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From Page to Screen: The Secret Behind Book Adaptations
What makes a book irresistible to filmmakers? Do literary adaptations always guarantee box office gold, or is there a hidden formula for success? This interactive analysis dives into the captivating journey of books as they transition from the page to the big screen, unraveling patterns and surprises along the way.
What You’ll Discover:
- The unexpected traits of books that catch Hollywood’s eye.
- How some genres race to adaptation while others linger in obscurity.
- The financial gamble: Do higher budgets always mean greater success?
- Surprising underdog stories of adaptations that outshone their humble origins.
With data from the CMU Movie Summary Corpus enriched by IMDb and Wikidata, this study reveals insights into the timeless art of storytelling and what resonates with audiences across decades and borders.
Dive in to uncover the stories behind the stories—because not all adaptations are created equal.
Meet the Team Behind the Analysis
Every great story has its authors—those who bring its pages to life with creativity, curiosity, and relentless exploration. Behind this journey from page to screen stands a team of dedicated storytellers and data analysts. Like skilled narrators, they’ve sifted through countless lines of data, uncovered hidden patterns, and transformed numbers into a tale worth telling.
Together, they’ve written a new chapter in understanding the timeless art of adaptation, revealing how books leap from shelves to the bright lights of cinema.
Rania Hatrouhou
Leila Benjelloun
Ghalia Bennani
Omar Boudarka
Valentin Vuillon
Turn the page and explore the journey from words to the big screen.