What book would you like to see be turned into a movie or tv show next?

[Victoria]

Anne Bishop - Black Jewels Trilogy books

[Andres]

I think Guy Ritchie would do a great Lies of Locke Lemora.

I would also like to see a re-release of Shogun by James Clavell.

My dream would be for them to make Ready Player One into a movie that followed the book instead of that completely different storyline with the same title. Completely different.

[Pushkar]

I am amazed why anyone has not turned Foundation novels into a tv show.

[Pushkar]

Ok, just got to know that Apple tv+ is doing it. Apparently it's not getting enough attention. I hope they don't mess up.

[QueenAmidala28]

Yes I would love to see a remake of Shogun too - Historically accurate attire would be great 👍🏾

[CBRetriever]

QueenAmidala28 wrote: "Yes I would love to see a remake of Shogun too - Historically accurate attire would be great 👍🏾"

your wish may have been granted:

https://deadline.com/2021/05/shogun-h...

[Dj]

Andres wrote: "I think Guy Ritchie would do a great Lies of Locke Lemora.

I would also like to see a re-release of Shogun by James Clavell.

My dream would be for them to make Ready Player One into a movie that ..."


The problem with making Ready Player One off the book is that it isn't all that action-oriented and it is almost literally a one-person show for most of it. The movie had the bonus of keeping most of the feel while keeping the tempo up and involving most of the characters in the solving of the puzzle. Not a perfect solution but a pretty decent one.

[Michael]

Pushkar wrote: "I am amazed why anyone has not turned Foundation novels into a tv show."

In the past TV executives didn't like SciFi.
Nowdays Assimov's attitude to women might cause a problem.
Also TV likes more action

[Simon]

The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant by Stephen Donaldson. Massively ambitious, so would have to be a series. So much scope though!

[CBRetriever]

I'm not sure all of Thomas' inner torment would translate well to the screen.

[Michelle]

CBRetriever wrote: "I'm not sure all of Thomas' inner torment would translate well to the screen."

Plus there is the rape of Elena (?) Elana (?). I read it about 35 years ago so I can't remember her name, but I remember that rape vividly. It was excused away due to a change in his condition, but I don't think that excusing would translate into a movie, either.

[Michael]

Michelle wrote: "CBRetriever wrote: "I'm not sure all of Thomas' inner torment would translate well to the screen."

Plus there is the rape of Elena (?) Elana (?). I read it about 35 years ago so I can't remember h..."
I don't think it could ever be a TV program for that reason

[Caitlin]

White hot kiss I think that would a good series to watch because there is always something happening.

[Joe]

the wild cards series edited by George RR Martin would translate well to TV since it is an anthology series

[Karen]

I'm more into content with humor so I would nominate The Iron Druid Chronicles as well as the Old Man's War series. Both as TV series. There's just too much going on in each to condense them into movies.

[Dj]

Simon wrote: "The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant by Stephen Donaldson. Massively ambitious, so would have to be a series. So much scope though!"

If Foundation has some issues with how Women are portrayed, Covenant has a huge hole in that regard right from the start.

[Rachel]

Old Mans War does sound like a good Series but I think could probably do a movie - or set of three

[Jennifer]

I think Sandman Slim could be fun.

I have to agree that parts of Thomas Covenant would not translate well....but aspects could be good.

[CBRetriever]

Kindred would be good

and oo000oo

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/...

[Simon]

Agree with what others have said about aspects of Covenant not working, but I wouldn't be opposed to those being reworked. He's such a good character and his flaws are apart of him. I've not done any research into whether Donaldson is a consciously misogynistic writer, but I think that that very difficult and harrowing scene is there to serve a purpose, showing how overwhelmed Covenant has become by his new-found vitality, that he loses all decency and is overcome by his animal instincts.

[Andres]

CBRetriever wrote: "QueenAmidala28 wrote: "Yes I would love to see a remake of Shogun too - Historically accurate attire would be great 👍🏾"

your wish may have been granted:

https://deadline.com/2021/05/shogun-h......"

I'm dancing a jig! I like Hiroyuki Sanada.

[Andres]

Dj wrote: "The problem with making Ready Player One off the book is that it isn't all that action-oriented and it is almost literally a one-person show for most of it.."

I'd like to make several counter arguments to that but Anna would probably descend down from the heavens, judo chop me in the back of the neck and move me over to a new topic.

I would like to see them take a compilation/anthology like 'Rogues' and put them in a 'black mirror' style of episodes.

[Anna]

Hah, I think this is the right place for that :)

[Allison, Fairy Mod-mother]

But chopping necks is always a right we reserve =P

[Anna]

I'm more likely to glower, but sure :D

[Allison, Fairy Mod-mother]

I'm not sure we've ever put this right to use, but it's THERE.

[Anna]

You're the one who posts videos about, what was it, backhanded uppercuts? XD

[Allison, Fairy Mod-mother]

I just watched that again because I still get bothered about that. What an unnatural way to move *grumble*

[Dj]

Andres wrote: "Dj wrote: "The problem with making Ready Player One off the book is that it isn't all that action-oriented and it is almost literally a one-person show for most of it.."

I'd like to make several c..."

I would be interested to hear your thoughts. If Anna is willing you can share them here, or you can drop me an email.

[Andres]

Alright.

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Remember the 1st key? Wade had to fight his way through the DnD dungeon then battle the lich at the end. (all action) On his way out he met Artemis who trapped him there.

This leads to a huge change in both I-Rok and Art3mis's characters which completely runes the romance between the two.

IOI blocked the entrance to the dungeon and every IOI hunter around the universe came to kill IOI or the sixers. (all action) - This was turned into a race where Spielberg showcased his past films like Jurassic park and King kong under the premise that no gamer would ever attempt to drive backwards in 10 years. (less action and unrealistic.)

Wade helps Daito and Shoto get Hyata's beta Capsule (all action)

Daito locates the 2nd key Sorrento in the book is ruthless. In the movie he is a coward. He organizes IOI to block the 2nd key forcing Daito to use the capsule and become Ultraman. For three minutes Daito is an IOI vehicle crushing superman protecting Shoto as he rushes through the dilapidated house gathering trophies and blowing the whistle. (All action) The sixers kill Daito.

Meanwhile IOI hunter guilds are flying around killing them every chance they get. (all action)

Wade has to hide in random online shops to avoid IOI. He establishes a base on a comet to avoid them. Things get so intense that OG personally invites them into his home so they can finish the egg hunt. Wade jumps into Gabourey Sidibe's van and they flee to OG's house.

The gunters start assisting each other while Sorento is basically defeating them. He's smart, he had unlimited resources and randomly takes over any IOI users interface to achieve his objectives. Tons of action. The last key is all action in a huge battle ending in a devastating explosion the destroys everyone.

Throughout the book Art3mis is streaming her adventures. Aech is streaming her battles. The players are fighting for their lives both online and in real life. It over flows with action.

Now I can rant a bit. Why did he make Art3mis with fish scales and anime eyes. She was insecure about her birthmark and only removed that from her avatar. This is why wade was in love with her but only felt that she was being un-augmented. He never actually saw her until the very end.

Wade's aunt stole everything from him. She jacked his laptop in the very beginning that's why he had a hide out. In the movie they get along. No actual reason for him to have a hideout.

Wade didn't drive the delorian off the bat he was very poor. That's part of the reason he found the first key. It was located on the planet everyone could access. He was there to attend school because of the oil war. Traveling with not possible. After he got the first key sponsors began to fund him.

Wade gets the extra life by playing a perfect game of pacman. In the movie he makes a stupid joke of a bet. Serious, no one else ever got a coin from that librarian?

OG was secretly watching Wade through the entire book. In the movie he didn't exist. Sponsor sent wade gaming gear. It was easy for Sorento to find Wades address and blow it up. Wade didn't care for his aunt in the book. Sorento didn't need I-Rok to hunt him down. Sorento is a bit of a genius.

Halliday's Kira was non existent. The majority of 80s influences is non existent. The gunters life spent analyzing every minute of Halliday's life in hopes of finding the keys is non existent. The messages between the five, the falling out, the expansive amount of time finding no clues it all erased. Sorento is a perfect villain in the book. He's garbage in the movie. Anorak's almanac - gone. Monty python - gone, Even Wade's history is reduced to pebbles.

The movie rewrote the script for an eye candy replacement. Not because there was not enough action in the book. Instead it thought movie watchers would be better familiar with references from updated content than content from the 80s. All a ploy to sell tickets rather than tell a perfect stand alone novel.
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[Simon]

Phew. You're right though. Aim the film at people who watch lots of films by filling it with references to these films. I'm a movie nut who loves Rush and plays Dungeons and Dragons, so the book was special for me. I really wasn't expecting either of those things in the film - no mass appeal. The film is much more enjoyable if you've never read the book, which is in essence The author's personally nerdy loves wrapped up in a brilliant sci-fi story.

[Dj]

Andres wrote: "Alright.

Remember the 1st key? Wade had to fight his way through the DnD dungeon then battle the lich at the end. (all action) On his way out he met Artemis who trapped him there.

This leads to ..."

You do well at pointing out the action bits from the book, there were long sections of research that were solo for the most part, like the long-drawn-out time trying to find the Tomb of Horror's Adventure site. I like the book and I am glad I read it before watching the movie, but I did enjoy the movie as well. It was much better in my mind than many book-to-film adaptations.

Although if they do another adaptation of Ready Player One, I think your breakdown should be the plot line.

[Anna]

Andres, I'm gonna have to chop after all :D Please put all of that in spoiler tags, as it spoils both the book and the movie!

[Matt]

Dan Abnett Triumff: Her Majesty's Hero needs to made into a movie.

[Matt]

David Weber Safehold series
Off Armageddon Reef would be a great tv series.

[Igy The Book Hermit]

Elric of Melnibone

[[deleted user]]

Steve wrote: "I'd love to see The Tripods Collection: The White Mountains; The City of Gold and Lead; The Pool of Fire; When the Tripods Came made into a miniseries. It needs some updating - it's..."

This was made into a series at the time, although, they only made the first and second book if memory serves?

[[deleted user]]

The Book Hermit wrote: "Elric of Melnibone"

two choices instantly spring to mind beyond the classic Amber series which has been mentioned.

All of the Moorcock champion eternal series, preferably by Netflix as overlapping series like is done with the Marvel and DC universe`s?

And the other is Black Wings has my Angel which would make an amazing movie if done properly?

Finally, one to mention although it is currently being considered is the Wild Cards series?

[Jennifer]

Douglas wrote: "The Book Hermit wrote: "Elric of Melnibone"

two choices instantly spring to mind beyond the classic Amber series which has been mentioned.

All of the Moorcock champion eternal series, preferably ..."

OOOO, Black Wings Has My Angel, could be an excellent noir movie. Iy would need the right actors to pull it off.

[AndrewP]

Andres wrote: "I think Guy Ritchie would do a great Lies of Locke Lemora..."

I think Guy Ritchie could do an even better 'Rivers of London'.

[Dj]

AndrewP wrote: "Andres wrote: "I think Guy Ritchie would do a great Lies of Locke Lemora..."

I think Guy Ritchie could do an even better 'Rivers of London'."

I would say that for either of these it would depend somewhat on which Guy Ritchie showed up. The one that did Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels, or the one who did the Man from U.N.C.L.E.

Don't get me wrong I enjoyed watching both movies, but one was well done, the other was merely amusing. And no I don't have a counter suggestion, since I really don't pay enough attention to directores. Had to look Ritchie up to see what he had done.

[Andres]

Anna wrote: "Andres, I'm gonna have to chop after all :D Please put all of that in spoiler tags, as it spoils both the book and the movie!"

*Runs.*

[Andres]

Dj wrote: You do well at pointing out the action bits from the book, there were long sections of research that were solo for the most part, like the long-drawn-out time trying to find the Tomb of Horror's Adventure site.
..."

I always tell my friends to watch the movie first. It is enjoyable. If it was renamed, Spielberg's Gamer Online it would have been fantastic.

Of course this book hits me right in the heart with all its 80s references. Had I been born in the mid 90s+ I don't think it would have had the same effect. I guess this is why I have similar opinions with Michael Bay and the Ninja Turtles. Or the Mario's Bros Movie. or...

[Dj]

Andres wrote: "Dj wrote: You do well at pointing out the action bits from the book, there were long sections of research that were solo for the most part, like the long-drawn-out time trying to find the Tomb of H..."

Makes sense. I graduated in 81 so some of the references in Ready Player One were a bit of a miss for me, but the video games and D and D references were pretty close to home since I did a great deal of that, but it was the stand-up video games, not the console ones. Armada had a bunch of references as well, but it seemed overused at that point. I started Ready Player Two but I am not sure what I think of it yet

[John]

I think Steven Brust's Vlad Taltos series would translate well. Fast-paced, snappy dialog, tight plots and even though it centers around one character it has a strong ensemble cast of recurring characters.

[Andres]

I think JJ Abrhams would create an awesome -Red Rising Saga-

[Michelle]

John, the Taltos series really would be fun to see!

[CBRetriever]

Michelle wrote: "John, the Taltos series really would be fun to see!"

they'd have to do them in timeline order, not on written order, though

[Pat]

Empire Games

Hell of a fine alternate world story steeped in Cold War paranoia. Would be so much fun to watch if it were done properly. And SF thrillers, which is what this definitely is, are one of the few categories of SF that Hollywood sometimes gets right.

[Michelle]

CBRetriever wrote: "Michelle wrote: "John, the Taltos series really would be fun to see!"

they'd have to do them in timeline order, not on written order, though"

That would still work!