ICYMI: SSN’s Top Original Stories For 4/28 – 5/2/14

Film Source Material Part One: Why Intellectual Properties Outpace Originals

What used to be a majority of films created from original concepts and stories has turned into a majority of films based on books, comics/ graphic novels, video games, articles, and other intellectual properties (IPs). The studios have unilaterally changed the way movies are made and the entire development process – SSN takes a look in part one of our series. (SSN)

Film Source Material Part Two: The Rising Importance of Intellectual Properties

With economic and strategic paradigms shifting, it’s become exponentially harder to actually get a film made. Ask any agent who works in the lit world and they’ll agree, as will those who work in media rights – which is the closest thing the film business has to a growth industry these days. SSN takes a look in part two of our series. (SSN)

Film Source Material Part Three: Breaking Down the Spec Market

In the first two parts of SSN’s series we touched briefly on how the spec market has been affected – and promised to delve deeper into the issue today. Well, here we are, and there is much to discuss. SSN breaks it down for you here. (SSN)

‘The Other Woman’ & ‘Neighbors’ – Inside the Psychology of the Revenge Comedy

SSN breaks down why “a great revenge comedy has a hero audiences can root for, a relatable situation, a moment where the villain realizes why they’re being punished, and an ending where the protagonist decides not to continue down their path of revenge.” (SSN)

Spider-Man’s Best Villains & the Nemeses We Still Want to See

With no less than three villains in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, we thought it a worthwhile exercise to take a look at each of the bad guys featured thus far, while also taking a look at some potential villains for the upcoming third and fourth installments. (SSN)

The Past, Present & Future of the Franchise Reboot – Which Will Score with Audiences?

With a number of ongoing franchises featuring rotating casts, SSN takes a look at a few of them to judge the success or failure of their replacements, plus a peek into the future for some titles that are in some form of development – and their potential for success or failure. Franchises include Jason Bourne, Batman, Fletch, Mad Max, James Bond and more. (SSN)