Reboot Your Imagination

I know that this is another moan about movies, but when you enjoy films as much as me, you want there to be new ideas to grab you and keep you gripped.

It has now come to a point where I need to voice my opinion regarding reboots. For those of you who don't know, a reboot is what the filmmakers use to reinvent a story whilst disregarding any continuity from the original story we love. Reboots are often considered "safe" by the filmmakers as the movie franchise already has an established fan base.

Now, I know that many people will bitch and moan about reboots before they have even been released, but there are some remakes that are totally uncalled for.

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Milking The Franchise - Part II

If you haven't read Part I yet, you can catch up HERE

Well George Lucas has done it again. I've just seen an advert for Star Wars Episode 1 in 3D. I reckon George has spent most of the last 20 years thinking of how he can make more money for the same ideas he's had. What next, a new Ewok TV programme?

Have I just given him an idea?

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Milking The Franchise - Part I

We all know it when you see a good film and you want to see them make a sequel because the first was so damn good. The issue I have is with production companies and directors who decide that they will milk the franchise just to make money rather than making good entertainment.

A prime example of the franchise 'milking' is Star Wars. When the original 3 films were released in the late 70's early 80's, everyone applauded how they good they were and how they were a cut above the rest when it came to other movies of the time. Fast forward 20+ years and George Lucas has already released a re-vamped version of the original movies along with an Ewok television programmes. Obviously running short of a few pennies, he decides to make another 3 movies which are in fact prequels to the originals.

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