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

Monty Python's Flying Circus

The comedy troupe Monty Python has been a household name for decades thanks to their film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail. There have been numerous other films from the group, such as Monty Python's Flying Circus. It paved the way for all of their other big-screen creations.

The Thick of It

The Thick of It started out as a political comedy series on BBC. It hit the big screen in 2009 with high profile names like Peter Capaldi and James Gandolfini playing integral roles. It's been a BBC favorite for years.

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The More You Know

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  • Paul Schrader wrote Taxi Driver in five days. It is rumoured he had a loaded gun by his desk for “inspiration and motivation”.
  • Samuel L. Jackson has a clause in his film contracts that allows him to play golf during film shoots whenever he wants.
  • Like Facebook, Star Wars was originally prefixed by the definite article ‘The’. Much cleaner without it.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.