The Pillars of the Earth. Poster of the 2010 TV series and cover of the 1989 book
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The Pillars of the Earth
Ken Follett, 1989
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Sergio Mimica-Gezzan, 2010

The Pillars of the Earth is set against a backdrop of war, religious strife and power struggles which tears lives and families apart. Against the backdrop, love-stories entwine: Tom, the master builder, Aliena, the noblewoman, the sadistic Lord William, Philip, the prior of Kingsbridge, Jack, the artist in stone work and Ellen, the woman from the forest who casts a curse.


American Gods. Poster of the 2017 TV series and cover of the 2001 book
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American Gods
Neil Gaiman, 2001
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Bryan Fuller, Michael Green, 2017-2021

Only days before his scheduled release from prison, Shadow Moon is told his wife has been killed in a car accident, and he is released early to attend the funeral. In a grand plan to combat this deadly threat, Mr. Wednesday attempts to unite the Old Gods to defend their existence and rebuild the influence they have lost, leaving Shadow struggling to accept this new world and his place in it.


Coraline. Poster of the 2009 movie and cover of the 2002 book
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Coraline
Neil Gaiman, 2002
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Henry Selick, 2009

Eleven-year-old Coraline Jones and her parents, Mel and Charlie, move into an old mansion that has been divided up and is now known as the Pink Palace Apartments. While using a dowsing rod she plucked from a bush in the garden, she meets the landlady’s grandson, Wyborne Lovat, and the feral Black Cat who follows him around. Soon after, Coraline discovers a small door in the living room that is bricked up and can only be unlocked by a button-shaped key.


Kung Fu Panda. Poster of the 2008 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Kung Fu Panda: The Junior Novel
Susan Korman, 2008
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Mark Osborne, John Stevenson, 2008

In the Valley of Peace, a land in Ancient China inhabited by anthropomorphic animals, Po is a fan of kung fu, and idolizes the Furious Five-Tigress, Monkey, Crane, Viper, and Mantis-a group of kung fu masters trained by Master Shifu. However, Po is unable to pursue his dream of learning kung fu while he helps his adoptive father, Mr. Ping the goose, in his noodle restaurant.


Kung Fu Panda 4. Poster of the 2024 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Kung Fu Panda 4 Movie Novel
June Day, 2024
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Mike Mitchell, Stephanie Stine, 2024

Chosen as the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace, Po is tasked with locating and mentoring a new Dragon Warrior. Meanwhile, an evil sorceress plots to resurrect all the formidable villains previously defeated by Po and banish them to the spirit realm.


Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the 1987 book, On Stranger Tides
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On Stranger Tides
Tim Powers, 1987
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Rob Marshall, 2011

After a failed attempt to rescue his first mate, Joshamee Gibbs, from execution in London, Captain Jack Sparrow is brought before King George II. Jack escapes, meeting his father, Captain Teague, who tells Jack that the Fountain requires a ritual to use.


My Father's Dragon. Poster of the 2022 movie and cover of the 1948 book
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My Father's Dragon
Ruth Stiles Gannett, 1948
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Nora Twomey, 2022

Struggling to cope after a move to the city with his mother, a boy runs away in search of Wild Island and a young dragon who waits to be rescued. He meets wild animals, a mystery island, and a lifelong buddy thanks to his experiences.


Chillers. Poster of the 1990 TV series and cover of the 2001 book, The Selected Stories of Patricia Highsmith
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The Selected Stories of Patricia Highsmith
Patricia Highsmith, 2001
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Mai Zetterling, Roger Andrieux, Maroun Bagdadi, John Berry, Robert Bierman, 1990

Each episode featured a different horror story, often with supernatural or macabre elements. The series draw inspiration from various horror genres, including ghost stories, psychological thrillers, and tales of the occult. Each standalone episode offers viewers a unique and chilling experience, exploring themes of fear, suspense, and the unknown.


Snow White and the Huntsman. Poster of the 2012 movie and cover of the 1854 book, Snow White
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Snow White
Jacob Grimm, Wilhem Grimm, 1854
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Rupert Sanders, 2012

While admiring a rose blooming in the winter, Queen Eleanor of the kingdom of Tabor pricks her finger on one of its thorns. After her death, Snow White’s father, King Magnus, and his army battle an invading dark army of demonic glass soldiers. Snow White’s childhood friend William and his father, Duke Hammond, escape the castle but are unable to rescue her, and she is captured and locked away in a tower for many years.


Snow White and the Huntsman. Poster of the 2012 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Snow White & the Huntsman
Evan Daugherty, 2012
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Rupert Sanders, 2012

While admiring a rose blooming in the winter, Queen Eleanor of the kingdom of Tabor pricks her finger on one of its thorns. After her death, Snow White’s father, King Magnus, and his army battle an invading dark army of demonic glass soldiers. Snow White’s childhood friend William and his father, Duke Hammond, escape the castle but are unable to rescue her, and she is captured and locked away in a tower for many years.


Hercules. Poster of the 2014 movie and cover of the 2008 comic book, Hercules: The Thracian Wars
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Hercules: The Thracian Wars
Steve Moore, Cris Bolsin, 2008
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Brett Ratner, 2014

Hercules is the leader of a band of mercenaries comprising the spear-wielding king-turned-prophet Amphiaraus of Argos, the knife-throwing thief Autolycus of Sparta, the feral warrior Tydeus of Thebes, the Amazon archer Atalanta of Scythia, and his nephew, storyteller Iolaus of Athens.


Hellboy. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the 1993 comic book, Hellboy: Seed of Destruction
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Hellboy: Seed of Destruction
Mike Mignola, John Byrne, 1993
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Neil Marshall, 2019

In 517 A.D., the evil Blood Queen Vivienne Nimue unleashes a plague on England until King Arthur thwarts her with the aid of Ganeida, a member of her coven. Sending an SO19 team to retrieve Hellboy, Bruttenholm introduces Hellboy to M11 agent Ben Daimio and relays that Nimue’s remains have been taken, and the last piece is stored at the Osiris Club.