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Creators have a much freer hand now than they did than 20-30 years ago, because the company isn't relying on the books for all of its revenue, or even a large percentage anymore.

its a bit off topic but this is also what has led to the boom in great cable TV programming.

these days since the channels make more of their money off being bundled in packages than they do advertising. A network like AMC is far more likely to take a risk on a show like Mad Men. They know airing a high concept show won't put them at risk of trashing their entire year's profits b/c they still have the cable sub revenue streams and can also sell the shows to streaming services starved for content. This wasn't possible 20 years ago.

The inverse is true for the free air over the air networks. They are far more risk adverse b/c they do still heavily rely on advertising. That is why the majority of what we see on those channels are the same old police/lawyer/doctor dramas and laugh track sitcoms.

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Posted by Dr RC

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Posted on 8/10/15 at 1:51 pm to Dr RC

anyway... back on subject.

the people have spoken and even the unwashed masses be like "Fant4stic? Nah man."

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'Fantastic Four' Gets Worst CinemaScore Ever for Studio Superhero Movie

Not only were reviews scathing — resulting in a 9 percent fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes — audiences on Friday night gave the $120 million Fox tentpole a C- CinemaScore, the worst grade that anyone can remember for a marquee superhero title made by a major Hollywood studio. (CinemaScore, based in Las Vegas, was founded in 1979.)

In 2008, The Spirit, based on the comic strip and directed by Frank Miller, likewise received a C- CinemaScore, but that film was produced and financed independently by OddLot Entertainment, and cost far less to make, roughly $60 million.

Audiences have rarely given superhero movies variations of a C grade, even those that have failed at the box office. The Green Hornet, flopping in 2011 with a $33.5 million debut, received a B+ CinemaScore, while duds Elektra, Catwoman and Daredevil earned a B. Exceptions include Ghost Rider: The Spirit of Vengeance (C+), Batman and Robin (C+) and Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (C).

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