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

Crayon Shin-chan

Crayon Shin-chan has been one of Japan's most popular animes for years. The series has gotten over 20 movie adaptations since its inception. It's a more playful approach to anime unlike the acclaimed Studio Ghibli films.

Doctor Who

The series Doctor Who kicked off in the 1960s and has been on air through BBC ever since. It has had a revolving door of cast members, replacing the lead every few seasons. The movie spin-offs are called Dr. Who and the Daleks and Daleks - Invasion Earth 2150 AD.

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The More You Know

  • The many parts turned down by Sean Connery include roles in The Matrix, The Lord of the Rings, Jurassic Park, Indy IV and Blade Runner.
  • The filming of 'The Godfather' was disrupted by an actual Mafia member, Joe Colombo. Producer Al Ruddy met with him and reviewed the script, striking the word "Mafia" completely from the movie. Colombo and his pals also managed to elbow their way into casting and ended up as extras in the film.
  • The original raw footage of Apocalypse Now consisted of 1,250,000 feet of film which is over 230 hours’ worth.
  • The first toilet did not flush on the American big screen until 1960
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.