Richard Jewell. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the 2019 book, The Suspect
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The Suspect
Kent Alexander, Kevin Salwen, 2019
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Clint Eastwood, 2019

In 1986, Richard Jewell works as an office supply clerk in a small public law firm, where he builds a rapport with attorney Watson Bryant. In early 1996, he’s working as a security guard at Piedmont College, but is fired after multiple complaints of acting beyond his jurisdiction. After foiling a bomb attack at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, Richard is an instant hero, however when the FBI leaks to the media that he is a suspect in the bombing his life becomes a nightmare.


Richard Jewell. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the 1997 book, American Nightmare: The Ballad of Richard Jewell
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American Nightmare: The Ballad of Richard Jewell
Marie Brenner, 1997
movie vs book
Clint Eastwood, 2019

In 1986, Richard Jewell works as an office supply clerk in a small public law firm, where he builds a rapport with attorney Watson Bryant. In early 1996, he’s working as a security guard at Piedmont College, but is fired after multiple complaints of acting beyond his jurisdiction. After foiling a bomb attack at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, Richard is an instant hero, however when the FBI leaks to the media that he is a suspect in the bombing his life becomes a nightmare.


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.


Cowboys & Aliens. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the 2006 comic book, Cowboys and Aliens
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Cowboys and Aliens
Scott Mitchell Rosenberg, Fred Van Lente, Andrew Foley, Dennis Calero, Luciano Lima, 2006
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Jon Favreau, 2011

In 1873 New Mexico Territory, a man awakens injured in the desert with a strange metal bracelet attached to his left wrist and no memory. Percy’s father, Colonel Woodrow Dolarhyde, a ruthless cattle baron, arrives with armed men and demands Percy be released. During the standoff, alien ships begin attacking the town.


Cowboys & Aliens. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Cowboys and Aliens
Joan D. Vinge, 2011
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Jon Favreau, 2011

In 1873 New Mexico Territory, a man awakens injured in the desert with a strange metal bracelet attached to his left wrist and no memory. Percy’s father, Colonel Woodrow Dolarhyde, a ruthless cattle baron, arrives with armed men and demands Percy be released. During the standoff, alien ships begin attacking the town.


Bobby Z. Poster of the 2007 movie and cover of the 1997 book, The Death and Life of Bobby Z
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The Death and Life of Bobby Z
Don Winslow, 1997
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John Herzfeld, 2007

Branded for demise by a motorcycle gang, Tim Kearney, a former Marine and convict, finds himself presented with a final opportunity to escape the clutches of incarceration. A cunning DEA agent seeks someone to assume the role of the recently deceased drug lord, Bobby Z. Coincidentally, Tim bears a striking resemblance to the fallen criminal, leading to a risky proposition.