Reboots reshape film to TV trends across streaming era
The piece surveys how reboots and reimaginings from Netflix and HBO stretch long gone films and TV, from Ferris Bueller to Westworld, with cases like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Friday Night Lights cited as benchmarks. It notes mixed results and emphasizes character depth as key to success.
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Strength of characters key to Lethal Weapon pilot and Training Day reboot
The piece argues that a show's success hinges on its actors and their chemistry, citing Damon and Clayne as strengths in Lethal Weapon. It notes CBS reboots Training Day amid uneven film-to-TV results, with Limitless and Rush Hour cancellations, yet CBS remains optimistic about leveraging IP for TV.
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GoldieBlox Adventures in Coding Cupcake Robot Co
GoldieBlox teaches girls coding through a story based adventure with mini games and videos. It includes a single purchase, no required personal data, and promotes diverse female characters with creative playgrounds and puzzles.
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