Unbeknownst to some, Marvel have released five short films as DVD special features that tie in with their cinematic universe. Three of which have been fairly influential in helping Marvel get their TV shows up and running. The Consultant and A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Thors Hammer both focus on Phil Coulsons work behind the scenes and Agent Carter was very clearly a pilot to the Peggy Carters own series. Its worth noting that Marvel even responded to the huge backlash behind their Iron Man 3 Mandarin reveal with their latest one-shot All Hail The King, where the real Mandarin sent a follower of his to confront Trevor over the use of his name cue the sound of many fans sighing in relief. Its the thought that counts.