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Tag: adaptation

Avengers Assemble

Posted on Oct 11, 2011Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

On May 4, 2012, Iron Man, Captain America, The Incredible Hulk, and Thor assemble under the direction of Joss Whedon in the Marvel Comics film The Avengers.

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Duck Tape TRON

Posted on Aug 22, 2011Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

Jay Maynard, aka TRON Guy, recreates the light cycle scene from the classic Disney sci-fi film TRON in this commercial for Duck Tape.

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The Avengers' Backup

Posted on Jul 27, 2011Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

What if Nick Fury from the Marvel films recruited from non-superhero movies for the Avengers team? Hilarity ensues.

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In Brightest Day

Posted on Jun 17, 2011Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

Ryan Reynolds brings Green Lantern to life today, while Nathan Fillion stars in the DVD cartoon. But Jim Henson's creations are the real stars of the day.

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Summer Shorts: City of Scars

Posted on Jul 2, 2010Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

Batman and the Joker engage in a conclusive battle in this independent film, 'City of Scars'.

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Jake Gyllenhaal's Prince of Persia

Posted on May 27, 2010Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

Disney's adaptation of Jordan Mechner's Prince of Persia, hitting theaters tomorrow, stars Jake Gyllenhaal, a versatile actor with a diverse history.

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The A-Team: Back in Action

Posted on Jan 21, 2010Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

The A-Team makes the leap to the silver screen, as seen in this trailer. Will Liam Neeson and crew honor George Peppard's original television series?

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Prince of Persia Pines for Passion

Posted on Nov 9, 2009Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

Jordan Mechner's Prince of Persia video game leaps to the silver screen, starring Jake Gyllenhaal as the titular prince. Here's the trailer.

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