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Lulu Wang to direct Lucy Liu, Charles Melton in film adaptation of ‘Audition’
Filmmaker Lulu Wang has been tapped to helm “Audition,” the upcoming adaptation of Katie Kitamura’s novel starring Lucy Liu and Charles Melton. The film marks Wang’s first return to feature directing since “The Farewell” in 2019. Liu will lead as a celebrated actress whose world…
· Ryan General
Greta Lee to make directorial debut with horror novel adaptation
Searchlight Pictures announced July 8 that Greta Lee will make her feature directorial debut with “The Eyes Are the Best Part,” a psychological horror adaptation of Monika Kim’s novel of the same name. Lee, known for her lead role in “Past Lives” (2023), is also writing the…
· Ryan General
Karyn Kusama to helm ‘Yellowface’ TV series adaptation
Karyn Kusama, known for her Emmy-nominated work on Showtime’s “Yellowjackets,” is set to helm the television adaptation of R.F. Kuang’s novel “Yellowface” for Lionsgate TV. The novel tells the story of June Hayward, who steals her deceased friend’s manuscript and publishes the…
· Carl Samson
‘The Sympathizer’: Final trailer released for adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen novel
HBO has released the official trailer for “The Sympathizer,” its highly anticipated espionage thriller series based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same title. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Director of Donnie Yen’s ‘Kung Fu’ film adaptation hints at ‘franchise potential’
David Leitch, who will be directing the new “Kung Fu” film adaptation starring Donnie Yen, hinted at the potential for an international franchise following the reboot. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Watch: Netflix’s first teaser trailer for ‘City Hunter’ live-action adaptation
Streaming platform Netflix has dropped the first teaser trailer for the live-action film adaptation of “City Hunter.” Key points:
· Ryan General
‘Marry My Husband’ to get Japanese drama adaptation
Producers of the beloved South Korean drama “Marry My Husband” revealed that they are planning to create a Japanese version. Straight from the source material: Studio Dragon, the production company behind the original South Korean series, announced on Feb. 14 that the Japanese…
· Ryan General
Donnie Yen to lead ‘Kung Fu’ film adaptation: report
Donnie Yen is reportedly set to lead a feature film adaptation of the classic TV series, “Kung Fu.” A reimagining of a classic: The original “Kung Fu” TV series, which ran for three seasons on ABC starting in 1972, followed master martial artist Kwai Chang Caine (David…
· Bryan Ke
Jack Black joins Jason Momoa in ‘Minecraft’ movie adaptation
Jack Black will star alongside Jason Momoa in Warner Bros.’ adaptation of the hit sandox game “Minecraft,” with production set to begin soon. The scoop: Black will reportedly play Steve, the main character of the franchise, according to Deadline. The movie, however, will be led…
· Chandler Treon
Netflix releases trailer for ‘Scott Pilgrim’ anime series adaptation
Netflix has released the first trailer for their anime adaptation of Bryan Lee O’Malley’s “Scott Pilgrim.” About “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off”: The series follows Scott Pilgrim, a bass player in a garage-rock band who falls for Ramona Flowers, a mysterious girl with seven evil exes…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Loveboat, Taipei’ author Abigail Hing Wen reveals inspiration for film adaptation of her YA romance hit
“Mom, this is the moment,” Abigail Hing Wen recalls her son saying as they were driving to the screening of Paramount Plus’ latest film “Love in Taipei.” Years ago, Wen’s film manager had told her, “It’s so hard to make a movie. We can’t celebrate until we’re in the car driving…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Moving’ trailer: Teens discover their superpowers in Korean series adaptation of webtoon
Disney has dropped a new trailer for their Korean original series “Moving,” adapted from the webtoon of the same name by Kang Full. A superpowered mystery: “Moving” tells the tale of a black ops team created by South Korea’s National Security Planning Agency in the 1990s. This…
· Isa Peralta
Netflix drops official trailer for ‘One Piece’ live-action adaptation
Netflix released the highly anticipated official trailer for its upcoming live-action adaptation of “One Piece” on Saturday. About the trailer: The three-minute video features several fight scenes, dangerous rivals and the Straw Hat Pirates in action.
· Daniel Anderson
Anime adaptation of ‘Suicide Squad’ unveiled at Anime Expo 2023
Warner Bros. Japan and Wit Studio have released the first trailer for “Suicide Squad Isekai,” an upcoming anime series revealed during Anime Expo 2023. What it’s about: The trailer prominently features anime-inspired versions of beloved DC characters, such as Harley Quinn and…
· Daniel Anderson
Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ live-action adaptation to feature original anime voice actors for Japanese dub
Netflix’s upcoming live-action adaptation of “One Piece” will feature the original Japanese voice actors reprising their roles from the anime. Original Japanese voice actors return: During Anime Expo over the weekend, Netflix unveiled a video revealing the voice cast would…
· Isa Peralta
Netflix releases trailer for ‘Happiness for Beginners’ film adaptation featuring Nico Santos
Netflix released the official trailer for its upcoming film “Happiness for Beginners” on Thursday. What it’s about: The film, which is based on Katherine Center’s 2015 novel of the same name, follows Helen (played by Ellie Kemper), a teacher feeling lost in life.
· Isa Peralta
‘3 Body Problem’ teaser: Chinese sci-fi novel gets Netflix adaptation from ‘Game of Thrones’ creators
Netflix recently released an official teaser trailer for its upcoming series “3 Body Problem,” created by Alexander Woo and “Game of Thrones” creators David Benioff and D. B. Weiss. About the clip: Netflix shared the teaser on social media platforms such as YouTube on June 18.
· Isa Peralta
‘One Piece’ live-action adaptation gets first trailer from Netflix
Netflix has released a teaser trailer for its upcoming live-action adaptation of “One Piece.” About the teaser: On Sunday, the streaming giant took to social media platforms such as Instagram and YouTube to share the teaser.
· Isa Peralta
Netflix unveils first look at upcoming ‘Avatar’ live-action adaptation
Netflix unveiled a first look at its upcoming live-action adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” on Saturday. What was shared: During their annual Tudum fan event, which was held in São Paulo, Brazil, last week, the streaming giant shared photos of Gordon Cormier as Aang,…
· Isa Peralta
Netflix releases official trailer for graphic novel adaptation ‘Nimona’ starring Riz Ahmed, Eugene Lee Yang
Netflix released the official trailer for its upcoming animated film “Nimona” on Wednesday. About “Nimona”: The film follows a shapeshifter named Nimona (voiced by Chloë Grace Moretz) and her unlikely friendship with the villainous Ballister Blackheart (voiced by Riz Ahmed).
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