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Surfside Girls: The Secret of Danger Point
by Kim Dwinell

A pair of 12-year-old best friends investigate strange happenings in their beachside town in a mystery series based on the graphic novels of the same name.

Where to watch: Catch Surfside Girls on AppleTV+. 
The Sandman: Book One
by Neil Gaiman with artists Sam Keith, Mike Dringenberg, Malcolm Jones III, and Kelley Jones

Neil Gaiman's beloved, award-winning fantasy graphic novel series The Sandman heads to the small screen in a new TV show co-created by the author himself. 

Where to watch: Season 1 of the long-awaited adaptation is now available on Netflix.
Locke & key / : Welcome to Lovecraft
by Joe Hill

The story of the Keyhouse, a New England mansion, with doors that transform all who walk through them...and home to a hate-filled and relentless creature that will not rest until it opens the most terrible door of all.

Where to watch: Stream all three seasons of Locke & Key on Netflix. 
Fire & Blood
by George R.R. Martin; illustrated by Doug Wheatley

Fire & Blood, George R.R. Martin's history of the Targaryen dynasty, serves as the basis for House of the Dragon, a Game of Thrones spin-off set 300 years before the events of the popular HBO series.

Where to watch: Catch new episodes of House of the Dragon weekly on HBO. 
Coming Attractions 
The fellowship of the ring : being the first part of The lord of the rings
by J. R. R. Tolkien

After discovering the true nature of the One Ring, Bilbo Baggins entrusts it to the care of his young cousin, Frodo, who is charged with bringing about its destruction and thus foiling the plans of the Dark Lord.

Where to watch: The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power premieres on Amazon Prime Video on September 2nd, with new episodes releasing weekly.
Vampire Academy
by Richelle Mead

Richelle Mead's popular YA paranormal romance series get a new adaptation created by Julie Plec, who previously helmed The Vampire Diaries and The Originals. 

Where to watch: Vampire Academy premieres on Peacock on September 15th.
On the Come Up
by Angie Thomas

Newcomer Jamila C. Gray stars as aspiring rapper Bri in this film adaptation of The Hate U Give author Angie Thomas' second novel. Sanaa Lathan directs.

Where to watch: On the Come Up premieres on Paramount+ on September 23rd. 
And the Emmy Goes To...
The 74th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony airs on September 12th on NBC. Catch up on all the page-to-screen nominees before the winners are announced. 
 
The Flight Attendant
by Chris Bohjalian

The series adaptation of Chris Bohjalian's thriller about a flight attendant caught up in an international conspiracy received three Emmy nominations for its second season, including Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for Kaley Cuoco.

Where to watch: Stream seasons one and two of The Flight Attendant on HBO Max.
Killing Eve: Codename Villanelle
by Luke Jennings

Stars Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer both received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for their work in the 4th and final season of Killing Eve, a buzzy adaptation of Luke Jennings' popular cat-and-mouse thriller novels.

Where to watch: Catch all four seasons of Killing Eve on Hulu, AMC+, and DVD/Blu-ray.
Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith
by Jon Krakauer

Andrew Garfield earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for his role in the miniseries adaptation of John Krakauer's bestselling true-crime book about a 1984 double murder in a fundamentalist Mormon sect. 

Where to watch: Watch Under the Banner of Heaven on FX on Hulu. 
Station Eleven
by Emily St. John Mandel

The miniseries adaptation of Emily St. John Mandel's 2014 post-apocalyptic novel received seven Emmy Award nominations, including Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for Himesh Patel.

Where to watch: Stream Station Eleven on HBO Max.
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