If you sacrifice your vision so that a film gets made then that's what kind of director/writer/producer you are. Look at at how many directors have left SW projects over creative differences. Those that left realized that they couldn't work within that system which is far better than having their name attached to something they really couldn't stand behind.
You’re right. But some one will direct it eventually, and they’ll be a sock puppet for the studio.
Also entirely true. If the default is always money wins over quality content then we'll never get anywhere.
Things went sideways pretty quickly in production. There was disagreements with New Line, about money from merchandising. Guillermo dropped out, forcing Peter to take over. Warner Bros as I recall forced a third film. Peta was breathing down their necks about how the horses were being cared for. (I suspect that led to that weird CGI horse for Legolas)
The original Azog was practical version of what became Bolg apparently, but with the expansions and the change to keep Azog alive, they ended doing 100% CG for both because they were already well into production and changes were still happening. Crazy production to say the least
Nope...
We can also say this about Ridley Scott and the Alien franchise.
Wrong philosophy and strategy! Changing things just because you can is never a good reason to do so...
Not sure thats how it works or Ever has...many a great Writer Director have been badly burned by the Studio system...
So if the system has always been basically impossible to manage then how does one account for the slew of excellent films and shows in the past? It's certainly not been the studios with the original creative vision for the most part. It's been talented writers and directors who have stood up for their vision and found a way to get their film made the way they wanted. Until story, art, originality and expression are priorities above all else for more film fans, writers, directors, producers and studios we're going to continue get what we've been getting.
I didn't say it was Every Movie/TV did I....
I mean but look at people like Ridley Scott. Studios have recut his movies without his permission for decades. It’s not been until recently that he’s allowed to have his own final cuts.
Exactly my point..
I understand what you're saying, really. It still comes down to money over content no matter what way you look at it. It's still a choice to have your movie made with a studio that will destroy your vision to get a paycheck. There are always alternatives. Quite a few great directors/writers have made amazing films very early on in their careers and didn't sacrifice their vision.
I agree or like those that can bypass and create their own Studios.. Distribution is another matter though..
