30 Surprising Influences Behind Beloved Movies and TV Shows
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While there are many factors that go into making a great film or TV show, there are undoubtedly certain individuals or groups who have exerted more influence than not on these projects. Whether it’s through their creative vision or merely by virtue of being involved with them, these people have helped shape the mediums of cinema and television as we know them today.
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Michael Fassbender






Doctor Who


Ant-Man


Peter Pan

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