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They compare Marvel’s declining popularity with older classics (Iron Man, The Dark Knight) and note how streaming, high costs, and saturated franchises have devastated the mid-level film market. The panel advocates for more diverse, low-budget, creative projects like independent video game adaptations and nostalgic reboots like Police Academy, Naked Gun, and Hot Shots.

The Future of Media: From Comics to Video Games

The discussion turns to upcoming projects, emphasizing that video game adaptations could spearhead a renaissance in entertainment. They criticize studios for mishandling properties like Resident Evil and Mortal Kombat, yet see hope in smaller titles like Five Nights at Freddy’s, which might succeed by leveraging fan loyalty and nostalgia.