Fans of Suzanne Collins' "Hunger Games" may mourn the end of the film franchise with the release of the last film, "Mockingjay -- Part 2." Here are more young adult titles that went from the bookshelf to the box office.
Fans of Suzanne Collins' "Hunger Games" may mourn the end of the film franchise with the release of the last film, "Mockingjay -- Part 2." Here are more young adult titles that went from the bookshelf to the box office.
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The hotly anticipated film version of John Green's "The Fault in Our Stars," starring Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort, reached theaters in summer 2014 and opened at No. 1.
The hotly anticipated film version of John Green's "The Fault in Our Stars," starring Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort, reached theaters in summer 2014 and opened at No. 1.
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Alvin Schwartz's book series "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" is legendary for its ability to frighten the daylights out of its readers. Now, with a little help from screenwriter John August, Schwartz's work will come to life on the big screen.
Alvin Schwartz's book series "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" is legendary for its ability to frighten the daylights out of its readers. Now, with a little help from screenwriter John August, Schwartz's work will come to life on the big screen.
Harper Collins
Author Gayle Forman's novel "If I Stay" came to the big screen in August 2014, with Jamie Blackley as Adam and Chloe Moretz starring as Mia Hall.
Author Gayle Forman's novel "If I Stay" came to the big screen in August 2014, with Jamie Blackley as Adam and Chloe Moretz starring as Mia Hall.
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An adaptation of Veronica Roth's bestselling first novel in her "Divergent" trilogy landed in theaters in March 2014, starring Shailene Woodley, right, as protagonist Tris Prior and Zoe Kravitz as Christina. The sequel "Insurgent" arrived in 2015, and "Allegiant" will be released in 2016.
An adaptation of Veronica Roth's bestselling first novel in her "Divergent" trilogy landed in theaters in March 2014, starring Shailene Woodley, right, as protagonist Tris Prior and Zoe Kravitz as Christina. The sequel "Insurgent" arrived in 2015, and "Allegiant" will be released in 2016.
Summt Entertainment
Orson Scott Card's novel "Ender's Game," which began as a short story in 1977, finally made the jump to the big screen in November 2013, starring Asa Butterfield as Ender and Hailee Steinfeld as Petra.
Orson Scott Card's novel "Ender's Game," which began as a short story in 1977, finally made the jump to the big screen in November 2013, starring Asa Butterfield as Ender and Hailee Steinfeld as Petra.
Summit Entertainment
After a lackluster August 2013 release for the adaptation of the first book in Cassandra Clare's "Mortal Instruments" series, production for the second film was initially put on hold. But one thing fans did seem to like about "City of Bones"? The casting, with Jemima West as Isabelle, Robert Sheehan as Simon, Lily Collins as heroine Clary, Kevin Zegers as Alec and Jamie Campbell Bower as Jace.
After a lackluster August 2013 release for the adaptation of the first book in Cassandra Clare's "Mortal Instruments" series, production for the second film was initially put on hold. But one thing fans did seem to like about "City of Bones"? The casting, with Jemima West as Isabelle, Robert Sheehan as Simon, Lily Collins as heroine Clary, Kevin Zegers as Alec and Jamie Campbell Bower as Jace.
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Margaret Stohl and Kami Garcia's bestselling series opener "Beautiful Creatures," starring Alden Ehrenreich and Alice Englert, didn't fare well at the box office, but the books have sold millions of copies, and the fan base continues to grow. A spinoff series of books, "Dangerous Creatures," is also in the works, thanks to 4 million new readers after the movie's debut in February 2013.
Margaret Stohl and Kami Garcia's bestselling series opener "Beautiful Creatures," starring Alden Ehrenreich and Alice Englert, didn't fare well at the box office, but the books have sold millions of copies, and the fan base continues to grow. A spinoff series of books, "Dangerous Creatures," is also in the works, thanks to 4 million new readers after the movie's debut in February 2013.
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Stephen Chbosky wrote "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" and adapted it into a successful film in 2012 starring Ezra Miller, left, Emma Watson and Logan Lerman.
Stephen Chbosky wrote "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" and adapted it into a successful film in 2012 starring Ezra Miller, left, Emma Watson and Logan Lerman.
Summit Entertainment
All seven of J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" books made the leap from page to screen, beginning with the first one in 2001 and wrapping up in 2011. It's been a trend to split the last book in a series into two films, with the "Twilight" and "Hunger Games" franchises following suit. The success of the "Harry Potter" films also led to adaptations of "Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events," "Inkheart" and "The Spiderwick Chronicles," none of which replicated the success of "Potter. From left are "Potter" stars Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and Daniel Radcliffe.
All seven of J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" books made the leap from page to screen, beginning with the first one in 2001 and wrapping up in 2011. It's been a trend to split the last book in a series into two films, with the "Twilight" and "Hunger Games" franchises following suit. The success of the "Harry Potter" films also led to adaptations of "Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events," "Inkheart" and "The Spiderwick Chronicles," none of which replicated the success of "Potter. From left are "Potter" stars Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and Daniel Radcliffe.
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Stephenie Meyer signed on as producer for the last two films of her "Twilight" saga as well as the adaptation of her novel "The Host." "Twilight" was also the first franchise to spark Summit Entertainment's interest in adapting young adult novels for the screen. Another vampire adaptation, "Cirque de Freak: The Vampire's Assistant," didn't inspire the same viewership, although L.J. Smith's "The Vampire Diaries" has found success on the small screen. From left, "Twilight" stars Kristen Stewart, Mackenzie Foy, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner.
Stephenie Meyer signed on as producer for the last two films of her "Twilight" saga as well as the adaptation of her novel "The Host." "Twilight" was also the first franchise to spark Summit Entertainment's interest in adapting young adult novels for the screen. Another vampire adaptation, "Cirque de Freak: The Vampire's Assistant," didn't inspire the same viewership, although L.J. Smith's "The Vampire Diaries" has found success on the small screen. From left, "Twilight" stars Kristen Stewart, Mackenzie Foy, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner.
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The first "Percy Jackson" adaptation, based on Rick Riordan's popular series, came out in 2010, and fans were struck by serious deviations from the original plot and even the hair color change for a main character, Annabeth. "Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters" continued the franchise in summer 2013 and gave Annabeth (Alexandra Daddario, here with Logan Lerman as Percy) back her original blonde hair.
The first "Percy Jackson" adaptation, based on Rick Riordan's popular series, came out in 2010, and fans were struck by serious deviations from the original plot and even the hair color change for a main character, Annabeth. "Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters" continued the franchise in summer 2013 and gave Annabeth (Alexandra Daddario, here with Logan Lerman as Percy) back her original blonde hair.
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The first of Christopher Paolini's successful Inheritance Cycle series, "Eragon" was adapted in 2006 during the fantasy boom, inspired by "Harry Potter." But the film, starring Ed Speleers, didn't reach the expectations of fans who adored the books. None of the other books has been adapted.
The first of Christopher Paolini's successful Inheritance Cycle series, "Eragon" was adapted in 2006 during the fantasy boom, inspired by "Harry Potter." But the film, starring Ed Speleers, didn't reach the expectations of fans who adored the books. None of the other books has been adapted.
Twentieth Century Fox
C.S. Lewis' famous series hit the big screen with "The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe" in 2005. The franchise continued with "Prince Caspian" in 2008 and "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" (pictured) in 2010. "The Silver Chair" has been announced, but there is no release date. Fans had mixed reactions to the films. The first movie grossed $291 million, while the third only netted $104 million. From left, Will Poulter, Skandar Keynes, Georgie Henley and Ben Barnes.
C.S. Lewis' famous series hit the big screen with "The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe" in 2005. The franchise continued with "Prince Caspian" in 2008 and "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" (pictured) in 2010. "The Silver Chair" has been announced, but there is no release date. Fans had mixed reactions to the films. The first movie grossed $291 million, while the third only netted $104 million. From left, Will Poulter, Skandar Keynes, Georgie Henley and Ben Barnes.
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Also part of the "Narnia" and "Harry Potter" fantasy boom, the first of Philip Pullman's "His Dark Materials" series hit the screen in 2007. It was full of star power, with Daniel Craig, Nicole Kidman and newcomer Dakota Blue Richards as young Lyra, as well as plenty of CGI. But the series has yet to continue on the big screen.
Also part of the "Narnia" and "Harry Potter" fantasy boom, the first of Philip Pullman's "His Dark Materials" series hit the screen in 2007. It was full of star power, with Daniel Craig, Nicole Kidman and newcomer Dakota Blue Richards as young Lyra, as well as plenty of CGI. But the series has yet to continue on the big screen.
Laurie Sparham
This retelling of "Beauty and the Beast" starring Vanessa Hudgens was connected to Alex Flinn's book by name and little else, according to fans. But it allowed actor Alex Pettyfer to continue his string of young adult film projects in 2011. Pettyfer previously starred in "Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker."
This retelling of "Beauty and the Beast" starring Vanessa Hudgens was connected to Alex Flinn's book by name and little else, according to fans. But it allowed actor Alex Pettyfer to continue his string of young adult film projects in 2011. Pettyfer previously starred in "Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker."
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Pittacus Lore's (the pseudonym of James Frey and Jobie Hughes) science fiction series seemed like the perfect material for a film in 2011. But the sequel was shelved. However, Alex Pettyfer strikes again.
Pittacus Lore's (the pseudonym of James Frey and Jobie Hughes) science fiction series seemed like the perfect material for a film in 2011. But the sequel was shelved. However, Alex Pettyfer strikes again.
DreamWorks Pictures