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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"
Original Full Text
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
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
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
Classics Illustrated releases the comic book series of the novel. -
Pal's Television Series
George Pal adapts the movie/novel into a TV Series. -
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..