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Ralph Fiennes' 'Macbeth' Gets Two-Day Theatrical Release

Trafalgar Releasing will screen the filmed production in limited theaters this May.

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Before ‘Anyone But You,’ This ’90s Rom-Com Modernized Shakespeare the Right Way

The rom-com is an example of '90's era film at its finest, but it also helped define the subgenre of modern Shakespeare takes.

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The 10 Authors Who Have the Most Book-to-Movie Adaptations

The works of these authors have seen the most translations from the page to the screen.

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The Romeo and Juliet Adaptation With the Most Stacked Cast Isn’t the One You’d Think

This adaptation is probably not the first you'd think of...or second. Or third.

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10 Great Adaptations of Shakespeare's Most Underrated Plays

Get to know the Shakespeare adaptations that aren't 'Hamlet,' 'Macbeth,' or 'Romeo & Juliet'.

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5 Shakespeare Adaptations for the Halloween Season

The Bard of Avon wasn't afraid to dip into horror—and neither are the directors who adapted his story.

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‘Doctor Who’: 12 Historical Figures the Doctor Has Met

And here we are doing the time warp again.

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7 Movies You (Probably) Didn’t Know Were Modern Adaptations of Classic Literature

Here's to many more classic stories set in modern times.

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10 Best Shows You Didn't Realize Are Based On Shakespeare Plays

The Bard's best works go from the stage to the small screen.

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5 Anime to Watch If You Love Shakespeare

What if Romeo and Juliet were actually opponents in battle?

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Why Retell 'Romeo and Juliet' in Screen Life Format? 'R#J' Director Carey Williams Explains

Williams also highlights the influence of Timur Bekmambetov and 'Searching' director Aneesh Chaganty.

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Hugo Weaving on 'Measure for Measure,' 'The Matrix,' and the "Absolute Joy" of 'V for Vendetta'

Plus: You need to read his response to the 'Lord of the Rings' TV series.

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Exclusive: Kenneth Branagh Wants to Make an Animated Shakespeare Movie

All the world's a stage and all the men and women merely... animated characters?

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Joel Coen & Frances McDormand Call Their 'Macbeth' a Thriller, Say the Characters' Ages Changes the Story

"There’s a real suspense and a real ticking clock. The time is running out..."

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Exclusive: Brendan Gleeson in Talks to Join Denzel Washington in A24's 'Macbeth'

Frances McDormand will play Lady Macbeth in the Shakespearean tale, which hails from her husband, Joel Coen.

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'Will' Trailer Unveils TNT's Young Shakespeare Drama

Have you ever wished that 'Shakespeare in Love' was longer and less endearing? You're in luck!

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Kenneth Branagh Talks JACK RYAN, Changes Due to Budgetary Reasons, Whether He Will Make Another Shakespeare Movie, CINDERELLA, and More

Kenneth Branagh Talks JACK RYAN, Changes Due to Budgetary Reasons, Whether He Will Make Another Shakespeare Movie, CINDERELLA, and More

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Joss Whedon's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Picked Up by Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions

Joss Whedon's contemporary adaptation of William Shakespeare's MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING was acquired by Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions at TIFF 2012.

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Joss Whedon Wraps Shooting on Secret Adaptation of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING [Updated]

Joss Whedon has wrapped shooting on a secret adaptation of Much Ado about Nothing starring Nathan Fillion, Amy Acker, Tom Lenk, and Alexis Denisof.

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