What Is A Crossover?

A crossover in film or television refers to when characters, backstories and settings from separate stories or franchises are combined into a single story. Some productions attempt to introduce crossover elements as something that would occur naturally while others must completely abandon the idea of maintaining continuity because the realities of each fictional world are not possible to connect.

What Are Some Examples of a Movie Crossover?

One of the most well-known examples of a movie crossover is Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), which includes a multitude of cartoon characters from various companies like Disney, Warner Bros, and MGM. Cartoon characters that never existed together were suddenly interacting with each other on the big screen, such as Donald Duck and Daffy Duck facing off in a piano scene and Mickey Mouse and Bugs Bunny parachuting together.

Check out this short clip of Mickey Mouse and Bugs Bunny:

“Mickey Mouse and Bugs Bunny in the Same Scene” by Itsbestbro

Another example is the 2011 animated movie Rango. Not only does the children’s film feature the voice of the lead actor in the Nevada-filmed Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (Johnny Depp), but the movie also contains a clever crossover scene with Hunter S. Thompson and his attorney Dr. Gonzo from Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.

Learn more about the filming of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas!

Below is a quick peek at this cool crossover:

“Rango, Fear and Loathing and lot’s of Johnny Depp” by Zack Corpier

If you want to assemble a professional production team for your next crossover project, check out our online Nevada Production Directory to find experienced Nevada production crew and support services or drop by our office and pick up a free printed directory!

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