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Bruce Lee’s massive popularity in just a handful of films inspired the rise of “Brucesploitation,” the subject of the new documentary ‘Enter the Clones of Bruce.’

Bruce Lee’s massive popularity in just a handful of films inspired the rise of “Brucesploitation,” the subject of the new documentary ‘Enter the Clones of Bruce.’

The House that Dripped Blood: Horror compilation, starring Christopher Lee. The House that Dripped Blood airs on Legend at 10:55 PM, Sunday 7 April. Horror compilation, starring Christopher Lee

The late Bengali superstar Uttam Kumar has been resurrected in Srijit Mukherjis latest film, Oti Uttam. The film uses old B&W footage and an AI company to clone the actors voice, even delivering dialogues that the actor may have never uttered. This practice is increasingly popular in films, especially biopics, where deceased actors are brought back to life using CGI and VFX.

Island of Terror: Horror, starring Peter Cushing. Island of Terror airs on Legend at 1:00 PM, Friday 5 April. Horror, starring Peter Cushing

The digital resurrection of Manna, done without explicit permission from his family, epitomises the delicate balance between technological capability and moral responsibility. It begs the question: Just because we can, does it mean we should?

The actor says he probably hasn't finished play the Jedi knight.

Dracula: Hammer horror, starring Christopher Lee. Dracula airs on Legend at 1:15 AM, Tuesday 2 April. Hammer horror, starring Christopher Lee

With Dune and Foundation now big pop culture hits, we had to ask ourselves: What other "unfilmable" sci-fi novels deserve their shot at the big or small screen?

Time Without Pity: Mystery, starring Michael Redgrave. Time Without Pity airs on Legend Xtra at 8:00 AM, Friday 29 March. Mystery, starring Michael Redgrave