In an interview with Thirteen, Roland Emmerich talked about the difference between his first two films and how they are “ruining” Hollywood. He also said that he may retire from directing movies because of what comic book movies have done to the industry.
Roland Emmerich, the director of “Independence Day” and “2012,” has said that comic book movies and Star Wars movies are ruining the industry. He believes that they have no stakes and are just for fun.
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Filmmaker Roland Emmerich is the latest to blame superhero flicks for the present situation of the film business. He’s also thrown Star Wars out the window. He’s known for catastrophe films that range from alien invasions (Independence Day, Independence Day: Resurgence, Stargate) to natural calamities (2012, The Day After), and even the rare monster rampage (Godzilla). Moonfall, his most recent work, explores the idea of the moon as a massive megastructure and what would happen if it collided with the Earth.
Since 1996, when Independence Day premiered and became one of the summer’s greatest blockbusters, a lot has changed. Multibillion-dollar superhero series have dominated theatres throughout the globe. Since then, there have been two Star Wars trilogies and two spin-off projects. Mr. Emmerich was asked whether the genre for which he has dedicated decades of his work had evolved, and he said affirmatively.
Because, of course, Marvel and DC Comics, as well as Star Wars, have essentially taken over. It’s a little damaging our business since no one is doing anything new anymore.
One can dispute his sense of uniqueness, given that films about extraterrestrial invasions have been around for over a century, long before his debut flicks. He is, however, a member of the expanding numbers in Hollywood who have questioned, to put it gently, Marvel and DC’s formulaic approach to their films and the impact it has had on the business. He also said at a Midway press conference in London that although his eyes glaze over when he views a Marvel film, they are a terrific way to fall asleep on planes. He goes on to say that securing financing for anything that isn’t related to superheroes or Star Wars is becoming more difficult.
“You know, you should create some brave new movies.” Den of Geek spoke with Mr. Emmerich.
In a nod to fellow director Christopher Nolan, he elaborated on that point.
He has the ability to produce films about whatever he desires. It’s a little more difficult for me, but I still have a large enough name—especially when it’s a catastrophe [movie] or has a disaster subject.
There are many elements to consider when it comes to having a movie filmed, from changing audience preferences to the pandemic. The cinema business has been experiencing decreased ticket sales for some years prior to the birth of the mega blockbuster superhero phenomena. The successful releases of well-known intellectual assets, whether books (Harry Potter, The Twilight Saga), comic books, or sequels, frequently alleviated these ticket sales slumps.
Despite the popularity of well-known IPs fueling many project decisions, studios like Disney, Warner Bros., and Sony can all attest that just because something is related to comic books or Star Wars doesn’t guarantee success, as all three have had their fair share of underwhelming box office returns. Perhaps he and other filmmakers should reconsider creating films that they want to see created and instead consider if what they’re doing is something that viewers want to see. After all, just because a project has a cape or a spacecraft, or because a well-known director is in charge, doesn’t mean it will be popular with viewers.
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Roland Emmerich, director of the “Independence Day” series, has said that comic book and Star Wars movies are ruining the industry. He believes that these movies have a negative effect on what people want to watch in theaters. Reference: watching star wars in order.
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