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What Has Gone Wrong With Star Wars?
Sep 4, 2024
Marina, a children's television programming expert, and Richard, an analyst of entertainment industry trends, dive into the recent cancellation of 'The Acolyte,' exploring the ongoing decline of the Star Wars franchise and its audience challenges. They share hilarious behind-the-scenes tales from 'Total Wipeout' and discuss the comforting magic of children's bedtime stories. The duo also touches on the evolution of audio description for visually impaired viewers, revealing the dedication behind engaging storytelling in various media.
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- The cancellation of 'The Acolyte' reflects a larger crisis in the Star Wars franchise, marked by declining popularity and audience backlash.
- CBeebies Bedtime Stories exemplifies the power of storytelling, as celebrities engage with young audiences driven by passion rather than financial gain.
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The Acolyte's Controversial Reception
The series 'The Acolyte', set a century before 'The Phantom Menace', has faced a tumultuous reception since its release, primarily due to negative audience feedback and an incident where the showrunner sought a non-binary actor. Critically, it received mixed reviews, yet its audience score on Rotten Tomatoes fell to the teens, indicating significant backlash. The program's production costs reached approximately $22 million per episode, prompting concerns from Disney's CEO about expenditure amid a dwindling subscriber base. The ongoing decline in the Star Wars franchise's popularity also highlights a broader issue within the fandom that has become increasingly toxic, negatively impacting shows like this one.
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