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UAE Moments
a day ago
- Entertainment
- UAE Moments
Cast Revealed for Viral BookTok Adaptation 'Love Hypothesis'
The much-anticipated adaptation of Ali Hazelwood's BookTok phenomenon The Love Hypothesis is officially underway, and the cast has finally been revealed. Here's everything fans need to know: Lili Reinhart as Olive Smith Riverdale alum Lili Reinhart will headline the film as Olive Smith, the determined PhD candidate caught in a fake‑dating experiment. Reinhart is also serving as an executive producer, bringing personal passion and creative control to the project, one she unveiled via TikTok and Instagram, along with her first on‑set photos featuring a dramatic brunette look. Tom Bateman as Dr. Adam Carlsen Tom Bateman, known for Murder on the Orient Express and Death on the Nile, has been cast as the enigmatic Professor Adam Carlsen. His real‑life connection—he's married to Daisy Ridley, inspiration behind the novel's Star Wars–derived origins—gives his casting extra meta resonance. Strong Production Team The adaptation is being directed by Claire Scanlon (Set It Up, Abbott Elementary) from a script by Sarah Rothschild. Produced by Elizabeth Cantillon with executive producers including Reinhart and Hazelwood herself, the project taps formidable talent from rom‑com and TV alike. In Production Now—No Release Date Yet Filming began mid‑July in Montreal, as confirmed by on‑set TikToks and union listings, with production expected to wrap by late summer. As of now, the release plan remains undisclosed. From Fan-Fic Roots to Big Screen Originally published on Archive of Our Own as a Reylo fan‑fiction, Hazelwood's bestselling novel was acquired in 2022 by Bisous Pictures. Hazelwood says she 'can't believe this is happening' and fully trusts the stellar creative team. With Lili Reinhart's charismatic lead, Tom Bateman's smart casting, and a talented creative squad, The Love Hypothesis adaptation is shaping up to be a charming, witty rom‑com transition from the page to the screen. Stay tuned—this is one romance story that may just win hearts all over again.
Metro
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
This horny book adaption's cast guarantees we'll all be obsessed with the film
A fresh casting announcement has absolutely thrilled fans and convinced me that the film in question could end up as one of the most popular and anticipated movies in years. It could also signal the early era of another rom-com giant, à la Richard Curtis, or the coming of a film about love with the power to impact pop culture like When Harry Met Sally or xx. I am, of course, talking about the announcement via Deadline of Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman to play the romantic leads in the movie adaptation of Ali Hazelwood's best-selling novel (and – I cannot stress this enough – actual BookTok sensation) The Love Hypothesis. For those who haven't been wrapped up in the quite astounding way TikTok has revived the publishing industry since lockdown, even garnering its own name for that corner of the social site, The Love Hypothesis was one of the platform's biggest breakout successes following the novel's formal publication in 2021. But what has now shifted this film up a notch in terms of anticipation is how the casting has seemingly leaned into the famous early inspirations of Hazelwood's book. And it's this which makes me confident everyone's obsession is about to go stratospheric. The Love Hypothesis follows PhD student Olive Smith (Reinhart), a rising star in Stanford University's biology department, who ends up in a classic fake dating situation with a hotshot professor, Adam Carlsen (Bateman). Everything kicks off when she does the totally normal thing of panic kissing him at the lab to convince her best friend she has a boyfriend. And he does the totally normal thing of agreeing afterwards to maintain the lie for… reasons. However, The Love Hypothesis actually began in 2018 as Head Over Feet, a piece of Star Wars fan fiction published online by Hazelwood, which was inspired by the 'Reylo' shipping many fans did between the characters of Rey (Daisy Ridley) and antagonist Kylo Ren (Adam Driver). This is a romance that actually almost bore fruit in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – and it's one that now has another fascinating link to The Love Hypothesis, for Bateman in the role of Adam is Rey actress Ridley's husband in real life. Although some were holding out for Driver to take on the role his character inspired, many are tickled pink by this meta casting move – 'I'm cackling' posts are littered across social media – whether it was deliberate or not. 'The concept of playing the love interest in fan fiction about your wife is kind of insane, I think Tom Bateman won in life,' tweeted Alysa, while @rejectedcarebear wrote on Reddit: 'This is actually the best part of the entire movie.' 'They had a chance and they took it for sure haha!' added another fan, while @pertifty shared: 'I love this timeline we are living. I wonder why she didn't want to play Olive if her husband is playing Adam??' (As many then explained, there is such a thing as too on the nose.) The excitement alone that's been drummed up by the casting announcement of two semi well-known actors – Reinhart made her name on Riverdale and Bateman appeared in Da Vinci's Demons as well as Sir Kenneth Branagh's star-studded Murder on the Orient Express – confirms this is a watershed moment for TikTok and cinema. Because now we've gone from mild interest that this adaptation is happening to fully seated for it. And Reinhart is a canny operator, fueling fan excitement with lots of fun posts about the film on – where else – but TikTok. Yes, there have been popular BookTok adaptations previously, such as Casey McQuiston's Red, White & Royal Blue and Robinne Lee's The Idea of You. Both, co-incidentally, star Nicholas Galitzine and were made for Amazon's streaming service Prime Video. The Love Hypothesis is going a step further, being produced by Amazon MGM Studios. This suggests the company's confidence in the movie's cinematic success but also means its streaming home will likely end up being Prime Video too. Could this company be the next rom-com powerhouse, snapping up the major romance book titles that capture the zeitgeist? @lilireinhart Olive Smith 🩷 #thelovehypothesis ♬ Lover – Taylor Swift And let's not beat around the bush, The Love Hypothesis will be bigger than those previous films anyway because it's hornier – don't let the cartoon humans on the book's front cover fool you, Hazelwood likes a lot of detail in her sex scenes. Many audience members will be pulled in simply by curiosity over how that might look onscreen; let's call it the Fifty Shades of Grey factor. If The Love Hypothesis does well, there's also several other Hazelwood novels ripe for adaption – from Love on the Brain to Problematic Summer Romance and Deep End (for the uninitiated, that one will truly have you blushing). More Trending Hazelwood, a real-life former neuroscience professor has made a name for herself as a 'STEMinist' author thanks to her female characters often being in science and tech fields and academia, drawing upon her own experience. She's also an expert at the genre's tropes of pining and misunderstandings but puts them in modern workplace settings. This could easily be what the next wave of rom-coms looks like if they're inspired or directly drawn from the pen of Hazelwood. We'd be moving on from Richard Curtis's bumbling, British and sweary romances to Hazelwood's quirky, introverted and often American heroines. And I think the world of onscreen rom-coms is more than ready to embrace The Love Hypothesis as the start of its next phase. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. 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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'The Summer I Turned Pretty' to 'We Were Liars' — Canadian 'BookTok' expert on fandom of book-to-screen adaptions
While we're all still reeling from the first two episodes of The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 (particularly Team Conrad fans), the popularity of the show, along with others like We Were Liars and Culpables films, are part of the intensely successful book-to-screen adaptation trend. Working alongside the creation and release of these shows and movies is the "BookTok" boom, as fans of the on-screen stories go back to read the books, and vice versa. In Canada, Morgann Book went from gaining an online following as a teenager posting cake design videos from the Ontario Dairy Queen her parents own, to leaning into her love of reading by drawing book covers on cakes. And yes, her last name also happens to be "Book." Five years later, Book is among the most followed and trusted BookTok voices. So much so that you can see her at the one-day only free, immersive pop-up event in Toronto on July 19, part of Prime Video's Prime Book Club. "I think one thing I didn't do early on, and it was COVID so we couldn't, but I couldn't engage much with my audience in person," Book told Yahoo Canada. "I did a previous event with Prime Video back in December and that was one of the first times I had met a large number of my audience, ... my followers, friends, in person. And I'm still connecting with those people today." "I think it's really incredible to see the community that BookTok as a whole ... has just fostered because readers, we're introverts, but you get us talking about books, and it kind of just opens people up in a brand new way." How book fans evaluate screen adaptations For Book herself, even she finds inspiration in the larger BookTok community, including for her successful podcast, "Off The Shelf," diving into both novels and book-to-screen adaptations, part of her Bookish Media company. "I've really been inspired this year through authors and BookTokers that I've gotten to connect and meet with through my podcast," Book shared. "This is another year where I'm like, I love YA [young adult] and romance and romantacy, but ... I really want to branch out my reading taste this year, and I felt like that has kept me inspired." But when it comes to book-to-screen adaptations, many of the most recent hits have found their home on Prime Video. And what Book believes makes a great one is when there's "respect" for the source material, while also being crafted in a way that appeals to a new audience. "We Were Liars, for example, was published in 2014. I've known about this book for 11 years now ... and I think when the show finally came out they really did a good job at saying, yes this is a new show coming out, but they included specific lines of dialogue and scenes that connected the original audience to this new show," she said. "Certain lines, like there was a mention of Johnny not wearing sunscreen, and ... that immediately clicked as like, OK someone on this team read this book, knows what they're doing." With these adaptations also comes more BookTok content. In the case of The Summer I Turned Pretty, it reignites conversations like whether Belly should choose Conrad or Jeremiah. "I haven't seen a Team Conrad, Team Jeremiah feud since the whole Twilight thing, which was a very long time ago," Book said. "No one knows what's coming in Season 3 of The Summer I Turned Pretty, but those who have read the books know how the other books translated on screen, and can kind of hypothesize where Season 3 is going." Reflecting on her impressive career to date and that initial connection to social media, Book highlighted that her journey has allowed her to become more comfortable in her self, particularly in more public spaces. "The people who I grew up with and the person that I was growing up would not recognize who I am today," Book said. "I can be a shy person, but I think BookTok and content and social media and doing interviews like this and doing the podcast has allowed me to become, not even like an extrovert, but just comfortable in what I'm saying and what I'm speaking about." "I used to be a terrible public speaker. It made me so nauseous. And I think going to events and hosting all these things has just changed who I am inherently as a person, which I didn't even think was possible." But what's next on Book's reading list? In the spirit of The Summer I Turned Pretty reaching its last season, Book said she's planning on pickingThe Summer of Broken Rules by K.L. Walther. "This is supposed to be like a really good YA summer romance," Book highlighted. "Then if you want something like a little bit spicier, Meghan Quinn also has really great summer rom-coms that I love." The Prime Book Club Toronto Pop-Up takes place July 19 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Mandy's at The Well. Activities include customizing your Kindle case, an on-site artist for a custom rendering of your ultimate book crush, and more.
Buzz Feed
a day ago
- Buzz Feed
Maturing Is Realizing You Really Only Need A Carry-On, And These 24 Travel Products Prove It
A set of packing cubes to level up your packing game since these keep your items compressed and organized. You can sort them by item or by day — so when you get off the plane and make it to your hotel, you can easily change outfits without cave-diving into your carry-on to find that one cute top! Or, a pack of vacuum-free, space-saving compression bags that come in handy when you're packing for the trip, but come in SUPER handy when you realize you went a little overboard at those local boutiques and are bringing back way more than you packed in the first place. Just zip up your clothes, roll, and watch all the air leave the bags, making sure you can still zip up your roller board! The 4-in-1 Alleyoop Pen Pal, which is basically a cooler makeup version of the classic Bic 4 Color Pen. This has four retractable colors so you can touch up your brows, eyeliner, lips, and highlights. Plus, it's small enough to fit in your purse if you need to do some on-the-go touch-ups! And a Subtl Beauty Stak that has genius written all over it. It allows you to keep up to NINE makeup products in one compact and convenient place, AND you can customize it if your routine is more of a no-makeup makeup routine. Plus, it comes with a mirror lid and includes a brush! A sturdy, lightweight eight-compartment pill organizer so you can bring all your important medications and supplements without their bulky bottles taking up all the room in your toiletry bag. Plus, some reviewers have even used the compartments to store smaller items like jewelry! A jewelry organizer to prevent your necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings from basically getting into a full-on catfight in your suitcase. This is easy to roll up and a LOT easier to pack than a mini jewelry box. A Kindle Paperwhite because the list of books you want to read is getting larger by the second (thanks a lot, BookTok), but the space in your suitcase for a book is just non-existent. This little thing holds thousands of books, is waterproof, and has a glare-free screen. Reviewers love how the charge lasts for weeks (yes, weeks!) and the optimal warm light feature that's easy on the eyes. A splurge-worthy set of Cadence Capsules if you're a little picky about hotel shampoos and prefer to stick to your tried and trues. These are super sturdy and they're magnetic, so they'll keep all your vitamins, moisturizers, lotions, and basically anything you want to put in them super safe and organized. Or, if you don't want to splurge, a TSA-approved 16-piece travel toiletries set that comes with four squeeze bottles, three little pots, and one spray bottle for all your skincare and shower necessities. These are leak-proof, refillable, and easy to clean! A travel cable organizer because you've got gadgets and gizmos a plenty which all come with So. Many. Charging. Cables. This keeps everything organized in one convenient place, and it's even waterproof! A plush microfiber makeup-removing cloth so you don't have to settle for 3.4 ounces of makeup-removing liquid for your whole trip or bring wasteful makeup-removing wipes. This will gently get your makeup off with just water! And you didn't hear this from me, but this is three times cheaper than the Makeup Eraser! A 3-in-1 foldable magnetic wireless charging station that charges your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods all at the same time. You can stay organized by getting rid of tangled cords *and* the high-quality magnets in the pad make sure your items don't slip away. When folded up, it easily fits into your pocket! Or a braided 4-in-1 fast charging cord to minimize the amount of space your charging cords take up and maximize the amount of devices you can charge at one time. Or a compact, all-in-one international travel adapter if you find yourself taking a multi-country and need something that won't take up a lot of space in your tech bag, but will work for all your bucket-list destinations. Plus, this lets you plug up to seven devices at once! A neck pillow you can stuff with clothing, which many reviewers have said helped them skirt around those strict carry-on restrictions many airlines enforce. Sometimes you gotta work smarter, not harder, to get in those extra vacay outfits, and this thing does just the job! A hanging toiletry bag that proves you can do a carry-on only, but still bring every toiletry you need. This holds so many things, keeps them in one compact place once you unpack, and lets you see everything at a glance! An on-the-go Gillette razor that proves that many of the best things in life come in small packages. This five-blade razor saves space and saves you from using those disposable razors that just don't step up to the plate. A refillable travel perfume atomizer so you can take your signature scent on the go and not worry about a floral-scented mess leaking in your entire carry-on! This doesn't require a funnel and simply connects to the nozzle of your perfume bottle for easy refilling. A 4-in-1 makeup brush set that saves so much room in your makeup bag because it's only the size of ONE brush. You get a foundation, eye shadow, concealer, AND powder brush! Any wannabe makeup artists on the go, this one's for you. A lightweight, waterproof raincoat, which surprisingly packs up super duper small, allowing you to reserve most of your carry-on space for your lighter wardrobe. Or, an even smaller portable rain hood if you don't want to even bother with packing a designated rain coat at all. So when Mother Nature tries to pull a fast one on ya, you can be like, "Not today!" A travel version of the popular "flossing" toothbrush with super fine bristles that get into the hard-to-reach crevices, so it'll brush *and* floss at the same time. It folds into itself, and the handle even acts as a cap, so you won't have to go out to buy one before your trip! A 2-in-1 contact and glasses case perfect for those who aren't blessed with 20-20 vision. (Curse you, vision gods!) This allows you to keep your glasses and everything you need for your contacts — a case, contact solution, and rubber-tipped tweezers — in separate compartments but in one place for traveling! A fully tricked-out travel backpack with *brace yourself* two laptop sleeves, a shoe compartment, a "wet bag" for damp clothes, a waterproof interior, and an anti-theft design. Plus, it has a USB charging port! This personal item is in a league of its own.
Forbes
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Beyond The Creative Status Quo—How Creators Are Reinventing Success
Writers collaborate and share ideas in a creative community, illustrating the power of connection in ... More today's storytelling landscape. The publishing industry is facing a cultural creative renaissance, driven by #BookTok trends, blockbuster book adaptations, and celebrity-led book clubs. As a result, the demand for great storytelling has never been higher. Creators are becoming savvier in how they market and generate an income from their art. The creative is the easy part; it's trying to understand the business part of the industry that deflates dreams. #BookTok has garnered over 35 million videos and been viewed over 200 billion times globally, according to Wiley. This community has sparked a renewed interest in reading, particularly among younger demographics. Additionally, celebrity book clubs, such as Oprah's Book Club and Reese's Book Club, have a significant impact on book sales, catapulting titles to the bestseller lists. 'Why don't we have guidance as writers before we invest years in a novel? Why don't we know if this is going to be good? Is the story good?' Louise Dean, founder of The Novelry, asked, highlighting the gap between creative passion and the business realities facing aspiring authors. As an award-winning novelist, she wanted more from her writing experience. The more she thought about the writing process and the anxiety creators experience, her questions led her down an entrepreneurial path. With the launch of The Novelry, a top-rated online writing school, the Betty Trask Prize winner aimed to create a community that would help authors achieve their desired level of success. Through this journey, she learned the following lessons: From Solitary Pursuit To Collective Power Dean's journey began with a simple, contrarian question: 'Why is this such a lonely business?' After years spent wrestling with the isolation of writing, she decided to challenge the status quo. The Novelry's origins were an open invitation for writers to draft their novels together in 90 days. Dean thought only a few would apply; however, hundreds joined without a website or marketing push, proving there was a hunger for community-driven creativity. Dean's philosophy is clear: 'Let's do this together.' She established a writing culture centered on collaboration, peer support and constructive feedback. 'Being together and writing was way more fun than writing solo, contrary to the myth,' she notes. This sense of shared journey remains the foundation of The Novelry, where writers support each other through the highs and lows, and the myth of the solitary genius is replaced by collective momentum. Louise Dean, Founder of The Novelry, preparing for the Next Big Story event. Neurodiversity: A Source Of Competitive Strength What sets The Novelry apart is Dean's recognition that differences drive excellence. There are many neurodivergent individuals within her sphere, and she sees this not as a challenge but as a strength. 'There's no cookie-cutter way of doing things,' she insists. She champions a 'tools, not rules' mindset, allowing people to work in ways that best suit them. 'Learning to understand how people operate gives a company superpowers,' she says. By fostering a flexible and adaptive culture, Dean has positioned The Novelry as a magnet for talent and innovation. The founder believes that connection and trust are more important than rigid hierarchy. 'We're not corporate, and that was important to me,' she explains. Her company operates on a culture-based autonomy system; each team member plays to their own strengths, rather than having to fit a specific job description mold. Redefining Access And Opportunity The company was designed to provide aspiring writers with the kind of access and support typically reserved for insiders. With in-house coaching from bestselling authors and former Big Five publishing editors, The Novelry is reshaping how great stories are discovered. Since 2017, thousands of writers have gone on to secure major book and TV deals, with 75% of represented writers landing publishing contracts with prominent publishing houses, including Penguin Random House. The company's latest initiative, The Next Big Story—a $100,000 contest judged by book world luminaries like Emma Roberts and Julia Quinn—aims to spotlight new, underrepresented voices in fiction. As publishing continues to evolve, human-centered leadership offers a powerful reminder: creativity flourishes where connection and access come first. By championing community over competition and recognizing the unique strengths within every writer, the industry changes what's possible in storytelling; it's setting a new standard for what leadership can look like in any creative industry. 'We have this incredible community of resources,' Dean concludes. 'We know how to get what people need really quickly, and people can learn and write in the ways that work for them.'
