film and video adaptations

Surveys 65 novels that have been the basis of English-language motion pictures and offers an essay-review on each of these films.

Alphabetically arranged entries profile the works of more than two hundred playwrights and compares and contrasts the adapted versions of their work on film, television, video, and DVD.

The classic tale of a loveable, outcast hunchback and the gypsy girl he adores is transformed into a musical, warmhearted animated classic.

A reluctant lion king has his paws full trying to save his jungle kingdom in this animate, song filled classic.

Left alone to guard the family home in 18th century Maine, a boy is hard pressed to survive until local Native Americans teach him their skills.

The bus is transformed into a Weathermobile that goes on a wild ride in the skies.

Collection of animated stories about caring for others.

Collection of animated stories about childhood based on acclaimed children's books.

A collection of modern and classic children's fairy tales.