Answers in the comments.
GAME 1
What TV series that aired two seasons on Starz from 2008-2009 was based on an Academy Award for Best Picture-winning film of the same name that was released earlier that decade?
GAME 2
On Advertising Age’s list of the Top 10 ad icons of the 20th century, three were non-human mammals. Name one of those three advertising mascots.
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Game one answer
Crash
GAME 2 answers:
Elsie (the Cow)
Energizer Bunny
Tony the Tiger