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Cineplexity: Can Hollywood make video game movies that stand on their own?

Hollywood wants to tap into the built-in audience for video games. NPR's Stephen Thompson and Vincent Acovino discuss what it takes to make a video game adaptation that works beyond its fan base.

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Elissa Nadworny is an NPR Correspondent covering higher education. She previously covered reproductive rights and abortion.
Stephen Thompson is a host, writer and reviewer for NPR Music and Pop Culture Happy Hour. He appears frequently on All Songs Considered and NPR newsmagazines.
Adam Raney

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