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Beyond franchises, the conversation discusses the challenges faced by Hollywood production—sky-high budgets, union rules, inflation—making global filming increasingly difficult. They express skepticism about the future of upcoming projects like the Doomsday film or Wonder Man, suggesting delays and cancellations are inevitable due to financial and political pressures.
The panel laments the loss of quality and ingenuity in blockbuster filmmaking, criticizing the shift toward CGI-heavy, formulaic productions with reliance on AI and heavy re-shoots, rather than storytelling and character development.