April 2016
Books on Screen
April 2016
April has arrived; so while you wait for those April showers to give way to May flowers, why not grab some snacks (ice cream spooned straight out of the container if you're like me), and veg out with the latest book to screen adaptations?
In theaters this month is The Jungle Book, an all-new live-action epic adventure, based on Rudyard Kipling's classic stories. Step into the wild and follow Mowgli --- a man who's been raised by wolves --- on an enchanting journey of self-discovery.
For all the numerophiles out there, an exciting, new book to screen adaptation you can count on is The Man Who Knew Infinity, the true story of a friendship that forever changed mathematics. Srinivasa Ramanujan Iyengar earns admittance to Cambridge University during WWI, where he becomes a pioneer in mathematical theories with the guidance of his professor, G.H. Hardy.
Comic book characters are dominating the small screen this month with “The Flash” , “Shadowhunters” , “Arrow” and "Legends of Tomorrow" all airing new episodes. It's an especially exciting month for DC fanatics, in particular. So it's time to brush up on your comics and gear up to watch them brought to life!
In Theaters:
The Jungle Book
Cast: Neel Sethi, Bill Murray, Ben Kingsley, Idris Elba, Scarlett Johansson, Christopher Walken
Director: Jon Favreau
Distributor: Walt Disney Pictures
MPAA: PG
Release Date: April 15th
Based on: THE JUNGLE BOOKS by Rudyard Kipling
An orphan boy is raised in the jungle with the help of a pack of wolves, a bear and a black panther.
The Man Who Knew Infinity
Cast: Dev Patel, Jeremy Irons, Stephen Fry, Toby Jones, Jeremy Northam
Director: Matt Brown
Distributor: IFC Films
MPAA: PG-13
Release Date: April 29th (limited)
Based on: THE MAN WHO KNEW INFINITY by Robert Kanigel
The Man Who Knew Infinity is the true story of friendship that forever changed mathematics. In 1913, Ramanujan, a self-taught Indian mathematics genius traveled to Trinity College, Cambridge, where he forged a bond with his mentor, the eccentric professor GH Hardy, and fought against prejudice to reveal his mathematic genius to the world.
On TV:
Cast: Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Rick Cosnett, Danielle Panabaker, Carlos Valdes, Tom Cavanagh, Jessie L. Martin
Network: The CW
Air Dates: Tuesdays at 8pm ET
Based On: THE FLASH: DC Comics character created by Robert Kanigher, John Broome and Carmine Infantino
Following the defeat of Barry Allen's arch-nemesis Eobard Thawne (a.k.a. Reverse Flash), Team Flash quickly turned their attention to the singularity swirling high above Central City, which fans last saw consuming everything in its path. Armed with the heart of a hero and the ability to move at super speeds, Barry charged into the eye of the singularity, but will he actually be able to save his city from impending doom?
“Shadowhunters”
Cast: Katherine McNamara, Dominic Sherwood, Alberto Rosende, David Castro
Network: Freeform
Air Dates: Tuesdays at 9pm ET; season finale April 5th
Based On: THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
On her 18th birthday, a woman discovers that she's an angel-human hybrid who hunts demons. After her mother is kidnapped, Clary must venture into the dark world of demon hunting in order to find clues that can help her find her mother.
“Arrow”
Cast: Stephen Amell, Colin Donnell, Katie Cassidy, David Ramsey, Willa Holland, Susanna Thompson, Paul Blackthorne
Network: The CW
Air Dates: Wednesdays at 8pm ET
Based On: DC Comics character Green Arrow created by Mort Weisinger and George Papp
After defeating his most formidable foe to date and riding off into the sunset with longtime flame Felicity Smoak, Oliver Queen (aka The Arrow) left Starling City with the hopes of beginning a new life. But will Oliver ever truly be able to leave behind his past as the Arrow, and, if so, what becomes of the team he has worked so hard to assemble? Will Diggle, Thea and Laurel be left to continue Oliver’s crusade without him? And with Malcolm Merlyn having ascended to the top of the League of Assassins as the new Ra's al Ghul, is anyone really safe?
"Legends of Tomorrow"
Cast: Victor Garber, Brandon Routh, Caity Lotz, Arthur Darvill, Ciara Renée, Franz Drameh, Wentworth Miller, Dominic Purcell, Casper Crump
Network: The CW
Air Dates: Thursdays at 8pm ET
Based On: DC Comics characters
A time-traveling rogue assembles a group of heroes and villains to prevent the world's destruction.
