Lemony Snicket

On the Silver Screen:

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events holds the distinction of being the most popular kids' fiction series that isn't Harry Potter. The movie adaptation of the first three Snicket tomes (book 11 hits this fall) stars Jim Carrey as Count Olaf, a greedy miser eyeing the fortune willed to his nieces and nephews.

On Your TV:

You assume the roles of the tragically unfortunate Baudelaire kids-- Violet, Klaus, and Sunny--who must combat their dastardly uncle's schemes to murder them and collect their inheritance. The youngsters battle Olaf's henchmen with bizarre inventions, solve puzzles, and try their damndest to avoid getting offed.