Sentences with phrase «as adaptation action»

This is true of mitigation action as well as adaptation action: as the Philippines wryly noted «we would like to do mitigation action, but first we must stop drowning.»

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The studio does have a pair of big spring releases in Ghost in the Shell, the controversial adaptation of the popular manga comic that stars Scarlett Johansson, as well as the action - comedy adaptation of the 1990s lifeguard TV show Baywatch.

A Natural England report commissioned from organisations including the RSPB, has suggested pest control such as the «killing of foxes» as one of several «key adaptation actions» to assist «priority species».

Australia has created an adaptation program to «help Australians better understand climate change, manage risks, and take advantage of potential opportunities;» In Nigeria, state and local governments are developing action plans for high - risk urban areas, while the federal government is seeking to expand forests by reducing deforestation and wood fuel demand; in Mali, significant efforts are being made to conserve water resources, as well as create usable mechanisms to track the development of climate change.

-- 7) Forest models for Montana that account for changes in both climate and resulting vegetation distribution and patterns; 8) Models that account for interactions and feedbacks in climate - related impacts to forests (e.g., changes in mortality from both direct increases in warming and increased fire risk as a result of warming); 9) Systems thinking and modeling regarding climate effects on understory vegetation and interactions with forest trees; 10) Discussion of climate effects on urban forests and impacts to cityscapes and livability; 11) Monitoring and time - series data to inform adaptive management efforts (i.e., to determine outcome of a management action and, based on that outcome, chart future course of action); 12) Detailed decision support systems to provide guidance for managing for adaptation.

Assisted adaptation — often defined as management to assist gene flow or selection for specific genetic traits — may be a more useful tool than assisted migration whereby a species is deliberately moved to a different habitat; carefully consider implications of either action Identify potential climate refugia to focus restoration efforts Plant a mix of seeds genetically selected and adapted to likely future and current conditions (McLachlan et al. 2007; McKenney et al. 2009; Aitken and Whitlock 2013; Alfaro et al. 2014)

They scrutinized adaptation plans which incorporate urban planning and development actions that lead to the abatement or reduction of vulnerability to climate change, and mitigation plans that include actions such as improved energy efficiency and renewable energy generation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

If «The Breadwinner» were a live - action film, it would be virtually unbearable to watch, but as animation, it's not only possible, but somehow inspiring to immerse oneself in this pared - down adaptation of Deborah Ellis» well - regarded young - adult novel, about an 11 - year - old girl who must step up and care for her family after the Taliban raids her home and arrests her father (hence the title).

As an adaptation of the anime, it does a good job of capturing the series» signature sense of action and as a game in general, it presents mechanics and ideas that are entirely uniquAs an adaptation of the anime, it does a good job of capturing the series» signature sense of action and as a game in general, it presents mechanics and ideas that are entirely uniquas a game in general, it presents mechanics and ideas that are entirely unique.

This follows previous rumours that WB was inviting pitches for a live - action big screen adaptation of the story, which takes place in an alternate world where Kal - El's rocket ship landed in the Soviet Union as opposed the United States, with Superman raised as «the Champion of the common worker who fights a never - ending battle for Stalin, socialism, and the international expansion of the Warsaw Pact»...

As someone who isn't familiar with the book or any of the live - action adaptations, including one by Hausu director, Obayashi Nobuhiko, it is interesting to hear just how much more insight Hosoda's version brings to the screen.

«Galaxy Quest» director Dean Parisot is the man behind the lens on the sequel to Summit Entertainment's surprise hit adaptation of Warren Ellis and Cully Hamner's Wildstorm miniseries «RED,» the 2010 action - comedy starring Bruce Willis as Frank Moses, a former operative dragged back into the lethal world of killers and spies against his will, all while trying to hold it together on the worst first date ever with Sarah (Mary - Louise Parker), a doe - eyed customer service rep entirely unfamiliar with Frank's line of work.

The action is more intense and the drama is better portrayed with a closer adaptation of the original novel and while the classic westerns hold a certain place in my heart I doubt they've ever been able to portray the west as well and as beautifully as they did in this film.

He also helped develop another one of the network's TV adaptations of a classic action franchise, serving as an executive producer on the Lethal Weapon TV show.

It's Stanfield's most recent work, in Netflix's live - action adaptation of Japan's Death Note, that may provide the best evidence for his casting as the Clown Prince of Crime.

Just a few years ago, Cage had action movie credibility (thanks to things like The Rock and Face / Off), family blockbuster appeal (the National Treasure series), and the chops and versatility to make compelling and challenging films for celebrated directors (such as Spike Jonze's Adaptation and Ridley Scott's Matchstick Men).

Not only is Dredd one of the more viscerally accomplished action films of recent memory, it's easily one of the best comic book adaptations as well.

Sounds like the live - action movie adaptation of the Dylan Dog comic book, called Dead Of Night, will have a supernatural world that's as realistic as possible - including providing the zombie citizens with their own flesh Gap.

Without any of the wit and panache that Vaughn and Jane Goldman brought to their adaptation, the film is left to its own devices, where it falls short as far as the slash / slash / slash editing of Mike Lambert's action choreography and Tim Maurice - Jones» often unflattering photography.

Johnson also has another Fast and Furious movie on the cards, as well as an adaptation of the Rampage video game, action - comedy Central Intelligence, a Baywatch movie and the comic - book film Shazam!

«YOGI BEAR» (2010) Timberlake's voice performance as Boo - Boo was spot - on in this 2010 live - action / animated film adaptation of the classic cartoon.

This is the feature debut of Vaughn Stein, who's acted as an AD on everything from Harry Potter movies to last year's smash live - action Beauty and the Beast adaptation, and the cast on this thing is totally wacko.

While I like the action and do think that the movie captures the video game on which it is based very well, there is one fundamental problem with Doom, and this problem is also the same for most video game adaptations as a whole.

McConaughey next served as executive producer and co-star of «Sahara,» an ambitious action / comedy / romance adaptation of Clive Cussler's best - selling novel.

Ryuhei Kitamura — director of the action - packed Japanese zombie film Versus, as well as Alive, Godzilla: Final Wars, Lionsgate's Clive Barker adaptation of The Midnight Meat Train, and WWE's slasher No...

Disney's G - Force is coming out as an action game on the DS, PC, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii, and Xbox 360 — an adaptation of the upcoming computer - generated guinea pig film.

The final trailer for the Disney's live - action adaptation of the 1991 animated classic features new footage as well as Ariana Grande and John Legend's duet

The 34 - year - old actor stars as Thomas McGregor in the new live action / CGI comedy directed by Will Gluck, but Gleeson has admitted filming the adaptation of the beloved Beatrix Potter character was more painful than he anticipated.

Breaking Bad's Aaron Paul stars in this adaptation of the long - running action racing videogame series as an ex-convict on an illegal, revenge - seeking cross-country car race.

Director Joe Wright's film — which tells the origin story of Peter Pan with Hugh Jackman as Blackbeard, Garrett Hedlund as Hook, and Rooney Mara as Tiger Lily — was poised to square off against Sony's action - comedy Pixels, the Jake Gyllenhaal - fronted boxing drama Southpaw, and the John Green adaptation Paper Towns on its late July release date.

Writer Jason Fuchs and director Joe Wright (Atonement, Hanna) have created a Peter Pan «origin» story that lacks any touch of whimsy or enchantment from the original books or the numerous film adaptations: the 1953 Disney animated classic, the 1991 Steven Spielberg / Robin Williams / Dustin Hoffman vehicle, the underrated 2003 live action version from director P.J. Hogan, or even last year's Live TV broadcast featuring Allison Williams as Peter.

While it was the latest YA novel adaptation at a time when they seemed to be arriving on a regularly scheduled basis, having a film so stripped down and primal made it more worthwhile as an action - horror hybrid than a world - building first chapter of a more extensive series.

Now Disney has released the atmospheric teaser trailer for the live - action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast — directed by Oscar ® - winner Bill Condon and starring Emma Watson as Belle.

Blood: The Last Vampire (Sony), a live action adaptation of the popular Japanese anime, is an awkward and odd international hybrid: shot in English by a French director (Luc Besson protégé Chris Nahon) with a Hong Kong action choreographer (Corey Yuen), a cast of Brits posing as Americans and Japanese actors performing in English.

The Jungle Book looks immaculate, that much is certain, and the cast is standout (Lupita Wyong» o, Scarlett Johansson, Bill Murray, Ben Kingsley, Christopher Walken and Idris Elba as Shere Khan) but will the 3D live - animation jungle pic set itself apart from the troubled history of Disney's modern live - action adaptations?

Any hope that «Warcraft» would be the first great video game adaptation is promptly squashed within the opening 30 minutes, and it only gets worse from there as the audience is forced to suffer through the convoluted plot (including an unearned romance between Lothar and Garona), a clunky finale that's more interested in setting up future sequels than providing a satisfying conclusion, and a handful of unmemorable action sequences.

As much as Wadlow can direct an action scene, he can cut to a character's emotional core — Â a very positive sign for folks keeping an eye on the filmmaker's «X-Force» adaptatioAs much as Wadlow can direct an action scene, he can cut to a character's emotional core — Â a very positive sign for folks keeping an eye on the filmmaker's «X-Force» adaptatioas Wadlow can direct an action scene, he can cut to a character's emotional core — Â a very positive sign for folks keeping an eye on the filmmaker's «X-Force» adaptation.

Even balancing a jarring, time - hopping narrative, the film manages to work as a stellar action movie of the time, while serving as a solid comic book adaptation in its own right.

In addition to marking the end of one of the more enjoyable YA adaptations since this whole fad began, the story picks up right as the proverbial shit hits the fan, which means that a lack of action isn't going to be an issue this time around.

Melissa McCarthy's action / comedy Superintelligence is also set to debut that day, while Universal's Broadway musical adaptation Wicked is set to arrive the same day as Episode IX.

Before now, the most well - known film adaptation of Saint - Exupéry's work was the 1974 live - action movie directed by «Singin» in the Rain» director Stanley Donen, which starred actor Gene Wilder as the Fox, Richard Kiley as the pilot, and Bob Fosse as the Snake.

The tale as old as time is getting a spruced - up, live - action look as Disney continues its adaptation of previously animated tales into new versions.

The live - action adaptation of the animated film stars Emma Watson as Belle and Dan Stevens as the Beast, with Luke Evans taking on the role of Gaston...

This image released by Disney shows Dan Stevens as The Beast, left, and Emma Watson as Belle in a live - action adaptation of the animated classic «Beauty and the Beast.»

As Deadline Hollywood reports, the streak of movies with people of color and women in the lead finishing at No. 1 at the box office will end this weekend as Steven Spielberg's action - packed «Ready Player One,» an adaptation of Ernest Cline's best - seller starring Tye Sheridan, is expected to top the lisAs Deadline Hollywood reports, the streak of movies with people of color and women in the lead finishing at No. 1 at the box office will end this weekend as Steven Spielberg's action - packed «Ready Player One,» an adaptation of Ernest Cline's best - seller starring Tye Sheridan, is expected to top the lisas Steven Spielberg's action - packed «Ready Player One,» an adaptation of Ernest Cline's best - seller starring Tye Sheridan, is expected to top the list.

Action - adventure adaptation of the Marvel comic series, set in 1942, starring Chris Evans as a super-solider dedicated to defending America's ideals...

The follow - up to his superb animated moral inquiry «Waltz With Bashir,» Folman's partly animated, partly live - action adaptation of the Stanislaw Lem novel «The Futurological Congress» features Robin Wright as an aging actress offered a tempting 20 - year contract.

Hailee Steinfeld, who came to prominence as a girl hunting her father's killer in the Coen brothers» remake of True Grit will have another chance to hone her action chops playing female child soldier Petra in the adaptation of science fiction classic Ender's Game.

Dan Stevens as The Beast and Emma Watson as Belle star in a live - action adaptation of the animated classic «Beauty and the Beast.»

The instant Scarlett Johansson («Under The Skin») was announced as the lead in Hollywood's live - action adaptation of 1989 Japanese manga and 1995 anime feature «Ghost In The Shell,» the knives came out.