Why are there so many spin offs in the world of cinema?

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The world of cinema is full of films and sagas which leave their mark on a generation, sometimes becoming cult films. And another phenomenon is becoming more and more common: that of the spin off. Spin-off films involve the creation of a new work based on the original, focusing on the story of a secondary character. There are a number of reasons why directors and screenwriters have chosen to carry out such projects. In the last few years, cinema has been met with strong competition from the world of series. Whereas before, the quality was close to that of a good TV film, these days series are able to match films blow for blow, both in terms of screenplay and production budget. SON - punch There’s another clear advantage, which is that series aren’t limited in time the same way as films are. From one season to the next, they can easily go into greater depth on a character's back story. Why are they so important for cinematic works? Why do fans love them so much? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Why is generative AI set to explode in 2024? Is being delulu a good thing? Should you be reducing salt in your diet? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. First broadcast: 27/06/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices