Book To Movie News: Looking for Alaska, Paper Towns, The Scorch Trials & Insurgent!

Okay so if any of you guys are Facebook and Twitter addicts (like the person typing this post) you will have seen A LOT of AWESOME book to movie news so let's discuss!

1) Looking for Alaska MOVIE

So John Green first novel Looking for Alaska is finally going to be a movie! I'm looking forward even though the book is probably my least favorite John Green book, I'm still intrigued to see how it looks like on the screen! The same team for TFIOS and PAPER TOWNS are returning to make the movie adaptation.

I'm planning to put up my Dream Fancast in the next couple of weeks so look out for that!

2) Paper Towns Movie Poster

Speaking of John Green, THE PAPER TOWNS MOVIE POSTER IS OUT AND...um.... ah...

I have mix feelings to the movie poster... like A LOT OF MIX FEELINGS!

I like the 'Get Lost' 'Get Found' tag line. It sums up the movie! 

While I like the mysteriousness of Cara and Nat on the poster... I kinds hate it because it's not relevant to the movie. Also WHY IS CARA'S HAIR SWEEP UP TO NAT'S FACE? I DON'T GET IT!

I feel like they were trying top hard to imitate the iconic TFIOS poster and while THAT WORKED because 1) it was sort of imitating the book cover of the two clouds if you flip the cover side ways 2) you see the close up of Hazel Graze nasal cannulous which of cause its significant for the character 3) its sweet and fluffy just like the movie.

I wish they had something like a map background or even them sitting on a mini van, JUST SOMETHING more relevant to the story (apart from Q's fascination with with Margo!) and not that blue background!

Its meh and very stereotype which  kind of a let down but who knows, I might like it the more I stare at it or not... ask me in 3 months! Anyways its just a poster, its the trailer and movie I should be anxious about!

 
UPDATE: Credit the person who made this awesome poster that I found on John Green's Tumblr.

I was stalking tumblr and saw this fanmade poster! This is what I pictured in my head for the poster! WHY CAN'T THIS BE THE REAL POSTER? IT RESEMBLES THE TFIOS POSTER BUT STILL RELEVANT TO THE STORY! 

Anyways its just a the poster and we should not judge a movie by ts poster like how not to judge a book by its cover.

What are your thoughts on the poster for Paper Towns? Love it? Hate it? Mehhhhh? Don't Care?

3) The Scorch Trials Movie Stills

Excuse me while I fangirl my excitement!

Pictures taken from this SITE

I AM FULL OF ADRENALINE JUST LOOKING  AT THE STILLS SO IMAGINE ME WHEN I AM WATCHING THE MOVIE! I'm talking BOUNCING OFF THE WALLS EXCITED!

From the looks of the pictures, like the first movie its gonna diverge a bit from the plot and once again expand Theresa's role (which I don't mind as I love Kaya who plays her!).

This I'm okay with as it worked very well for the first movie and if they do it right it should work for this movie!

I'm super excited for this movie as The Scorch Trials is my MOST FAVORITE James Dashner's book to date and from the looks of the pictures IT LOOKS EPIC AND BADASS!

Also is it bad that I'm mostly looking forward to this scene of them upside down hooked on the leg? Its not in the book BTW so I'm intrigue to see what that scene is about!

THEY BETTER NOT HURT MY MINHO!

What are your thoughts on the stills??? 

(Click Here) for my review on 'The Scorch Trials'.

(Click Here) for my review on "The Maze Runner Movie"

4) I'm ready for Insurgent movie!

Insurgent movie is being released NEXT WEEK!!!

I marathon the rest of the Divergent series so I finally read Insurgent and love it! Looking forward to the movie which is coming out next week and nope I still have yet to watch the trailers!

So that's my book to movie news round up and am super excited to see all of them!

Let me know any book to movie news and up and coming book to movie adaptations you guys are excited about in the comments!

Also check out my Anticipated Book To Movie Adaptation of 2015 for the adaptations I'm excited for!

Till next time!

Anticipated Book To Movie Adaptation 2015!!!

I am not a big movie buff but and I'm very picky with what I invest my time with the movies I watch. Same goes for book to movie adaptations as I only watch those I know I will enjoy. In 2014 I saw 3 book to movie adaptation and they were all so.freaking.good!!!

So this year there are a handful of movies I'm anticipating and am probably gonna watch including some movies based on books that I love!

Grab some popcorn as I list my top anticipated book to movie adaptations of 2015!

1) The Duff (Based on The Duff by Kody Kiplinger)

Released Date: February 20, 2015 (USA)

I love the book and am super excited to see this on the big screen!

I actually did a trailer review and discussion (click here) and from the looks of it its not gonna be a faithful book to movie adaptation.

They borrowed the ideal of 'The Duff'' but changed the story and tone down the content to make it "PG-13 Disney Channel-ish friendlyish", which I don't blame them if they want to widen their audience as the original story is a bit... mature?!?!

Still I can't wait to watch the movie as Meg Whiteman looks exactly like how I picture Bianca in the book and I freaking love Robbie Amell from True Jackson VP and Picture This!

Check out the book as its one of the most refreshing and unique I've read and keep in mind its VERY different from the movie.

Click Here for my review on "The Duff".

2) Insurgent ( Based on Insurgent by Veronica Roth)

Released Date: 20 March 2015

I feel kinda guilty adding this to the list as I have (at time of uploading this post) yet read Insurgent.

Still I enjoyed both the first book and movie so I'll pick up the Insurgent (I have a month ++ so I'll be fine) before I watch the movie.

Till then plzzzz don't spoil the story for me!

I have only seen the poster and some stills. Not letting myself see the trailer till I READ the book!

3) Paper Towns ( Based on Paper Towns by John Green)

Released Date : 5 June 2015

After the success of The Fault in Our Stars, the same team is back with this adaptation of Paper Towns and I'm excited to see this on the big screen!

To the TFIOS fans who have yet to read Paper Towns, keep in mind that this is VERY different from TFIOS.

This is more of a Sherlock Holmes mystery story. Questin aka Q has always fascinated with his childhood best friend and neighbour Margo and her wild adventures. One night dress as a ninja, Margo takes Q for a midnight joyride of revenge around Chicago only to disappear the next day leaving a series of clues of her whereabouts.

I'm looking forward to seeing Nat Wolf taking the role as Q and am interested to see Cara Delavigne acting skills as Margo.

At the moment there is no trailer or poster but it should be out soon so looking forward to seeing the anticipation leading up to the movie premiere.

4) The Scorch Trial (Based on The Scorch Trials by James Dashner)

Released Date: 18 September 2015

MY MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK TO MOVIE ADAPTATION OF 2015!!!

I LOVE The Maze Runner Movie and it was my favourite book to movie adaption of 2014!!!

It was sort of a faithful adaptation as they keep to the plot of the book but how they translate to the screen visually was so much better! Heck in my opinion they made the storyline better!

If the acting, cinematography, and action sequences is just as good or better than the first movie this will franchise will be a hit!

I love the scorch trials book! There was always something happening in the book which made it nerve biting, WTH IS HAPPENING GOOD!!!

If you like fast pace, unpredictable stories with wicked action sequences you will love this series!!! 

I could not put down that dang book and I marathon the series after watching the first movie!

I'm looking forward to seeing more of the amazing cast especially this guys (mostly Minho and his SASS which they better not tone down) and their friendship and bromance on the big screen!

(Click Here) for my review on 'The Scorch Trials'.

(Click Here) for my review on "The Maze Runner Movie"

What are your anticipated movies of 2015??? Let me know in the comments!

Till next time

Book Review :The Death Cure (The Maze Runner #3) by James Dashner

Goodread Description:

The Trials are over. WICKED is planning to restore the survivors' memories and complete the final cure for the Flare.

But Thomas has already remembered more than they think. And he knows WICKED can't be trusted...

The time for lies is over. But the truth is more dangerous than Thomas could ever imagine. Will anyone survive the Death Cure?

 

Title: The Death Cure (The Maze Runner #3)

Author: James Dashner
Genre: YA, Science Fiction, Dystopia, Apocalyptic, Post Apocalyptic, Action, Thriller, Suspense 
Format: Paperback
Pages: 329 pages
Source:Purchased from K mart

OMG this series will be the death of me!!! *wave fist at the author for writing a amazing series*

I'm not crying... just got something in my eyes... no not crying... no...

Takes place immediately where we left off in scorch trials and once again the book if fulled with confusion, suspense, mystery along with good kickass actions, adventure and friendship. 

The scenario and environment they are in is once again different from the first two books.

We got a lot of good plot twists till the point you don't know who to trust. Many I didn't see coming at all and a lot of throwbacks to both The Maze Runner and The Scorch Trials. Some of the things that happen in this book reminded me a bit of the video games The Last Of Us with its similar scenarios.

Even though we got more questions answered on wicked and the trials... there is once again some questions are not answered thought I am guessing that its a for shadow to the prequels like Killzorder and Fever code to answer those questions.

Also we go more in depth with The Flare and how it effect someone who is infected. We also learn what WICKED does with those who are infected, immune and about the quarantined zones.

Okay I seriously want to give Thomas a hug as the poor guy has been trough alot. He's very caring and loyal to his friends. Quick thinking on his actions and for once he didn't do anything too stupid that makes you want to hit him in the head. He goes trough life/death and traumatic experience trough out the series but non as gruesome as this book. I feel as a character, he grew a lot in this book. The decisions he makes in this book were good and wise even though some were difficult and painful.

MINHO IS MVP OF THE SERIES!!! or MVC (MOST VALUABLE CHARACTER). I love this guy to bits!!! Sassy and sarcastic as always, a great leader and loyal friend. I also love all the quick thinking action scenes he has!

WHERE.CAN.I.GET.A.MINHO.IN.MY.LIFE???

Yay we got to know more about Jorge and Brenda! Jorge was an okay character and a father figure to Brenda. Brenda was kickass but also mysterious and at times I had trust issues with her. In the end I still like her character. 

Newt... oh boy I really want to hug the poor guy. Lets just say something happens and though I expected his fate to happen, the way it played out was the saddest and most painful thing I've read in the series... *sniff *sniff 

Theresa... I feel for Thomas on my thoughts on her. In scorch trials she betrays him so I don't blame him for not trusting her. In death cure she was trying to win back his trust. The ending I didn't see coming at all.

A character from the previous book shows up and it kinda gave me a shock. I didn't like him in the previous book but they did a good job explaining actions and has change for the better.. yah I kinda like the character.

Also most side characters from previous books are pushed aside and briefly mention. The Death Cure mainly focuses on Thomas,Minho and Brenda with a bit of Jorge, Theresa and Newt.

WICKED... though they did a lot of screwy things, for once they did something right in this book and I am quiet glad about it. Though that Rat Man guy is efffffffffff up! Like mental crazy efff up! Also there is still alot some questions about Chancellor Paige that needs answer!

Like any dystopian/apocalyptic genre, we have a mess up 'government' but also a mess up 'rebel' and at the end we really don't know who to trust. I have such mix feelings with the right-arm people trough the whole book.

The pacing and build up for the plot was so good! James Dashner has a good way of captivating and keeping me wanting to turn the pages to know what happens next as like the previous book SOMETHING IS ALWAYS HAPPENING! And yes... I stayed up till 3am reading this... again...

Some action scenes were too draggy but there are still some fast pace moments. Also while some scenes were sad and emotional as well as intense, there were a couple of scenes that I found flat.

While in the last book there was a bit of love triangle romance tension and confusion, I'm glad that there is not love triangle in this book and the romance is put to the back seat as this series focus mainly on survival, trust and friendship. If they added the romance I think it will have chocked up the storyline so its refreshing to read a series where its light on romance.

The ending... partly sad as we lost another major character and that it was not focus as a significant but I don't really blame them as they were in a life/death not time to think or turn back situation. I am also kinda surprise with the ending cause its a happy ending.

Then I turned the page to that god damn epilogue... wait...what?! why?! okay but still wth?!?!

Like the previous books it ends with a confusing email/note from WICKED so maybe... just maybe the adventure is not over for Thomas and his friends.

Even so I am satisfied with how it ended though I am freaking sad on all the characters we lost!

I found this book sadder and more emotional than the previous books. The action is less intense compared to scorch trials but it have some really good world and plot build up. I also feel like this book is more character centric.

James Dashner has made it to the list of new favorite author and I love this series he has created!

Though the scorch trials is my favorite book in the series I love all three books! Each for a different reason! I want to pick up the Killorder but not too soon as this series have left me in exhaustion and maybe even a book hangover...

Amazing series that have a lot of epic actions, adventure and trills that will leave you on the edge of your seat. I also love the snarky and sarcastic dialogs and the cast of characters .

Definitely check out this series! Not a disappointment! 

Also check out my review on The Maze Runner Book and Movie and The Scorch Trials

 What was the last great series you've read?

Me? The Lunar Chronicles even though the series is not yet over... NEED.WINTER.YESTERDAY.

Book Review: The Scorch Trials (The Maze Runner #2) by James Dashner

Goodreads Description :

The Scorch Trials picks up where The Maze Runner left off. The Gladers have escaped the Maze, but now they face an even more treacherous challenge on the open roads of a devastated planet.

And WICKED has made sure to adjust the variables and stack the odds against them.

Can Thomas survive in such a violent world?

Title: The Scorch Trials (The Maze Runner #2)
Author: James Dashner
Genre: YA, Science Fiction, Dystopia, Apocalyptic, Post Apocalyptic, Action, Thriller, Suspense 
Format: Paperback

Pages: 359 pages
Publisher: Chicken house
Source: Purchased from Kmart

 The Maze is over but the Scorch Trials have just begun...

Holy Smokes!!! This was INTENSE! SUSPENSE! PANIC! THRILL! CONFUSION! 

Just a crazy page turner book!!! 

Its crazier, scarier and darker than the maze runner!

While some question are answered about the Maze, the world and what WICKED, there are still alot more questions that needs answers! 

  

The book takes place immediately after the Maze Runner where the remaining Gladers have yet another trial called the Scorch Trial (the first book focuses on the Maze Trial) where they have to journey across the Scorch to get to the safe heaven in order to be given the cure for the Flares by WICKED.

Sounds easy? Wrong! 

The Scorch Trials involve the Gladers crossing the Scorch in order to make it to the 'Safe Heaven', dodging obstacles, vicious creatures that are just as vicious as the Grivers and Cranks!

We learn alot about the outside world on how there is no ozone layer and that earth is now a big dessert! Worst is that because of this climate change, a virus called the Flares is spreading, turning people who got the flares to this thing called Cranks that are just as bad as Zombies.

 Apart from surviving the trials and figuring out the purpose of WICKED, lessons are learned as friendship, betrayal, trust and loyalty are put to the test. There is a bit of a love triangle happening which was okay... not crazy love triangle but confusing love triangle for Thomas.. poor guy haha. 

I actually like Thomas more in this book than the previous book! He is sweet and caring for his friends yet he is still strong and tough to fight trough the trials. I also kinda like how his brain works. That moment when you think he is making one of the stupidest decisions, he manages to counter it with a really quick smart move. Also we learn that he is very clueless about his emotions when it comes to romance and girls (not a surprise... poor guy :P). Thomas have some really good sarcastic dialogs in this book (must have picked up from Minho!).

My favorite character in this book is definitely Minho and Newt!  Sadly Newt's role is not as significant as I wanted it to be but Minho... gosh I love this guy! 

I admire how Newt can be calm and collected during some scenario in the book. Like Thomas he gotten more snarky and sarcastic in the book.

Minho has a much larger role in the book and has taken over the role as leader. It's great to see him developed as a character! He is definitely one of the strongest and toughest character in the book. He is also really caring and loyal to his friends. The thing I love most about him in this book is his hilarious snarky dialog! Every time things starts to get super intense, he says something and I found myself laughing for a good few minutes.

The bromance between Newt, Thomas and Minho is definitely one of my all time favorite friendship in a book!

Some new characters that we meet include Jorge and Brenda (think of them as a less likeable Joel  and if Ellie from the Last of Us), Aris and the girls of Group B.

Brenda is my favorite new character! Snarky, outspoken, tough and alert but with a mysterious side. I love her personality! She is like a girl version of Minho! Looking forward to knowing more about her in the Death Cure!

Theresa in this book... I have very mix feelings about her. I don't hate her nor do I like her.

One thing that stood out of the book is the pacing of the story. James Dashner has a good way of timing the pacing in the book which makes you NOT want to put it down! This kept me up till 3am as everytime I think they are safe, SOMETHING HAPPENS! 

The action was fast pace, nail biting intense and freaking scary! The plot twist was unpredictable! I think I shouted 'WTH' and 'NO' more than Newt said the word 'Bloody' trough the book because of this! This book takes a new twist on the adventure, survival and horror genres.

Once again the book ended very confusing and full of suspense along with another a bloody cliff hanger. Thank goodness I finally acquired the lovely box set so I am gonna start on the Death Cure immediately after I post this review.

Overall this book was so different from The Maze Runner in so many good ways that I enjoy it more than the first book! It exceeded my expectations and have made it to my favorite book-shelve! This is one of my favorite sequels.

Definitely pick this book up and read it! 


Also check out my video review for the book!

If you have yet to read The Maze Runner, pick it up (review here)! If you love The Maze Runner but have yet to watch the movie GO WATCH IT (review here)!

Now all we got to do is wait for 2015 for the Scorch Trials movie... 

Till then I guess I'll make a start on the Death Cure.

If you have read the book are you looking forward to the Scorch Trials movie?

I definitely am! Get me a Time Machine to 2015!