Serenity. Poster of the 2005 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Serenity
Keith R.A. DeCandido, 2005
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Joss Whedon, 2005

In the 26th century, humanity has colonized a new solar system. River Tam is conditioned by Alliance scientists into becoming a psychic and an assassin but is soon rescued by her brother Dr. Simon Tam. The crew contacts reclusive hacker Mr. Universe, who discovers the message designed to trigger River’s mental conditioning.


Batman vs. Robin. Poster of the 2015 movie and cover of the 2012 comic book, Batman: The Court of Owls
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Batman: The Court of Owls
Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo, Jonathan Glapion, 2012
movie vs comic book
Jay Oliva, 2015

In the past, a young Bruce Wayne learns of a secret organisation called the Court of Owls from his father Thomas, that are lurking in the shadows. After witnessing the death of his parents, Bruce suspects that the Court were behind the murder, but finds no evidence leaving him to believe the Court were just in fact a story.


Brian's Song. Poster of the 2001 movie and cover of the 1970 book, I Am Third
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I Am Third
Gale Sayers, 1970
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John Gray, 2001

The true story of a special relationship between two professional football players, Gale Sayers and Brian Piccolo. Both star players for the Chicago Bears, Sayers and Piccolo soon became roommates and best friends. When Sayers suffers a knee injury in mid-season, it is Piccolo who prods and inspires him to work toward a complete recovery. Then fate deals a cruel blow: Piccolo is stricken with malignant cancer.


The Dive from Clausen's Pier. Poster of the 2005 movie and cover of the 2002 book
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The Dive from Clausen's Pier
Ann Packer, 2002
movie vs book
Harry Winer, 2005

Following an accident that results in her fiancé becoming quadriplegic, Carrie is faced with growing pressures that ultimately lead her to start a new life in New York and fulfill her dream of becoming a fashion designer.