prequel
suomi-englanti sanakirjaprequel englanniksi
In a series of works, an installment that is set chronologically before its predecessor, especially the original narrative or (perhaps improper usage) any narrative work with at least one sequel.
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2008, 26 February, Andrew Pierce, "JRR Tolkien's estate to sue Lord of the Rings filmmakers New Line Cinema over profits, in ''Daily Telegraph|The Daily Telegraph''
- They are also threatening to block the production of the long-awaited prequel, The Hobbit, which may now be cancelled.
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