Favorite movie continuation of a TV series?
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I recently heard someone say that a movie spin-off or continuation of a TV show never works. It works as a bit of nostalgia maybe, but it's usually a bad film. So, is it true?
Specifically I'm thinking movies that are set in the same universe or canon as the TV series that came before it. So something like Mission Impossible wouldn't count since the show and the films are different universes.
Also sometimes a film comes out during a TV series run, that's fine, it doesn't need to be after the series is over. I can also think of at least one example of a film kicking off a TV series, so that counts too.
(Also if there are absolutely terrible ones, let's talk about those too.)
The Star Trek movies would qualify but there are multiple movies. Some are good, some not, but I've never heard anyone argue that they are all bad.
Firefly also comes to mind with the movie Serenity. It has a 7.8 on IMDB and 91% on RT so I don't think it's considered bad.
The Simpsons Movie is generally held in high regard with 87% on RT.
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I recently heard someone say that a movie spin-off or continuation of a TV show never works. It works as a bit of nostalgia maybe, but it's usually a bad film. So, is it true?
Specifically I'm thinking movies that are set in the same universe or canon as the TV series that came before it. So something like Mission Impossible wouldn't count since the show and the films are different universes.
Also sometimes a film comes out during a TV series run, that's fine, it doesn't need to be after the series is over. I can also think of at least one example of a film kicking off a TV series, so that counts too.
(Also if there are absolutely terrible ones, let's talk about those too.)
Serenity as the finish for the firefly show.
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I recently heard someone say that a movie spin-off or continuation of a TV show never works. It works as a bit of nostalgia maybe, but it's usually a bad film. So, is it true?
Specifically I'm thinking movies that are set in the same universe or canon as the TV series that came before it. So something like Mission Impossible wouldn't count since the show and the films are different universes.
Also sometimes a film comes out during a TV series run, that's fine, it doesn't need to be after the series is over. I can also think of at least one example of a film kicking off a TV series, so that counts too.
(Also if there are absolutely terrible ones, let's talk about those too.)
I’m quite fond of the TV continuation of the Big Hero 6 movie.
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I’m quite fond of the TV continuation of the Big Hero 6 movie.
Huh, apparently there are two series? I've never heard of either but now I'm intrigued. Is it a long ongoing story or more monster of the week with some connective moments?
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Huh, apparently there are two series? I've never heard of either but now I'm intrigued. Is it a long ongoing story or more monster of the week with some connective moments?
Movie came first. 3D animation.
TV series came next. 2D animation. It continues after the movie. A new ark each season.
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Serenity as the finish for the firefly show.
I don't think I'll ever not be mildly upset when Firefly comes up. The problem is exacerbated by the fact that I've never managed to find any series that scratches that particular itch.
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I recently heard someone say that a movie spin-off or continuation of a TV show never works. It works as a bit of nostalgia maybe, but it's usually a bad film. So, is it true?
Specifically I'm thinking movies that are set in the same universe or canon as the TV series that came before it. So something like Mission Impossible wouldn't count since the show and the films are different universes.
Also sometimes a film comes out during a TV series run, that's fine, it doesn't need to be after the series is over. I can also think of at least one example of a film kicking off a TV series, so that counts too.
(Also if there are absolutely terrible ones, let's talk about those too.)
Certainly NOT Dead Like Me. Still salty about that one.
Serenity and Star Trek as others have said are proabbly my actual favorites. The original Naked Gun movies were based on the short-lived Police Squad show and are as close to maintaining continuity as anything ZAZ could be. Then, the original Transformers animated movie gets more credit than it deserves due to nostalgia and not being a Michael Bay mess, but it had no business being even as good as it was.
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I don't think I'll ever not be mildly upset when Firefly comes up. The problem is exacerbated by the fact that I've never managed to find any series that scratches that particular itch.
If you're into anime, Cowboy Bebop comes pretty close to the whole rag-tag crew in a sci-fi western vibe.
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If you're into anime, Cowboy Bebop comes pretty close to the whole rag-tag crew in a sci-fi western vibe.
But with...
* J * A * Z * Z *
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But with...
* J * A * Z * Z *
I mean they both cover all the essentials:
Spaceships?
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Gunfights?️
Banging theme song?️
Sarcastic loner captain?️
Will-they-wont-they hottie with her own shuttle?️
Sassy corgi? Okay, I guess Firefly falls short there. -
Certainly NOT Dead Like Me. Still salty about that one.
Serenity and Star Trek as others have said are proabbly my actual favorites. The original Naked Gun movies were based on the short-lived Police Squad show and are as close to maintaining continuity as anything ZAZ could be. Then, the original Transformers animated movie gets more credit than it deserves due to nostalgia and not being a Michael Bay mess, but it had no business being even as good as it was.
I definitely watched and enjoyed Dead Like Me the series. I definitely watched the film but have no memory of it, except that Mandy Patinkin wasn't in it. So yeah, it was probably terrible, but I've wiped it away.
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Certainly NOT Dead Like Me. Still salty about that one.
Serenity and Star Trek as others have said are proabbly my actual favorites. The original Naked Gun movies were based on the short-lived Police Squad show and are as close to maintaining continuity as anything ZAZ could be. Then, the original Transformers animated movie gets more credit than it deserves due to nostalgia and not being a Michael Bay mess, but it had no business being even as good as it was.
Strong agree on Dead Like Me! I've rarely met anyone else who's seen the show. It's not perfect, but some moments were absolutely adorable. The plot of the movie wasn't bad, but the recasting was awful, because Mandy Patikin was half of the heart of the show.
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I recently heard someone say that a movie spin-off or continuation of a TV show never works. It works as a bit of nostalgia maybe, but it's usually a bad film. So, is it true?
Specifically I'm thinking movies that are set in the same universe or canon as the TV series that came before it. So something like Mission Impossible wouldn't count since the show and the films are different universes.
Also sometimes a film comes out during a TV series run, that's fine, it doesn't need to be after the series is over. I can also think of at least one example of a film kicking off a TV series, so that counts too.
(Also if there are absolutely terrible ones, let's talk about those too.)
The movie El Camino completes a part of the Breakong Bad storyline.
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The movie El Camino completes a part of the Breakong Bad storyline.
It really is impressive that we can have a perfect ending to Breaking Bad, and then a second perfect ending with El Camino.
I also wonder if the streaming movie has a different audience expectation and is more likely to work. Does a theatrical film have too narrow of an audience to be successful? And as such whatever story gets told appeals to no one?
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I recently heard someone say that a movie spin-off or continuation of a TV show never works. It works as a bit of nostalgia maybe, but it's usually a bad film. So, is it true?
Specifically I'm thinking movies that are set in the same universe or canon as the TV series that came before it. So something like Mission Impossible wouldn't count since the show and the films are different universes.
Also sometimes a film comes out during a TV series run, that's fine, it doesn't need to be after the series is over. I can also think of at least one example of a film kicking off a TV series, so that counts too.
(Also if there are absolutely terrible ones, let's talk about those too.)
I think the X-files movies were pretty good overall and did a good job with some of the storylines that they started on the show.
I wanted to say Pee Wee's Big Adventure but that's not really the same universe I suppose.
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I’m quite fond of the TV continuation of the Big Hero 6 movie.
Another similar thing happened with Tangled. It got a series that takes place after the film and is insanely good. I listen to the songs all the time and they go just as hard as the film's songs.
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I recently heard someone say that a movie spin-off or continuation of a TV show never works. It works as a bit of nostalgia maybe, but it's usually a bad film. So, is it true?
Specifically I'm thinking movies that are set in the same universe or canon as the TV series that came before it. So something like Mission Impossible wouldn't count since the show and the films are different universes.
Also sometimes a film comes out during a TV series run, that's fine, it doesn't need to be after the series is over. I can also think of at least one example of a film kicking off a TV series, so that counts too.
(Also if there are absolutely terrible ones, let's talk about those too.)
Came to say Serenity (it's just a great end, tying up a main plot point and a small background plot point, with a fantastically emotional end) but since that is already top of the list I will go with a terrible one.
Sense8.
Started out as pretty great series, I absolutely adored the first series. I felt the quality was there even if super cheesy at parts. Then the 2nd series happened and soon after, news it was cancelled. The quality had dropped quite a lot but still not terrible. Then they were given the opportunity to do a 2 n a half hr special to tie up loose ends.
It was massively rushed, the quality was completely gone, some of the characters just acted so different from how they had been previously and some were barely in it.
To be honest, I think I am still grateful, at least we got a resolution but sometimes i remember how sucky it was, i think perhaps they should have just left it on a high (even though it had already started to falter in the 2nd series)
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I recently heard someone say that a movie spin-off or continuation of a TV show never works. It works as a bit of nostalgia maybe, but it's usually a bad film. So, is it true?
Specifically I'm thinking movies that are set in the same universe or canon as the TV series that came before it. So something like Mission Impossible wouldn't count since the show and the films are different universes.
Also sometimes a film comes out during a TV series run, that's fine, it doesn't need to be after the series is over. I can also think of at least one example of a film kicking off a TV series, so that counts too.
(Also if there are absolutely terrible ones, let's talk about those too.)
Now that multiple people have mentioned Serenity I feel I need to mention Peacekeeper Wars as the wrap-up for Farscape. It was basically two seasons crammed into three hours, so it was somewhat rushed, but it wrapped up the show nicely and is a great watch!
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Came to say Serenity (it's just a great end, tying up a main plot point and a small background plot point, with a fantastically emotional end) but since that is already top of the list I will go with a terrible one.
Sense8.
Started out as pretty great series, I absolutely adored the first series. I felt the quality was there even if super cheesy at parts. Then the 2nd series happened and soon after, news it was cancelled. The quality had dropped quite a lot but still not terrible. Then they were given the opportunity to do a 2 n a half hr special to tie up loose ends.
It was massively rushed, the quality was completely gone, some of the characters just acted so different from how they had been previously and some were barely in it.
To be honest, I think I am still grateful, at least we got a resolution but sometimes i remember how sucky it was, i think perhaps they should have just left it on a high (even though it had already started to falter in the 2nd series)
While my personal opinion is that the ending was very silly lol, I would still highly recommend Sense8 overall (original idea was just awesome). I thought it was just such a lovely show at times, could make you laugh and cry. Really highlights how empathy is fundamental.
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It really is impressive that we can have a perfect ending to Breaking Bad, and then a second perfect ending with El Camino.
I also wonder if the streaming movie has a different audience expectation and is more likely to work. Does a theatrical film have too narrow of an audience to be successful? And as such whatever story gets told appeals to no one?
Don't forget the third perfect ending with BCS
