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They've thrilled us, horrified us, and devastated us. They've raised questions about our past and given us hope for a brighter future. They are five of Hollywood's biggest hits, all works of fiction, but all inspired by real events more dramatic than anything a screenwriter could dream up. Join us as we go behind the scenes of "Live Free or Die Hard," "Scream," "Platoon," "The Da Vinci Code," and "Star Trek," and uncover the actual characters and true stories that inspired some of Hollywood's most famous blockbusters. Aired June July 2013
Episode 5 : Scream
July. 28,2013
Reviewing the Real Life Inspiration behind the movie "Scream"
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Episode 4 : The Da Vinci Code
July. 21,2013
Reviewing the truth behind the movie 'The Da Vinci Code'.
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Episode 3 : Platoon
July. 14,2013
Reviewing the truth behind the movie 'Platoon'.
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Episode 2 : Live Free or Die Hard
July. 07,2013
Reviewing the history and the science of one of the Die Hard movies.
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They've thrilled us, horrified us, and devastated us. They've raised questions about our past and given us hope for a brighter future. They are five of Hollywood's biggest hits, all works of fiction, but all inspired by real events more dramatic than anything a screenwriter could dream up. Join us as we go behind the scenes of "Live Free or Die Hard," "Scream," "Platoon," "The Da Vinci Code," and "Star Trek," and uncover the actual characters and true stories that inspired some of Hollywood's most famous blockbusters.
Aired June July 2013
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