Good Omens. Poster of the 2019 TV series and cover of the 1990 book
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Good Omens
Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman, 1990
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Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett, 2019

Set in 2018, the series follows the demon Crowley and the angel Aziraphale, longtime acquaintances who, having grown accustomed to life on Earth as representatives of Heaven and Hell, seek to prevent the coming of the Antichrist and with it Armageddon, the final battle between Heaven and Hell.


Masters of Sex. Poster of the 2013 TV series and cover of the 2009 book
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Masters of Sex
Thomas Maier, 2009
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Michelle Ashford, 2013

The series explores the research and the relationship between William Masters and Virginia Johnson, two pioneering researchers of human sexuality at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Indeed, it’s down these side streets, casting a brief light on a passing character (patients, prostitutes, a provost’s wife), that the show finds many of its best moments.


Frost/Nixon. Poster of the 2008 movie and cover of the 2006 book
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Frost/Nixon
Peter Morgan, 2006
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Ron Howard, 2008

After the Watergate scandal of 1972 and his subsequent resignation in 1974, 400 million people worldwide tune-in to watch Nixon leave the White House. Nixon’s literary agent, Irving Lazar, believes the interviews would be an opportunity for Nixon to salvage his reputation and profit financially.


The Damned United. Poster of the 2009 movie and cover of the 2006 book, The Damned Utd
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The Damned Utd
David Peace, 2006
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Tom Hooper, 2009

After failing to qualify for the 1974 FIFA World Cup, England manager Alf Ramsey is replaced by Don Revie, the highly successful manager of Leeds United. Unfortunately, against Longson’s advice, Clough uses his best squad in the last match before the semi-final, against Leeds, purely out of pride and determination to beat Revie.


Quiz. Poster of the 2020 TV series and cover of the 2018 book
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Quiz
James Graham, 2018
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Stephen Frears, 2020

In 2001, at the height of the public obsession with Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, The morning after Ingram bumbled his way to a million pounds, broadcaster ITV and production company Celador realized something had been amiss: a series of coughs by the Ingrams’ alleged accomplice, Tecwen Whittock, may have led Ingram to the answers.


Quiz. Poster of the 2020 TV series and cover of the 2015 book, Bad Show: The Quiz, The Cough, The Millionaire Major
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Bad Show: The Quiz, The Cough, The Millionaire Major
Bob Woffinden, James Plaskett, 2015
TV series vs book
Stephen Frears, 2020

In 2001, at the height of the public obsession with Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, The morning after Ingram bumbled his way to a million pounds, broadcaster ITV and production company Celador realized something had been amiss: a series of coughs by the Ingrams’ alleged accomplice, Tecwen Whittock, may have led Ingram to the answers.


Far from the Madding Crowd. Poster of the 2015 movie and cover of the 1874 book, Far From the Madding Crowd
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Far From the Madding Crowd
Thomas Hardy, 1874
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Thomas Vinterberg, 2015

The film is set in about 1870 in Britain. While Bathsheba Everdene is working on her aunt’s farm in Dorset, she meets a neighbouring farmer, Gabriel Oak. As they get to know one another, he proposes, but the headstrong Bathsheba declines, saying she is too independent. One night a new sheepdog chases Gabriel’s entire flock off a cliff.


Underworld. Poster of the 2003 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Underworld
Greg Cox, 2003
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Len Wiseman, 2003

For generations, a secret war has raged between vampires and Lycans, an ancient species of werewolf. After years of fighting between the two enemy races, the vampires have seemingly gained the upper hand following the death of the Lycan leader Lucian at the hands of a vampire named Kraven, who subsequently became the second-in-command to the vampires’ triumvirate of leading elders.


Kill the Messenger. Poster of the 2014 movie and cover of the 2006 book
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Kill the Messenger
Nick Schou, 2006
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Michael Cuesta, 2014

San Jose Mercury News reporter Gary Webb becomes the target of a vicious smear campaign that drives him to the point of suicide after he exposes the CIA’s role in arming Contra rebels in Nicaragua and importing cocaine into California. Based on the true story of journalist Gary Webb.


Kill the Messenger. Poster of the 2014 movie and cover of the 1998 book, Dark Alliance
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Dark Alliance
Gary Webb, 1998
movie vs book
Michael Cuesta, 2014

San Jose Mercury News reporter Gary Webb becomes the target of a vicious smear campaign that drives him to the point of suicide after he exposes the CIA’s role in arming Contra rebels in Nicaragua and importing cocaine into California. Based on the true story of journalist Gary Webb.


TRON: Legacy. Poster of the 2010 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Tron: Legacy
Alice Alfonsi, 2010
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Joseph Kosinski, 2010

Seven years after the events of the first film, Kevin Flynn, who has been promoted to CEO of ENCOM International, disappears. Twenty years later, his son Sam, now ENCOM’s primary shareholder, pranks the corporation by releasing the company’s signature operating system online for free. Nonetheless, Sam is arrested for trespassing.


Underworld: Rise of the Lycans. Poster of the 2009 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Rise of the Lycans
Greg Cox, 2009
movie vs book   [NOVELIZATION]
Patrick Tatopoulos, 2009

The film tells the story of Lucian, the first werewolf born capable of taking human form and the first to be called a Lycan. Sonja is reckless and insubordinate, and one night Lucian escapes the shackles preventing him from turning werewolf and rescues Sonja from his werewolf brethren.