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Avid book readers who like being able to boast they read the book before the movie (or the show) should take heed of the following list, because several notable fantasy novels are receiving adaptations soon! Before Fourth Wing soars onto TV and Percy Jackson braves the Sea of Monsters, make sure you read the novels ahead of time so you understand the author's original creative vision.

With studios snatching up book rights all the time, it can be hard to keep tabs on which projects are actually happening and which get stuck in development hell. Every book on this list has an adaptation that has either finished filming or is in the works.

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros | Katie Marie Seniors 1. Fourth Wing (The Empyrean #1) by Rebecca Yarros

Published in 2023, Rebecca Yarros's adult fantasy romance novel Fourth Wing (the first in The Empyrean series) took the book world by storm.

Greta Lee, who broke out with her performance in the acclaimed romantic drama Past Lives, is stepping behind the camera.

The actress will make her directorial debut with Searchlight Pictures’ adaptation of The Eyes Are the Best Part, a psychological horror novel by Monika Kim. Lee also will write the script.

Matt Jackson and Joanne Lee of Jackson Pictures are producing. Also producing are Lulu Wang via her banner Local Time and Dani Melia. Wang and Melia are known for their work on the 2019 dramedy The Farewell and the Prime Video miniseries Expats. Kim will exec produce.

Published in June 2024 by Erewhon Books, the novel is a described as a story about a family falling apart as well as the making of a female serial killer from a Korean-American perspective. Set in Los Angeles, the book tells the story of a woman named Ji-won, whose life unravels after her father...

Would you like to play a game? No. Not Saw. I’m talking about the House of Games, with Viola Davis and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as the feature’s star players. According to Deadline, a reimagining of David Mamet’s 1987 crime thriller is in development at Amazon MGM Studios. In addition to leading the film, Davis will produce through her Juvee Productions studio alongside Julius Tennon, Melanie Clark, and Abdul-Mateen II via his House Eleven10 banner.

In David Mamet’s directorial debut, House of Games, a psychiatrist comes to the aid of a compulsive gambler and is led by a smooth-talking grifter into the shadowy but compelling world of stings, scams, and con men. Mamet wrote the screenplay with Jonathan Katz, while Lindsay Crouse, Joe Mantegna, Mike Nussbaum, and Lilia Skala led the cast.

Viola Davis’ latest feature, G20, featured the Emmy-winning actress as President Danielle Sutton. In the action-packed film,...

Suit up, heroes (and villains)! ReedPop, the world’s leading producer of pop culture events, today unveiled a first look at the action-packed guest lineup for New York Comic Con 2025. Nycc is returning to the Javits Center in New York City on October 9-12, 2025.

Guests heading to New York Comic Con this October include James McAvoy; Nicholas Hoult; Elliot Page; Simu Liu; Tatiana Maslany; Bryce Dallas Howard; cast members across Marvel television properties including Charlie Cox, Deborah Ann Woll, Mike Colter, Ming Na Wen, Clark Gregg, and Chloe Bennett; and iconic voice actors from fan-favorite series and movies like Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Little Mermaid, Demon Slayer, and more. Plus fan-favorites from the cast of Critical Role.

Major comic and literary legends will also make their way to the convention, including George R.R. Martin, J. Scott Campbell, Jeph Loeb, Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo, Tini Howard, Gabrielle Dell’Otto, Babs Tarr,...

It's getting close to that time of year again. New York Comic Con returns later this year, from October 9 through the 12, and now fans are getting their first look at the first wave of guests, creators, and exhibitors that they'll be able to meet at the Javits Center in Manhattan. Nycc is taking big swings bringing in guests from some big franchises. Among the first wave of guests are X-Men alum: Nicholas Hoult(Superman, Nosferatu, The Great), James McAvoy(X-Men, Split and Glass; Atonement), and Elliot Page. Nycc has also invited MCU stars Simu Liu(Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Kim’s Convenience), Charlie Cox, Deborah Ann Woll, Mike Colter, Ming Na Wen, Clark Gregg, and Chloe Bennett. Others include Bryce Dallas Howard as well as voice actors fromAvatar: The Last Airbender, The Little Mermaid, and more.

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A film adaptation of the viral found-footage films created by YouTuber Kane Parsons was announced to be in development at A24 back in 2023, with minimal updates since. But it looks like A24 is finally preparing to move full steam ahead with the project as a new report from Deadline suggests casting is underway. According to the outlet, The Penguin star Cristin Milioti and Chiwetel Ejiofor (who was so very charming in the recent Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy) are in talks to co-star.

Reps for A24 have declined to comment on the news, so it sounds like if the two stars are circling these roles then the deals have not yet been signed or confirmed. Parsons will direct the film from a script by Roberto Patino. A24 is adapting alongside James Wan's Atomic Monster banner, Chernin Entertainment, and 21 Laps.

The Backrooms remains a mysterious project for the studio...

Ayra Starr and Wizkid have shared a new video for their sensual single “Gimme Dat” from April. In the dream-sequence short, Starr tantalizes a music lover while wearing a red dress that gives that emoji and rolls around on a life-sized vinyl. “Diallo, Diallo/If I give you my love, oh/Make you no disappoint, oh/Me I get you for mind, oh,” she sings. Meanwhile, while in a chic room of women, Wizkid promises that he’s turning towards monogamy. “Loving you dey put me in a different mindset/Girl,...

‘Children of Blood and Bone’ is a 2018 romantic fantasy novel by Nigerian-American author Tomi Adeyemi. It’s her first book and the start of the ‘Legacy of Orïsha’ trilogy. The story follows Zélie Adebola, a young girl trying to bring magic back to the kingdom of Orïsha after the ruling class, the kosidáns, wiped out the maji, her people who once wielded magic.

Adeyemi spent 18 months and 45 drafts writing the novel, drawing inspiration from books like ‘Harry Potter,’ ‘An Ember in the Ashes,’ West African mythology, and Yoruba culture. She was also influenced by the pain of police violence against Black Americans.

The book was a huge success. It debuted at number one on ‘The New York Times’ Best Seller list for young adult books and received praise for tackling themes like oppression, racism, and slavery. It’s also a coming-of-age tale about young people finding the power to make change.

Exclusive: Bestselling author Aaron Blabey has signed an eight-figure deal with Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group for two new series.

The first, called Game of Pets, will debut in the fall of 2026. Macmillan and Foundation Media Partners plan to develop and produce it as a feature film franchise.

Blabey’s The Bad Guys series and Thelma The Unicorn were adapted for film by, respectively, DreamWorks Animation and Netflix. Blabey served as executive producer on both.

Universal Pictures and Dwa are releasing The Bad Guys 2, a sequel to the $250 million-grossing 2022 hit, later this year. It follows a crackerjack criminal crew of animal outlaws, struggling to find acceptance in their newly minted lives as Good Guys, who are pulled out of retirement and forced to do one last job. Netflix aired animated prequel The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday Christmas special in 2023.

Animated musical Thelma The Unicorn debuted on the streamer last May.

‘Children of Blood and Bone’ is a 2018 romantic fantasy novel by Nigerian-American author Tomi Adeyemi. It’s her first book and the start of the ‘Legacy of Orïsha’ trilogy. The story follows Zélie Adebola, a young girl trying to bring magic back to the kingdom of Orïsha after the ruling class, the kosidáns, wiped out the maji, her people who once wielded magic.

Adeyemi spent 18 months and 45 drafts writing the novel, drawing inspiration from books like ‘Harry Potter,’ ‘An Ember in the Ashes,’ West African mythology, and Yoruba culture. She was also influenced by the pain of police violence against Black Americans.

The book was a huge success. It debuted at number one on ‘The New York Times’ Best Seller list for young adult books and received praise for tackling themes like oppression, racism, and slavery. It’s also a coming-of-age tale about young people finding the power to make change.

Exclusive: Paramount Pictures’ Children of Blood and Bone, based on the NY Times bestselling novel of the same name by Tomi Adeyemi, rounds out its cast with Saniyya Sidney (Fences), Zackary Momoh (Harriet), Richard Mofe-Damijo (Namaste Wahala), Ayra Starr, Pamilerin Ayodeji (Mikolo), Shamz Garuba (Crime and Justice Lagos), Kola Bodunde (Shadow) and Temi Fagbenle. Ayodeji and Garuba were cast through an open casting call in Nigeria.

Previously announced cast includes Thuso Mbedu, Amandla Stenberg, Damson Idris, Tosin Cole, Viola Davis, Cynthia Erivo, Idris Elba, Lashana Lynch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Regina King, Diaana Babnicova, and Bukky Bakray. The film is dated for January 15, 2027 in IMAX.

From director Gina Prince-Bythewood, who co-wrote the script with Adeyemi, Children of Blood and Bone, is set in an African fantasy kingdom where a young woman goes on a quest to reclaim the magic violently stolen from her people. She and her brother ally with the daughter...

Wicked star Cynthia Erivo is swapping the whimsical world of Oz for a role in the slightly less colorful corporate sector, as she has boarded Karoshi, a new samurai action thriller from the producers of John Wick. She is in good company on the cast, as Past Lives breakout Teo Yoo and 1923 actress Isabel May have also joined the upcoming Lionsgate feature, though specifics about their roles are seemingly being kept under lock and key in a confidential filing cabinet for now.

According to Deadline, the movie is described as "a corporate thriller with a samurai twist," which will be scripted and directed by Takashi Doscher, who helmed the 2019 post-apocalyptic romance Only. Not much more is known about the story at this time, though it's worth noting that the translated meaning of the Japanese word "karoshi" is "death from overwork" and is used to describe sudden fatalities related to occupational exhaustion,...

Wicked star Cynthia Erivo has joined Karoshi, a ‘corporate action thriller with a samurai twist’. Count us in.

Cynthia Erivo’s movie star powers have reached a new level through the global success of last year’s Wicked. And with that film’s second part due to arrive later this year, Erivo has been decidedly busy both as an actor and on other projects.

This year alone she’s launched a new single, has a new album coming, and she’s playing the Messiah himself in the Hollywood Bowl production of Jesus Christ Superstar this summer. She’s also appearing in season two of Poker Face.

That’s quite the year, not least because according to Deadline, Erivo has booked in another leading turn in Lionsgate’s Karoshi, the latest effort (in an increasingly long line) where the studio looks to replicate the success of its John Wick series. Still,...

Exclusive: Wicked star Cynthia Erivo has boarded Lionsgate’s action thriller Karoshi from 87Eleven.

She will star in the movie alongside Teo Yoo and Isabel May (1883), as Deadline previously scooped.

87Eleven Entertainment’s Chad Stahelski, Alex Young and Jason Spitz are producing Karoshi through their deal with Lionsgate. The film will begin production in June, with Takashi Doscher directing from his own script.

The film is described as a corporate thriller with a samurai twist. Further plot details and role specifics for Erivo, Yoo and May are under wraps.

Related: ‘Wicked’s Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande Give Oscars Rousing Oz Opening

Erivo remains booked and busy following her turn as Elphaba Thropp in Jon M. Chu’s two Wicked movies. She is also set to appear as a set of sextuplets in Season 2 of Peacock’s Poker Face, and she just released a single “Replay,” the...

Filming has officially begun for Children of Blood and Bone, an adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi's young adult fantasy book of the same name. Arguably one of the most anticipated fantasy projects in recent memory, the movie is adapted from the first book in a trilogy collectively known as Legacy of Orïsha. Children of Blood and Bone, the first book in the series, took the book community by storm when it was released in 2018, spending several weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Four years later, Paramount beat out competitors in a fierce bidding battle for its rights, announcing its feature adaptation. A release date two years from now is already in place, but with production now beginning relatively early, it gives reason to believe that the film could hit the screens sooner than expected.

‘Children of Blood and Bone’ is a 2018 romantic fantasy novel by Nigerian-American author Tomi Adeyemi. It’s her first book and the start of the ‘Legacy of Orïsha’ trilogy. The story follows Zélie Adebola, a young girl trying to bring magic back to the kingdom of Orïsha after the ruling class, the kosidáns, wiped out the maji, her people who once wielded magic.

Adeyemi spent 18 months and 45 drafts writing the novel, drawing inspiration from books like ‘Harry Potter,’ ‘An Ember in the Ashes,’ West African mythology, and Yoruba culture. She was also influenced by the pain of police violence against Black Americans.

The book was a huge success. It debuted at number one on ‘The New York Times’ Best Seller list for young adult books and received praise for tackling themes like oppression, racism, and slavery. It’s also a coming-of-age tale about young people finding the power to make change.

February is Black History Month, and that means it's a great time to take stock of some of the Black creators who have helped mold the art forms we so love. In the realm of fantasy and science fiction books, there are a number of Black authors who have had a large impact on the genres. And while you shouldn't just be relegating your reading of them to February, this month is still an ideal moment to pause and appreciate all that Black artists have contributed. (And to add some new books to your Tbr while you're at it.)

We're going to run through 16 authors who have helped shape the genres of fantasy and science fiction as they stand today. Some will be long-standing pillars of the speculative fiction space; others, rising stars who are charting its future. All have created works which have resonated deeply with readers, and are well worth checking out.

On the heels of her Academy Award-nominated performance as Elphaba in 2024’s mega-hit Wicked, Cynthia Erivo has landed a role in what will likely be another box-office success. Erivo will play Admiral Kaea in the big-screen adaptation of the 2018 young adult fantasy novel Children of Blood and Bone, per Entertainment Weekly. The film is set for a January 2027 release.

Children of Blood and Bone debuted in 2018 on the New York Times young adult bestseller list and soon after received a seven-figure movie rights deal. The novel was written by author Tomi Adeyemi and was an instant hit, selling 3 million copies globally.

Erivo will join an all-star cast for the movie adaptation which includes Oscar-winner Viola Davis, Amandla Stenberg, and Idris Elba (Sonic the Hedgehog 3). The movie is being penned by Adeyemi and Gina Prince-Bythewood and directed by Prince-Bythewood (The Woman King). The movie and book, while it has similarities...

Children of Blood and Bone, the bestselling West African-inspired YA fantasy story from Tomi Adeyemi, is heading to the big screen soon, and its cast just got a whole lot bigger. Variety reports that a slew of new talent has been announced for the movie, which is being directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood. That includes Hollywood heavyweights like Idris Elba, Viola Davis, and Wicked's Cynthia Erivo, as well as up-and-comers like Amandla Stenberg (The Acolyte), Thosu Mbedu (The Woman King), Damson Idris (Snowfall), and Tosin Cole (Supacell).

The Children of Blood and Bone movie also got a tentative release window of January 2027 in IMAX, and is slated to begin production in South Africa in the coming weeks. So it's still a ways off, but the fact that there's so much movement on the film is a very good sign.

If you're not familiar with Children of Blood and Bone, now...

‘Children of Blood and Bone’ is a 2018 romantic fantasy novel by Nigerian-American author Tomi Adeyemi. It’s her first book and the start of the ‘Legacy of Orïsha’ trilogy. The story follows Zélie Adebola, a young girl trying to bring magic back to the kingdom of Orïsha after the ruling class, the kosidáns, wiped out the maji, her people who once wielded magic.

Adeyemi spent 18 months and 45 drafts writing the novel, drawing inspiration from books like ‘Harry Potter,’ ‘An Ember in the Ashes,’ West African mythology, and Yoruba culture. She was also influenced by the pain of police violence against Black Americans.

The book was a huge success. It debuted at number one on ‘The New York Times’ Best Seller list for young adult books and received praise for tackling themes like oppression, racism, and slavery. It’s also a coming-of-age tale about young people finding the power to make change.

The beloved YA novel Children of Blood and Bone is being turned into a movie at Paramount Pictures and a star-studded ensemble cast was just announced.

The Woman King director Gina Prince-Bythewood will be directing the film, based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Tomi Adeyemi.

Production is set to begin filming in South Africa in the coming weeks and more cast members are set to be added from an open casting call for actors living in Nigeria.

In Children of Blood and Bone, in an African fantasy kingdom, a young woman goes on a quest to reclaim the magic that was violently stolen from her people. She and her brother ally with the daughter and son of the king to fight back against his brutal rule.

Said Prince-Bythewood, “I am so honored and excited to bring Tomi’s Children of Blood and Bone and the vibrant world of Orisha to life.

Viola Davis and director Gina Prince-Bythewood on the set of The Woman King. Courtesy of Sony Pictures

Paramount Pictures today announced the principal cast of the feature film, Children of Blood and Bone. Leading the action fantasy film are Thuso Mbedu (The Woman King) as Zelie; Amandla Stenberg (The Hate U Give) as Amari; Damson Idris (“Snowfall”) as Inan; and Tosin Cole (“Supacell”) as Tzain.

The movie, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Gina Prince-Bythewood, is based on the #1 New York Times bestselling novel of the same name by Tomi Adeyemi.

The movie releases January 15th, 2027 in IMAX.

Also confirmed are Academy Award® winner Viola Davis as Mama Agba; Cynthia Erivo (Wicked) as Admiral Kaea; Idris Elba (Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw) as Lekan; Lashana Lynch (Bob Marley: One Love) as Jumoke; and Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave) as King Saran.

In negotiations are Academy Award® winner Regina King (Shirley...

Paramount Pictures has set its cast for director Gina Prince-Bythewood’s forthcoming feature adaptation of the YA novel Children of Blood and Bone.

Slated to hit theaters Jan. 15, 2027, the film stars Thuso Mbedu (The Woman King) as Zelie; Amandla Stenberg (The Hate U Give) as Amari; Damson Idris (Snowfall) as Inan; and Tosin Cole (Supacell) as Tzain.

Rounding out the cast are Viola Davis, Cynthia Erivo, Idris Elba, Lashana Lynch and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Additionally, Regina King, Diaana Babnicova and Bukky Bakray are in negotiations for roles.

Based on author Tomi Adeyemi’s 2018 best-selling book, Children of Blood and Bone centers on an African fantasy kingdom where a young woman (Mbedu) and her brother (Cole) seek to reclaim the magic that was violently stolen from their people by a vicious king (Ejiofor).

Paramount Pictures president and CEO Brian Robbins worked with the studio’s motion picture group presidents Daria Cercek and...

With the best-selling fantasy novels Children of Blood and Bone, Children of Virtue and Vengeance, and Children of Anguish and Anarchy, author Tomi Adeyemi told readers a story known as the Legacy of the Orisha trilogy – and now it’s time for Adeyemi’s books to start getting the film adaptation treatment. Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen of Temple Hill Entertainment, along with Karen Rosenfelt of Sunswept Entertainment – the team behind the Twilight series – are producing an adaptation of Children of Blood and Bone alongside Matt Jackson of Jackson Pictures, with Gina Prince-Bythewood (The Woman King) on board to direct the film from a screenplay she wrote with Adeyemi. The project is set up at Paramount Pictures, and today the studio announced the names of several cast members: Thuso Mbedu (The Woman King) is set to play Zelie, with Amandla Stenberg (The Hate U Give) as Amari, Damson Idris (Snowfall) as Inan,...

The cast of Children of Blood and Bone continues to be assembled as Paramount Pictures prepares for principal photography to start for the adaptation. Thuso Mbedu has been cast as Zelie, Damson Idris will portray Inan, Tosin Cole will bring Tzain to life and Amandla Stenberg will step into the shoes of Amari. The new additions of Children of Blood and Bone will join previously-announced stars who will appear in the adaptation, including Cynthia Erivo and Viola Davis. The novel written by Tomi Adeyemi will jump from the page to the screen a couple of years from now.

Gina Prince-Bythewood’s movie adaptation of Children of Blood and Bone has found its principal cast in Thuso Mbedu (The Woman King) as Zelie, Amandla Stenberg (The Hate U Give) as Amari, Damson Idris (Snowfall) as Inan and Tosin Cole (Supacell) as Tzain.

Also confirmed are Academy Award winner Viola Davis as Mama Agba; Cynthia Erivo (Wicked) as Admiral Kaea; Idris Elba (Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw) as Lekan; Lashana Lynch (Bob Marley: One Love) as Jumoke; and Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave) as King Saran.

In negotiations are Academy Award winner Regina King (Shirley) as Queen Nehanda; Diaana Babnicova (Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot) as Folake; and Bukky Bakray (Rocks) as Binta.

The film, directed by Prince-Bythewood, is based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Tomi Adeyemi. The story is set in an African fantasy kingdom...

Thuso Mbedu, Amandla Stenberg, Damson Idris and Tosin Cole are taking on the lead roles in the highly-anticipated film adaptation of “Children of Blood and Bone.” Gina Prince-Bythewood is directing the action fantasy film, based on Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling novel, for Paramount Pictures.

The studio has also dated the film for release on Jan. 15, 2027 in Imax.

Mbedu, who previously starred in Prince-Bythewood’s historical epic “The Woman King,” will play Zelie, a young woman living in a fantasy African kingdom who embarks on a quest to reclaim the magic that was violently stolen from her people by the ruthless King Saran. The story follows Zelie and her older brother Tzain (Cole) as they form an alliance with the king’s daughter, Princess Amari (Stenberg) and son, Prince Inan (Idris) to fight back against his brutal rule.

“I am so honored and excited to bring Tomi’s ‘Children of Blood and Bone...

December marks the end of a great year for fantasy books, so it's fitting that some of 2024's most exciting new releases hit shelves during its final month. 2024 kicked off with highly anticipated sequels like House of Flame and Shadow and The Atlas Complex, and things only got better from there. The year welcomed many compelling additions to the genre, including a new historical fantasy book by Leigh Bardugo, a fantasy novella from Veronica Roth, and the long-awaited finale to Tomi Adeyemi's Legacy of Orïsha series.

That's just scratching the surface of what 2024 had in store for fantasy readers, and December is closing the year on a high note. Perhaps the biggest fantasy release of 2024, Brandon Sanderson's Wind and Truth, will finally hit shelves, rounding out the first half of The Stormlight Archive. The much-anticipated follow-up to Xiran Jay Zhao's 2021 hit, Iron Widow, also debuts this month. And...

When discussing classic works of literature, especially within the fantasy genre, big names like The Lord of the Rings, The Once and Future King, or even more modern works like A Song of Ice and Fire might come to mind. However, the landscape of fantasy has been evolving quickly in the past few decades, and the contemporary works that will one day be considered classics are boundary-pushing works. Though there's love for the old works, which remain heavily influential, authors have been exploring unheard voices and diverse stories that shine a light on what the genre does best.

Many of the best fantasy books of the last ten years have the potential to join the fantasy canon and be remembered for years to come, making it an exciting time to be a fan of speculative fiction. It's difficult to determine what exactly makes a novel worthy of becoming a classic,...

ReedPop has announced a special partnership with Paragon Creative Agency, which will serve as the official livestream partner for New York Comic Con 2024. The deal will include live coverage from Cbr alongside fellow Valnet publications Collider and ScreenRant.

Nycc returns to the Javits Center on Oct. 17-20 for this year's festivities. Paragon Creative Agency will help livestream the biggest panels on the Main and Empire Stages on the social media and YouTube channels across Cbr, Collider and ScreenRant. Some of the other key clients for the company, which is also behind the GRAMMYs, include CBS, Microsoft, Netflix, Disney, Activision/Blizzard, NBCUniversal, Tesla, Mattel, Warner Bros., and Lionsgate, among others.

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The young adult fantasy Children of Blood and Bone thrust Tomi Adeyemi into the spotlight, debuting at number one on the New York Times’ YA best-seller list. The novel was inspired by everything from Harry Potter to West African mythology, and it interpolates themes of colonialism in its story of a struggle to restore magic to the fictitious country of Orïsha.

Adeyemi followed her debut with Children of...

A lot of well-known fantasy fiction is inspired by Western Europe, but there are many great books that draw inspiration from elsewhere. Books like The Poppy War, Jade City, and Daughter of the Moon Goddess offer perspectives based on Eastern history and culture. These modern additions to the fantasy genre provide rich, detailed storytelling while incorporating elements of history and mythology into their world-building.

Many well-known fantasy narratives draw inspiration from Western Europe, but there are some truly great books that pull their settings and lore from other parts of the world. As a genre, fantasy can go almost anywhere it wants to but most authors use the real world to create their fictional ones. And because classics like J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings and C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia books are heavily inspired by Western Europe, many modern fantasy novels continue to utilize the landscape, politics,...

On Tuesday June 25 2024, ABC broadcasts Good Morning America!

Episode 201 Episode Summary

In this episode of “Good Morning America,” viewers can look forward to a delightful lineup of guests. Chef Renato Poliafito will be showcasing his culinary skills, offering some delicious recipes and cooking tips. InStyle magazine’s Kara Jillian Brown will be sharing the latest fashion trends and style advice, adding a touch of glamour to the show.

Fans of the theater will be thrilled as the cast of “The Bear” joins the hosts to discuss their latest production and give a sneak peek into what audiences can expect. Author Tomi Adeyemi will also be making an appearance, sharing insights into her writing process and discussing her latest work.

With such a diverse range of guests, this episode promises to be both entertaining and informative. From food to fashion, theater to literature, “Good Morning America” continues to bring a variety of content to its viewers,...

On Tuesday, June 25, Good Morning America welcomes chef Renato Poliafito, InStyle magazine’s beauty editor Kara Jillian Brown, author Tomi Adeyemi, and the cast of Hulu’s “The Bear”. Renato Poliafito, a two-time James Beard Award-nominated baker, joins the show to discuss his new cookbook, “Dolci!,” which celebrates Italian and Italian-American tastes and traditions. The book […]

Good Morning America: Renato Poliafito, Kara Jillian Brown, Tomi Adeyemi...

June 2024 sees highly anticipated fantasy and sci-fi books hitting shelves, adding to the genres' success in 2024. From the conclusions of series to standalone stories, there are diverse narratives that cater to multiple reader preferences. With sequels, debuts, and unique premises, June is a month packed with must-read books for fantasy and sci-fi lovers.

June 2024 is an exciting month for fantasy and sci-fi books, with a range of new releases hitting shelves over the next four weeks. In general, 2024 has been an impressive year for fantasy storytelling. Well-known authors like Sarah J. Maas and Leigh Bardugo published new books earlier this year, and big names like Brandon Sanderson and John Gwynne are set to release sequels later on. June has its own mix of familiar authors and newcomers, and it's bringing readers a range of narratives to dive into.

From long-awaited sequels to standalone stories, there are new fantasy and sci-fi books for every reader's preference.

Children of Anguish and Anarchy is the highly anticipated conclusion to Tomi Adeyemi's Legacy of Orsha series, set for June 2024 release. Readers can expect intense emotions as Zlie faces new challenges and enemies, promising a high-stakes finale to the beloved YA fantasy series. Adeyemi's upcoming book delves into themes of anguish, anarchy, and inner conflict in a world facing a larger, unexpected enemy.

Tomi Adeyemi's Children of Anguish and Anarchy is one of the most-anticipated fantasy books of 2024, and it will bring the author's Legacy of Orsha series to a tense and emotional end. Adeyemi's young adult fantasy series began with Children of Blood and Bone in 2018, which introduced Zlie Adebola, a girl striving to bring magic back to the kingdom of Orsha, even if it means overthrowing the monarchy oppressing anyone with such abilities. This goal drives Zlie throughout the first and second Legacy of Orsha books, and...

A new live-action film adaptation of author Tomi Adeyemi’s fantasy novel trilogy “Children of Blood and Bone” will be directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood (“The Old Guard”) for Paramount Pictures:

“…’Zélie Adebola’ remembers when the soil of ‘Orïsha’ hummed with magic. Burners ignited flames, Tiders beckoned waves, and Zélie’s ‘Reaper’ mother summoned forth souls. But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, ‘maji’ were killed, leaving Zélie without a mother and her people without hope.

“Now Zélie has one chance to bring back magic and strike against the monarchy. With the help of a rogue princess, Zélie must outwit and outrun the crown prince, who is hell-bent on eradicating magic for good. Danger lurks in Orïsha, where snow leoponaires prowl and vengeful spirits wait in the waters Yet the greatest danger may be Zélie herself as she struggles to control her powers...

There is movement for Paramount's plan to turn Tomi Adeyemi‘s novel Children Of Blood And Bone into film. According to Deadline, :a[The Old Guard]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/the-old-guard/' } and :a[The Woman King]{href='https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/the-woman-king/' } director Gina Prince-Bythewood is jumping aboard to direct.

Adeyemi‘s book is set in a fantasy realm where, 11 years ago, Zelie and Tzain lost their mother, and all of Orisha lost magic. The maji were rounded up and slaughtered by King Saran’s orders, and the diviners became second-class citizens, oppressed so they would never rise up again.

But all of that changes when a scroll turns up that has the ability to grant magic to the diviners, changing them into maji. The answer becomes clear to Zelie: they must bring magic back.

For Amari, the princess, the path is less clear. Though...

The Paramount Pictures adaptation of the hit YA book “Children of Blood and Bone” is taking another step toward the big screen, with Gina Prince-Bythewood signing on to direct.

Prince-Bythewood will develop the next pass of a draft penned by author Tomi Adeyemi.

The action fantasy novel follows heroine Zélie Adebola, who belongs to a class of magic practicioners know as the maji, as she attempts to restore magic to the kingdom of Orïsha, following the ruling class kosidáns’ brutal suppression of her people.

Rights to the 2018 book by Nigerian American novelist Adeyemi were acquired by Paramount in 2022 after a planned adaptation by Fox2000 and then Disney’s Lucasfilm stalled. Prince-Bythewood will develop another pass of a draft written by Adeyemi, who will also executive produce the film alongside Reggie Rock Bythewood. Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen of Temple Hill Entertainment, Karen Rosenfelt of Sunswept Entertainment, and Matt Jackson of Jackson Pictures will produce.

Fantasy readers, rejoice! The adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi's YA novel Children of Blood and Bone is finally gaining some significiant traction. Recently, Deadline revealed that the forthcoming film adaptation has found its director — The Old Guard and The Woman King's Gina Prince-Bythewood. Additionally, Prince-Bythewood is set to take over the next draft of the screenplay, originally adapted by Adeyemi.

Exclusive: Paramount Pictures’ highly-anticipated adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s novel Children Of Blood And Bone is gaining momentum as Deadline is hearing The Woman King director Gina Prince-Bythewood is coming on to helm. Prince-Bythewood will develop the next pass of a draft penned by Adeyemi.

Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen of Temple Hill Entertainment, Karen Rosenfelt of Sunswept Entertainment and Matt Jackson of Jackson Pictures will produce. Adeyemi and Reggie Rock Bythewood will executive produce.

The project has been a high priority for the studio ever since 2022 when Paramount Pictures Motion Picture Group Co-Presidents Daria Cercek and Mike Ireland acquired the rights to the trilogy in a highly-competitive bidding war.

After Lucasfilm let the rights lapse on the series, reps for Adeyemi took it to the market where it had immediate interest. Sources said at the time multiple studios including Universal, Amazon and Netflix were in the mix as the...

Paramount Pictures has acquired the rights to adapt the bestselling YA novel Children of Blood & Bone into a three-movie deal, with the author Tomi Adeyemi involved in the project. The book's story, which tackles themes of race, discrimination, and abuse of power, has drawn comparisons to the Hunger Games series and is considered a groundbreaking magical allegory of the Black experience. The film adaptation needs to address the underdevelopment of the main character, Zélie, in order to ensure success. By focusing on Zélie's unique qualities and motivations, the movie can differentiate her from other YA fantasy heroes and create a more compelling narrative.

The best-selling YA novel Children of Blood & Bone is reportedly in the process of being adapted to screen, but this upcoming movie will have to fix one big Zélie problem. Paramount Pictures has reportedly acquired the rights to a three-movie deal for Children of Blood & Bone,...

Paramount Pictures has renewed its multi-year, first-look film deal with Temple Hill Entertainment, the producer of their smash fall horror hit Smile which grossed over $200M WW and netted a $101M profit for the Melrose Ave. lot.

Under the terms of the agreement, Temple Hill Entertainment will continue to develop films for both Paramount Pictures and its label Paramount Players. On the television side, Temple Hill remains under a first-look deal with Lionsgate.

Paramount Pictures’ Motion Picture Group Co-Presidents Michael Ireland and Daria Cercek said, “Temple Hill has a proven track record for making films that truly connect with people. In the decade that we’ve known them, Wyck, Marty, and Isaac have been incredible collaborators and more importantly, we also count them as friends. We couldn’t be happier to be extending this relationship so we can continue to find new ways to wow audiences together.”

Temple Hill’s Wyck Godfrey,...

Paramount Pictures has renewed its first-look film deal with Temple Hill Entertainment.

The multiyear pact comes after the studio and production company partnered on the horror box office smash Smile, which has grossed $200 million globally. Temple Hill develops films for both Paramount Pictures and its label Paramount Players, under which Smile was developed and produced.

Paramount and Temple Hill are currently working on the film adaptations of Rebecca Serle’s One Italian Summer, Gabrielle Zevin’s New York Times best-selling novel Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomi Adeyemi’s best-selling YA novel Children of Blood and Bone, as well as the movie musical adaptation of The King & I.

On the television side, Temple Hill remains under a first-look deal with Lionsgate. Recent and upcoming films include horror thriller Bagman from director Colm McCarthy, Chris Landon’s We Have a Ghost for Netflix, and Hannah Marks’ adaptation of John Green...

Paramount Pictures has renewed its multiyear first-look film deal with Temple Hill Entertainment, the studio announced on Monday.

Under the terms of the agreement, Temple Hill Entertainment will continue to develop films for the studio and its label Paramount Players. On the television side, Temple Hill remains under a first-look deal with Lionsgate.

The first-look film deal renewal comes on the heels of the critically acclaimed horror thriller “Smile,” from Paramount Pictures and Temple Hill, which earned more than $200 million at the global box office.

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“Temple Hill has a proven track record for making films that truly connect with people. In the decade that we’ve known them, Wyck, Marty, and Isaac have been incredible collaborators and more importantly, we also count them as friends,” Paramount Pictures’ Motion Picture Group Co-Presidents Michael Ireland and Daria Cercek said in a statement.

Film rights to Rebecca Serle’s novel “One Italian Summer” have sold to Paramount Pictures.

The Brian Robbins-led studio won a competitive auction for the bestseller, published by Simon & Schuster’s Atria label. Temple Hill will produce a feature adaptation and Serle is executive producing with David Stone of Tfc Productions.

“One Italian Summer” follows Katy, a young woman reeling from the recent loss of her mom and best friend Carol. Katy embarks on the trip of a lifetime, meant to be spent as mother and daughter, over two weeks in Positano. Buoyed by the stunning waters, beautiful cliff sides, delightful residents and delectable food, Katy feels herself coming back to life. Things take a supernatural turn when suddenly her mother appears in the flesh — healthy, sun-tanned and thirty years old. Over the course of the summer, Katy not only discovers Carol as a young woman, but more about herself than she expected.

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After a two-year pandemic-induced hiatus, CAA’s in-person Amplify Summit is back.

An invitation-only group of artists, thought leaders and industry executives will gather in Ojai tomorrow for a lineup of keynotes, firesides and breakout sessions aimed at leveraging multicultural perspectives to advance goals in both business and justice.

Those who will address this year’s summit include filmmakers Ava DuVernay and Jeymes Samuels; actors Leslie Grace, Stephanie Hsu, Anthony Ramos, Storm Reid, Lauren Ridloff and Yara Shahidi; comedian Amber Ruffin; executives Cris Abrego (Banijay Americas chair and Endemol Shine president and CEO), Franklin Leonard (The Black List founder and CEO) and Jon Platt (Sony Music Publishing chair and CEO); and authors Tomi Adeyemi (Children of Blood and Bone) and Soman Chainani (School for Good and Evil) as well as White House senior advisor and former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, IllumiNative founder...

The CAA Amplify summit will make its in-person return on June 22 featuring speakers across entertainment, sports, media, technology, and social justice.

The summit brings together a diverse group of key influencers and industry decision-makers to explore the role business plays in advancing culture and justice for communities of color.

Speaking in front of an invite-only crowd in Ojai, California are Ava DuVernay, Yara Shahidi, Anthony Ramos, Stephanie Hsu, Tomi Adeyemi, Storm Reid, Jeymes Samuel, Jon Platt, Keisha Lance Bottoms, Cris Abrego, Amber Ruffin, Leslie Grace, Crystal Echo Hawk, Lauren Ridloff, Nina Shaw, Soman Chainani, and Franklin Leonard.

“We’re thrilled for the return of CAA Amplify and to once again be in community with so many talented artists and business leaders,” said Ruben Garcia, Executive and Co-Head of Cultural Business Strategy at CAA. “The pandemic helped illustrate the value of the network we have built and how we can use...

For most moviegoers, Lucasfilm is synonymous with "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones," but over the years, the studio has also branched out and produced other projects not related to those two giant IPs. One such project that it had in development was an adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi's YA fantasy novel, "Children of Blood and Bone," but according to The Hollywood Reporter, Lucasfilm let the movie rights lapse and that is what enabled Paramount to pick them up.

What makes this news interesting is that "Children of Blood and Bone" sparked an intense bidding war, with Universal, Amazon, and Netflix all vying for the property...

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