Underplayed Gems

Top Gear (2011)

Top Gear poster
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People's Republic of China
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The 3D catalogue: film cases on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalogue in 3D

The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this series is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

This Chinese TV series takes the car review and challenge format from the UK version of Top Gear and makes it shorter and less aggressive. It features hosts testing vehicles and doing stunts in a more family-friendly style.

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What happens

Top Gear or Zuigaodang is a 2011 Chinese Hunan TV TV series adopting the format as made popular in the 2002 Top Gear reboot, Zuigaodang best translates into "Highest Gear". The attempt is noted as being a toned down version of its British counterpart, and usually ran about 30 minutes in length. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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