Yep the bank account awakens.
I’ve heard that they often reach the point of diminishing returns with sequels, prequels, and reboots of franchises. Not to over simplify, but its like these reboots and sequels just aren’t the same. Doesn’t tell the story the same way, doesn’t leave you with the same feelings as the originals. Just my opinion that I have been disappointed by many sequels and reboots.
But its undeniable that the bank accounts benefit when Hollywood does this, because you have a built in fan base of these movies.
True. The Abrams reboots of Star Trek are pretty crappy aside from advances in FX and cinematography. But to under 40s it must look spectacular.
I beg to differ. The trilogy by Timothy Zahn, “Heir to the Empire,” was fabulous. Too bad that’s not the trilogy they are making. It was riveting.