1. plural of picturization; the act or process of converting a literary work, story, or idea into a motion picture or visual representation
Usage: often used in film and entertainment contexts; refers to adaptations of books, plays, or other written works into films

Examples

• The studio produced several picturizations of classic novels during the 1950s.
• Modern picturizations of Shakespeare's plays often update the setting to contemporary times.
• The director's picturizations were known for their faithful adherence to the original source material.
• Many successful picturizations have introduced literary characters to audiences who never read the books.
• The film industry has created countless picturizations of fairy tales over the decades.