adaptation
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Catherine Laga’aia, the star of the live-action adaptation of "Moana", will be recognized as the Breakthrough Star of the Year.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
Jankovec urged the EU to intervene, writing that "relying on market forces and adaptation alone is not an option".
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
His skill set has now made its way to the big screen with the box-office hit “Project Hail Mary,” an adaptation of Andy Weir’s 2021 sci-fi novel.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
Last year “A Minecraft Movie,” Warner Bros.’ adaptation of the Microsoft-owned series, grossed $960.4 million globally.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
The adaptation itself is, once one has realized that it must be there, easy to identify and, once identified, its importance is evident.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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