Hollywood’s longstanding tradition of bringing beloved franchises to the big screen, drawing in dedicated fan bases eager to see their favorite characters and stories come to life, and then ruining it with its woke agenda is not set to end soon. Hollywood insider Priyanka Mattoo and New York Times, dropped the bombshell in a tweet: “I regret to inform you that I’ve now had multiple conversations with studio execs who still don’t believe in superhero fatigue. They legit think the problem is that their IP isn’t universal enough. As predicted, they think Barbie was about the doll.” Apparently, Hollywood believes that superhero movies are not woke enough.
On the plus side, we will be getting more superhero movies. On the downside, the superhero movies will be more woke, or “universal,” as the execs put it, regardless of what the fans of the franchises want.
Considering the recent string of superhero movie failures, it is hard to fathom whether Hollywood really is attempting to reach a broader audience, which in itself is a commendable goal. The problem with this approach is that it leads to creative compromises that alienate the very fans who made the franchises successful in the first place.
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One of the primary ways in which Hollywood panders to the woke crowd is by diluting the essence of the original source material. Franchises built on intricate lore, complex characters, and established worlds often fall victim to oversimplification in an attempt to make the content more accessible to fringe groups. This oversimplification results in a loss of the depth and nuance that endeared the franchise to its original fan base. Complex story arcs are streamlined or altered, iconic characters are watered down, and the unique atmosphere of the original work is sacrificed on the altar of diversity, queerness, and go grrrl-power.
Hollywood’s tendency to prioritise wokeness over creative integrity leads to the dilution of genre-specific elements. Beloved science fiction or fantasy franchises have their unique elements toned down or discarded entirely in favor of a more generic woke product. This homogenization strips away the distinct identity that made the franchise stand out, leaving fans disillusioned and feeling as though the essence of what they loved has been lost.
Casting decisions also play a significant role in the pandering process. In a misguided effort to broaden the appeal of a film, studios opt for woke actors who do not necessarily embody the spirit of the characters they portray. This results in characters feeling disconnected from their original representations, causing a dissonance that is jarring for fans. Authenticity and fidelity to the source material are sacrificed for the sake of pandering to the woke crowd, often leading to a loss of the magic that made the franchise special.
The intention behind pandering to the woke is not always clear. It cannot be to maximize profitability. The recent string of failures allays that claim. It looks more like a concerted effort to destroy everything good. Whatever the reason for it, the pandering comes at the cost of the passionate and dedicated fan base that formed the core of the franchise’s success.
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If it makes Hollywood die faster, I’m all for it.