2012 Books Into Movies
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By turning classic novels and best-selling books into movies, movie makers are guaranteed instant fan bases and vast crowds at the theaters. 2012 movie goers shall not be disappointed. In the 2012 books to movie lineup: Janet Evanovich's long awaited best-seller, Tolstoy's greatest classic and the conclusion of Hansel and Gretel's tale.
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Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
March 13
Based on the novel by Seth Grahame-Smith, the 16th president turns vampire hunter after his mother is killed by a "supernatural power."
Grahame-Smith's other best-seller Pride and Prejudice and Zombies is also due out on the big screen in 2013.
A local Lincoln fanatic recently told me Lincoln would turn over in his grave if he knew about Seth Grahame-Smith's book/movie. Do you agree or disagree?
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter is a travesty and blackens the name of one of the the greatest US presidents!
kab says:
Really, Bob? Kids will think Lincoln was really a vampire hunter? Score one for the education system.
Bob Scrooge says:
The kids watching this will think Abe Lincoln is actually a vampire hunter
glowchick says:
I think this is not going to be a good movie anyway.
Booklady75 says:
Tacky.
rauspitz says:
I agree. I read the book and it was mediocre at best.
Chill. The book is fiction and is a great way to encourage reading.
mike says:
dude according to all counts he had a roucous sense of humor and if he knew about it he would probably laugh his hat off
naheedahsan says:
i think so
Loud says:
I dont think kids will be stupid enough to think that Ab is actually a vampire hunter. I dont think the integrity of one of the most memorable presidents is threatened in any way by this movie. I do, however, think the movie wille end up being awful, just because movies like this usually end up being awful.
MiddleSister says:
It's OK. We all know it's fiction.
Rebecca says:
I totally disagree. The book shows Abe in a great light. He's a fighter and knows what he stands for. I'm actually a bigger fan of Abe now because of all of the great quotes in the book. It is also a great twist on historical fiction. I learned a lot of facts about out country's history that had nothing to do with the fictional side of the book.
Anna Karenina
Unknown 2012
Based on Leo Tolstoy's classic novel about Anna, the wife of a high government official, who escapes her loveless marriage in favor of Count Vronsky. One does wonder how the producers will turn the 800+ page classic into a two hour movie....
Keira Knightley ... Anna
Jude Law ... Alexei Karenin
Breaking Dawn, Part II
November 16
Unable to fit in the whole 500+ page Stephenie Meyer book in one movie, Breaking Dawn the Movie was severed in two. Part I is due to be released November 18, 2011, but Twihards must wait until November 2012 for the finale.
Robert Pattinson ... Edward Cullen
Kristen Stewart ... Bella Swan
Taylor Lautner ... Jacob Black
Dorothy of Oz
August 3
Based on the book by Roger S. Baum (the great-grandson of Oz creator L. Frank Baum), Dorothy returns to Oz when her friends send out a call for help.
Lea Michele ... Dorothy Gale
Dan Aykroyd ... Scarecrow
James Belushi ... The Cowardly Lion
Martin Short ... The Jester
Kelsey Grammer ... The Tin Man
Oliver Platt ... Wiser the Owl
Patrick Stewart ... Tugg
Official Movie Website
Frankenweenie
October 5*
Based on Tim Burton's 1984 film school project, this fractured version of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein features a young boy named Victor who brings his dog back to life after the dog dies in an accident.
*Disney pushed back the original March 9, 2012 release date.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
December 14
Based on the Lord of the Ring characters by J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is a prequel to the original Tolkien trilogy.
The Hunger Games
March 23
In the near future, the United States government has collapsed and the new country suffers from the effects of famine and war. Each year the new government requires two young tributes from each of the new 12 districts to fight in a gladiator-style competition known as The Hunger Games, and like the original gladiator games, these games are played to the death.
Based on the best selling first book in The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins.
Official Movie Website
I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You
Only a Rumor
Even though IMDB lists I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You as due to be released sometime in 2012, author Ally Carter states this is false. Disney originally bought the movie rights to ITYILYBTIHTKY, but they sold them to Walden who let them expire. Carter now has the movie rights but hasn't resold them... yet. Read more....
Life of Pi
December 21
Based on Yann Martel's best-selling novel. When Pi and his family move from India to Canada, Pi finds himself shipwrecked in the middle of the Pacific Ocean... with a lifeboat full of hungry zoo animals.
The Lorax
March 2
Perhaps Dr. Seuss's best known moral tale, The Lorax is a commentary on the dangers of what will happen if we do not take care of our environment. Due out on Dr. Seuss's birthday,
Danny DeVito ... The Lorax
Zac Efron ... Theodore 'Ted' Geisel
Betty White ... Ted's grandmother
Taylor Swift ... Audrey
Official Movie Website
The Lorax Project
The Lorax teams up with Energy Star Kids
One for the Money
January 27
Based on the best selling novel by Janet Evanovich, One for the Money introduces Stephanie Plum, down on her luck Jersey ex-lingerie buyer who must blackmail her cousin Vinnie for a job as a bounty hunter when she loses her job. Only one problem. She's the worst bounty hunter imaginable. Enter ex-love, Trenton cop, traditional Italian Joe Morelli and new heartthrob, secretive, ex-military sharp shooter Ranger.
Katherine Heigl ... Stephanie Plum
Jason O'Mara ... Morelli
Sherri Shepherd ... Lula
Daniel Sunjata ... Ranger
Patrick Fischler ... Vinnie Plum
Debbie Reynolds ... Grandma Mazur
Ana Reeder ... Connie Rossol
Rated PG13 for violence, sexual references and language, some drug material and partial nudity.
Ranger or Morelli?
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Unknown 2012
Based on the epistolary novel by Stephen Chbosky, Charlie, a high school freshman, must deal with the suicide of his best friend, drug use, sexual relationships and other problems that arise in high school.
Fractured Fairytales
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Snow White and the Huntsman
December 21
Kriesten Stewart ... Snow White
Viggo Mortensen ... Huntsman
Charlize Theron ... Queen -
Hansel and Gretel Witch Hunters
March 2
Follows Hansel and Gretel 15 years after the two get lost in the woods.
Which 2012 book into movie can you not wait to see?
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g6g8612
May 20, 2012 @ 7:32 pm | delete
- good informative lens
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squirleyiscool12
Apr 5, 2012 @ 2:00 am | delete
- I can't wait for the perks of being a wallflower. Even though I already know the book is better, I want to watch it soooo bad. Counting down the days.
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naheedahsan
Mar 20, 2012 @ 10:48 am | delete
- i'm looking for The Hobbit
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vallain Mar 11, 2012 @ 10:35 pm | delete
- I'm excited that Arriety is coming out (based on The Borrowers). I loved that series.
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winlin
Feb 17, 2012 @ 2:51 pm | delete
- many good movies, so little tome to watch them all.
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kab
Feb 11, 2012 @ 9:19 pm | delete
- Really excited for Hunger Games and The Lorax.
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crosscreations Feb 9, 2012 @ 1:07 pm | delete
- Just saw "ONE FOR THE MONEY" and it is PRIMO! What a clever idea for a lens: books made into movies. That's a great idea and you did an excellent job creating this tribute to books made into movies this year.
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veryirie
Jan 30, 2012 @ 12:21 am | delete
- The Hunger Games
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Upon-Request
Jan 23, 2012 @ 8:38 am | delete
- One for the Money! (I've read all the Stephanie Plum books)The rest I can wait for the DVD.
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moky
Jan 5, 2012 @ 11:10 pm | delete
- ohmygosh! Cant wait for the Perks of Being A Wallflower! Emma Watson and Logan Lerman will be great together <3
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