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As long as we recognize Lucas is washed up and most TV sucks, we'll all get along fine.
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New streaming service that will offer really, really quick clips/shows.

Because people are so stupid or overworked that we can't sit down and enjoy a 30 or 60 minute show. Seems to me instead of integrating entertainment into that lifestyle, we should be changing the lifestyle.
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Most Dangerous Game

I've always thought this story would be the perfect vehicle for getting all the various action stars into one film. (Until Stallone made The Expendables.)
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I don't think that's the correct link?
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Leisher wrote: I don't think that's the correct link?
God dammit. Must be one of those sites where the URL changes if you scroll down too far. (Yes, it is)

https://popculture.com/streaming/news/p ... zVfEHdzhaU
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I'm glad Quibi seems to be a monumental failure.

Not just because of shit like the PB remake, but also because it says that as a species we haven't completely de-evolved yet. People can apparently still maintain focus for 20-30 minute episodes of things.
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treaming service Quibi is exploring several strategic options including a possible sale, according to people familiar with the situation, as the company founded by Hollywood mogul Jeffrey Katzenberg struggles to sign up subscribers in a competitive online-video marketplace.

Quibi, which launched its short-form, mobile-focused video service in April, is also considering raising more money or going public through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC—essentially a blank-check company that helps fund deals, the people said. Quibi is working with advisers to review its options.
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I really wish Quibi would just go away.
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I'm going to put this here because this thread needs something worth watching...

https://youtu.be/1zjC6c5SJlA

And let's be honest, the next post in this thread is likely to be the announcement of Quibi's sale and/or closure.
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Leisher wrote: I really wish Quibi would just go away.
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It was an interesting idea.

However, the most interesting part is that everyone in Hollywood invested in this thinking it was a surefire winner and it died a quick death. Proving yet again that Hollywood doesn't have a fucking clue about the rest of the U.S.
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