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Shakespeare animated—in cartoons and film
When you think of William Shakespeare, animation probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But for years, filmmakers have borrowed from his most famous plays, transforming tales of betrayal, romance and revenge into animated stories that resonate with a modern audience. That tradition continues with “Scarlet,” an anime film inspired by “Hamlet” that…
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Remembering Catherine O’Hara through her book-to-screen roles
Emmy-winning star Catherine O’Hara died in her home in Los Angeles on Jan. 30. She was 71. Known for her roles as the fabulous Delia Deetz in “Beetlejuice,” Kevin’s frazzled mother in “Home Alone,” the flamboyant Moira on “Schitt’s Creek” and her recent turn as Patty Leigh in “The Studio,” O’Hara built a career defined…
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Page to podium: A look at this year’s Oscar-nominated adaptations
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced its nominees for the 98th annual Oscars last week, and, as usual, it was packed with some of 2025’s best adaptations. While “Sinners,” starring Michael B. Jordan nabbed the most nominations this year—16—a loose adaptation of a Thomas Pynchon novel was close behind with 13 nods.…
Adaptation Index
- April 14, 2026The Gentleman
- April 15, 2026Margo’s Got Money Troubles
- April 17, 2026The Wizard of the Kremlin
- April 24, 2026Original Sound
- April 29, 2026The House of the Spirits (2026)
- April 29, 2026Je m’appelle Agneta
- April 30, 2026Man on Fire
- May 1, 2026The Devil Wears Prada 2
- May 1, 2026Animal Farm
- May 4, 2026Lord of the Flies (2026)
- May 7, 2026The Chestnut Man: Hide and Seek
- May 8, 2026Remarkably Bright Creatures
- May 8, 2026The Sheep Detectives
- May 8, 2026Amadeus
- May 12, 2026The Punisher: One Last Kill
- May 13, 2026Good Omens Season 3
- May 13, 2026Off Campus Season 1
- May 15, 2026Is God Is
- May 15, 2026Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe
- May 20, 2026Jack Ryan: Ghost War
