Before the Dawn: A Lit to Flick Podcast

On this week's show and hot on the heels of the premiere of season three of "Hannibal," Shannon and Marina look back at season two of what is, arguably, one of the best shows on TV.Show Notes:Official websiteOfficial TumblrOfficial TwitterIMDbWikiNext Episode: News Show

On this week's show, Shannon and Marina catch up with loads of news from around the web including the latest "Maze Runner" trailer, "Hannibal" preview and a couple of new optioned properties!Show Notes:Watch Now: First “Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials” TrailerCannes 2015: First Look at Justin Kurzel's Hyper Stylized “Macbeth” clipsMatt Damon Gets Stranded In First Images From Ridley Scott’s “The Martian”Cary Fukunaga leaves “It” adaptationHenry Cavill pulls out of “Stratton”Francis Lawrence's adaptation of “The Odyssey” will be at least two moviesAdaptation of Arab Dystopic Tale “Utopia” in the WorksJoe Wright In Talks To Direct “The Lifeboat” For Anne Hathaway“A Walk in the Woods” Trailer“Hannibal” - First Look at Season 3 (Preview)“The Astronaut Wives Club” Promo“When Calls The Heart” preview“Jekyll Hyde” previewABC’s “The Whispers”: Watch The First 5 MinutesCBS Unveils Pilot Trailers For “Supergirl,” “Limitless”Fan Fretting: Will there be anything left of “Lucifer” by the series premiere?ABC Family Casts Harry Shrum Jr. as Magnus Bane in “Shadowhunters”“Bitten” Will Be Back For Season 3“Zoo” TV Series: 13 Things to Know about CBS' Upcoming Show“Constantine” cancelled by NBC“Talented Mr. Ripley” Is Coming To TelevisionFox announces new reality show “Bullseye” hosted by Kellan Lutz“The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe” previewNext Show: HANNIBAL Season 2 Discussion

On this week's show, Shannon and Marina delve into Caryn Awecheter's "The Sisterhood of Night," a modern take on "The Crucible" - with a twist.Show Notes:IMDbOfficial WebsiteTrailerMarina's ReviewWhere to watchNext Episode: News Show

On this week's show, we touch base with all the latest on "Fifty Shades Darker," the upcoming "Shadowhunter" tv show and so much more!Show Notes:"Fifty Shades of Grey" Walmart special edition "Fifty Shades of Grey" Target special editionE.L. James' husband to write "Fifty Shades Darker"First image from "Fifty Shades Darker""Fifty Shades Darker" announcement trailer"Fifty Shades of Grey" honest trailer"Mr. Holmes" trailer"Girls Lost" trailer"Tale of Tales" trailerJeff Daniels joins "Allegiant"Pennywise cast in "It" movie"The Night Gardener" picked up by DisneyChanning Tatum cast in "The Forever War"Paul King to direct adaptation of "Wonder"Xavier Samuel's "Frankenstein" gets distribution dealDominic Sherwood joins "Shadowhunters"Katherine McNamara joins "Shadowhunters"Simon and Isabelle cast in "Shadowhunters"CW renews "Beauty and the Beast" for 4th season"We Are All Completely Fine" being adapted by SyfyGolden Maple Awards nominees announced"The Strain" trailer"Childhood's End" intro trailer"Jonathan Strange Mr. Norrell" trailer"If There Be Thorns" available for pre-orderJamie Dornan voted world's sexiest man by FHMSam Heugan wins E! Online's Alpha Male Madness 2015 titleNext Episode: THE SISTERHOOD OF NIGHT Discussion

On this week's show, Shannon and Marina catch up with Lifetime's "If There Be Thorns" adaptation. Show Notes:IMDbOfficial WebsiteNext Episode: News Show

We return from spring break with an epic news show covering everything from the announcement of the "Twilight" storytellers contest and the home video release of "Fifty Shades of Grey" to the return of "Outlander" and everything in between!Show Notes:Announcement of "Twilight" Storytellers Contest winnersVideo stream of the "Twilight" Storytellers with Stephenie Meyer"Fifty Shades of Grey" home video announcement (pre-order)"Fifty Shades of Grey" box office updateFifty Shades of Drunken FeminismMichelle MacLaren leaves "Wonder Woman," new director signed on"Mockingjay - Part 2" poster and motion poster"Every Secret Thing" trailer"Paper Towns" trailer"Insurgent" Where are the women rating"Maze Runner" wins Shorty Award"Pride, Prejudice Zombies" gets release date"The Crow" recastsLive action "Beauty and the Beast" release date announced, cast photoSarah Polley adapting and directing "Little Women," writing while kids nap"Captain Marvel" gets female screenwritersReese Witherspoon to produce "Luckiest Girl Alive"Steven Spielberg to direct "Ready Player One"Paramount options "My Heart and Other Black Holes""Children of Paranoia" to be directed by Cliff Prowse Derek LeeAltitude picks up rights to "She Who Brings Gifts"Jonathan Liebesman to direct "Men at Arms"Mark Millar's "Chononauts" optionedStephen King's "The Jaunt" optionedCatherine Keener joins "Unless" castLionsgate partners for Dubai Theme Park"Outlander" visit Scotland contest"Outlander" Collector's Edition Autographed Soundtrack bundle"Outlander" LegoSam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe read fan tweetsSam Heugan chats with E!'s Kirstin Dos SantosSam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe interview from People's ChoiceSam Heughan rates "Outlander" porn titles"Casual Vacancy" trailer"Seeds of Yesterday" preview clip"Vampire Diaries" shocker"Hannibal" season 3 directors announced"The Art and Making of Hannibal: The Television Series" book2015 summer TV premiere schedule"Constantine" season 2 to be pitched to NBC, show likely cancelled"Shadowhunters" TV show headed to ABC Family"Let the Right One In" headed to AECary Fukunaga adapting "The Alienist"New Metric Media options "The Devil You Know"8 book to film adaptations to match your moodWebby Awards - Best TV website, Best movie websiteNext Episode: IF THERE BE THORNS Discussion 

On this week's episode, Shannon and Marina expand the circle of discussion and touch base with a show that isn't based on a book but does feature a BTD favourite. The show in question? BBC Two's "The Fall" starring Gillian Anderson and Jamie Dornan.We'll be taking a two week, spring break, hiatus and returning in April with our next news show! Be sure to like us on Facebook to stay up to date with all of our posting between now and then!Show Notes:IMDbOfficial WebsiteTrailerNetflixNext Episode: News Show

This week brings with it a ridiculous amount of news stories for Marina and Shannon to dig into. Listen in as we talk about some strategically added CGI pubic hair in "Fifty Shades of Grey," a bit of "Insurgent" news and a couple of great "Outlander" news items.Show Notes:CGI pubic hair added to "Fifty Shades of Grey"Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan negotiating salary for "Fifty Shades of Grey" sequelsYoung boy sent home for wearing "Fifty Shades of Grey" costumeVaginal Fantasy group talk "Fifty Shades of Grey" movieEarly reviews of "Insurgent"Two new "Insurgent" songs - "Never Let You Down" by Woodkid Lykke Li and "Holes in the Sky" by M83 and HAIM"Insurgent" contest"Insurgent" 3D app"Mockingjay - Part 1" dominates home video salesBehind the scenes of "Mockingjay - Part 1" with the lead castFirst images from "The Scorch Trials"First poster for "Paper Towns""Far from the Madding Crowd" 1967 re-release trailer"Mr. Holmes" trailerMTV Movie Awards nominationsDakota Johnson to star and executive produce "Forever Interrupted"Full cast revealed for "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children"Live action "Beauty and the Beast" rounds castJennifer Lawrence to star in "It's What I Do" adaptationBryan Singer to executive produce "The Moon is a Harsh Mistress" adaptation"Outlander" Paley Fest panel"Outlander" behind the costumesNew "Game of Thrones" trailer"If There Be Thorns" trailer and teaser"Wuthering High School" on LifetimeNew "Daredevil" trailer"iZombie" to air weekly on shomiCast announced for new "Beowulf" adaptationFox adds cast to "Frankenstein" adaptationZachary Quinto to appear in "Hannibal"Billy Burke to star in "Zoo"BBC2 orders new season of "The Fall"James Patterson on "Max Ride" comic bookPureHMV store"My Immortal" fanfic investigationRWCos "Fifty Shades of Grey" inspired commercialDakota Johnson's SNL monologueSNL red room renovation skitNext Episode: THE FALL Discussion

The moment has arrived. After what seems like months of trailers, clips, stills and speculation, we finally saw "Fifty Shades of Grey." Did we love it? Did we hate it? Did it meet or surpass expectations? To find out, you'll have to listen in on the discussion.As per usual with our review shows, this episode is SPOILER HEAVY! Only listen after watching (or if you don't mind loads of spoilers)!Show Notes:IMDbOfficial WebsiteTrailerBox officeReading Points:Review at Flick FilosopherOntario Classification BoardWhy FSoG is so importantOral sex, confoms and FSoGThe cultural narrative that women's movies suckAnne Rice on FSoGNext Episode: News Show

On this week's show, Shannon and Marina catch up on all of the "Fifty Shades of Grey" news and rumors, look ahead to the release of "Insurgent," share their surprise at the lack of "Fallen" movie information so far and wrap things up with a load of tv news.Show Notes:"Fifty Shades of Grey" breaks Fandango records"Fifty Shades of Grey" becomes highest grossing female directed release in historyDirector Sam Taylor-Johnson may not return for sequelJamie Dornan issues official statement after rumors that he's leaving franchiseE.L. James demanding to write "Fifty Shades of Grey" sequelVariety speculates future of "Fifty Shades of Grey" sequelWoman caught pleasuring herself during "Fifty Shades of Grey" screeningInterview with Sam Taylor-JohnsonInsurgent tickets on sale and contest information"Insurgent" headed for $57 million openingNew "Insurgent" trailer"Insurgent" clipsLionsgate and Samsung announce "Insurgent - Shatter Reality" VR experience"Far from the Madding Crowd" trailerLauren Kate reviews "Fallen" movie"Angels of Darkness" now available, on cableFirst image of Eddie Redmayne in "The Danish Girl"New Line picks up Gayle Forman's "I Was Here"Paul Verhoeven shooting "Elle"Scarlett Johansson to star in "The Psychopath Test"Leonardo DiCaprio to star in "The Crowded Room"Kellan Lutz and Gina Carano cast in "Extraction""Settlers of Catan" possibly being adapted to TV or movieDanielle Steel signs deal for TV and movie projects"The Mortal Instruments" TV show gets titleSylvia Day talks "Crossfire" series"Limitless" gets TV pilot orderSpecial editions of "Harry Potter" comingKristen Stewart wins Cesar, video of acceptance speechKristen Stewart interviewDakota Johnson and Melanie Griffith on red carpetNext Episode: FIFTY SHADES OF GREY Discussion

On this week's show, Shannon and Marina catch up with the Brad Pitt starring "World War Z." The adaptation of the popular novel is far more than your typical summer action blockbuster!As per usual with our review shows, this episode is SPOILER HEAVY! Only listen after watching (or if you don't mind loads of spoilers)!Show Notes:IMDbOfficial WebsiteTrailerWhere to stream in USNetflix CanadaNext Episode: News Show

On this week's show, Shannon and Marina catch up with a load of new movie news including "Twilight" updates, loads of "Fifty Shades of Grey" chatter, new trailers and a few new adaptations to get excited about!Show Notes:6 New "Twilight" Mini-Movies Have Been Revealed"Fifty Shades of Grey" Risque Christian Grey Teddy Bear for Sale  Both "Fifty Shades Of Grey" Sequels Are Officially HappeningFrance gives "Fifty Shades of Grey" under-12s restriction"Fifty Shades of Grey" Featurette - Danny Elfman Score"Fifty Shades of Grey" Featurette - Story"Fifty Shades of Grey" Lego TrailerJamie Dornan, Jimmy Fallon play "Fifty Accents of Grey"Jamie Dornan on "The Graham Norton Show""The Hunger Games: Mockinjay Part 2" digital download announced"The Hunger Games: The Exhibition" Announced"The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2" Getting IMAX 3D ReleaseNew "Insurgent" TrailerDisney's "Cinderella" TrailerIan McKellen is Sherlock Holmes in first clip from "Mr. Holmes"Kate Beckinsale and Chloe Sevigny to Star in Adaptation of Jane AustenJames Franco attempts to stop JFK assassination for HuluJonathan Rhys Meyers joins spy-thriller “Damascus Cover”"Lunchbox" director Ritesh Batra in talks to adapt "The Sense of An Ending"Universal Hires Author Lauren Oliver to Adapt Her Own Book "Panic"Milla Jovovich Joining George R. R. Martin Movie ProjectJeff Bridges Didn’t Love "The Giver" EitherNew "Outlander" Footage"Outlander" Season 1 Part 1 Available March 3 (pre-order)"Penny Dreadful" Season 2 Trailer, Will Premiere May 3 On ShowtimeMarvel's "Daredevil" Teaser TrailerTrailer for J.K. Rowling’s "The Casual Vacancy""Bitten's" The Undoing"Frankenstein" Adds CastMTV's "Shannara" Adds Cast"Wheel Of Time" TV Pilot Airs On FXX In SecretKelley Armstrong's "Otherworld Nights" Now AvailableEarn SCENE Rewards When Purchasing Select BooksBook-to-Movie Adaptations: “Oh my GOD! They’re going to ruin it!”Next Episode: WORLD WAR Z Discussion

On this week's show, Shannon and Marina backtrack to the good ole days of talking all things vampire and catch up with Xan Cassavetes' "Kiss of the Damned."Show Notes:IMDbOfficial WebsiteTrailerWhere to stream in USNetflix CanadaMarina's reviewNext Episode: News Show

It must be getting closer to February 13 because the closer we get to the release of "Fifty Shades of Grey," the more videos and promos we see for the movie. Case in point: on this week's show we spend the first 20 minutes chatting about the upcoming romance. Show Notes:"Fifty Shades of Grey" Stars Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan Heat Up Glamour's March Cover    Confessions from Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson    7 Secrets About Jamie Dornan of "Fifty Shades of Grey""Fifty Shades Of Grey" supercut"Fifty Shades of Grey" Cut Out the Book's Most Vulgar Scene"Love Me Like You Do" music video Imax to Launch "Divergent" Sequel Internationally early"Insurgent" trailerAnimated Character Portraits from "Insurgent"    "Madame Bovary" trailer"Child 44" trailerMatthew McConaughey boards "Born to Run"  Simon Pummell preps adaptation of William Gibson's "Dogfight" Emma Watson to Star in Disney's "Beauty and the Beast"    First Look at Jamie Dornan in "The 9th Life of Louis Drax""World War Z" Sequel to start with a from scratch"Outlander" sneak peak first minute midseason premiere tells Jamie's story"Outlander" to begin streaming on shomi on Feb. 13"Bitten" Spoilers Images for "Bad Blood"    "Hannibal" season 2 trailer "Hannibal" season 3 trailer "Hannibal" Casts Rutina Wesley as "Red Dragon"'s Reba McClane    "Hannibal" Casting Twist "Death Comes to Pemberley" streaming on Netflix CanadaSyfy Is Turning "Spiral" Into A Six-Part Miniseries"The Strain" season 2 teaser trailer    "Red Tent" on home video (pre-order DVD)  "iZombie" trailer"The Epic Adventures of Lydia Bennet" coming fall 2015Christian Grey's Apartment    Next Episode: KISS OF THE DAMNED Discussion

A new year means a new batch of movies to get excited about! Shannon and Marina count down their 10 (or so) most anticipated movies of 2015 and no, they're not all book to movie adaptation - though there are a few of those on the list as well!Marina's List:1. Mad Max: Fury Road - May 15 (IMDb, trailer)2. The Martian - Nov. 27 (IMDb)3. Far from the Madding Crowd - May 1 (IMDb, trailer)4. Crimson Peak - Oct. 16 (IMDb)5. Fifty Shades of Grey - Feb. 13 (IMDb, trailer)6. Hitman: Agent 47 - Aug. 28 (IMDb)7. Jupiter Ascending - Feb. 6 (IMDb, trailer)8. Victor Frankenstein - Oct. 2 (IMDb)9. Furious 7 - Apr. 3 (IMDb, trailer)10. Insurgent - Mar. 20 (IMDb, trailer)Honorable Mentions:Magic Mike XXL - Jul. 3 (IMDb)Fantastic Four - Aug. 7 (IMDb)The Man from U.N.C.L.E. - Aug. 14 (IMDb)Everest - Sep. 18 (IMDb)Jem and the Holograms - Oct. 23 (IMDb)The Revenant - Dec. 25 (IMDb)Shannon's List:1. Far From the Madding Crowd - May 1 (IMDb, trailer)2. Insurgent - Mar. 20 (IMDb, trailer)3. Avengers: Age of Ultron - May 1 (IMDb, trailer)4. Seventh Son - Feb. 6 (IMDb, trailer)5. The Moon and The Sun - Apr. 10 (IMDb)6. Tomorrowland - May 22 (IMDb, trailer)7. Victor Frankenstein - Oct. 2 (IMDb)8. SPECTRE - Nov. 6 (IMDb)9. Jem and the Holograms - Oct. 23 (IMDb)10. Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens - Dec. 28 (IMDb, trailer)Honorable Mentions:In the Heart of the Sea - Dec. 25 (IMDb, trailer)The Longest Ride - Apr. 10 (IMDb, trailer)The Gunman - Mar. 20 (IMDb, trailer)Mr. Holmes - TBC (IMDb)Queen of the Desert - 2015 TBC (IMDb)Legend - 2015 TBC (IMDb)Macbeth - TBC (IMDb)Fallen - 2015 TBC (IMDb)The Scorch Trials - Sep. 18 (IMDb)Next Episode: News Show