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

Power Rangers

The Power Rangers got their first shot on the big-screen in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie. The bad guy was called Ivan Ooze this time around, but critics didn't necessarily love the over-done action. The 2017 film didn't do well, either.

Absolutely Fabulous

The BBC One sitcom Absolutely Fabulous is based on another sitcom, Modern Mother and Daughter. The story revolves around a snobby PR agent who moonlights as an alcoholic and attempts to stay young and hip. The film is pretty much just as chaotic. 

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The More You Know

  • Tom Cruise earned $75 Million for his role in Mission Impossible 2.
  • A "Harry Potter" stunt double was paralyzed on the job.
  • "Psycho" was the first time a flushing toilet was shown on screen.
  • 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.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.