Before the Dawn: A Lit to Flick Podcast

On this week's show, we cover a plethora of new "Fifty Shades of Grey" news, a load of "Outlander" news and some other tidbits in between, including new "Twilight" news!Show Notes:New "Fifty Shades of Grey" trailer"Fifty Shades of Grey" gets R rating"Fifty Shades of Grey" tickets now available for pre-purchase"Fifty Shades of Grey" fastest selling R rated movie on Fandango"Fifty Shades of Grey" soundtrack available for pre-order"Fifty Shades of Grey" OPI collection (order from Amazon.us)Review of "The Twilight Saga: Extended Editions Triple Feature"Assouline's "Tim Palen: Photographs from The Hunger Games" book"Anarchy" trailer"The Turning" trailerAnsel Elgort and Chloe Grace Moretz sign up for "November Criminals"Leila Sales' "This Song Will Save Your Life" gets optionedEdgar Wright to direct "Grasshopper Jungle"James Patterson's "Maximum Ride" to be a comic bookCast joins "A Walk in the Woods" adaptationFirst look at "Into the Forest"Jim Mickle to direct "Esperanza""Outlander" season 1 part 2 trailer"Outlander" "This or that" video"Outlander" season 2 casting options"Outlander" wins People's Choice award"Game of Thrones" premiere date announced"Game of Thrones" headed to IMAX"Bitten" season 2 news/video"Penny Dreadful" season 2 trailer"Eye Candy" trailer"Shannara" adds castEmily Andras options Nora Roberts trilogyMajor cast member leaving "The Vampire Diaries"AMC will air "The Night Manager" miniseriesBravo to air "Odd Mom Out" based on "Momzillas""Agent Carter" show runners grilled by "Arrow" show runner"The March Family Letter" webseries (based on "Lille Women")"The Autobiography of Jane Eyre" webseries (based on "Jane Eyre")"Downton Abbey" where are they now slideshow21 books to read before they hit the big screen in 2015Shannon's book to movie challengeNext Episode: Most Anticipated Movies of 2015

On this week's show, Shannon and Marina dig into Park Chan-wook's 2013 thriller "Stoker." It's one that's been on the watch list for some time and it seemed like an appropriate holiday watch.SPOILER WARNING - if you haven't seen the movie and want to, please do so before listening to the episode as we spoil it from the get go! Proceed with caution!Show Notes:Official websiteIMDbTrailerRotten TomatoesPiano duet sceneNext Episode: News Show

Our first episode of the new year doesn't bring much in the way of news but there have been some interesting developments over the last few weeks including details of the world premiere of "Fifty Shades of Grey," casting for Syfy's newest show "Dark Matter," a first look at the upcoming drama "The Book of Negroes" and even a trailer for a new Nicholas Sparks adaptation. After all, we can never have too many of those!Show Notes:"Fifty Shades of Grey" international premiere informationTen highest grossing movies of 2014People's Choice Awards nomineesStar studded line-up for People's Choice Awards"The Longest Ride" trailerAndrew Pyper's "The Damned" optionedMarvel's "Agent Carter" to get 2 hour premiere"The Book of Negroes" trailer"Wolf Hall" trailer"Bitten" teaser trailerTV premiere scheduleCasting announced for "Dark Matter"Netflix announces "Daredevil" informationCBC to adapt Ian Hamilton's "Ava Lee" book seriesMost pirated shows of 2014Study reveals that e-readers disrupt sleep Word and Film's most anticipated movie adaptationsNext Episode: STOKER Discussion

In our last podcast of 2014, we get together to celebrate and discuss Starz "Outlander" adaptation. Do we love it? Listen in to find out!SPOILER WARNING - we discuss the entire first half of season 1 so be sure to listen after watching the series. Books remain spoiler free!Show Notes:Series official pageBook pageTrailerIMDbNext Episode: News Show

After a rather long and largely unexpected break, we return to our regularly scheduled programming with loads of news including new "Twilight" news, "Outlander" goodies, some new trailers and another round of recently optioned properties to get excited about!Show Notes:First three "Twilight" movies return in extended edition triple feature (pre-order Blu-ray, DVD)Top 10 characters for "Twilight Stories" selected"Twilight" producer facing possible trial"The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1" soars to best opening weekend of the year"Insurgent" trailer"Insurgent" poster"Far from the Madding Crowd" trailer"Pan" trailer"Cinderella" trailer"The DUFF" trailer"Electricity" trailer"The Gunman" trailerNew "Fifty Shades of Grey" imagesHow the "Fifty Shades of Grey" trailer sells sexUniversal options Gayle Forman's "Just One Day" and "Just One Year""The Stand" adaptation to be extended over four moviesDarren Aronofsky to direct "The Good Nurse"Paul Greengrass in talks to adapt new adaptation of "1984""The Crow" remake finds new directorLupita Nyong'o to star in "Queen of Katwe" adaptationRosamund Pike and Charlie Hunnam to star in "Mountains Between Us" adaptationMichelle MacLaren to direct "Wonder Woman"Peter Segal to direct "Goblins" adaptationWriter hired for "Dragonriders of Pern" adaptationDjimon Hounsou in talks for role in "Knights of the Round Table"Jude Law in talks for role in "Knights of the Round Table"John August to adapt "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark"Shawn Levy to direct Ali Baba retelling"Outlander" teaser trailer"Outlander" inspired knitting kits (Marina's cowl)"Outlander" Yule Log videoSean Bean to star in "Frankenstein Chronicles" adaptationCast announced for "The Saxon Stories" adaptation"Westworld" ordered to series by HBO"From Hell" adaptation headed to FXFirst clip and still from "The Casual Vacancy" adaptationFirst image and clip from "Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norell" adaptation  "The Librarians" trailerNBC to end season one of "Constantine" after 13 episodes"Carmilla" gets second season order"Orphan Black" comic book release date and cover art"The Wolf Gift" graphic novel trailer"Secrets of Foxworth" novel releasedVaginal Fantasy YouTube channelPreview of "Good Omens" radio dramaKristen Stewart joins actors in AFI panelInfographic on book adaptation box office numbers"Fifty Shades of Santa" videoNext Episode: OUTLANDER Discussion

On this week's show, Shannon and Marina catch up with a plethora of news including the new "Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1" trailer, the first teaser for "Insurgent" and the brand spanking new "Fifty Shades of Grey" trailer!Show Notes:"Fifty Shades of Grey" Sneak Peek Trailer 2  "Fifty Shades of Grey" Trailer #2    "Hunger Games" Collectible Mugs at Petro Canada    Lionsgate and Imagine Nation Form Partnership to Launch "The Hunger Games" on Stage  Lorde "Yellow Flicker Beat" video    The "Hunger Games: Mockingjay: Part 1" Final trailer Mockingjay sets 2014 Record for Tickest Sold on  First Day of Presale    "Insurgent" Teaser Trailer    New "Insurgent" character posters    The Storytellers, new voices of the "Twilight Saga" announcement videoRobert Pattinson and John Cusack on "Maps to the Stars" - Cineplex Interview     Syfy and Universal Cable Productions Annoucne Key Roles for "The Magicians"    Exclusive first look at "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies""Captain  Marvel" coming in 2018"Black Beauty" Trailer    Lena Dunham Adapting YA novel "Catherine, Called Birdy" into movie"Testement of Youth" trailerAaron Sorkin Adapting Underground Poker Memoir "Molly’s Game"Lenny Abrahamson commences "Room"Ella Purnell and Asa Butterfield to Star in Tim Burton’s "Miss Peregrine’s"Alexandre Aja is set to direct "Wedding Gown""28 Days Later" Writer to direct Bio-Horror "Annihilation""Hannibal" Season 3 Spoilers"Witches of East End" Cancelled by Lifetime After Two SeasonsMarvel's "Agent Carter" Premiere Date and UK will get phase  3 movies firstMark Harmon Developing Young William Shakespeare Drama for CWCW Prepping Charles Darwin Drama, CBS Readying Gothic Horror ShowSyFy Acquires Dark Matter Graphic Novel Adaptation from "Stargate" Team"3001: The Final Odyssey" Set As Syfy MiniseriesJonathan Nolan developing Isaac Asimov's "Foundation" as high-concept HBO seriesAMC Lands Hugh Laurie, Tom Hiddleston Limited Series "Night Manager"Netflix Plans "Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events" TV Show"Bosch" Full Trailer for Amazon's new original drama"Carmilla" teaser trailer"Carmilla" Web Series    "Morganvile" The SeriesExclusive look Behind The Scenes look at "Morganville"The Perfect YA Book Pairings for your 8 Favourite Fall TV ShowsA Critical Moment for Ebook Subscription Services"I Ship It" short film    Daniel Radcliffe Raps Blackalicious' "Alphabet Aerobics"Next Episode: News Show

On this week's show, Shannon and Marina roll up their sleeves and delve deep into a discussion of NBC's recent miniseries "Rosemary's Baby." Did we like it? Did it live up to the hype? You'll have to listen in to find out!Show Notes:Miniseries trailerIMDbOfficial WebsiteWikipediaNext Episode: News Show

On this week's show, Shannon and Marina delve deep into the pile of news, catching up on everything from "Divergent" news to upcoming TV shows. Show Notes:"Divergent" sequel "Insurgent" officially started filming"Divergent" coming to DVD and Blu-ray on August 5thMongrel Media Kobo "Tracks" contestStephen King's "It" adaptation to be two moviesAlfonso Cuaron not directing "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" adaptation"Alice in Wonderland 2" adds cast"World War Z" sequel to be written by Steven KnightBenedict Cumberbatch joins "Yellow Birds"Anthony and Joe Russo to direct "The Gray Man"Ava Dellaira's "Love Letters to the Dead" optionedYA series "Soulkeepers" optioned"The Devil's Rooming House" to be written by Max La BellaDaniel Radcliffe to star in "You Shall Know Our Velocity"Marlene King adapting "The Merciless" movieQuvenzhane Wallis to star in "Counting by 7s" adaptationDave Franco to star in "Intern's Handbook" adaptationGreg McLean adapting "Lost in the Jungle, (Marina's interview with Greg)"Left Behind" trailer"Kill the Messenger" trailer"Wayward Pines" trailerSeasons 1 and 2 of "Hannibal" streaming on Netflix Canada"Hannibal" remains the most subversive drama on network TVEmmy's video chat with Hugh Dancy"Bitten" renewed for 2nd season"True Blood" marketing campaign beginsFirst trailer for FX's "The Strain' adaptation"The Strain" to premiere on July 13th15 reasons to fall in love with "The Lizzie Bennet Diaries" again, watch the show for free!Next Episode: ROSEMARY'S BABY Miniseries Discussion

On this week's show, Shannon and Marina dig into book lists and discuss the idea of being well read. Is there such a thing as well read? Who comes up with these lists and how importnat are they?A few notes from the show:Description of "Classic Book""From Zero to Well Read" article on Book RiotModern Library's 100 Best Novels of 20th Century listThe 100 Favorite Novels of LibrariansShannon's "Those Books" list at GoodReadsBuzzfeed quiz: How Well Read Are You?Next show: News Episode

On this week's show, Shannon and Marina return with three weeks of news items including a number of new trailers, a handful of new books which have recently been optioned and perhaps most exciting, loads of TV news! - First look at "Mockingjay Part 1" - "The Fault in Our Stars" official website - New "The Fault in Our Stars" trailer - Trent Reznor comments on "Gone Girl" adaptation - "Far from the Maddening Crowd" sets release date - "The Giver" Memory Deposit- Mike Flanagan to direct "Gerald's Game"- Noomi Rapace joins Will Smith in "Brilliance"- Emma Thomson and Nick Offerman join Robert Redford in "A Walk in the Woods"- James Franco to star and direct "The Disaster Artist" adaptation- Lena Heady to star in "Jacqueline Ess"- Eddie Redmayne and Tom Hooper re-teaming for "Danish Girl"- Cary Fukunaga to adapt and direct "The Black Count"- Jane Campion to direct "The Flamethrowers" adaptation- "Cold in July" trailer- "A Long Way Down" trailer- "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day" trailer- "Maps to the Stars" clips- "Cinderella" teaser trailer and poster- "The Hundred-Foot Journey" trailer- New poster and still for "Macbeth"- First image from "Wild"- Syfy adapting "The Magicians"- "The Musketeers" to air on BBC America June 22nd- NBC renews "Hannibal" for season 3- "Constantine" gets series order- "The 100" renewed for 2nd season- 2004 summer TV preview- First look at Aidan Turner in "Poldark" - New "Outlander" trailer- New "Outlander" poster and release date- "Outlander" official website- "Outlander" fan community - Curious Worlds travel - Scriptnotes 141, LJ Smith discussion begins at 50 minutes Next Episode: Are You Well Read?

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We are back to our regularly scheduled schedule and coming at you with tons of book to film and TV adaptations news including new info on "The Giver", "The Rover", "Kane" and "Petals on the Wind".Show Notes:If I Stay Trailer   Gone Girl Official Trailer   'Gone Girl' Author Gillian Flynn Addresses Reports Movie Will Deviate From BookThe Giver - 60 Second Trailer   The Giver Challenge: How You Can Win $10,000   Shailene Woodley talks 'Allegiant' split decision: 'That’s another year of kicking ass'Final ‘Hobbit’ Movie Gets New Name   The Fault in Our Stars "It's a Metaphor" Clip   The Rover Looks Like a Beautifully Painful PA [Trailer]   First Trailer for David Cronenberg's Map To The Stars   Canada's Unstable Ground Options Novel by Douglas Borton    Douglas Borton's Kane Getting Adapted for the Screen   Scarlett Johansson, Lupita Nyong'o in Talks for Disney's 'Jungle Book'PETER PAN Prequel, PAN, Adds Amanda Seyfriend'Seeker' Finds It's Writer   New Images Of Shailene Woodley Eva Green In 'White Bird In A Blizzard' As Magnolia Picks Up The Film   Magnolia Takes White Bird in a Blizzard, starring Shailene Woodley   Warner Bros Acquires Global Book Sensation ‘The Truth About The Harry Quebert Affair’; Ron Howard To Direct   Stephenie Meyer's Production Company Options YA Novel 'Not a Drop to Drink'Doug Liman in Talks to Direct Adaptation of 'Railhead' for Warner Bros.Third ‘The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants’ Film in Development   Palo Alto TrailerFox Rewards Get FREE Movies by Sharing on Social Media   Petals on the Wind trailer   HBO To Co-Produce BBC Miniseries Based On J.K. Rowling Book ‘The Casual Vacancy’Guillermo del Toro’s ‘The Strain’ TV Series Gets a New Teaser and Image   True Blood Season 7: Clip Tease (HBO)   Official 'Goosebumps' Synopsis Reveals Meta Storyline   Page to Premiere: Reading the Book Right Before Seeing the Movie?    Next Episode: "Bitten" Season 1 Discussion

Shannon and Marina get around to a spoiler filled discussion of Neil Burger's movie adaptation of Veronica Roth's best selling young adult novel "Divergent". Tread carefully. Spoilers ahead so be sure to listen only after seeing the movie (or if you don't mind heavy spoilers)! Show Notes: "Divergent" trailer IMDb Box Office Mojo Marina's mini-review Beth Lalonde's editorial on the rape scene in "Divergent" Veronica Roth on inspiration behind "Divergent" Shannon's "Divergent" playlist What faction are you? Quiz 1, Quiz 2 Next Episode: News Show

After a short travel/sickness break, Shannon and Marina return to catch-up on all sorts of great news including "Insurgent" news, loads of new adaptations, and some TV updates including "Outlander" and "Rosemary's Baby" news! Show Notes: "Divergent" sequel confirmed "Allegiant" to be split into two movies Veronica Roth talks about inspiration for "Divergent" "The Maze Runner" confirmed for SDCC Hall H "Fifty Shades of Grey" footage description form CinemaCon Bill Condon in talks to direct live-action "Beauty and the Beast" adaptation First look at Chloe Grace Moretz and Jamie Blackley in "If I Stay" Sneak peek of "Gone Girl" trailer Logan Lerman reveals there won't be a third "Percy Jackson" movie Emma Watson working on "Queen of Tearling" Amy Adams joins Denis Villeneuve's "Story of Your Life" Zac Efron to star in John Girsham's "The Associate" adaptation John Crowley shooting "Brooklyn" Rainbow Rowell's "Eleanor Park" picked up for adaptation "Unremembered" picked up by "Vampire Academy" producers Fox 2000 options John Green's "Paper Towns" Madonna to direct "Ade: A Love Story" adaptation Listen to first single from "Fault in Our Stars" soundtrack  "The Giver" featurette "The Drop" trailer Release date for "Petals on the Wind" adaptation, new images and teaser video Six cast members added to "Fallen" adaptation First images from "Fallen" set in Hungary Jonathan Rhys Meyers confirms second season of "Dracula" "Game of Thrones" renewed for two more seasons Showcase "Outlander" trailer "Speak Outlander" video  First trailer for HBO's "The Leftovers" New clip and images from "Rosemary's Baby" adaptation "True Blood" final season teaser  "Hannibal" season 2 podcast reviews Warner Bros. to release new "Harry Potter" box set JK Rowling to pen "Harry Potter" spin-off trilogy Congratulations to the winners of our Episode 200 contest Crys Fidler and Debby Dugger! Next Episode: "Divergent" Movie Discussion

With "Divergent" opening this past weekend, we catch up with the most recent round of cast interviews, a load of "Game of Thrones" news and a number of new trailers! We also veer off the rails for a few moments to talk "Hannibal" and get a little spoilerific when chatting up "Reign" but not to worry... we provide plenty of warning before descending into spoiler territory! Show Notes: - Shailene Woodley interview- "Divergent" Unscripted interview - Shailene Woodley on Veronica Roth - Shailene Woodley comments on "Twilight" - "Insurgent" gets official green light from Summit- "Catching Fire" dominates home video sales- "Game of Thrones" showrunners sign on for 2 more seasons - George R. R. Martin talks possible "Game of Thrones" movies - Young Peter Pan cast in "Pan" - Sofia Coppola to direct live-action "The Little Mermaid" adaptation - Marcia Gay Harden talks "50 Shades of Grey" - Neil Patrick Harris dishes on explicit sex scene in "Gone Girl" - "The 5th Wave" moving forward into production- Disney remaking "Something Wicked This Way Comes" - Nina Jacobson adapting Donna Tartt's "The Goldfinch" - Reese Witherspoon options Kimberly McCreight's upcoming YA series - Harpo Films to adapt Sue Monk Kidd's "Invention of Wings" - Sony picks up rights to Howard Blum's book proposal "Death of a Heart" - "The Maze Runner" poster - "The Maze Runner" trailer- "The Giver" trailer- "Hateship Loveship" trailer- "Outlander" teaser - First still and poster from "Rosemary's Baby" miniseries- "Masters of Sex" casts Keke Palmer in recurring role - "Uglies" being advanced for TV series - "Gateway" being adapted for TV- The CW offers racy episode of "Reign" online - Cover revealed for "The Secret Diary of Lizzie Bennet" (pre-order paperback, e-book) - "The Fast and the Furious... Reader" columnEpisode 204: News Show