• StillPaisleyCat@startrek.website
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    21 days ago

    I find that I am less and less willing to invest enthusiasm in American productions as they don’t get enough commitment from their streamers to make it worth it.

    Apple seems to be make two season commitments for most shows, but generally they are following the self-destructive pattern of Syfy. There’s only so many times one can be burned.

  • Ludicrous0251@piefed.zip
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    21 days ago

    According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, Amazon execs were concerned that Gero’s take on the series would not have broad appeal beyond the franchise’s already dedicated fanbase.

    Ahh the 'ol show writing by focus group approach.

  • HAL_9_TRILLION@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    21 days ago

    Man, ngl, I thought having Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich associated with this project was absolutely bizarre, given that their movies and books bore only a passing resemblance to the juggernaut that Stargate became and they were reportedly not happy with the direction it took.

    I like Joe Malozzi a lot, but I was not convinced he had a lot of say in things.

    I can’t say I’m unhappy about this imploding. I was pretty sure it was going to suck. I hope they manage to get it off the ground with someone who truly gives a shit, but I have no idea who that might be. Henry Cavill? If only.

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      21 days ago

      I agree with the sentiment, but Amazon owns the license outright since they bought MGM, so I wouldn’t count on it.