Capture Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 What book series would you like to see developed into a TV series or film which haven't been attempted yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atticjnr Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 I don't ever watch TV or Films but I've always thought, if someone were to make the Harry Potter series into films, they would make an absolute fortune! I could be a millionaire! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookJumper Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Why the rolled eyes, Capture? Either he kids, or he's proving his own statement that he never watches TV or films ! I'd love to see the Generation Dead trilogy by Daniel Waters made into a series - teenage zombies trying (and failing) to fit into high school all over again... how great would that be? *starts compiling dream cast* Also, Jasper Fforde's Thursday Next books - 'nuff said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 I don't ever watch TV or Films but I've always thought, if someone were to make the Harry Potter series into films, they would make an absolute fortune! I could be a millionaire! I think all the series I'd like to see adapted have been, at least in part and not always done well. Some things should be left well alone! (I'm talking The Vampire Lestat and Queen of the Damned being merged into one movie....should've been two to do the stories justice.) I can think of individual books I'd like to see adapted to the screen. These would be Haunted by Chuck Palaniuk and Porno by Irvine Welsh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenKingman Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Under the Dome, the most recent novel by Stephen King, would make a great miniseries if it was done properly with an esteemed director, a cast of experienced actors and communication with King himself to ensure his vision translates to screen as he imagined it. Also, has there ever been a film of Animal Farm or 1984? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookJumper Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 (edited) Indeed there's films of both 1984 and Animal Farm; there's also an animated Animal Farm. Edited February 6, 2010 by BookJumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenKingman Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Indeed there's films of both 1984 and Animal Farm. Ah, thanks very much for the info. Sometimes you just forget about the classics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffin Nail Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Stuart Macbride's DS Logan Macrae series has the whiff of ITV Drama about it....it can only be a matter of time until a producer realises that. Blind Faith by Ben Elton....In fact most of his novels would be tv worthy. Irvine Welsh--Filth + Crime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atticjnr Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 I just didn't find it that funny. Sorry. It is, however, hilarious that you didn't find it funny, yet felt the need to put a nonsensical reply that made no point about anything at all. FYL. At least some people here have a sense of humour. The film version of Animal Farm is great, if I remember correctly from School. I really want to see 1984 because the book is incredible and I have heard that the film is amazing and apparently terrifying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 It is, however, hilarious that you didn't find it funny, yet felt the need to put a nonsensical reply that made no point about anything at all. FYL. Agreed I want the Coldfire Trilogy to be made into movies! They'd be LOTR style epic, only, like, 18 certs! (If done right). I don't know who could play Gerald Tarrant. That dude's level of pure awesome succeeds that known to any living man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlette Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 I think all the series I'd like to see adapted have been, at least in part and not always done well. Some things should be left well alone! (I'm talking The Vampire Lestat and Queen of the Damned being merged into one movie....should've been two to do the stories justice.) I imagine reading the other day that apparently there has been talk of making a proper sequel to Interview - and that is something I'd love to see done, and done well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Ever since I read the first book in John Marsden's Tomorrow, When the War Began series (about 15 years ago), I've been wanting to see it made into a movie/series. There are 10 books, so it would be better as a series and I believe they're finally going to do it! I'm so desperate to see it because the books are just so brilliant (one day I'll convince someone here to read them) and they would translate so well to a series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Stuart Macbride's DS Logan Macrae series has the whiff of ITV Drama about it....it can only be a matter of time until a producer realises that. Blind Faith by Ben Elton....In fact most of his novels would be tv worthy. Yes and yes! I was just about to post about both of those! I'd also love Christopher Brookmyre's books to be done, but only if they're done properly. That abortive attempt at Quite Ugly One Morning was monstrously wrong on every level, from casting to changes ni character and plot. I don't know why they even bothered as the people behind it had obviously either not read the source material very closely or had completely misunderstood it or, more likely, they were just ido=iots who didn't give a damn. Possibly a combination of all 3 to be honest. The Edge Chronicles by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell would make an awsome series, either of movies or a TV show series, but they would have to have a very decent budget to do them justice. On top of all that, I'd adore it if the Women of the Otherworld series by Kelley Armstrong got a shot at the big screen. That would be all kinds of awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inver Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Stuart Macbride's DS Logan Macrae series has the whiff of ITV Drama about it....it can only be a matter of time until a producer realises that. Irvine Welsh--Filth + Crime Heck those would be gruesome....lol Debbie Macomber...knitting shop series would be a bit lighthearted series to make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWords Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 If it could be guaranteed a degree of respect for the text, a decent budget, the actors to remain throughout the length of the project and for the cinematography to be top notch, then I would have to say the Flashman books. In chronological order, two hour long episodes, international filming (like the Sharpe series) and broadcast in HD. Not much to ask, is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 If it could be guaranteed a degree of respect for the text, a decent budget, the actors to remain throughout the length of the project and for the cinematography to be top notch, then I would have to say the Flashman books. In chronological order, two hour long episodes, international filming (like the Sharpe series) and broadcast in HD. Not much to ask, is it? There has been some Flashman films, hasn't there? (I've never seen them, so I've no idea what they are like). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anika Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 The Sarah Caudwell mysteries would make a funny tv series. Too bad there aren't more of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 The Shardlake series by C J Sansom. Although I have heard that there are plans to make a tv series of it. I'll be watching! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookJumper Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I'm talking The Vampire Lestat and Queen of the Damned being merged into one movie... should've been two to do the stories justice.Agreed. The Queen of the Damned was an abomination, not a film. Now, a movie of The Vampire Lestat, with a lead who can act and a script which actually follows the book... that I'd give any random limb you choose to see. I remember seeing Interview with the Vampire when I was young and innocent, falling in love with the story and buying the books as a result... I've been dying for a proper sequel ever since, is it so hard?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladd Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 If it could be guaranteed a degree of respect for the text, a decent budget, the actors to remain throughout the length of the project and for the cinematography to be top notch, then I would have to say the Flashman books. In chronological order, two hour long episodes, international filming (like the Sharpe series) and broadcast in HD. Not much to ask, is it? In March 2007, Celtic Films indicated on their website that they have a series of Flashman TV films in development, based on the popular fictional series of novels of the same name by George Macdonald Fraser. Picture Palace Productions announced they were developing Flashman at the Charge, (the fourth novel in the series of twelve), in conjunction with Celtic Films and that the script was prepared by George Macdonald Fraser himself. Both companies took an extensive role in developing Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe TV series. Purefoy was rumoured to have provisionally accepted an offer made to play the titular role of Harry Flashman. Now that GMF has died will this ever happen? Of course what faith can you put in wikipedia rumours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I imagine reading the other day that apparently there has been talk of making a proper sequel to Interview - and that is something I'd love to see done, and done well. Agreed. The Queen of the Damned was an abomination, not a film. Now, a movie of The Vampire Lestat, with a lead who can act and a script which actually follows the book... that I'd give any random limb you choose to see. I remember seeing Interview with the Vampire when I was young and innocent, falling in love with the story and buying the books as a result... I've been dying for a proper sequel ever since, is it so hard?! The question is, which director would we trust with The Vampire Lestat? I've been think about who could make a great adaptation and have yet to come up with anyone. I thought about Guillermo Del Toro initially but I'm not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickle Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I would love to see the Fred Vargas, Inspector Adamsberg serialised, they are good eccentric characters and brilliant storylines. I highly recommend them if you haven't read them yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 (edited) I actually rather liked Queen of the Damned as a film, but not as an adaptation of a novel. Then again, I'm no fan of Anne Rice - I think she has great stories but can't write for toffee. I'd love to see Lightning by Dean Koontz made into a film or perhaps a mini series (it wouldn't stretch to a full-length series, so perhaps a 2, 3 or 4 parter at the most). I think Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See would make a stunningly beautiful film. I'd love to see Simon Scarrow's Romans series made into either a series of films or several mini-seasons of a TV programme (actually, the latter would probably do them more justice as they could give the time to explore the stories fully). And last but certainly not least, Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Nail Gaiman. There have been rumours circulating for years and years on a production of this and I would love to see it come to fruition. I think Michael Sheen would make a marvellous Crowley! Edited February 10, 2010 by Kell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookJumper Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Oooh, I do hope the rumours are founded Kell - I'd love to see a film of Good Omens, in the right hands it would be histerical! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Univerze Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I imagine reading the other day that apparently there has been talk of making a proper sequel to Interview - and that is something I'd love to see done, and done well. Ditto. Interview with the Vampire was okay (not that good, even though it's one of my fav films, but why all the changes I'll never understand) so would be nice to see some more of the Vampire Chronicles made into decent films.. with not so known actors please, someone who actually resembles Lestat now too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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