I'm Dying Up Here. Poster of the 2017 TV series and cover of the 2009 book
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I'm Dying Up Here
William Knoedelseder, 2009
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David Flebotte, Jim Carrey, 2017-2018

The series explores the Los Angeles stand-up scene of the mid-1970s as a group of young comedians attempt to become successful at Goldie’s comedy club and potentially gain a shot on Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show. Club owner Goldie mentors the young comics with a combination of toughness and encouragement to further their chances at success.


Dumb and Dumber. Poster of the 1994 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Dumb and Dumber
Madeline Dorr, 1994
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Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly, 1994

Lloyd Christmas and Harry Dunne, two kind but dimwitted men, are best friends and roommates living in Providence, Rhode Island. Mistaking the crooks for debt collectors, the duo flee the apartment and return later to find that Mental and Shay have ransacked the apartment and decapitated Harry’s parakeet.


Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Poster of the 2022 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Sonic the Hedgehog 2: The Official Movie Novelization
Kiel Phegley, 2022
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Jeff Fowler, 2022

After the events of the first film, Sonic is determined to make his mark as a hero and decides to stay in Green Hills while Tom and Maddie go on vacation. When Doctor Eggman returns from the mushroom planet in search for the Master Emerald to conquer the world and exact revenge against Sonic with the help of Knuckles the Echidna, Sonic and his new friend Miles “Tails” Prower set out to find the emerald before it falls into the wrong hands.


The Mask. Poster of the 1994 movie and cover of the 1987 comic book
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The Mask
Doug Mahnke, Arcudi, 1987
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Chuck Russell, 1994

In Edge City, an accident during an underwater plumbing repair in the city’s harbor causes a locked chest to break open, releasing a wooden mask that’s inside it. One day, Tyrell sends his dazzling singer girlfriend Tina Carlyle into Stanley’s bank to record its layout, in preparation for a robbery.


The Mask. Poster of the 1994 movie and cover of the book novelization
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The Mask
Mike Richardson, 1994
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Chuck Russell, 1994

In Edge City, an accident during an underwater plumbing repair in the city’s harbor causes a locked chest to break open, releasing a wooden mask that’s inside it. One day, Tyrell sends his dazzling singer girlfriend Tina Carlyle into Stanley’s bank to record its layout, in preparation for a robbery.


Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. Poster of the 1994 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
Marc Cerasini, 1995
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Tom Shadyac, 1994

Ace Ventura is an eccentric, unorthodox Miami-based private detective who specializes in retrieving tame or captive animals. Ruling out Camp, as he was not missing the amber stone, Ventura concludes that a member of the 1984 Miami Dolphins line-up may have kidnapped Snowflake, and attempts to identify the culprit by their rings.


Simon Birch. Poster of the 1998 movie and cover of the 1989 book, A Prayer for Owen Meany
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A Prayer for Owen Meany
John Irving, 1989
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Mark Steven Johnson, 1998

Despite being the smallest child in the town, Simon Birch possesses an inner conviction that he is destined for a grand purpose. With unwavering determination, he embarks on an unending quest to uncover his true calling, yet often finds himself entangled in misadventures. In the midst of Simon’s exploits, his steadfast and devoted best friend, Joe, endeavors to unveil the enigmatic identity of his father.


Yes Man. Poster of the 2008 movie and cover of the 2005 book
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Yes Man
Danny Wallace, 2005
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Peyton Reed, 2008

Carl, a bank loan officer, has become withdrawn since his divorce from his former wife Stephanie. An old colleague, Nick, suggests that he goes to a motivational ‘Yes!’ seminar. Carl attends and meets inspirational guru Terrence. Terrence publicly forces a reluctant Carl to promise to answer Yes! to every opportunity, request, or invitation that presents itself.


A Series of Unfortunate Events. Poster of the 2004 movie and cover of the 1999 book, The Bad Beginning
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The Bad Beginning
Lemony Snicket, 1999
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Brad Silberling, 2004

In a clock tower, investigator Lemony Snicket begins writing a documentation regarding the whereabouts of the Baudelaire children. Mr. Poe, the family’s banker, manages their affairs and leaves them in the care of their geographically-closest relative and stage actor, Count Olaf.


Horton Hears a Who!. Poster of the 2008 movie and cover of the 1954 book
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Horton Hears a Who!
Dr. Seuss, 1954
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Jimmy Hayward, Steve Martino, 2008

A dust speck is dislodged from its obscure place and sent adrift through the Jungle of Nool. Once Horton begins carrying the speck with him, the city starts experiencing strange phenomena (earthquakes and changes in the weather), and the Mayor finds his attempts to caution Whoville challenged by the Town Council, led by the opportunistic yet condescending Chairman.


A Christmas Carol. Poster of the 2009 movie and cover of the 1843 book
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A Christmas Carol
Charles Dickens, 1843
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Robert Zemeckis, 2009

In 1843, on Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old businessman, does not share the merriment of Christmas. In his house, Scrooge encounters the ghost of his deceased business partner Jacob Marley, who warns him to repent his wicked ways or he will be condemned in the afterlife like he was, carrying heavy chains forged from his own greediness.


A Christmas Carol. Poster of the 2009 movie and cover of the book novelization
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A Christmas Carol: The Junior Novel
James Ponti, 2009
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Robert Zemeckis, 2009

In 1843, on Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old businessman, does not share the merriment of Christmas. In his house, Scrooge encounters the ghost of his deceased business partner Jacob Marley, who warns him to repent his wicked ways or he will be condemned in the afterlife like he was, carrying heavy chains forged from his own greediness.