Z2 Publishing Tori Amos Graphic Novel Sequel Little Earthquakes: The Graphic Album
Z2 comics is publishing a sequel to the Tori Amos-inspired Comic Book Tattoo, called Little Earthquakes: The Graphic Album. The graphic novel will feature 24 stories inspired by the album Little Earthquakes and its accompanying B-sides. “To have some of the most creative graphic artists interpret the songs from Little Earthquakes, is a true honor,” Tori Amos said in a statement. “I enjoyed working with Rantz on Comic Book Tattoo so much that when he contacted me about putting something together for the 30th Anniversary, I had no hesitation. Artwork is such an important part of my musical world and to see these songs come to life in graphic form is such a joy.” Little Earthquakes: The Graphic Album has a release date of September 2022.
Tom Hanks to Star in US Adaptation of A Man Called Ove
Tom Hanks has been cast in the American adaptation of A Man Called Ove, based on the 2012 novel by Fredrik Backman. Hanks will also produce the film, along with Playtone partner Gary Goetzman. Marc Forster (World War Z, The Kite Runner) will direct the film. “When I first read Fredrik Backman’s novel, I fell in love with the notion that friendship has the power to shape a person’s life,” said Forster. “I can’t wait to create a film with so much humor and heart.”
Black Samurai Movie in the Works at Netflix
Netflix has picked up the rights to Marc Olden’s Black Samurai novels, with the intent of adapting the material into film. The movie will be produced by John Schoenfelder and Russell Ackerman, the duo behind the 2021 supernatural horror movie Séance. A writer is not yet attached to the project. Netflix is hoping this series will be its next big action franchise.
Only 27% of Texans Trust Politician’s Judgment of School Books
The Dallas Morning News and University of Texas at Tyler conducted a February 2022 survey about various topics of Texas politics, including book bans. Only 27% of Texans trust politician’s judgment of books. In contrast, 45% had either a “great deal” or “fair amount” of trust in librarians and school officials in this same review process.