To understand where we are now with YA film adaptations, we have to go back to move forward.
More than 1,000 bookstores closed nationwide from 2000-2007.
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Weve seen almost unprecedented monetary success with theHunger Gamesfilms and theTwilightfranchise.
Even thePercy JacksonandPrincess Diariesmovies performed quite well.
Lets take a look at what factors can affect a film series chances for success.
This is also the case withTwilight.
But this could have been due to its subject matter, and confusion over who the market audience was.
Knowing ones intended audience is far more important in the film industry than in the book industry.
Could this be what holds some of these films back?
According to the websiteThe Numbers, all of the least profitable movies of all-time have been released since 2006.
So what can be said of all this, taking everything into consideration?
Theres certainly no surefire way to guarantee a films success from the studios end.
With outstanding performances inThe DescendantsandThe Spectacular Now, it would be justified.
Maybe thats all the proof we need of their current cultural significance.
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