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15.3 - Now Appearing

Read TWO books, one from Book 1 AND one from Book 2

Book 1: Read a book that has been made into a movie (i.e. theatrical release). A book adaptation from a film also works.
Required: Provide a film reference with a link from Rotten Tomatoes or IMDb when you post.

Book 2: Read a book by an author who shares a FIRST or LAST name with one of these 100 All-time top grossing movie actors (source: the-numbers.com)
Here are the top 10: Samuel L. Jackson, Frank Welker, Stan Lee, Bob Bergen, Morgan Freeman, John Ratzenberger, Tom Hanks, Gary Oldman, Hugo Weaving . The rest of the list can be found here Top Grossing Movie Actors. Names must match exactly.
Required: State the name

OR

Read ONE book that fulfills both book 1 and book 2 requirements

Book 2 names list in case of link failure
Samuel L. Jackson
Frank Welker
Stan Lee
Bob Bergen
Morgan Freeman
John Ratzenberger
Tom Hanks
Gary Oldman
Hugo Weaving
Harrison Ford
Liam Neeson
Jack Angel
Tom Cruise
Eddie Murphy
Mickie McGowan
Warwick Davis
Robin Williams
Bruce Willis
Robert Downey, Jr.
Elizabeth Banks
Alan Rickman
Johnny Depp
Michael Caine
Robbie Coltrane
Stanley Tucci
Cate Blanchett
Matt Damon
Owen Wilson
Ian McKellen
Cameron Diaz
Helena Bonham Carter
Maggie Smith
Ben Stiller
Phil Proctor
John Cleese
Robert De Niro
Orlando Bloom
Sherry Lynn
Gwyneth Paltrow
Jon Favreau
Willem Dafoe
Stellan Skarsgård
Will Smith
Donald Sutherland
John Goodman
James Earl Jones
Jonah Hill
Christopher Lee
Steve Buscemi
Julie Walters
Tom Felton
Kathy Bates
John Travolta
Michael Gambon
Timothy Spall
Alan Tudyk
Jim Carrey
Tommy Lee Jones
Emma Watson
Julia Roberts
Michael Papajohn
Woody Harrelson
Jim Cummings
Bonnie Hunt
Frank Oz
Brad Pitt
Jason Isaacs
Adam Sandler
Ralph Fiennes
Paul Giamatti
Nicolas Cage
Sigourney Weaver
Whoopi Goldberg
William Fichtner
Dustin Hoffman
Debi Derryberry
Will Ferrell
Martin Klebba
Don Cheadle
Anthony Daniels
Clint Howard
Andy Serkis
Chris Ellis
Bradley Cooper
Richard Griffiths
Daniel Radcliffe
Zoe Saldana
Dan Aykroyd
John Turturro
Toby Jones
Geoffrey Rush
Geraldine Somerville
Scarlett Johansson
Elijah Wood
Antonio Banderas
Paul Bettany
Bill Paxton
Devon Murray
Brendan Gleeson
Mark Williams

A film scheduled to be released in 2015 would work as long as it is indicated on the reference record

We use the name as it appears on Goodreads

first names need to match first names, last names need to match last names- last names are names in the last position

When including the link formatting isn't necessary- copy and paste the film page url

reserved

This help thread is open!

Just to clarify, would TV movie adaptations be acceptable for book one, or does it have to be a film that was released in theaters? Thanks!

I was looking at Before I Go To Sleep by S.J. Watson. The S in S.J. stands for Steve, and with Steve Buscemi on the list, does this work as a combined since Before I Go To Sleep was made into a movie, or does it have to reflect the name the author uses when published? I have no issue if this doesn't work, I'm sure I can find another option :)

Christine wrote: "Just to clarify, would TV movie adaptations be acceptable for book one, or does it have to be a film that was released in theaters? Thanks!"

it needs to be a theatrical release- not a tv movie

Katrina wrote: "I was looking at Before I Go To Sleep by S.J. Watson. The S in S.J. stands for Steve, and with Steve Buscemi on the list, does this work as a combined since Before I..."

We use the name as it appears on Goodreads so the S doesn't work, but Emma Watson (#59) is on the list, so the book works

Confirm this book satisfies both options:

The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham (Movie by same name came out in 1963 / author name matches John Ratzenberger)

Book Concierge wrote: "Confirm this book satisfies both options:

The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham (Movie by same name came out in 1963 / author name matches John Ratzenberger)"

That works as the one book option- include the reference

Do these combinations work?


by Richard C. Morais - matches Richard Griffiths


by James Dashner - matches James Earl Jones


by Robert Galbraith - matches Robert Downey Jr.


by John Le Carré - matches John Travolta

Does it matter if you use someones first name as a match for their surname? Im thinking Hugo Weaving to Victor Hugo. Thank you

Pia wrote: "Do these combinations work?


by Richard C. Morais - matches Richard Griffiths


by James Dashner - matches James Earl..."

Do you have a reference for The Silkworm film?

The other books/names work

Nikki wrote: "Does it matter if you use someones first name as a match for their surname? Im thinking Hugo Weaving to Victor Hugo. Thank you"

It needs to be first/first or last/last.

Dlmrose wrote: "Nikki wrote: "Does it matter if you use someones first name as a match for their surname? Im thinking Hugo Weaving to Victor Hugo. Thank you"

It needs to be first/first or last/last."

All good thanks :)

Dlmrose wrote: "Pia wrote: "Do these combinations work?


by Richard C. Morais - matches Richard Griffiths


by James Dashner - matche..."

Oh, that's right... no film yet
I'll use any of the others. Thanks

Dlmrose wrote: "Katrina wrote: "I was looking at Before I Go To Sleep by S.J. Watson. The S in S.J. stands for Steve, and with Steve Buscemi on the list, does this work as a combine..."

Thank you, I missed the surname part the first time I read the task :)

Book Concierge wrote: "Confirm this book satisfies both options:

The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham (Movie by same name came out in 1963 / author name matches John Ratzenberger)"

Perfect. I've been wanting to read this for a while. Thank you Book Concierge!

Thanks, Pia, for your suggestions. The Maze Runner is on my TBR list.

Is by Robert Harris OK (matches Robert Downey Jr.)?

Lauren wrote: "Is by Robert Harris OK (matches Robert Downey Jr.)?"

yes "now a major motion picture" and Robert

The Bridges of Madison County - Another suggestion for those looking for one which fills both requirements.

(another one of his books was also made into a film according to his blurb - Puerto Vallarta Squeeze)

Book 1: The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

Book 2: Molloy, Malone Dies, The Unnamable by Samuel Beckett

Claire wrote: "Book 1: The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

Book 2: Molloy, Malone Dies, The Unnamable by Samuel Beckett"

Those would work

Will William Shakespeare's Star Wars: Verily, A New Hope work? Since it's technically an adaptation of Star Wars Episode 4...

Also, Ian Doescher for Ian McKellen.

Do plays count as books for the purposes of this task?

For example large swaths of Shakespeare have been adapted (eg Hamlet, Henry V, Coriolanus), and William is also the first name of William Fichtner.

I'm never completely sure of the rules for plays.

Trish wrote: "Do plays count as books for the purposes of this task?

For example large swaths of Shakespeare have been adapted (eg Hamlet, Henry V, Coriolanus), and William is also the first name of William Fi..."

plays work- as long as they have been made into theatrical-released films

Megan wrote: "Will William Shakespeare's Star Wars: Verily, A New Hope work? Since it's technically an adaptation of Star Wars Episode 4...

Also, Ian Doescher for Ian McKellen."

yes

Do international releases work? I'm thinking Blue is the Warmest Color, which is also a graphic novel. But according to IMDB it may have only been released in France.

Does that count as a theatrical release?

Shira (Shiraloo) wrote: "Do international releases work? I'm thinking Blue is the Warmest Color, which is also a graphic novel. But according to IMDB it may have only been released in France.

Does that count as a thea..."

It does

Trish wrote: "Do plays count as books for the purposes of this task?

For example large swaths of Shakespeare have been adapted (eg Hamlet, Henry V, Coriolanus), and William is also the first name of William Fi..."

Trish, I think that's what I'll do for this task, too. :)

Teri-k wrote: "Trish, I think that's what I'll do for this task, too. :) "

I'm seeing all of Hamlet, The Winter's Tale and Romeo & Juliet in the next few months, so it'll give me a chance to swot up!

Susan W.

I have a question: Does the film already have to be released? For instance The Scorch Trials is being released as a film in September.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4046784/

If not, it's okay, I do have some other options. I just thought I'd ask. Thanks!

Susan wrote: "Susan W.

I have a question: Does the film already have to be released? For instance The Scorch Trials is being released as a film in September.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4046784/..."

A film scheduled to be released in 2015 would work as long as it is indicated on the reference record

What about middle names?

Tommy Lee Jones is on the list, is it okay to use Lee Childs (author)?

Bouchra wrote: "What about middle names?

Tommy Lee Jones is on the list, is it okay to use Lee Childs (author)?"

Sorry, no, the author must share a first or last name

Will The Body this work for book 1?

Blueberry wrote: "Will The Body this work for book 1?"

That edition has 80 pages and most of the editions are too <100 pages or are missing page numbers.

Dlmrose wrote: "Blueberry wrote: "Will The Body this work for book 1?"

That edition has 80 pages and most of the editions are too <100 pages or are missing page numbers."


Oops thanks.

So to confirm Watchmen by Alan Moore is good for both options?

>Link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0409459/?...
>actor: Alan Rickman

Bellagbear wrote: "So to confirm Watchmen by Alan Moore is good for both options?

>Link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0409459/?...
>actor: Alan Rickman"

yes

Bellagbear wrote: "So to confirm Watchmen by Alan Moore is good for both options?

>Link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0409459/?...
>actor: Alan Rickman"

Thank you for posting! I always meant to read this and I think I will do it for this task!

Nicole wrote: "Bellagbear wrote: "So to confirm Watchmen by Alan Moore is good for both options?

>Link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0409459/?...
>actor: Alan Rickman"

Thank you for posti..."

no problem :) Always glad when people read comics. THis task gave me the opportunity to read it again and see if I get more of the story now

Will this work for both options?
It was made into a TV released movie : http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074518/?...

One of the author's names is James. The other's name is Jeanne. Jeanne doesn't fulfill the requirement but James does.


Farewell to Manzanar: A True Story of Japanese American Experience During and After the World War II Internment

Katie wrote: "Will this work for both options?
It was made into a TV released movie : http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074518/?...

One of the author's names is James. The other's name is Jeanne. Jea..."

Sorry, no, the movie needs to have been a theatrical release not a TV movie