Category: Books into Movies
More Star Wars Books: May the 4th be with You!
Today, May 4, is the perfect day for Star Wars fans to celebrate, well, Star Wars. The following three book selections are a great way to honor the Star Wars films and culture.
Charlotte’s Web 60th Anniversary
Sixty years ago, on October 15, 1952, E.B. White’s Charlotte’s Web was published. It’s gone on to become one of the most beloved children’s books of all time.
The Secret World of Arrietty, Based on the Book “The Borrowers”
In celebration of the Walt Disney Studios and the legendary Studio Ghibli release of THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY on Blu-ray & DVD Combo Pack we present you with clips from the film and bonus material.
David A. Carter on The Lorax Pop-Up
David A. Carter is the amazingly talented paper engineer behind 75 pop-up books, including the bestselling Bugs in a Box® series that has sold more than six million copies.
Giveaway: Mirror Mirror, The Snow White Legend Comes Alive
Thanks to Relativity Media, you can join in on the Mirror Mirror buzz by entering to win some great prizes. Will you be the fairest entrant of all?
Academy Awards: Movies Inspired by Books
Hugo based on The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick and War Horse adapted from the children’s novel by Michael Morpurgo have both been nominated for Best Picture this year. Take a look back at some of the books that have inspired memorable films and been honored as nominees for Best Picture by the academy over the years.
Maria Tatar on the Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up
Maria Tatar is Professor of Germanic Languages and Literatures and Folklore and Mythology at Harvard University. Her latest book The Annotated Peter Pan is a glorious celebration of the centenary of the first publication of the novel, originally entitled Peter and Wendy by J.M. Barrie.
Movie Trailer: Hugo Cabret
The movie version of one of my favorite books of all-time, releases on November 23, 2011. Please read the book before seeing the movie—it’s outstanding!
Giveaway: Hop Movie Books
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review Published: March 28, 2011 Universal Pictures upcoming film HOP will be in theaters April 1st—just in time for Easter. Universal Pictures’ synopsis: “Blending state of the art animation with live action, Hop is a comedy about E.B. (voiced by Russell Brand), the teenage son of the Easter Bunny. [...]
Disney’s Alice In Wonderland: 60th Anniversary Blu-ray/DVD
Alice in Wonderland is like a little bottle of nostalgia begging to be enjoyed with each new generation.
