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the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation
a careful adaptation of the book for the silver screen could take several years
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In 2019, the studio released the first trailer for the big-screen adaptation of the classic Sega video game.
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
In this adaptation of Charles Dickens’ story of Scrooge, ghostly visits and a holiday redemption, David A. McElroy plays dozens of characters to convey the magic of the Christmas classic.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
This year, one of the most notable films up for recognition is Nickel Boys, a haunting adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
In the animated musical drama, which serves as a prequel to the 2019 adaptation of the Disney classic, The Lion King, Beyoncé reprises her role as Nala while Blue Ivy makes her feature debut as Kiara.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
In this adaptation of Charles Dickens’ story of Scrooge, ghostly visits and a holiday redemption, David A. McElroy plays dozens of characters to convey the magic of the Christmas classic.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
This year, one of the most notable films up for recognition is Nickel Boys, a haunting adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
In the animated musical drama, which serves as a prequel to the 2019 adaptation of the Disney classic, The Lion King, Beyoncé reprises her role as Nala while Blue Ivy makes her feature debut as Kiara.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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