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

The Penguins of Madagascar

A notable highlight from the Madagascar film series was the entourage of crime-fighting penguins. Skipper and friends were granted their own television spin-off. However, it has nothing to do with the films, so don't bother looking for their zoo pals.

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The More You Know

  • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was the first American film to have a soundtrack.
  • Executive producer of Toy Story and Chief Pixar shareholder Steve Jobs picked Bob Dylan as his first choice to write and perform the soundtrack to the film over Randy Newman.
  • Charles Bronson, Britain's most violent prisoner, actually shaved his trademark mustache off so Tom Hardy could wear it during the filming of "Bronson", which was based on his life in prison.
  • For 'Fight Club' (1999), Brad Pitt had pieces of his front teeth chipped off to play Tyler Durden. He also took soap-making classes, boxing, taekwondo, and grappling lessons with Edward Norton to prepare for the role.
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