190 Quotes About Adaptation

I did an adaptation for a movie called 'The Devil in the White City' by Erik Larson for Warner Brothers. I love that book.

I'm quite interested in adapting some of James Herbert's early work. 'The Dark'... But I was always desperate to do an adaptation of 'War of the Worlds' until the Beard stole it from underneath my feet.

In general, my own experience of writing an adaptation of 'Evening' gave me a chance to get into different parts of the book.

I've always been open to the idea of an adaptation that does its own thing, that freely diverges from the original as long as it's true to the spirit.

This report puts the best science forward to begin to identify the health risks from global climate change. Our findings suggest some cause for concern, but if we continue as a nation to make public health a priority, adaptation may be feasible.

They give me the money, I give them the book. Having input into the adaptation would be kind of like selling a house and coming back three years later and saying, 'Paint it this color!'

This musical is the fulfillment of my deepest dreams. Elton's music and Bernie's lyrics have captured the pain and the passion of the characters perfectly, and the entire adaptation has re-created the very essence of the books.

He would have to go through an adaptation period. We all have to when we come to Europe but he will get over it quickly and show his great ability,

For the record, there is a French project to make a theatrical adaptation of The Satanic Verses, so maybe that's a start.