Henry James’ classic novel “The Portrait of a Lady” will be adapted for Masterpiece on PBS and the BBC, starring Bill Nighy, Gemma Arterton and Nell Tiger Free. “Game of Thrones” star Free will lead the six-episode limited series as Isabel Archer, James’ New World ingenue, who leaves the United States for Europe in search
Mathieu Kassovitz’s landmark 1995 film “La Haine” is heading to television in a new form, and French broadcaster France Télévisions will air the stage adaptation “La Haine, sur scène – Jusqu’ici rien n’a changé” as part of its 2026-2027 programming. The adaptation was among the titles unveiled in Paris during France Télévisions’ annual press conference
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. With Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” set to bring Homer’s ancient epic back to the big screen this month, readers can revisit the source material in a deluxe hardcover edition that bundles “The Iliad” and
Yoshimura Kana’s “Bat” manga is being adapted into a television anime set to premiere in 2027, with HIDIVE announcing exclusive streaming rights for the US, Canada and several other markets. The adaptation was presented at Anime Expo 2026. Serialized in Square Enix’s Young Gangan since August 2013, “Murciélago” has sold more than 2.3 million copies