The White Princess. Poster of the 2017 TV series and cover of the 2014 book, The King's Curse
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The King's Curse
Philippa Gregory, 2014
TV series vs book
Jamie Payne, Alex Kalymnios, 2017

Adapted from Philippa Gregory’s best-selling novel and part of The Cousins’ War book series, The White Princess sees England ostensibly united by the marriage of Elizabeth of York and King Henry VII, but their personal and political rift runs deep and the war that rages between them threatens to tear the kingdom apart once again.


The White Princess. Poster of the 2017 TV series and cover of the 2013 book
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The White Princess
Philippa Gregory, 2013
TV series vs book
Jamie Payne, Alex Kalymnios, 2017

Adapted from Philippa Gregory’s best-selling novel and part of The Cousins’ War book series, The White Princess sees England ostensibly united by the marriage of Elizabeth of York and King Henry VII, but their personal and political rift runs deep and the war that rages between them threatens to tear the kingdom apart once again.


Layer Cake. Poster of the 2004 movie and cover of the 2000 book
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Layer Cake
J.J. Connolly, 2000
movie vs book
Matthew Vaughn, 2004

A London cocaine distributor operates with the care and professionalism of a legitimate businessman. His chief associates are Morty and Gene, his liaisons to mob boss Jimmy Price. Just as he is ready to retire from criminal life, Jimmy demands of him two tasks. The first is to track down Charlie, an associate’s drug-addicted runaway daughter. The second is to oversee the purchase of one million ecstasy tablets from low-level gangster ‘the Duke’.


Maleficent. Poster of the 2014 movie and cover of the 1697 book, The Sleeping Beauty
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The Sleeping Beauty
Charles Perrault, 1697
movie vs book
Robert Stromberg, 2014

Maleficent is a powerful fairy living in the Moors, a magical forest realm bordering a human kingdom. His love is overshadowed by ambition, and as they grow older, the two grow apart and Maleficent becomes protector of the Moors. Devastated by Stefan’s betrayal, Maleficent turns the Moors into a dark kingdom and transforms a raven named Diaval to serve her after saving his life.


Maleficent. Poster of the 2014 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Maleficent
Elizabeth Rudnick, 2014
movie vs book   [NOVELIZATION]
Robert Stromberg, 2014

Maleficent is a powerful fairy living in the Moors, a magical forest realm bordering a human kingdom. His love is overshadowed by ambition, and as they grow older, the two grow apart and Maleficent becomes protector of the Moors. Devastated by Stefan’s betrayal, Maleficent turns the Moors into a dark kingdom and transforms a raven named Diaval to serve her after saving his life.


Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 1987 book, Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool
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Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool
Peter Turner, 1987
movie vs book
Paul McGuigan, 2017

Liverpool, 1978: What starts as a vibrant affair between a legendary femme-fatale, the eccentric Academy Award-winning actress Gloria Grahame, and her young lover, British actor Peter Turner, quickly grows into a deeper relationship, with Turner being the person Gloria turns to for comfort.


Hellbound: Hellraiser II. Poster of the 1988 movie and cover of the 1986 book, The Hellbound Heart
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The Hellbound Heart
Clive Barker, 1986
movie vs book
Tony Randel, 1988

In the past, British military officer Elliot Spencer is transformed into the Cenobite Pinhead after opening the Lament Configuration. Interviewed by Doctor Channard, and his assistant Kyle MacRae, she tells her account of the events, and pleads with them to destroy the bloody mattress her murderous stepmother, Julia Cotton, died upon.


The Night Watch. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the 2006 book
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The Night Watch
Sarah Waters, 2006
movie vs book
Richard Laxton, 2011

The Night Watch takes place in 1940s London and revolves around four young individuals whose lives are intertwined by their experiences during the war. Against the backdrop of a society where sexual morality and social conventions are being challenged, Kay, Helen, Viv, and Duncan enjoy a newfound sense of liberation.


Neil Gaiman's Likely Stories. Poster of the 2016 TV series and cover of the 1990 comic book, Feeders and Eaters
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Feeders and Eaters
Neil Gaiman, Mark Buckingham, 1990
TV series vs comic book
Neil Gaiman, 2016-

An anthology series featuring self-contained stories that have a slightly surreal, gothic feel with a magical twist on reality. In second episode, Feeders and Eaters, we find ourselves immersed in the nighttime atmosphere of an all-night cafe, where a waitress is recounted an unusual love story with Gothic, twisted, and surreal elements.


Neil Gaiman's Likely Stories. Poster of the 2016 TV series and cover of the 1998 book, Looking for the Girl
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Looking for the Girl
Neil Gaiman, 1998
TV series vs book
Neil Gaiman, 2016-

An anthology series featuring self-contained stories that have a slightly surreal, gothic feel with a magical twist on reality. In fourth episode, Looking for the Girl, after the cameras are turned off, an aging photographer narrates to a reporter the story of his muse.


Neil Gaiman's Likely Stories. Poster of the 2016 TV series and cover of the 1998 book, Foreign Parts
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Foreign Parts
Neil Gaiman, 1998
TV series vs book
Neil Gaiman, 2016-

An anthology series featuring self-contained stories that have a slightly surreal, gothic feel with a magical twist on reality. In first episode, Foreign Parts, Simon is a man who lives his life by a strict routine. He wakes up, gets dressed, and takes the DLR to work every day. However, he begins to feel like he’s losing his sense of identity as he slowly transforms into someone or something else, both figuratively and perhaps even literally.


Neil Gaiman's Likely Stories. Poster of the 2016 TV series and cover of the 2002 book, Closing Time
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Closing Time
Neil Gaiman, 2002
TV series vs book
Neil Gaiman, 2016-

An anthology series featuring self-contained stories that have a slightly surreal, gothic feel with a magical twist on reality. In third episode, Closing Time, a bar patron is participating in the tradition of sharing nightlife anecdotes with other customers.