American Made. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 2001 book, Barry & 'the Boys'
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Barry & 'the Boys'
Daniel Hopsicker, 2001
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Doug Liman, 2017

Derived from the actual adventures of Barry Seal, a pilot and drug transporter operating for kingpin Pablo Escobar in the southern United States during the 1980s, who concurrently engaged in activities for the CIA. The extensive covert operation orchestrated by Seal stands as one of the most significant in U.S. history and came perilously close to causing the downfall of the entire Reagan White House through the Iran-Contra scandal.


The Adventures of Puss in Boots. Poster of the 2015 TV series and cover of the 1697 book, Puss in Boots
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Puss in Boots
Charles Perrault, 1697
TV series vs book
Ben Juwono, Johnny Castuciano, Roy Burdine, 2015-2018

The series, which takes place before the events of the movie, follows Puss in Boots as he battles an infinite army of invaders to defend the settlement of San Lorenzo, which was previously concealed until his unintended deeds accidentally broke the spell encircling its renowned mystic treasure. He must next figure out how to recast the protection spell in order to conceal the village once more.


Disenchanted. Poster of the 2022 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Disenchanted: The Junior Novelization
Disney Books, 2022
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Adam Shankman, 2022

Giselle, Robert, and Morgan relocate from Manhattan to a new home in the Monroeville suburb ten years after their happily ever after. Malvina Monroe, who runs the neighborhood and has bad intentions for the family, is in charge. Giselle uses the magic wand to make wishes that their life were a wonderful fairy tale whenever difficulties emerge. Before the clock strikes midnight, Giselle races to save her family and her native Andalasia after the magic backfires and things spiral out of control.


The Smurfs. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the book novelization
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The Smurfs: Movie Novelization
Stacia Deutsch, 2011
movie vs book   [NOVELIZATION]
Raja Gosnell, 2011

When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their magical world and into ours — in fact, smack dab in the middle of Central Park. Just three apples high and stuck in the Big Apple, the Smurfs must find a way to get back to their village before Gargamel tracks them down.


The Smurfs. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the 1958 book
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The Smurfs
Peyo (Pierre Culliford), 1958
movie vs book
Raja Gosnell, 2011

When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their magical world and into ours — in fact, smack dab in the middle of Central Park. Just three apples high and stuck in the Big Apple, the Smurfs must find a way to get back to their village before Gargamel tracks them down.


The Smurfs 2. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the book novelization
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The Smurfs 2: Movie Novelization
Stacia Deutsch, 2013
movie vs book   [NOVELIZATION]
Raja Gosnell, 2013

In preparation for her birthday celebration, the Smurfs read the story of Smurfette, how she was created by Gargamel to destroy them, only for Papa Smurf to rescue her and turn her fully into a Smurf. Meanwhile, she is having nightmares about reverting to her original form and betraying her fellow Smurfs by turning them over to Gargamel.


The Smurfs 2. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the 1958 book, The Smurfs
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The Smurfs
Peyo (Pierre Culliford), 1958
movie vs book
Raja Gosnell, 2013

In preparation for her birthday celebration, the Smurfs read the story of Smurfette, how she was created by Gargamel to destroy them, only for Papa Smurf to rescue her and turn her fully into a Smurf. Meanwhile, she is having nightmares about reverting to her original form and betraying her fellow Smurfs by turning them over to Gargamel.