Cinema remakes
Islands of the world
Snack Attack
Cover me!
Ancient aliens! I mean... civilizations.
100
This 2019 Disney remake featured photorealistic animals singing classics like “Hakuna Matata.”
The Lion King
100
This U.S. state is made up entirely of islands, with its capital in Honolulu.
Hawaii
100
This “sandwich cookie” with a cream center can be twisted, dunked, or eaten whole.
Oreos
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100
Whitney Houston’s version of this Dolly Parton song became one of the biggest hits of all time.
I Will Always Love You
100
This ancient civilization built the pyramids and worshipped gods like Ra and Anubis.
Egypt
200
Peter Jackson’s 2005 remake of this giant-ape adventure originally stomped onto screens in 1933.
King Kong
200
Known as “The Land of Fire and Ice,” this North Atlantic island is famous for volcanoes, glaciers, and Björk.
Iceland
200
These crispy potato snacks are called crisps in the U.K.
Potato chips
200
This rock band’s version of “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” was originally by Marvin Gaye.
Creedence Clearwater Revival
200
This empire built roads that stretched from Britain to the Middle East.
The Roman Empire
300
Al Pacino starred in this 1983 gangster film, which was itself a remake of a 1932 classic by Howard Hawks.
Scarface
300
This Mediterranean island is home to the city of Palermo and sits just off the “toe” of Italy’s boot.
Sicily
300
This chewy fruit snack was first introduced by General Mills in the 1980s as a “portable” treat for kids.
Fruit Roll-Ups
300
This disco anthem by Gloria Gaynor became a survival anthem, though later covered countless times — including by Diana Ross and Cake.
I Will Survive
300
The Hanging Gardens, one of the Seven Wonders, were said to be located in this Mesopotamian city.
Babylon
400
This 2018 remake starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga was the fourth version of the same Hollywood story, dating back to 1937.
A Star Is Born
400
The islands of Trinidad and Tobago sit just off the coast of this South American country.
Venezuela
400
Often found in lunchboxes, this sweet, rectangular snack cake brand includes favorites like Twinkies and Ding Dongs.
Hostess
400
This 1990s grunge band turned David Bowie’s “The Man Who Sold the World” into a haunting MTV Unplugged performance.
Nirvana
400
This Central American civilization built Chichén Itzá and developed an advanced calendar system.
Mayans
500
This 2010 Western, starring Jeff Bridges, was a remake of a 1969 John Wayne classic.
True Grit
500
This island nation southeast of India is known for its tea, cricket, and beaches — and was once called Ceylon.
Sri Lanka
500
This 1980s Japanese snack features biscuit sticks dipped in chocolate or other flavors and has become a global hit.
Pocky
500
This British rock band’s version of “Tainted Love” in 1981 was actually a cover of a 1964 Motown track by Gloria Jones.
Soft Cell
500
This Chinese dynasty is credited with beginning construction of the Great Wall.
Qin Dynasty
