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spinoff

  • a variation of spin-off.
    spin-off
    noun
    a process of reorganizing a corporate structure whereby the capital stock of a division or subsidiary of a corporation or of a newly affiliated company is transferred to the stockholders of the parent corporation without an exchange of any part of the stock of the latter.

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Jen Affleck, another original cast member of the flagship series, is also reportedly leaving the show and joining the cast of its first spinoff, “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026

“Pluribus” reunites Seehorn and Gilligan, who previously worked together on the “Breaking Bad’s” prequel spinoff.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026

Following the runaway success of “Reacher” with this spinoff centering that hero’s sister-in-arms Frances Neagley is killer timing.

From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2026

Speaking of unwatchable, if you’re over the age of, say, 11, feel free to skip the utterly generic and bland “The Mandalorian and Grogo,” the worst “Star Wars” spinoff movie yet.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026

But the spinoff was supposed to be a catalyst that would unlock value within L3Harris, so the postponement wasn’t well received by investors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026