These TV Shows Did So Well That They Got Box Office Spin-Offs

Firefly

Firefly was a space-themed Western show that didn't make it past one season. However, fans were really dedicated to the ensemble cast and their stories. Creators decided to tie up loose ends in a film named Serenity in 2005 and then finally call it quits.

Saturday Night Live

So many classic SNL skits have gotten spin-off films. Michael Meyers brought Wayne's World to the big screen, but we can't forget that John Belushi did it first with The Blues Brothers. Though there have been several films, those are by far the most memorable.

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  • In every scene of Fight Club, there is a Starbucks coffee cup.
  • 101 Dalmatians and Peter Pan are the only two Disney movies where both parents are present and at least one doesn't die.
  • Movie trailers were originally shown after the movie, which is why they’re called “trailers.”
  • Pixar’s, UP was the first ever animated film and 3D film to open the Cannes Film Festival.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.