The millennium is the rise of adaptations. Film adaptation is a type of derivative work in which a written work is transferred in whole or in part into a feature film. Since an original story takes a long time to develop, it usually takes only 3 months to adapt a novel into a screenplay. Adaptations offer an easy way for producers to tap into an existing fan base. This invites non-readers due to your knowledge of that fan base. In a way, they are buying the fanbase instead of the stories.
In Hollywood, almost two-thirds of film productions are adapted from novels and comics. Since the early days, adaptations have been a cinematographic practice from various resources such as plays, autobiography and even other films. Studios such as Warner Bros. Pictures, Walt Disney Pictures, and Sony Pictures are among those that produce intellectual property films.
Here are some examples of film adaptations of novels and comics:
From novels (book-to-film adaptations)
· fight club – A comedy-drama film based on the novel of the same title written by Chuck Palahniuk.
· Silver Linings Playbook – A romantic comedy-drama film that was adapted from the novel by Matthew Quick.
· The company you keep – A TCYK LLC film based on the novel of the same name; Produced, directed and starring Robert Redford.
From Comics (comics-to-film adaptations)
· the Avengers – Marvel team up with iconic superheroes.
· Superman – The last “man of steel” to save the day.
· The Raven – The vengeful story of a character resurrected by a crow.
Long-running series from 2015
· the fast and the furious – in his seventh film
· 007 – has 24 movies
Each adaptation is produced in the highest quality and carries multiple film copyrights. Apart from multiple copyrights; which include director’s copyright, screenwriter’s copyright, composer’s copyright, distribution rights, product placement, and performers’ rights; a film adaptation now includes the rights of the owners of the existing work. This means that copyrights, patents and trademarks are also included.
lack of originality
The core of any movie is and should be a good, meaningful story. Popularity should not be the main focus; And with the way things are going, the film adaptation trend has become a huge hit. However, bringing original content to the big screen may mean that filmmakers are running out of creative imagination and original ideas.
However, fans should not infringe on copyrighted movies, whether original or adapted.