Why are there so many remakes of old films?

Prequels, sequels, reboots and remakes tend to be so secure that they can be usually be reliably counted on to make up any shortfall over more risky or daring projects, giving the studios to take a chance on films or series that may otherwise not see the light of day.

Why is Hollywood doing so many remakes?

Originally Answered: Why are there too many reboots or remakes in Hollywood recently? The movie industry makes movies to make money. It makes reboots and remakes because audiences like them. There are not “too many” unless the audiences stop buying tickets to them.

Why are remakes popular with movie makers?

Studios pick remakes because the original movie brands are popular. They’ll all do well at the box office because of that brand and will displace other movies that may have been made because of that brand.

Why are the same movies always on TV?

The movies in that group are more expensive and are saddled with restrictions, including a lengthy wait time until a network can first air them. Remember the standard life cycle for a movie is theaters, home entertainment (VOD/DVD/Blu-Ray/streaming), premium channels (HBO/Showtime/Starz), and then basic cable.

Why do we reboot movies?

Film. With reboots, filmmakers revamp and reinvigorate a film series to attract new fans and stimulate revenue. A reboot can renew interest in a series that has grown stale. Unlike a remake, however, a reboot often presupposes a working familiarity on the part of the audience with the original work.

What is the purpose of remakes?

A remake tells the same story as the original but uses a different cast, and may alter the theme or change the story’s setting.

How often are remakes of movies made?

Remakes are nothing new. “Robin Hood,” for instance, has been remade 11 times since its 1912 debut. Using Wikipedia’s List of Remakes as a guide, PBS Idea Channel reminds us that not only are remakes more common than you think, but more of them came in the years between 2002 and 2011 than in any other 10-year period.

Why do movies lose so much money?

Actual revenues are stable because ticket prices are going up, but since the general trend is also towards higher costs to make movies, that kinda counts as a loss. So, then, while the artists who are involved in making films may be marvelously creative and original personally, the people in charge of making decisions about what gets made are not.

Are major studios releasing fewer movies each year?

There’s a trend towards major studios releasing fewer movies every year. For example, the six largest studios (Fox, Warner, Disney, Paramount, Sony, and Universal) released a total of 128 movies in 2006. Last year, it was 79. Now, it’s not a steady progression, but the long term trend is fewer movies.

Are people in charge of making films really creative?

So, then, while the artists who are involved in making films may be marvelously creative and original personally, the people in charge of making decisions about what gets made are not. They’re basically very conservative investors, who are depending on fewer, more expensive products to produce a return on their investment.