[170510] Movie Sequels 영화 속편

Talk about movie Sequels.

A large portion of Hollywood films these days is sequels.

-> a large portion of ~의 상당 부분

Spin-offs from original works are also common.

-> spin-off 파생 상품, 스핀오프(원작 영화나 드라마를 바탕으로 새롭게 파생된 작품)

This trend is especially noticeable in sci-fi and superhero movies.

-> be especially noticeable 특히 두드러지다, sci-fi 공상 과학

Some film franchises have as many as 7 or 8 movies in the series.

-> film franchise 영화 시리즈

The reason that so many sequels are produced is that hit movies already have a strong fan base.

From the perspective of a production company, it's safer to invest in an existing franchise than to take a risk with the new film, since success is guaranteed to an extent.

-> from the perspective of ~의 입장에서, take a risk 모험하다, to an extent 어느 정도

For filmgoers as well, it's fun to wait with anticipation for a follow-up movie.

-> anticipation 기대감, follow-up 후속편

The side effect is that there are fewer movies with new, original ideas.

-> original idea 독창적인 발상

It seems likely that the trend of sequels will continue in Hollywood for the time being.

-> for the time being 당분간