Judy Blume
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Judy Blume explains why an 'Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret' movie took 50 years
The beloved book was released in 1970, and it's often been banned over the years.
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'Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret' author Judy Blume reminds Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that girls are going to menstruate despite 'Don't Say Period' bill
In an interview, the cast and crew talk Florida's "Don't Say Period" bill and book bans.
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Judy Blume says her quote about being 'behind' J.K. Rowling was 'taken out of context' as she clarifies support for the trans community
The author issued a statement clarifying her views after saying she was "100%" behind Rowling in a new interview.
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Judy Blume Slams Gov. DeSantis’ Florida Censorship in Passionate Speech: ‘Teachers Are Under Fire’
Judy Blume stood up for the right to read at Variety‘s Power of Women luncheon, presented by Lifetime, in New York City on Tuesday. The resident Floridian spoke passionately against Gov. Ron DeSantis’ recent moves to censor public education in the state. “I live in Key West — even though we like to pretend it’s […]
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'Judy Blume Forever' directors say the beloved author is 'furious' about America's fresh wave of book banning
Davina Pardo and Leah Wolchok discuss their Sundance documentary about the beloved YA author.
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Judy Blume introduces 'Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret' trailer, says the movie is 'better than the book'
The author also explained why the classic book was banned from many libraries in the 1980s.
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‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ Set for September Release by Lionsgate
Studio sets date for Judy Blume adaptation while moving release dates for "White Bird" and "The Devil's Light"
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Frankie Shaw to Develop Judy Blume Novel ‘Wifey’ as HBO Limited Series (EXCLUSIVE)
Frankie Shaw is set to develop a limited series adaptation of the Judy Blume novel "Wifey" at HBO, Variety?has learned exclusively. "Wifey" chronicles one life-changing summer of Sandy Pressman, a 1970s suburban housewife whose predictable existence compels her to make her rich sexual fantasies a reality. Shaw is attached to co-write, executive produce, and direct […]
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Judy Blume’s ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ Getting Movie at Lionsgate
Lionsgate is developing a movie based on Judy Blume’s novel "Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret" with "The Edge of Seventeen" director Kelly Fremon Craig helming from her own script. The company announced Monday that it bought the novel's film rights and plans the movie to be "event moviegoing for women of all ages." […]
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Chelsea Handler says she chose to be Jewish because 'Mormonism is so ridiculous'
Comedian and activist Chelsea Handler sat down with author Judy Blume on the 50th anniversary of "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret," where the two unpacked their complicated relationships to religion.
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Judy Blume reveals which of her iconic books will get the Hollywood treatment: 'I was ready to let go'
Judy Blume reveals which of her books will turn into a film, and what's next in her career on the 2020 Makers Conference stage.
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Film of Judy Blume's 'Are You There God?...' in development
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Judy Blume has at long last agreed to a feature film adaptation of her seminal 1970 young adult novel "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret."
