SporeCrawler
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i really like mozart in the jungle as far as amazon goes
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Amazon CEO demands a 'Game of Thrones' style hit
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Yep.
Took 3 seasons of glory.
catotheyounger
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What large sweeping story is left and untouched? Maybe the Brandon Sanderson books, or Brian K Vaughan's Saga (that's my one hope). Throne of Glass' film rights have already been snatched, and Hollywood has already whiffed on Riordan. The Lies of Locke Lamora isn't long enough to sustain more than 2 seasons. Come to think of it, Netflix was smart to snatch up The Witcher, even if it was defensively.
shira
Member
Big shows have showrunners and a stable of directors. No one director can direct 50+ episodes
CosmicGroinPull
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I'm no expert but I think lots of hot actresses and bare boobs help. Go from there.
I'm not sure how they would do it justice, though. They'd have to severely downscale the whole thing.
Triggerhappytel
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How is American Gods doing for them? I saw a lot of marketing but haven't really read anything about it. The book didn't especially strike me as something that'd be a surefire success TV show but it was probably 10 years ago when I read it.
Half a billion - seriously?! Have the ever talked about its performance? I don't ever see people talking about it, after the first few episodes.
Speaking of Neil Gaiman, I think the Sandman series would make an excellent TV show. Could get loads of seasons out of it too.
Half a billion - seriously?! Have the ever talked about its performance? I don't ever see people talking about it, after the first few episodes.
Speaking of Neil Gaiman, I think the Sandman series would make an excellent TV show. Could get loads of seasons out of it too.
ClosingADoor
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Is all the Amazon steaming stuff available worldwide these days? They need some better communication about that.
You don't think that's something that everyone making a show expires to do? You think some the writers and directors are thinking, "not gonna make this be good"?
Have to second this. There aren't many IPs at that scale, Harry Potter is doable. Although with more 'Beasts' movies being cranked out, you'd have to come up with a new, novel setting.
Shadowhelper
Banned
A lot of Amazon's stuff has pretty limited appeal so I get the move.
The Boys could be big.
The Boys could be big.
paradise_circus
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There are a plenty of epic best-selling sagas to adapt from.
I'm not that into fantasy but lies of Locke lamorra (gentlenen bastards) could work as a big budget series.
I'm not that into fantasy but lies of Locke lamorra (gentlenen bastards) could work as a big budget series.
ZackieChan
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TV Executive wants a super hit show seems like a pretty normal mentality, yes.
A Serious Man
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I'm all for them pouring money into new, epic TV projects.
I'm really not sure why people are convinced Beserk would be a sure fire hit. Has any anime / manga product ever translated over to large adult audiences in the west ever? Generally the fundamental basics of the genre and art form don't seem that palatable for western audiences, it would likely require a massive retooling from the ground up.
moffattron9000
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Quidditch Through the Ages. Make it into something like Friday Night Lights, and you might have something.
American Gods is only an Amazon show in international markets, in the US it's on Starz (a premium TV channel) show. It's not really a full Amazon show, it's probably either a joint production with Starz or they just bought the international rights.
According to the Wikipedia page the US ratings for the Starz airings are around 600k-700k an episode so it doesn't seem to be a huge Game of Thrones style hit but it did get renewed for a second season.
Yeah, otherwise you would either get an astronomical CGI budget, or really shit CGI...
i do believe they ship steamers worldwide
Prime TV has a very impressive selection of steamers
JonnyDBrit
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Edge of Tomorrow, though that's technically a light novel and was more 'general premise' than adaptation of characters and the like.
stryker1138
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Harry Potter TV show would do it, but that's probably too big for Amazon. That's why I think Rothfuss's The Kingkiller Chronicle would be a serious contender for a breakout hit. Gifted orphan teen goes to magical school and befriends talented people while developing cool powers before going off on adventures across the wider world? I think you could definitely entice some of the HP crowd with that.
I agree with the Beserk suggestions.
Of course it would have to be a more palatable adaptation that the masses could swallow, but the source material is rich and has a lot to offer.
It has action, political intrigue, and tons of character development. Granted the first few arcs rely on absurd hero fantasies, but it could work.
Of course it would have to be a more palatable adaptation that the masses could swallow, but the source material is rich and has a lot to offer.
It has action, political intrigue, and tons of character development. Granted the first few arcs rely on absurd hero fantasies, but it could work.
Regginator
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It didn't though. The current success is unreal, but it was already very popular from the start. By the time season 1 ended, it was already one of the most watched and most loved shows.
TechnicPuppet
Nothing! I said nothing!
I think the painted man would work well as a TV show
Yeah but it did start out as HBO's most expensive show. HBO we're gonna push GOT cos they knew they were sitting on gold.
JonnyDBrit
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As I said on the previous page, emphasis megahit. Amazon's CEO is not thinking 'I want a Game of Thrones season 1' style success, they want season 7, with all its cultural clout and sheer demand for eyeballs in the weeks it's coming out. That takes time.
I have a suggestion... Berserk.
Third adaptation of flashback arc? Nooo
Apparently it's already happening at Sony Pictures.
Sanderson sold the movie rights (and presumably TV rights as well?) to DMG Entertainment
Killer Queen
Banned
Starting with the way the movies did it would be best IMO
Couple episodes about Guts upbringing
Straight into Golden Age
Then to eclipse
Have shit escalate, dont just start batshit
The Tales of the Three Brothers.
Season 1 ends with them getting the three items from Death. Season 2 ends with the Resurrection Stone dude going crazy and killing himself. Season 3 has focuses mostly on the Eldar Wand. And the final season can be about the last brother always staying one step ahead of Death.
KojiKnight
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I mean, it did start as a pretty big hit, it just escalated because fantasy removes a lot of cultural barriers.
On top of that, part of it is luck.
It's better for Bezos to ask for a stable of good shows like HBO has and hope for one of them to take off.
JonnyDBrit
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That's the thing I fear, the characters in Beserk aren't easily relatable and their intentions aren't easily defined.
I don't know how audiences would take to Griffith, or if they would tolerate Casca becoming a totally different Character halfway the series. Not saying it couldn't be done, just that it would require tons of work.
If GoT taught us anything is that audiences can enjoy shows that defy normal TV conventions.
I think they mastered the whole unexpected twists/deaths thing in a way that would make Shayamalan tear up.
Y-Z
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Came to Post this. Massive unique world and plenty of source material, i think like 15 books already.
Sgt. Kabukiman
Banned
Guin Saga. Let's go.
Or, alternatively, The Ballad of Bouncing Boy.
Or, alternatively, The Ballad of Bouncing Boy.
Yes I do. Well not like that but i think its very common for execs and their focus groups to focus on making sure a show ticks a number of boxes. Like "got-like? Ok we need dragons. And a blond queen! And a dwarf."
Focus only on making a good show.