If Marvel's movie division learns its lesson, what about their comics division?
A writer at Pajamas Media wonders if the Marvel movie production outfit is learning its lesson about going woke, even though the chances of that are minor at most:
Anyway, like much of the rest of Disney's affiliates, it's just too hard to care at this point what goes on with the movies beyond the question of why nobody makes the same arguments regarding the comics. It's practically shameful they don't. Why must we care about live action adaptations, but not about the zygote? I think this reqires some serious consideration.
The end of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike has changed the way at least one studio thinks about its hiring practice for writers, and it may wind up being a refreshing change. Marvel Studios, which as we know Disney owns, is rethinking how it hires writers for its struggling streaming series.Somehow, I doubt that'll truly be the case here, and besides, if they aim to change their approach in the movies, what about back in the comics, which have long suffered many of the same issues? Funny how some people seem to believe the movies and TV programs based on Marvel are all that matters, and not the comics. Sure, I've argued it'd be best if the publishing arm were retired. But all the same, when I realize so much attention is given to their movies and TV shows, it's just too much. Those who turn their backs on the comic properties wholesale can't be surprised when the movies and TV shows eventually end up sharing the same fate.
"Word on the street is that Disney Marvel Studios has plans to completely restructure its television division," wrote Riley Brown at ScreenGawk last week. "And this apparent restructuring could mean eliminating diversity hires and a stronger focus on the individual’s experience, skillset, and salary requirements."
It's a stunning admission, and it could make a major difference in the quality of Marvel's content. The failure of Marvel's TV shows on Disney+ has led the studio to examine what it could do to reverse its streaming fortunes.
[...] Admittedly, all of this is more speculative than substantive, but if Marvel makes the shift from focusing on diversity to creating quality content, it could be a boon to the bottom line as well as welcome news for fans.
Anyway, like much of the rest of Disney's affiliates, it's just too hard to care at this point what goes on with the movies beyond the question of why nobody makes the same arguments regarding the comics. It's practically shameful they don't. Why must we care about live action adaptations, but not about the zygote? I think this reqires some serious consideration.
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