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"It&amp;#39;s a big week for classic books! First Jennifer Lawrence signs on to star in the big-screen version of East of Eden, and now? Taylor Swift has officially joined the cast of The Giver, a film adaptation of Lois Lowry&amp;#39;s Newbery Award-winning dystopian novel. The book&amp;#39;s practically been required reading in every fifth grade classroom since it came out in 1993, and the movie&amp;#39;s been 15 years in the making (!), so you know it&amp;#39;s going to be an epic blockbuster when it finally hits theaters.\n\nIn case you need a refresher, the book takes place in a colorless society\u2014literally and figuratively\u2014where a man called The Giver holds all memories and knowledge of the past world, which he then passes on to an apprentice named Jonas. That coveted Young Hollywood role went to Australian newcomer Brenton Thwaites; Taylor will co-star as Rosemary, another teen mentored by The Giver. The singer&amp;#39;s had a few notable acting gigs, namely roles on New Girl and Valentine&amp;#39;s Day, but she&amp;#39;ll be a total pro after filming alongside the cast of big-screen veterans that includes Meryl Streep, Alexander Skarsgard, and Jeff Bridges.\n\nThe story is deep and thought-provoking\u2014and basically the original Hunger Games\u2014so go reread it, and stay tuned for more dish on the big-deal flick."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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