Chapter
The Risks of Rebooting Franchises
The allure of recapturing past success has studios rebooting franchises, but it can be a risky and expensive move, even with a pre-existing fan base. Many movies haven't made their budget in theaters but have become profitable through DVD sales and streaming later on.
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The movie industry often tries to replicate past successes, even if it means reviving flopped franchises, in order to please a built-in fan base and save money on creating original content.
27:18 - 29:39 (02:20)
Summary
The movie industry often tries to replicate past successes, even if it means reviving flopped franchises, in order to please a built-in fan base and save money on creating original content. However, this approach doesn't always work and is dependent on having a strong team in place.
ChapterThe Risks of Rebooting Franchises
Episode#591 - Critical Drinker - Why Does Modern Cinema Suck So Much?
PodcastModern Wisdom
Discussion on how box office movies can become profitable years later through DVD sales but once movies are released onto streaming platforms, they become available through piracy.
29:39 - 32:35 (02:56)
Summary
Discussion on how box office movies can become profitable years later through DVD sales but once movies are released onto streaming platforms, they become available through piracy.