The Surprising Truth Behind Things That Seem Identical But Aren’t
Or Precedent and Analogy. However you refer to it, it’s how Hollywood operates.
Remakes. Reboots. Sequels. Prequels. Shequels.
Why do Hollywood studios choose to go this route with such familiar material? Why not fill their development slates with bold original projects full of fresh ideas and innovative stories?
That would run entirely counter to the working ethos which informs the studio system decision-making process, a business mantra that can best be summed up in this manner: What they are inclined to buy, develop, and produce are projects, including screenplays, that are similar but different.
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