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image captionCan Black Panther replicate the small screen success of The Mandalorian and Buffy the Vampire Slayer?

Wakanda forever? Disney certainly seem to think so.

The fictional African kingdom is set to inspire a new Disney+ series based on the wildly successful Marvel film Black Panther, which was released in 2018.

A cultural juggernaut, the Oscar nominated film's impact quickly spread beyond cinema, credited as a major step forward in African-American representation in Hollywood.

Overseen by black writer-director Ryan Coogler, it also featured a predominately black cast, fronted by the late Chadwick Boseman.

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Disney have confirmed Coogler will also lead the forthcoming series as part of a five-year deal to flesh out the universe for its Disney+ subscription slate.

But just how easy is it to extend a film franchise onto the small screen? There have been many attempts over the years with mixed results. Here are five of the most memorable.

1. Star Wars / The Mandalorian (2019 - present)

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