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spin-off

[spin-awf, -of] / ˈspɪnˌɔf, -ˌɒf /


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The main Mastermind series will continue, with Clive Myrie remaining as host, but the celebrity spin-off will end after the next series, which has already been filmed.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

The couple, who won the first series of the spin-off edition in 2024, announced on Instagram, external they were "just married" alongside a photo of them kissing while flower petals floated around them.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

In April, Semafor reported that Letterboxd was also in talks with Comcast spin-off Versant, which owns Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes.

From Salon Jul. 15, 2026

DreamWorks Animation will receive a $19.2 million tax credit for its “Shrek” spin-off, “Donkey,” which is set for release in 2028, and was awarded a financial offset of $7.8 million for a yet-untitled feature.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

“The buzz is—Leo Espinosa is going to create a new Dog Squad spin-off called CanineCommandos'. Dozer and Petunia? You two will be the stars! You’re going to have your own show! On Apple TV!”

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein

Since then, the original series and its more than a dozen spin-offs have generated nearly 1,000 episodes.

From Barron's Jul. 26, 2026

The part earned her an Annie Award for best voice acting in an animated feature production and she continued to voice the character in spin-offs.

From BBC Jun. 29, 2026

Stretching out a successful series typically leads to spin-offs — and yes, Mills says, those conversations are happening with “Mormon Wives” — at least at the time of the interview.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 19, 2026

The upcoming slate is ambitious: a Mandalorian feature film, a new season of Ahsoka, a Darth Maul-centered animated series and several additional series and spin-offs are scheduled for release across Disney+ and theaters.

From Salon Jan. 18, 2026

By 1980, the Lisp Machine project had generated two commercial spin-offs.

From Free as in Freedom: Richard Stallman's Crusade for Free Software by Sam Williams




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