LogFAQs > #967742712

Bezos: so, like, we need a blockbuster series, but writing our own and being creative is risky. it's easier and safer to just buy an existing idea. what gigantic IP is left that we can leech from?

execs: uh, idk, LotR?

Bezos: brilliant. and people like that, right?

execs: yes, the trilogy made like billions of dollars

Bezos: excellent. what else do people like?

execs: uh, good quality writing?

Bezos: no no no. i mean what is going to make the most money?

execs: uh, those Marvel movies dominate the top 10 highest grossing movies every year, probably those?

Bezos: excellent. so lets buy LotR and make it just like Marvel

and here we are