With the announcement of “Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus” and the recent release of “Spider Man: Homecoming” it seems as though there is a continuous trend emerging from the entertainment industry. Game developers and movie directors alike are reviving games and movies from the 80s and 90s, and are creating new sequels and prequels for already existing series. But whether or not this is what fans want is up for debate. The continuous release of new and “remastered” versions of movies like “Star Wars The Last Jedi” and games like “Halo Wars 2” have prevented these beloved series from resting in peace and allowing its creators to move onto other projects as they continue to exploit their work over and over again in order to make a quick buck or deliver what they think their fans want. Some fans agree that originality seems to be running in short supply or those behind the writing might quickly run out of ideas.
“I think the Avengers and Guardians should be wrapped up in Infinity War.” said junior Kayleigh Murray, a longtime fan of Marvel comics. “Going over that will most likely create overused stories and movies that just aren’t good.”
These concerns are in good interest as there are quite a few movies lined up to be released by Marvel in the foreseeable future. But while some see the resurrection of old classics and the creation of more sequels as the doom of their favorite series or a mind-numbing grindstone of recycled ideas, some fans are welcoming these new additions to their fandom of choice with open arms.
“I feel like Marvel movies in general have really grown over the years,” said junior Jillian Cieck, “Movie after movie they continue to surprise.”
Those who think that Hollywood hasn’t completely run out of ideas have plenty of reason to rejoice too, as within the next few years movies like Marvel’s “Black Panther” will introduce the hero Black Panther to the big screen, thus bringing a fresh face to an old franchise. “Black Panther” and other such additions are prime examples of how new introductions intended to bring something to the table that the audience has never seen before. The argument of whether or not Hollywood and game producers have run out of ideas is something that remains up to the fans that they make the content for, but only time will tell if yesterday’s blockbuster remake will be today’s jackpot.
Mitchell Miller // Staff Writer
