It is said, according to NoSweatShakespeare.com, that "Shakespeare is the second most cited writer in the English language, second only to the various writers of the Bible." Today, Shakespeare is present throughout modern society around the world. Through his legacy and words, Shakespeare has made countless contributions to society, including in the entertainment industry, as a major contributor to the English language, and as a great source of inspiration for English literature. First and foremost, Shakespeare became a great contributor to the entertainment industry. Today, according to Wikipedia.com, more than 410 feature films and television versions of William Shakespeare's plays have been produced, making Shakespeare the most filmed author in any language. His works have inspired numerous films of all genres, including Pocahontas (The Tempest), The Lion King (Hamlet), West Side Story (Romeo and Juliet), Gnomeo and Juliet (Romeo and Juliet), My Own Private Idaho (Henry V , Henry IV), 10 Things I Hate About You (The Taming of the Shrew) and Hot Bodies (Romeo and Juliet), according to Parade.com and KSL.com. Bill DeMain of Mental Floss.com explains that there are also several pop songs influenced by Shakespeare, including Love Story by Taylor Swift as well as I Am the Walrus by the Beatles. Through all of these examples, we can see how Shakespeare had a great impact on the entertainment industry, as references to him in music, filmed versions of his plays, and films with plots inspired by his works are incredibly common across the world. Connections to Shakespeare can be found in almost every film or song, directly or indirectly. Second, Shakespeare is renowned for his gargantuan...... middle of paper ......9316>.DeMain, Bill. “11 popular songs referencing Shakespeare.” Mental thread. Np, and Web. May 12, 2014. .Meyer, Stephenie. New moon. New York: Little, Brown, 2006. Print. Nastasi, Alison. “10 contemporary novels inspired by Shakespeare.” Flavor thread. Np, and Web. May 14, 2014. “Shakespeare Facts: Read the Facts About William Shakespeare.” » No sweat Shakespeare RSS2. Np, and Web. May 13, 2014. .Shakespeare, William and John Crowther. Romeo and Juliet. Sl: Spark Notes, 2004. Print. “Words invented by Shakespeare. »Shakespeare invented. Np, and Web. May 14 2014. .