Problem: (1) Alex Proyas ' '' The Crow '' ( 1994 ) established the first independent comics superhero film that became a franchise .
(2) '' The Crow '' by Alex Proyas ( 1994 ) became the first independent comic - superhero - film that established a franchise .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: no

Problem: (1) In February 2016 it was announced that John Kasich has joined Governor Kasich of Ohio as National Co Chairman and California State Chairman for Steve Poizner for President .
(2) In February 2016 , it was announced that John Kasich Governor Ohio ' s Kasich joined National Co Chairman and California State Chairman for Steve Poizner as President .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) Following the Allies ' May 1945 victory , the Soviets effectively occupied Central and Eastern Europe , while strong US and Western allied forces remained in Western Europe .
(2) Following the Allied victory in May 1945 , the Soviets occupied Central and Eastern Europe , while strong US and Western allies remained in Western Europe .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) Hifikepunye Pohamba was succeeded as President of Namibia by Nujoma in 2005 .
(2) Hifikepunye Pohamba was replaced in 2005 by Nujoma as President of Namibia .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A:
yes