast of ya novel would be big, because they snapped up the rights to the diabolic before the book even hit shelves. Well, here is a blog post i never thought i would write. A brief history of yaepic movie adaptations from sensitive bloodsuckers to boy wizards, we look at the young adult books that have grabbed for the bigscreen brass ring. Ya book adaptations by blakely953 created 26 aug 20 updated 3 months ago public refine see titles to watch instantly, titles you havent rated, etc.
Philip roths 2004 alternatehistory novel the plot against america hbo, march 16 and celeste ngs 2017 book little fires everywhere hulu, march 18. Rudyard kiplings jungle book is the rare book to spawn multiple excellent adaptations. This weeklong event invites members of the ya community to share their thoughts on two adaptations and select one as the winner of their bracket. Welcome to day 1 of book riots first official ya adaptation showdown. This oscarstar studded flick was released valentines day 20. Author ace atkins took over the spenser book series after parkers death, and one of his entries, 20s wonderland, forms the basis for this new netflix production, which stars mark wahlberg as spenser.
We love seeing different perspectives on a story see. Every ya movie franchise since harry potter indiewire. But beautiful creatures didnt storm the public consciousness as a book, and when the film was released in 20, it was an unknown quantity to a large swath of the. Though many reports have claimed that the ya movie adaptation bonanza has died, the growth of ya as a place for movie inspiration continues. Teen books made into movies the seattle public library. Of course, just because the book is better, that doesnt mean you should completely skip the movie. Young adult at the movies after a lackluster august 20 release for the adaptation of the first book in cassandra clares mortal instruments series, production for the second film was. For this list, weve picked ten of the best young adult book movie adaptations of the 2000s so far.
Until then, readers can take in two crime dramas, a contemplative historical tale, and a film based on a ya bestseller. Apr 05, 2017 after the success of netflixs reasons why, there are 15 more ya novel adaptations that we think should come to movies and tv screens. My 12 favorite ya book to movie adaptations check out some of my favorite ya book to movie adaptations. Given the series success, it seems obvious for it to make the big screen transition. For example, ready player one, love, simon, and the darkest minds all derived from ya books. Top 10 ya book to movie adaptations kent district library. This followup to the bestselling every day showcases davids trademark sharpwitted, warmhearted tales of teenage love, and serves as a perfect thematic bookend to davids ya debut and breakthrough, boy meets boy, which celebrates its 10th anniversary in 20. After a lackluster august 20 release for the adaptation of the first book in cassandra clares mortal. My 12 favorite ya book to movie adaptations endless bliss.
A brief history of yaepic movie adaptations rolling stone. Ya adaptations of adult nonfiction are interesting. The popular postapocalyptic ya book by philip reeve is coming to a theater near you. Here are the top ten young adult booktomovie adaptations. Why have so many recent ya adaptations flopped at the box office. Interesting fact is, downton abbey director brian percival will helm the production, which will star geoffrey rush the kings speech, 2010 and emily watson anna karenina, 2012. From a sequel to the hit 2018 romance to all the boys ive loved before to a new shonda rhimes series, keep reading to see all of the book adaptations coming to netflix in 2020. Youngadult book adaptations movies at the box office box office. Catching fire by suzanne collins, city of bones by cassandra clare, the host by stephenie meyer, delirium by. Every book adaptation that you can stream on netflix in. Would ya bookfilm adaptations fare better as tv series. Tolkiens 1937 fantasy novel was adapted as a trilogy, starting in 2012 with an unexpected journey. With the glory days in the rear mirror, ya adaptations have turned to other means to get adapted in a faithful way. Sometimes, they present the material in a way thats stronger and more engaging than the adult version of the novels.
With so many young adult booktomovie adaptions coming out soon the darkest minds on aug. Upcoming ya movie adaptations published august 16, 2018 in between reboots of this franchise, spinoffs to that one, and vaguely worded continuations of another, hollywood often turns back to the books for creative inspiration for new movies and television shows. The original novel of the mortal instruments was a mediocre one at best, whose themes and ideas werent really anything new or original in the young adult genre. If youve watched the 1993 kenneth branagh and 20 joss whedon movie versions too many times to count, sigh no more.
Mar 11, 2014 a brief history of ya epic movie adaptations from sensitive bloodsuckers to boy wizards, we look at the young adult books that have grabbed for the bigscreen brass ring. Ya novels of 20 1570 books meet your next favorite book. Posts about ya book to film adaptations written by clareholmanhobbs. First, most notably, is the 1967 version animated by disney, which introduced mowgli, baloo, and the rest. Feb 27, 2020 three more tv movie adaptations followed, starring joe mantegna. Of all of shakespeares plays, its also one of the most dynamic, making it ripe for retelling. We have a few universally accepted truths in this world. Factor in jennifers lawrence undeniable acting chops, and a hit was born.
Apr 23, 2018 of all of shakespeares plays, its also one of the most dynamic, making it ripe for retelling. As we wait for more information about the cast and official release date of the movie, you should keep an eye out for it on the horizon. Ya or not, its been on the nyt bestseller list for over 4 years. Sadly, even its mediocrity outshines that of the awful film adaptation released quietly in late summer. Im hopeful its going to be a strong year for books making their way to film and screens.
Here are three mustread ya adaptations of much ado about nothing to binge in celebration of the bards birthday. A lot of young adult fiction has been adapted into movies we know and love, and mortal engines is the latest. All the young adult booktomovie adaptations you need to know for 2019. Based on the book beautiful creatures by margaret stohl and kami garcia. Jan 23, 2020 rudyard kiplings jungle book is the rare book to spawn multiple excellent adaptations. Why have so many recent ya adaptations flopped at the box. A successful film adaptation of a ya novel doesnt include putting every single page on the screen. After harry potter and twilight made a mint, studios clamored to buy up every hot ya novel in sight, expecting those books passionate fans to.
Other times, theyre weaker because of how the adaptation was presented too much information was cut or the writing itself is taken to a level that doesnt engage. This year, ive been doing pretty well as far as reading goes, but i still like to roundup a collection of books i want to get to in the next few months. Orson scott cards novel enders game, which began as a short story in 1977, finally made the jump to the big screen in november 20, starring asa butterfield as ender and hailee steinfeld as petra. The book has all the necessary ingredients for a ya hit. May 30, 2016 for this list, weve picked ten of the best young adult book movie adaptations of the 2000s so far. Best and worst young adult booktofilm adaptations gallery.
As with the 2019 list, note that this only includes titles that. Yes, the mortal instruments, the last in a string in ya adaptations, flopped. Ya book adaptations coming in 2018 march 12th, 2018 after the monumental success of films based on young adult book series such as harry potter, the hunger games, and twilight, studios are always on the search for the next big ya blockbuster. This adaptation of anthony horowitzs book series, a sort of protokingsmanteen bond riff, must boast the most schizophrenic, oddly starry casts in the ya movie era. Top 10 young adult book to movie adaptations of the. Jennifer lawrence, liam hemsworth, josh hutcherson hits. The movie is being released in two parts, but the book is such a pageturner that youll finish up the second half, too. Illuminae is the first book in the series, of which there have been three releases. Back in 20 when meyer was promoting her second book called. In the first book, city of bones, clary fray thinks shes just a regular. It seems like more beloved books are being adapted for the big screen every year, and 20 is no exception. So in the spirit of fairness, here are four ya booktomovie adaptations that youve probably never heard of, but should go watch immediately. How do you feel about all these ya books to movie adaptations.
The hunger games movies remain some of the best ya booktomovie adaptations out there, perfectly capturing the gloomy atmosphere and raw emotion of the books. Nov 19, 2015 this adaptation of anthony horowitzs book series, a sort of protokingsmanteen bond riff, must boast the most schizophrenic, oddly starry casts in the ya movie era. All the young adult booktomovie adaptations in the works right now. Mar 03, 2019 after the success of book toscreen ya adaptations like the fault in our stars, twilight, and the hunger games, it should come as no surprise that hollywood loves translating ya novels to the big.