novelization

/ˌnɑvələˈzeɪʃən/
noun
  1. A book or story that is based on a movie, TV show, or other media.
    • Many fans collect novelizations of their favorite video games.
    • The novelization of the popular film included extra scenes not in the movie.
    • She prefers reading the novelization of a series before watching the show.
  2. The process of turning a screenplay or script into a novel.
    • The novelization of the script took the author over a year to complete.
    • Publishers often hire writers specifically for the novelization of blockbuster movies.
    • The novelization process requires expanding dialogue and adding internal thoughts.
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