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“By actually taking Sleepy Hollow and the Rip Van Winkle story, and finding the spirit of what was great about both of them and putting them together. So it felt, actually, like one of those ideas that clicked for us, right away, on instinct.”

Quote by Alex Kurtzman

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Alex Kurtzman, born on September 7, 1973, is a renowned film writer from the United States. He is known for his work in the science fiction and fantasy genres, contributing to the creation of several successful films, including the 'Star Trek' and 'Transformers' franchises. more

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