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Peak TV may be over, but even in a time of industrywide contraction, another era is forging ahead unabated: Welcome to Peak Franchise TV. Spinoffs of successful series are almost as old as network TV itself — the first ones premiered in the late 1950s. The current state of the business, however, with its nearly boundless viewing options for both old and new programming, is uniquely set up to reward investment in building franchises. On the broadcast networks alone, the 2023-24 season will feature 21 scripted series that are part of a franchise, defined as a show that has spun off another series set in the same world or is itself a spinoff.

Exciting news for fans of the "Fast and Furious" franchise! The latest installment, "Szybcy i wściekli 10," is finally coming to streaming. SkyShowtime has added this highly anticipated film to their December lineup, attracting thousands of viewers eager to experience this production and pay homage to the earlier releases. You can now catch "Szybcy i wściekli 10" on SkyShowtime, starting from December 17th. Additionally, Super Mario Bros, one of this year's most-watched films, will make its streaming debut a week later. Transforming December on SkyShowtime into a blockbuster month, be sure not to miss other exciting additions like "Transformers: Przebudzenie bestii." Discover all the film releases coming to SkyShowtime in December 2024: - "Book Club: Następny rozdział" - December 10th - "Transformers: Przebudzenie bestii" - December 15th - "Szybcy i wściekli 10" - December 17th - "Lawmen: Bass Reeves" - December 18th - "Super Mario Bros. Film" - December 24th Join the SkyShowtime promotion today and enjoy a fantastic streaming experience! Follow the link below to access the full blog post and get all the details: [https://lnkd.in/dujdfQNz) Source: ANDROID.COM.PL - społeczność entuzjastów technologii (Note: Some of the links in this post may be affiliate links or links to our partners' offers. Clicking on them allows you to check the price and availability of the selected product, without incurring any additional costs while supporting the editorial team's independence.)

Is Netflix turning into a franchise factory? With hits like #Bridgerton, #QueenCharlotte, and #StrangerThings, Netflix's franchise strategy is paying off. The success of spinoffs like "Squid Game: The Challenge'' demonstrates that expanding popular series can significantly increase engagement for the original content. As #Netflix continues to develop new franchises, the future of #streaming looks set to prioritize these proven, lucrative #IPs over more risky, standalone projects. Read more in Tyler Aquilina’s article for Variety: https://lnkd.in/eqn_PpV8

THE EXPENDABLES 4   … Old Blood VS New Blood… The Expendables franchise, known for putting together a group of iconic action stars from the 1980s, provided fans with a nostalgic thrill by bringing back their favorite characters. However, as we glance over the cast for the upcoming release of Expendables 4, there is a noticeable departure from the familiar faces that defined the earlier films. It seems that the series is undergoing a shift in its original concept. This can make people wonder if action heroes from the 1980s are still available or if the franchise is purposefully introducing new characters to appeal to a younger audience. While the change may leave some fans feeling nostalgic for the original cast, it will be interesting to see how these changes unfold and whether they will bring a renewed appeal to the popular franchise. I have watched the earlier installments and I plan to watch the latest one as well… Just wondering... What do you think? #sylvesterstallone #jasonstatham #creative #entertainment #action #actionmovies #film #filmrecommendations #moviestowatch #filmstowatch

MARTIN GROVE'S FILM FLASHBACK: "SCREAM" OPENS 1/14/2022 In the dark pandemic days of mid-January 2022, exhibitors had nothing to shout about except SCREAM. As COVID raged, they were lucky to have a new episode of the classic horror franchise, which began in 1996 at Miramax's Dimension Films with Wes Craven's original SCREAM. 2022's SCREAM was the first episode not directed by Craven (A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET), who died in 2015, and to whom this new SCREAM was dedicated. SCREAM, from Paramount and Spyglass Media Group, opened Jan. 14, 2022. A sequel to 2011's SCREAM 4, it was directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett and written by James Vanderbilt & Guy Busick, based on characters created by Kevin Williamson. Allegations of sexual assault in 2017 against Harvey Weinstein (since convicted and imprisoned) had shut down The Weinstein Company, which Harvey and his brother, Bob, had launched after selling Miramax in 1993 to  Disney, which sold it to an investor group in 2010. Spyglass later acquired SCREAM franchise rights by buying a minority position in Miramax and said it would produce a new episode. Executive producer Williamson revealed the new film would be a fifth,  sequel not a reboot or remake, with Bettinelli-Olpin & Gillett directing. Courteney Cox, David Arquette & Neve Campbell returned to star. In the new storyline it was 25 years after the 1996 murders in Woodsboro as another Ghostface targets teens linked to the original killings. Before Craven's death, there were talks about making SCREAM 5 & 6, but SCREAM 4's poor boxoffice performance had Craven, Williamson &  Harvey Weinstein thinking twice about moving forward. SCREAM 4 had cost $40M, but only did $97.2M worldwide. That would likely have been the franchise's end if Weinstein hadn't suddenly been toppled and had Spyglass not emerged as the new rights holder. Paramount & Spyglass had confidence in SCREAM and got it into production mid-pandemic in North Carolina from September to November 2020. In August 2020, Paramount said SCREAM would open Jan. 14, 2022 not in 2021, as first planned. Produced for $24M, SCREAM opened to $30M, a strong launch at the time, and went on to do $137.7M worldwide. Its success spawned another sequel from the same team, SCREAM VI, which got a green light Feb. 3, 2022, just three weeks after SCREAM hit theatres. It began production began June 6, 2022 in Montreal and opened Mar.10, 2023. SCREAM VI, which cost $35M to produce, did a lively $169M worldwide. SCREAM VI's success came despite the absence of Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott and David Arquette as Dewey Riley -- although Courteney Cox was back as Gale Weathers. Campbell made it crystal clear that her departure resulted from a fight with Paramount over what she'd be paid. #movies #hollywood #martingrove #scream    

In recent years, most entertainment companies exclusively guarded their major franchises on their streaming platforms. Batman is owned by Warner Bros., so the franchise's movies belonged to Max. Paramount owns the Star Trek franchise, so they made a home at Paramount+.   But, with a renewed focus on profit over subscriber numbers, companies are switching focus.   "The gold rush is over, and now streamers and audiences are at a stalemate. Of all the entertainment companies, only Disney has a library strong enough to hold out for now. If you want Pixar or Marvel or Star Wars, you have to pay the mouse. But all the other media titans are coming around to Sony's point of view: maybe it’s better to be an arms dealer than a platform owner."    https://lnkd.in/gkNQ2W_i

If this wasn’t on your bingo cards today folks we are got a big update for the future of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise, from The Walt Disney Studios: Legendary film producer Jerry Bruckheimer has emphasized and stressed that the franchise was still on track to return but that they would now be bringing in a new cast to tell new stories, adding that he was unsure if Pirates or another legacy series, “Top Gun”, would return to screens first. Basically essentially giving the “POTC franchise” a “hard reboot treatment” since the previous installment for “Dead Men Tell No Tales” didn’t make box office expectations, and was not well received both critically & audience members score wise for reviews. This also leaves questions of uncertainty for Margot Robbie’s female lead, Pirates film that was she previously in being attached that was announced back in 2020. And even followed in 2022 “that the project was dead” for a potential spin-off, moving away from fhe franchise What makes this whole situation uniquely as Sean Bailey, President of Walt Disney Studios (who was in charge of the live-action end of the studio), stepped down last month and even previously stated that the “POTC franchise” and “Hocus Pocus 3” via the Sanderson sisters were their top priorities in a The New York Times cover interview. Soo this making the entire situation super strange but now it makes things “ a lot more clearer” for how the franchise is set to proceed upon it: -> https://lnkd.in/gC3CtFnM -> https://lnkd.in/gyStkUFm #entertainmentnews #entertainmentindustry #piratesofthecarribean #filmproduction #filmnews #filmindustry #disneynews #disneyland #disneyworld #johnnydepp #margotrobbie #filmproducer #newsupdate #newstoday #popculture #reboot #pirateslifeforme

Grant's 'Bachelor' Casting Continues A New Franchise Trend https://ift.tt/MkmGdyn — Disney/John Fleenor & Ramona Rosales Jenn Tran’s Bachelorette season isn’t over just yet, but you won’t have to wait for the finale to find out who’s been tapped to lead The Bachelor. That’s because Grant Ellis, the next leading man, was eliminated in Week 6 — and the franchise announced him early so that fans might have a better window to apply for his season. (Yes, there’s still time!) If you’re into Bachelor Nation statistics, you might be surprised by Grant’s announcement. As @bachelordata on Instagram has pointed out, Bachelor/ette leads typically come from the final four contestants of the preceding season. While there have certainly been exceptions, it’s generally safe to predict that your next Bachelor or Bachelorette will have made it to Hometowns, Fantasy Suites, or the final rose ceremony. But this year’s leads defy that pattern — and the franchise may be better for it. Grant, Jenn, & Joan Have Something In Common Like Grant, Jenn was eliminated the week before Hometowns. She leaned into that parallel during the Aug. 12 Bachelorette episode. “At that time, I know all the feelings that I had,” she said. “And I can only imagine where these guys are at now.” Joan Vassos, who will debut as the first-ever Golden Bachelorette lead this September, exited Gerry Turner’s Golden Bachelor season just three weeks in due to a family emergency back at home. — ABC/John Fleenor If you’ve tried to predict this year’s leads, you might have been surprised at how your best guesses went out the window. And that’s a good thing! No reality show wants to be called boring. But recently, that criticism has been leveled against The Bachelor quite a lot. Whether or not you agree, it’s clear that reinvention is important for a franchise that’s been on for more than two decades. One way to embrace change is to cast season leads from throughout the season, and not just the last three or four finalists. Expect The Unexpected It seems like every season of The Bachelor and its spin-offs are teased as the most dramatic/shocking/unprecedented season ever. That’s a notoriously difficult claim to live up to, especially when the lead is someone you’re already familiar with — to the point that you know their family, what makes them tick, and how they’re likely to respond to the highs and lows of their season. That isn’t to say that runner-ups are always a bad choice (Joey Graziadei’s season was a swoon-worthy ratings hit), but casting from further back broadens the storytelling opportunities. — DISNEY/John Fleenor Like, how did Grant transition from professional basketball to day trading? What’s his biggest insecurity when it comes to love? And also... what makes Joan tick? How does she envision blending families with a potential partner, given how involved she is as a mother and grandmother? With some leads, you know every quirk and conflict before they even h...

The Equalizer Franchise Falters: A Review of "The Equalizer 3" In the realm of cinematic continuations, the arrival of "Equalizer 3" had been anticipated with both fervour and apprehension. Denzel Washington, a maestro of the silver screen, reprises his role as Robert McCall, the enigmatic vigilante with a penchant for justice. However, despite the series' established reputation for visceral action and a compelling narrative, this latest instalment regrettably falters in its execution. While audiences familiar with the franchise may have come to expect an immersive blend of gritty realism and high-octane thrills, "Equalizer 3" struggles to recapture the essence that made its predecessors resonate so profoundly. Despite the continuation of graphic, gory sequences that have become a hallmark of the series, the absence of a compelling storyline leaves a palpable void. Gone is the intrigue that once ensnared viewers, the suspense that left hearts racing, and the thrills that kept audiences on the edge of their seats. In lieu of these defining elements, the narrative feels disjointed, lacking the cohesion necessary to sustain engagement throughout the film's duration. In my opinion this is the weakest entry in the trilogy, and fails to deliver the calibre of storytelling and character development that its predecessors effortlessly achieved. Understandably, the disappointment stemming from my eager anticipation of this latest chapter in McCall's journey is justified. While Denzel Washington's commanding performance as McCall remains a highlight, it is ultimately overshadowed by the film's glaring shortcomings. As such, the prospect of a fourth instalment appears dubious at best. If the series is to maintain its integrity and legacy, perhaps it is time to heed the advice of its viewers and bid farewell to McCall's crusade for justice. #myopinion #moviereview #theequalizer3

Newest article I wrote for The Illuminerdi! Man, Scream VII production is taking big blows. Honestly a little heart breaking because the franchise was on fire after the success of the Scream reboot and Scream VI. Let me know your thoughts!