Books to Big Screen
This J.R.R. Tolkien fantasy novel about a hobbit's epic quest was transformed into an Oscar-winning film trilogy directed by Peter Jackson.
The Lord of the Rings
This MLB pitcher, nicknamed "The Mayor of Motown", played his entire 21-year career with the Detroit Tigers and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1980.
Al Kaline
Founded in 1892 by a pharmacist in Atlanta, this beverage company has become the world's largest soft drink manufacturer and a global cultural icon.
Coca Cola
This massively successful "Star Wars" spinoff series stars Pedro Pascal as a bounty hunter.
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This sport originated in Canada and is considered the national winter sport.
Hockey
Stephen King's psychological horror novel about a writer trapped in a remote hotel with his family became a legendary Stanley Kubrick film starring Jack Nicholson.
The Shining
This NBA coach led the Detroit Pistons to two NBA championships and is known for his intense defensive coaching style during the "Bad Boys" era.
Chuck Daly
This global coffee chain started in Seattle in 1971 and transformed how Americans consume and think about coffee, growing to over 30,000 locations worldwide.
Starbucks
This popular HBO series, based on a PlayStation video game, stars Pedro Pascal as Joel in a post-apocalyptic world.
The Last of Us
This country has won the most FIFA World Cup titles in soccer history.
Brazil
This Suzanne Collins young adult novel about a dystopian competition launched a blockbuster film franchise starring Jennifer Lawrence.
The Hunger Games
In 2009, this NFL wide receiver set the single-season franchise record with 1,331 receiving yards for the Detroit Lions.
Calvin Johnson
This athletic footwear and apparel company was founded by a track athlete and his coach at the University of Oregon, using a waffle iron to create unique shoe soles.
Nike
Pedro Pascal plays DEA agent Javier Peña in this Netflix drama about drug cartels.
Narcos
This MLB team broke the "Curse of the Bambino" by winning the World Series in 2004.
Boston Red Sox
Michael Crichton's science fiction novel about a theme park with genetically recreated dinosaurs became a groundbreaking Steven Spielberg film.
Jurassic Park
This NHL legend played his entire 20-year career with the Detroit Red Wings and is considered one of the greatest defensemen in NHL history.
Nicklas Lidstrom
Founded in Bentonville, Arkansas in 1962, this retail giant has transformed global supply chain management and became the world's largest private employer.
Walmart
Pedro Pascal became internationally recognized for playing this character on the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones
Oberyn Martell
This basketball player became the NBA's all-time leading scorer in 2023, breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's long-standing record.
LeBron James
This F. Scott Fitzgerald classic about wealth and the American Dream has been adapted multiple times, most famously with Leonardo DiCaprio in 2013.
The Great Gatsby
This MLB player won the Triple Crown in 1947, becoming the first player in Detroit Tigers history to lead the league in batting average, home runs, and RBIs.
George Kell
This outdoor equipment company, founded by a rock climber in California in 1973, became synonymous with environmental activism and sustainable outdoor gear.
Patagonia
Pedro Pascal stars alongside Nicolas Cage in this 2022 comedy action film where Cage plays a version of himself.
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This extreme sport athlete became the first person to successfully complete a 1080-degree rotation on a snowboard during competition.
Shaun White