Sentences with phrase «book as a sequel»

But in trying to sell the book as a sequel, well, that wasn't going to work.

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Disney has also announced that Favreau is developing a sequel to «The Jungle Book,» and neither the sequel nor «The Lion King» have release dates as of yet.

While the top 20 most downloaded films included some prestigious movies like 12 Years a Slave (at number 10) and Gravity (at number four), the majority of the most pirated flicks were largely big blockbuster franchises, adapted from books — Divergent, Hunger Games: Catching Fire and The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug — superhero sequels and reboots like Godzilla and Robocop, although Excipio was unclear as to how many of the more than 29 million illegal downloads were for the»87 original.

The Acts of the Apostles, also simply referred to as the «book of Acts» or «Acts», is a narrative of the apostles» ministry after Christ's death and resurrection, from which point it resumes and functions as a sequel to the Gospel of Luke.

My son keeps re-reading all Riordan's books as he waits for sequels.

Bummer about the sequel though: / Funny though, because I thought the sequels of the Hunger Games weren't as good as the original either — mainly the third book.

Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi, abbreviated as TotJ, is a comic book series covering eight story... 25 Star Wars Memes To Get You Pumped For Any Sequel, Prequel Or Spin - Off May the farce be with you.

Then a new Book of Prophecy turns up as a sequel to the original, with the direst of predictions in it.

Though Pixar has never acknowledged as much publicly, its cinematic philosophy (and business model) has shifted notably: Where the studio once aspired to excellence with every single picture — Pixar president Ed Catmull wrote an entire book expressing this ideal, Creativity, Inc. — it now seems content to roll out a few profitable, hyper - merchandise - friendly sequels for every genuinely original feature it unveils.

Readers of the original comic - book will already know that the sequel to Mark Millar's original hyper - violent vigilante caper that KA2 - as no - one is calling it - is very much HG's baby, giving her a lot of time to explore who she really is after Big Daddy shuffled off this mortal coil last time around.

As hinted in a post-credits scene, Deadpool will likely be joined by the comic book character Sable in the sequel, the filmmakers said at CinemaCon.

As far as book sequels go, «Catching Fire» isn't exactly the most original, which is why I was pleasantly surprised by the film adaptatioAs far as book sequels go, «Catching Fire» isn't exactly the most original, which is why I was pleasantly surprised by the film adaptatioas book sequels go, «Catching Fire» isn't exactly the most original, which is why I was pleasantly surprised by the film adaptation.

You see, while Monolift Soft's Xenoblade Chronicles 2, is stated as being a sequel to 2010's Xenoblade Chronicles, it's not because it's a continuation, as Xenoblade Chronicles 2 features an entirely different world that tells a new story, but because Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is more like the original game as opposed to Xenoblade Chronicles X. Xenoblade X was met with some disdain due to tearing a couple of pages out of the rule book that was used to define Xenoblade Chronicles, before burning them.

One wonders why Garland — who read the book once, wrote the script based on his «dream memory» of it, and completely ignored its sequels (both of which were published in the same year as Annihilation)-- felt the need to give Lena some of the most prosaic motivation you can give to a cinematic character, but its very irrelevance forgives it.

And, in the end, the whole thing feels like a set - up for a sequel, which it of course is, as there are three more books in the series.

My research for my book, «Eastwood: Evolution of a Filmmaker,» due in November from Greenwood Publishers, has taught me that he made deals with the studios: one for them (a Dirty Hary sequel or some silly action flick that would make them a fortune), and then in return they had to agree to finance one for him (a personal project such as «Breezy» or «The Outlaw Josey Wales»).

As you were making the Pusher sequels and Bronson, were you learning the craft from books, from other people, just from experimenting?

Elizabeth Olsen looks set to star as superhero the Scarlet Witch in the forthcoming sequel to last year's box office comic book megalith The Avengers.

Halperin and Heilemann's book «Game Change: Obama and the Clintons, McCain and Palin, and the Race of a Lifetime» was widely hailed as the definitive account of the historic 2008 presidential election, and was followed four years later by the New York Times bestselling sequel «Double Down: Game Change 2012.»

So we're really rather glad that Frank Miller, otherwise known in the screenwriting world for the «Robocop» sequels and for gifting other screenwriters with comic book fodder in «Elektra,» «Sin City,» «300» and his gritty take on Batman, chose «The Spirit» as his solo directorial debut (he's credited as co-director with Robert Rodriguez on «Sin City» but we believe that even less now having seen what he did when left to his own devices).

But Sony is approaching this follow - up as more of a reboot than a sequel, recasting The Crown's Claire Foy as hacker Lisbeth Salander and leaping ahead to the fourth book in the Millennium series (itself a kind of reboot, given that it was written by David Lagercrantz, who took over after Larsson died of a heart attack in 2004).

The 3 books become jointly referred to as the Millennium sequence, and feature since been adopted by way of two extra sequels written by way of David Lagercrantz.

The game's success spawned multiple sequels and spinoffs, a 40 - episode 3D animated series, a chapter book adaptation, manga adaptations in Mario - related publications such as Kodansha's Super Mario manga and Super Mario - Kun, and many toys and other merchandise.

Though the finale is left just as open - ended as in the book (which may be a sore point for viewers unfamiliar with the source material), «Catching Fire» is everything you could want from a sequel without many of the usual failings.

Openly trolling the ambitions of other modern comic - book movies, the sequel to Deadpool, the surprise hit that cast Ryan Reynolds as the self - destructive and puerile Bugs Bunny figure of the present superhero blockbuster landscape, mostly outdoes its predecessor in terms of style and satirical intent: Now that he's...

Instead, the sequel is about Wade Wilson wanting to have a kid even though he can't, which Reynolds says makes it «kind of a family film masquerading as a comic book film.»

Functioning more as a mythology - expanding spinoff than a proper sequel, this fifth installment (the first directed by longtime series writer Christopher Landon) smartly moves the setting away from airy suburbs to overcrowded working - class apartments, and introduces a winning sense of humor that almost compensates for its relentless reliance on every terror trope in the book.

He described Days of Future Past as «X-Men meets The Terminator,» and continued, saying that for fans of the books, it's «no spoiler» to reveal that the First Class sequel will explore an apocalyptic future.

It's not as evident that the movies are related to one another, as the makers of the film version of Jumanji left out a key component of the book that eventually became the inspiration for the sequel.

Based on the sequel book by original author Warren Adler, it should at least keep the same tone as it explores the cyclical nature of children making the same mistakes as their parents.

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While Turtle Power could have segued straight into the hasty sequels, which were subjected to the usual diminishing returns and aren't very well - regarded, it wisely instead chooses to celebrate the impact of the franchise at large, which has far exceeded the three - year lifespan anticipated as a best - case scenario back when Eastman and Laird were developing their comic book series into a toy line (there are even priceless video clips of a meeting at Playmates).

So many were surprised last week by the news that Redford would be appearing in the Marvel Studios comic - book action sequel «Captain America: The Winter Soldier» as a senior leader in the secret government agency of S.H.I.E.L.D.

This is the second sequel for the Jumanji franchise of the 1981 kids» book of similar name and this serves as the stand - alone installment of the 1995 Jumanji.

The «Iron Man» villain gives CBR News the scoop on the film's hidden comic book references, his possible return for the sequel, and his role as a federation Captain in J.J. Abraham's forthcoming «Star Trek.»

After creating an eye - catching (and cleverly ironic) ball gown for Diane Kruger as Abigail Chase in the original film, Judianna Makovsky returned to design for sequel National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets (2007, directed Jon Turteltaub).

This sequel isn't as unexpectedly brilliant as the original, but it makes for a very funny comic book viewing experience.

She's currently lensing the highly anticipated sequel, «Sin City: A Dame To Kill For,» she leads Danny Boyle «s spring thriller «Trance» (more on that in a second) and now she's booking a gig in a very promising drama as well.

One would think that after successfully re-launching the X-Men with a new A-list cast a couple of years ago, the studio would stick to that cast but as is common with comic books, it seems that creators are always jumping around timelines, characters and stories, it's only appropriate that a sequel that brings director Bryan Singer back into the fold would not only involve time travel but also include nearly every member, past and present, of the X-Men movie franchise.

And while the subject matter of children and young teenagers fighting one another to the death may lead some parents to think twice about bringing their own kids to the picture, the movie is sure to top the box office as well as produce sequels (two books remain to be adapted) in the future.

Once again starring Ryan Reynolds as the titular comic book mutant who just doesn't have what it takes to be a member of the X-Men, this sequel is certain to please fans of the first film.

For a film that's success hinged on comic book accuracy as well as the simplicity of its narrative, Deadpool painted itself in a corner during the post-credits scene by promising the time traveling mutant from the future, Cable (Josh Brolin), for the sequel.

Although not as bubbly or user - friendly as its predecessor, James Gunn's sequel manages an incredible feat: it's a narratively free - floating, visually sumptuous, grown - up comic book movie that exists in — and perhaps stands atop — the increasingly insipid Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The result is another loosely plotted multi-character-study from director Richard Linklater, as well as a spiritual sequel to Hal Ashby's 1973 film The Last Detail, based on a follow - up book by Darryl Ponicsan, who wrote the source novel for the Ashby movie.

With solid characterizations, fantastic action, provocative subtexts, bold directions, major reveals, and just good, smart comic book thrills, Captain America: The Winter Soldier easily goes down as one of the best Marvel movies yet, as well as one of the best blockbuster sequels of any variety.

For what it's worth as regards The Incredible Hulk, I'll restate the fact that I've never been one to hop on the anti - sequel / anti-remake bandwagon (I'd rather see more double - bills of films like Capote and Infamous than «original» films lacking in soul or depth), and despite his many offenses (most of them relative in my book), nor will I take part in the seemingly mandatory pastime of kicking M. Night Shyamalan when he's down.

It's unrealistic to expect studios to stop making sequels, or comic - book movies, or talking - animal cartoons, or any of the bugaboos that get scapegoated as signs of creative bankruptcy.

As Ian Olney explains in his recent book Euro Horror: Classic European Horror Cinema in Contemporary American Culture, Hollywood stole distribution tactics from B - film production studios, such as saturated openings, while also recognizing the viability of cheap sequels to accompany these methods, where films could make so much money in one weekend, as to become profitable, that whether or not audiences actually liked the film ended up being an afterthoughAs Ian Olney explains in his recent book Euro Horror: Classic European Horror Cinema in Contemporary American Culture, Hollywood stole distribution tactics from B - film production studios, such as saturated openings, while also recognizing the viability of cheap sequels to accompany these methods, where films could make so much money in one weekend, as to become profitable, that whether or not audiences actually liked the film ended up being an afterthoughas saturated openings, while also recognizing the viability of cheap sequels to accompany these methods, where films could make so much money in one weekend, as to become profitable, that whether or not audiences actually liked the film ended up being an afterthoughas to become profitable, that whether or not audiences actually liked the film ended up being an afterthought.

Adapted by Hannibal's Bryan Fuller and Blade Runner sequel writer Michael Green, the series based Gaiman's book (which has the writer himself as an executive producer), chronicles the struggle between the gods of old (mythological legends from around the world) and new (reflecting modern society's love for money, technology and celebrity, among other things).

Based on the bestselling book, which inspired both a sequel and a children's adaptation, «Same Kind of Different as Me» is the true story of a wealthy Texas white couple, Ron and Debbie (Greg Kinnear and Renee Zellweger), who befriend a violent homeless man (Djimon Hounsou).