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Free Comic Book Day: 5 things you need to know

Whether you're a comic book devotee or don't know the Fantastic Four from the Avengers, here are 5 things you need to know about the upcoming Free Comic Book Day.
'Arrested Development': 5 other TV shows saved by fans

'Arrested Development' will get 10 new episodes on Netflix and a movie – here are 5 other TV shows fans brought back.
'The Raven': 5 other movies that turned well-known figures into action heroes

As Edgar Allan Poe hunts a murderer in 'The Raven,' here are 5 other movies that took well-known historical and literary figures and made them action stars
'The Three Stooges': 5 other movies bringing back beloved stories

"The Three Stooges" hits theaters this Friday, and over the next year, everything from '70s TV shows to '90s hit comedies are coming to the multiplex.
'John Carter': 11 other adaptations of Edgar Rice Burroughs novels

As the movie 'John Carter' arrives in theaters, here are 11 of the most well-known adaptations of other Edgar Rice Burroughs books.

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'A Confederacy of Dunces' to hit the big screen – with Zach Galifianakis?

A planned film version of cult favorite 'A Confederacy of Dunces' may feature 'Hangover' star Zach Galifianakis as eccentric protagonist Ignatius J. Reilly.
Free Comic Book Day: See 'The Avengers,' then read it for free (+video)

Free Comic Book Day, celebrating its 10th year, usually coincides with the release of a big budget superhero movie. This year, Free Comic Book Day falls on the same weekend as the premiere of the much-anticipated 'Avengers' adaptation.
Free Comic Book Day: 5 things you need to know

Whether you're a comic book devotee or don't know the Fantastic Four from the Avengers, here are 5 things you need to know about the upcoming Free Comic Book Day.
'Arrested Development': 5 other TV shows saved by fans

'Arrested Development' will get 10 new episodes on Netflix and a movie – here are 5 other TV shows fans brought back.
'The Raven': 5 other movies that turned well-known figures into action heroes

As Edgar Allan Poe hunts a murderer in 'The Raven,' here are 5 other movies that took well-known historical and literary figures and made them action stars
'The Three Stooges': 5 other movies bringing back beloved stories

"The Three Stooges" hits theaters this Friday, and over the next year, everything from '70s TV shows to '90s hit comedies are coming to the multiplex.
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'Game of Thrones' is renewed for a third season

A third season of HBO's 'Game of Thrones' is planned after breaking records in the Season 2 premiere.
Top Picks: 'I, Claudius,' improv on the subway, and more

Marlon Brando and Vivien Leigh make film history in 'A Streetcar Named Desire,' a documentary tells the story of starlet0turned nun Dolores Hart, NASA captures video of swirling plasma on the sun, and more top picks.
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'50 Shades of Grey' gets the movie treatment

The bestselling erotic trilogy will be adapted by Universal Pictures and Focus Features.
Top Picks: 'Agent 6,' alien diplomacy, and more

Gillian Anderson plays a tragic bride in a new 'Great Expectations,' 'American Masters' explores the lives of authors Harper Lee and Margaret Mitchell, master spy George Smiley is brought to life by actor Gary Oldman, and more top picks.
'Hunger Games' movie reviews: What are they saying?

The early reviews of 'The Hunger Games' are in and mostly they're positive.
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'Cat in the Hat' goes to the movies – again

Following on the success of "The Lorax," a new movie version of "The Cat in the Hat" – this time animated – is now being planned.
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'Hunger Games' and 'Twilight' duel for opening grosses

'Hunger Games' strives to beat the 'Twilight' opening weekend record – but it's all going to the same movie studio anyway.
'John Carter': 11 other adaptations of Edgar Rice Burroughs novels

As the movie 'John Carter' arrives in theaters, here are 11 of the most well-known adaptations of other Edgar Rice Burroughs books.
'The Lone Ranger': 5 other TV shows that became movies

As the 'Lone Ranger' movie adaptation gets attention, here are 5 other movie adaptations of classic TV shows from the past 10 years.
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'The Hunger Games' come to life (virtual life, that is)

A Farmville-like game based on Suzanne Collins' 'Hunger Games' trilogy will be debuting on Facebook March 23
'The Hunger Games': a quick guide for the uninitiated

Wondering what the commotion over Suzanne Collins' 'Hunger Games' trilogy is all about? Here's a guide to help you catch up before the movie is released on March 23.
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'The Book Thief' movie adaptation gets a director

'Downton Abbey' director Brian Percival will helm the film version of the popular World War II young adult novel 'The Book Thief.'
Dr. Seuss: 7 adaptations of his beloved stories

As "The Lorax" arrives in theaters this weekend, here are seven previous Seuss film adaptations – the good and the bad.
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PBS specials will explore Margaret Mitchell and Harper Lee

The Southern authors, each of whom wrote a classic American novel, will have their lives and influence explored in two episodes of PBS's 'American Masters.'
'The Hunger Games': 10 favorite scenes

'The Hunger Games' offers everything from action-packed moments to heartwarming ones. Here are 10 of the best scenes.
Are you a real Hunger Games fan? Take the quiz

After much hype, "The Hunger Games" has arrived in theaters. See how much you know about the first installment of Suzanne Collins' bestselling trilogy.
10 sequels based on a classic book

10 authors who wrote a novel based in another author's literary world.
Charles Dickens: 12 great movie and TV adaptations

12 versions that successfully brought Dickens' classic novels to the small and big screens.
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'A Wrinkle in Time' 50 years later

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the publishing of Madeleine L'Engle classic "A Wrinkle in Time."