Audience Quote by Dean Devlin
“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.”
About This Quote
Notes the entertainment industry's reliance on recycled ideas, limiting originality.
In simple terms: Media recycles old concepts, stifling fresh content.
Seek innovative storytelling.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- film production
- TV writing
- gaming
- publishing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can creators break the remake cycle?
- What fresh angles can revive old stories?
Remakes can succeed if reimagined well.