They say there are no new ideas in Hollywood anymore. It’s all just sequels, reboots, spin-offs, live action Disney remakes with no live action in them, etc.
10 Memes for People Who Are Unlucky in LoveIt’s tempting to thumb our noses at the fact that so much of film and TV is just the same old stuff; it’s tempting to put it down to nothing more than a lack of imagination. In truth, it’s an economic thing. Studios and networks know that people already like [Franchise X], so they’re more likely to make a profit off of [Franchise X] than they are risking something new.
So how do we ride this line between safe business and interesting products? Perhaps this Twitter thread holds an unlikely answer.
It's Hashtags time! Take the title of a TV show and add one word to change the meaning, and tag it with #AddAWordRuinATVShow. Could be on the show!
— Jimmy Fallon (@jimmyfallon) July 30, 2020
Picture it. Recognizable titles but with a twist so novel it’s still something new. The familiar and the unknown. Let’s consider a few of these pitches…
10. I am the one who knocks
The longer it goes, the worse it smells.
Breaking Bad Gas #AddAWordRuinATVShow
— kparis (@sydmattmom) July 31, 2020
9. Thank you, next
Contestants have to face the panel AND their very judgmental former lovers.
The X girlfriend factor #AddAWordRuinATVShow
— Rayan 🗨️ (@rayannnntho) July 31, 2020
8. Country living
Two very different pitches here.
Little Slaughter House on the Prairie
Little Out House on the Prairie#AddAWordRuinATVShow— J-Brad (@propfwd3) July 30, 2020
7. Table top madness
If it’s the game of Life then Sean Bean can’t play.
Board game of thrones #AddAWordRuinATVShow
— Elise Mills (@Falpal_elise) July 30, 2020
6. Spin in sin
Nobody give Pat Robinson any ideas.
The 700 ‘Strip’ Club
— Jeff Williams (@boogneck1) July 30, 2020
5. Apathetic adventure
It’s more indifferent on the inside.
Doctor Who Cares
— Ms Roomman (@msroommanR3) July 30, 2020
4. Shake it good
We’d finally know what Carole Baskin is packin’.
Lap Dancing with the Stars #AddAWordRuinATVShow
— Brad Ferrell (@BradleyRFerrell) July 30, 2020
3. Up up and away
It’s a subtle difference. Look out for it.
Keeping It Up With the Kardashians
— Cary Lyn (@HippieHickChick) July 30, 2020
2. Frantically funny
Drugs are never used in the creation of comedy, come on now.
Whose Coke Line Is It Anyway?
— Cary Lyn (@HippieHickChick) July 30, 2020
1. A special day
Ironically, a lot of legal issues would arise.
Birthday Suits. A bunch of lawyers who just can’t seem to keep their clothes on.
— Ms.Sarah AM (@TheSuperSwair) July 30, 2020
I think if we head over to Hollywood or NYC with these pitches in tow, we’re bound to land SOME kind of deal. Look for at least one of them coming to an incredibly niche and under-subscribed streaming service near you!
What other pitches would you add?
Tell us in the comments.