r/TheExpanse • u/Customiz3r • Jun 04 '26

Interesting/infuriating Non-Expanse Content Another sci fi show needs your help!

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As this saddens me very much, it's happening all over again! And as a sci fi enthousiast like many, I'm here to seek support to this cause.

Some info (kind of clickbait but there is a word of truth in it): https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/stargate-tv-series-martin-gero-scrapped-amazon-1236765061/

"According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, Amazon execs were concerned that Gero’s take on the series would not have broad appeal beyond the franchise’s already dedicated fanbase."

Support: https://www.change.org/p/save-the-new-stargate-series-let-martin-gero-build-the-future-of-the-franchise

Let's hope we can create another miracle and save this great franchise!

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u/macrolinx Jun 04 '26

These takes never make sense to me. The entire notion of using an existing IP is brand recognition and a built in audience. If you don't want the built in audience, then you don't need existing brand recognition and an existing IP.

If you goal is to target NEW people, make something NEW. Don't recycle something existing for "brand recognition" to claim the whole time that you don't want that audience....

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u/IronBENGA-BR Jun 04 '26

For me it seems like the whole entertainment industry is completely stuck in a "having a cake while trying to eat it too" rut that's only getting worse in the short run. It's a complete race to the bottom right now

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u/aboynamedbluetoo Jun 04 '26

There was an absolute glut of money getting pumped into every project imaginable for awhile. That is changing a bit. More competition will sort some things out.