We are here for any adaptation of some of our favorite reads. From an epic bestseller to a childhood favorite, there are new ways to enjoy some of your favorite stories. Plus, more authors join the effort to keep AI from plagiarizing books.
Water for Elephants: The Musical
Who can forget the beloved circus story of the early 2000s that captured readers all over the world? And while not everyone was in love with the screen adaptation, creators have adapted the novel into a new format. The play will debut on Broadway in spring of 2024. Though casting hasn’t been announced, Jessica Stone has been named as the director.
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Mother-Daughter Murder Night Adaptation
This month (September 2023) the debut thriller Mother-Daughter Murder Night was announced as Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club pick. Now, exciting news has come out that Aaron Kaplan of Kapital Entertainment has optioned the novel for screen. This amateur sleuth, whodunnit hits all the cozy mystery vibes for fans of the genre with a fun tri-generational twist.
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Goosebumps Series on Disney+
Fall vibes are officially in full swing with the spooky season just around the corner. And for families looking to get their Halloween off the ground, the beloved childhood series by R.L. Stein is coming to the small screen. In the latest adaptation of the haunting children’s books, Justin Long, Rachel Harris and more are set to star in this spine-tingling TV series.
Meta Being Sued by Authors
In the latest round of lawsuits filed against AI companies, Michael Chabon has thrown his hat into the ring of authors who are challenging platforms that they say are infringing copyright in order to train their AI. Meta (the company formerly known as Facebook) joins the ranks with OpenAI as it faces suits that seek to protect art from the paltry mimicry and outright alleged thievery of original works. The publishing industry is just on the brink of beginning to understand the long-term impact of machine learning on IP. If as a reader, you’re as concerned as authors about the future of storytelling, check out our article on what readers can do to help join the fight and protect human-made books.
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