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“We are cannibalizing our audience by only giving them regurgitated material. Every movie is either a remake, a sequel, based on something else. Based on a former television series. Based on a successful videogame.” quote by Dean Devlin
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“We are cannibalizing our audience by only giving them regurgitated material. Every movie is either a remake, a sequel, based on something else. Based on a former television series. Based on a successful videogame.”

Dean Devlin

About This Quote

Notes the entertainment industry's reliance on recycled ideas, limiting originality.

In simple terms: Media recycles old concepts, stifling fresh content.

Key Takeaway

Seek innovative storytelling.

Themes

creativity media criticism originality

Mood

critical concerned

Type

analytical observational

When to use this quote

  • film production
  • TV writing
  • gaming
  • publishing

Key Concepts

recycling lack of novelty

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can creators break the remake cycle?
  • What fresh angles can revive old stories?
A Different Perspective

Remakes can succeed if reimagined well.

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