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In July, 2012, The Exchange celebrated our 500th consult.  Past consults include films such as The Amazing Spiderman, The Avengers, Battleship, Green Lantern, Iron Man 2, Prometheus, Thor, and Tron: Legacy, as well as hit television programs like Castle, Covert Affairs, Criminal Minds, Fringe, The Good Wife, House, and Lost.  Learn More

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