I'm not sure that it matters what great ideas, scripts, or books writers come up with when the risk-averse corporate media hive-mind rejects anything their MBA staff and focus groups don't view as a guaranteed blockbuster that will reap hundreds of millions in profits. Meanwhile, the real creatives -- artists, if you will -- find other venues to air and market their self-expression.
Historically, Hollywood has coopted the independent creator. They hit it big on their own, then the studio gives them a production deal and an office and an assistant and etc., and they became part of the studio. Perhaps not any more. Perhaps the Studios don't have the dollars to make that happen.
Also, if you go to Hong Kong, Kowloon actually, you can buy the Hermes stuff new out of the box for a fraction of the price. The Chinese factories run an extra shift and sell it on the black market. But that's a bit far to go.
I'm not sure that it matters what great ideas, scripts, or books writers come up with when the risk-averse corporate media hive-mind rejects anything their MBA staff and focus groups don't view as a guaranteed blockbuster that will reap hundreds of millions in profits. Meanwhile, the real creatives -- artists, if you will -- find other venues to air and market their self-expression.
Rob, when it comes to Hollywood don’t you mean The ReeReel Shop?
Historically, Hollywood has coopted the independent creator. They hit it big on their own, then the studio gives them a production deal and an office and an assistant and etc., and they became part of the studio. Perhaps not any more. Perhaps the Studios don't have the dollars to make that happen.
Also, if you go to Hong Kong, Kowloon actually, you can buy the Hermes stuff new out of the box for a fraction of the price. The Chinese factories run an extra shift and sell it on the black market. But that's a bit far to go.