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Judy Blume's 1975 book about a teen losing her virginity gets a modern spin on Netflix. Here are the biggest changes from the ...
Netflix’s adaptation of “Forever,” developed by Mara Brock Akil, brings Blume’s themes into a modern context, reminding a new ...
Forever,” Judy Blume’s groundbreaking novel about teen sex and first love, is getting a modern retelling on Netflix.
This universal aspect of Blume’s storytelling is what appealed to television mogul Mara Brock Akil when she was 12 and read ...
The classic coming-of-age novel that inspired a new TV series remains timeless and necessary, on the page and screen.
Judy Blume has developed another winner, as Netflix's new drama series has debuted to strong Rotten Tomatoes scores from ...
It is undeniable that Netflix adaptation always brings out the best in any source material. This is also the case for the newest series, which just got released on Netflix.
Mara Brock Akil, showrunner of Netflix's gender-swapped, L.A.-set 'Forever,' explains why Blume's work is as relevant as ever ...
Created by television veteran Mara Brock Akil, whose credits include “Girlfriends,” “Moesha,” and “The Jamie Foxx Show,” the Netflix Series “Forever” doesn’t so much escape the dictates of the teenage ...
Judy Blume, one of the most well-known authors of children's literature and young adult novels, has had her work transformed ...
Mara Brock Akil is releasing her new Netflix series Forever, a show she was only able to create after getting a rare blessing ...
When Judy Blume’s "Forever" first hit shelves ... And the answer, as both Blume and Netflix remind us, is that growing up is the point. “What I hope audiences take away,” said Cooper ...