Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the 2007 book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
J.K. Rowling, 2007
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David Yates, 2011

Following Dumbledore’s death, Voldemort is attempting to take control of the Ministry of Magic. During Bill Weasley and Fleur Delacour’s wedding, the Ministry falls to Voldemort, and the wedding is attacked by Death Eaters.


Willow. Poster of the 1988 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Willow
Wayland Drew, 1988
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Ron Howard, 1988

When a prophecy states that a female child with a special birthmark will herald the downfall of the evil sorceress Queen Bavmorda, she imprisons all pregnant women in her realm to prevent its fulfillment. When the child is born, the mother begs the midwife to smuggle the infant to safety. The midwife reluctantly accepts and leaves Nockmaar Castle unnoticed. The mother is executed; the midwife is hunted down and eventually found.


The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Poster of the 2005 movie and cover of the 1979 book
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Douglas Adams, 1979
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Garth Jennings, 2005

Arthur Dent discovers that his house is to be immediately demolished to make way for a bypass. He tries delaying the bulldozers by lying down in front of them. Ford Prefect, a friend of Arthur’s, convinces him to go to a pub with him. Over several pints of beer, Ford explains that he is an alien from the vicinity of Betelgeuse, and a journalist working on the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, a universal guide book.


The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. Poster of the 2008 movie and cover of the 1951 book, Prince Caspian
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Prince Caspian
C.S. Lewis, 1951
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Andrew Adamson, 2008

In Narnia, almost 1,300 years have passed after the Pevensie siblings left, Caspian, a Telmarine prince, is awoken by his mentor Doctor Cornelius, who informs him that his aunt has just given birth to a son and that his life is now in grave danger. Knowing that his Uncle Miraz would kill him in order to be king, Caspian flees.