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The War of the Worlds

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  • Percival Lowell Mars Observation

    Percival Lowell Mars Observation

    Lowell made observations of Mars and hypothesized that Mars not only had canals with water but also life - the Martians. He published his findings in a series of books. This discovery and theory spured imaginations about life on the red planet.
  • H. G. Wells writes "The War of the Worlds"

    H. G. Wells writes "The War of the Worlds"

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    Wells, also referred to as the grandfather of science fiction, wrote "The War of the Worlds" as a critique and a caution to the imperialism of the British Empire.
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  • Orson Wells Radio Adaptation

    Orson Wells Radio Adaptation

    Radio Broadcast
    In 1938 Orson Wells and the Mercury Theater Group presented and adaptation of the novel that caused wide spread panic across the United States.
  • First Film of the Novel

    First Film of the Novel

    George Pal was the first to take the adapted script and turn the novel into a technicolor film.
  • The War of the Worlds Comic Series

    The War of the Worlds Comic Series

    Classics Illustrated releases the comic book series of the novel.
  • Pal's Television Series

    Pal's Television Series

    George Pal adapts the movie/novel into a TV Series.
  • 2005 Movie

    2005 Movie

    Stephen Speilburgh releases the modern interpretation of The War of the Worlds staring Tom Cruise. It was a box office success grosing over 98 million dollers and won several awards..