cinemadiso's - 8 TV Series Turned Into Films List
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Comedic genius Will Ferrell stars as has-been scientist Dr. Rick Marshall, who gets more than he bargained for when his expedition takes a wrong turn into the Land of the Lost. Now, Marshall, his crack-smart research assistant Holly and a redneck survivalist named Will, have no weapons, few skills and questionable smarts to survive in a world full of marauding dinosaurs, fantastic creatures and laugh-out-loud comedy! - Director:
- Brad Silberling
- Cast:
- Paul Adelstein, Will Ferrell, Danny McBride
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Egomaniacal star Jack Wyatt (Will Ferrell) casts unknown Isabel (Nicole Kidman) as his co-star in order to monopolise the limelight and regain his top spot on Hollywood's A-list. When Isabel, a real witch, discovers Jack's self-centered scheme, she conjures a sidesplitting spell the mere mortal will never forget! - Director:
- Nora Ephron
- Cast:
- Nicole Kidman, Will Ferrell, Shirley MacLaine
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The ultimate culture clash makes for a truly hilarious rags-to-riches story when the Clampett family strikes oil in the swamp behind their Ozark mountain shack. Inspired to relocate to Beverly Hills, the innocent, hard-working family is perfect bait for the swindlers, social climbers and gold diggers who await them. - Director:
- Penelope Spheeris
- Cast:
- Diedrich Bader, Erika Eleniak, Jim Varney
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If you think special government agent James West is fast with a six shooter, wait until he lays a quip on you! Megahit star Will Smith plays West, re-uniting with Men In Black director Barry Sonnenfield in an effects-loaded, shoot-from-the-lip spectacular. Kevin Kline plays fellow agent and crackerjack inventor Artemus Gordon, teamed with West on a daring assignment; stop legless Dr Arliss Loveless (Kenneth Branagh) and his diabolical plot for a Disunited states of America. Salma Hayek is mysterious adventuress Rita Escobar. And all manner of geared-up 1860's gadgets - from belt-buckle derringers to surprise-packed billiard balls to a walking, eight-story, steam-and-steal tarantula - help make Wild Wild West a Wow Wow West! - Director:
- Barry Sonnenfeld
- Cast:
- Will Smith, Kevin Kline, Kenneth Branagh
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I Spy (2002)I-Spy
A super-powerful, experimental spy plane is stolen by an evil arms dealer and is about to be handed over to an international terrorist. The U.S. Government drafts an egotistical boxing star (Eddie Murphy) to join a suave special agent (Owen Wilson) on a dangerous, top secret mission to get the plane back. Armed with the latest high-tech gadgets and a whole lot of attitude, this ultimate odd couple might be able to save the world - if they can just get along! - Director:
- Betty Thomas
- Cast:
- Eddie Murphy, Klaudia Kovacs, Owen Wilson
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With the General Lee tanked up for car-crashin' action and with more laughs than a dog has fleas, this big-screen version of the long-running TV series is big-time fun. Johnny Knoxville, Seann William Scott, Jessica Simpson, Burt Reynolds, Willie Nelson and more help keep the pedal to the metal for 100-MPH laughs. Stars, comedy, spills and thrills - The Dukes Of Hazzard's got it all, y'all! - Director:
- Jay Chandrasekhar
- Cast:
- Seann William Scott, Johnny Knoxville, Jessica Simpson
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The Avengers, the hip secret-agent series from 60's TV, is reinvented for the movies with a stylish blend of wit, fabulous retro fashions and effects-packed action. Ralph Fiennes is the very dapper John Steed and Uma Thurman is the smartly catsuited Emma Peel, two secret agents who fight crime with style. Sean Connery portrays Sir John De Wynter, an evil genius out to control the world with his high-tech weather machine. The madman poses quite a threat to mankind with his raging icestorms, scorching temperatures and mechanical buzz-bombing bees. But come cold heat or dreaded plight our two heroes never lose their cool. Tea anyone? - Director:
- Jeremiah S. Chechik
- Cast:
- Ralph Fiennes, Patrick MacNee, Uma Thurman
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Three problem teens are headed for jail: Julie, Pete and Linc. They're set to do time until Captain Greer offers them a deal to work for him - undercover. Slick with a late 90s look and feel, this stylish thriller dazzles the senses with awesome visuals and sensational music! In a hip L.A. scene, where club kids groove 'til dawn, something is going down - but the cops aren't sure what. Captain Greer sends in his special undercover task force - The Mod Squad - to find out. Beyond the dance floor fog of strobe lights, glitter and tribal music, they uncover an intricate crime ring involving drugs, prostitution and dirty cops. But before they can blow the whistle, the tables are turned and they're caught in a deadly set-up. Now, with the cops hot on their trail, they have little time to solve the puzzle, clear their names and avoid going to the slammer - for good. - Director:
- Scott Silver
- Cast:
- Claire Danes, Omar Epps, Giovanni Ribisi
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