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A spin-off [3] (also spelled spinoff) [4] is derived from already existing works that focus on more details and different aspects from the original work (e.g. particular topics, characters or events), and includes books, radio programs, television programs, films, video games, or any narrative work in any medium.
A spin-off is a work that is not a sequel to any previous works, but is set in the same universe. It is a separate work-on-its-own in the same franchise as the series of other works. Spin-offs are often focused on one or more of the minor characters from the other work or new characters in the same universe as the other work.
A standalone film is a film that does not have any relation with other films. [1] In the late 1990s, it was typical to create standalone films with no plans for sequels. The term "standalone film" appeared when prequels, sequels, spin-offs, and franchises became normal from the mid-2000s onwards.
In November 2018, it was no surprise when Variety announced the film would have both a sequel and a spin-off. While the television spin-off is still in development, the film's sequel has already ...
So far, only one “Game of Thrones” spin-off has made it to screen: “The House of the Dragon,” a prequel series that explores the Targaryen family. But more are in the works, author George ...
Angel was a spin-off of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, based on the character of Angel. The series ran for five seasons. Private Practice was a spin-off of Grey's Anatomy, recounting the life of Dr. Addison Montgomery. The spin-off itself, introducing the show's cast, was set up during a season three episode of Grey's Anatomy. The series ran for six ...
It's potentially a sign that whatever plans Netflix had for the sequel have pivoted to the spin-off movies. Malerman released a sequel novel called Malorie in July 2020 which was set two years ...
A spin-off in television is a new series containing characters or settings that originated in a previous series, but with a different focus, tone, or theme. For example, the series Frasier was a spin-off of the earlier series Cheers: the character Frasier Crane was introduced as a secondary character on Cheers, and became the protagonist of his own series, set in a different city, in the spin-off.