Photo: Homogenization of Superheroes<\/span><\/p>\n With the Marvel cinematic universe and the introduction of DC into television, we are constantly bombarded by superheroes on all forms of media. Who are we to complain though, whether it be the latest Spiderman movie with fan-favorite Tom Holland or another season of Grant Gustin\u2019s Barry Allen on <\/span>\u2018The Flash,\u2019<\/span><\/a> the superhero franchise has a great market and popularity. Nowadays there are over 30 superhero-based movies with many more in the works for the MCU\u2019s second phase.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Related article:<\/span> EXCLUSIVE: \u2018Dune\u2019 Full Commentary, Reactions, Making Of \u2013 Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Oscar Isaac<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Related article:<\/span> \u2018No Time to Die\u2019 Full Commentary, Behind the Scenes & Reactions, Daniel Craig, Rami Malek, Bond<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Related article: <\/span>\u2018In the Heights\u2019 Full Commentary & Behind the Scenes +\u00a0 Reactions \u2013 Lin Manuel Miranda, John M. Chu<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Related article:<\/span> All Best Actor\/Actress Speeches From The Beginning Of Oscars 1929-2019 | Hollywood Insider<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Related article: <\/span>\u2018House of Gucci\u2019 Full Commentary & Behind the Scenes \u2013 Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Jared Leto, Al Pacino<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n The problem? The market is becoming so diluted, so oversaturated with the same content that the value in said movies gets overshadowed. The reason lies in the pockets of <\/span>Hollywood<\/span><\/a> millionaires who understand the lucrative nature of the business and try to funnel as much cash as they can. <\/span>\u2018The Avengers\u2019<\/span><\/a> is the third highest-grossing film after all, with over a billion dollars made. Overall, the <\/span>MCU<\/span><\/a> has grossed over 7 billion dollars worldwide and they are nowhere near stopping.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n What are the reasons for the cash-grab behind these films? The economic concept of vertical integration is one of the biggest reasons. There are multiple franchises within each individual superhero series, like the MCU which consists of the \u2018Iron Man\u2019 series, the \u2018Thor\u2019 series, the <\/span>\u2018Captain America<\/span><\/a>\u2019 series and now the \u2018The Spiderman\u2019 series too. They even have shows like <\/span>\u2018Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D<\/span><\/a>\u2019 popularized on Netflix which creates a potential for profit which in turn incentivizes the film studios to make bigger, better, and more dramatic spectacles out of said franchises. It causes the genre to expand at an exponential rate and sometimes forfeit quality to money-making.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Related article: <\/span>EVOLUTION: Every Henry Cavill Role From 2001 to 2021, All Performances Exceptionally Poignant<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Related article: <\/span>EVOLUTION: Every Chris Evans Role From 1997 to 2020, All Performances Exceptionally Poignant<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Related article: <\/span>#metoo Revolution: Powerful Questions That Need Answers<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Related article: <\/span>FACT-CHECKED Series: Timothee Chalamet and 32 Facts about The Young Superstar<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Marvel creates characters that are indistinct from one another which is why the multi-franchise universe approach works for them. If Iron Man and Captain America engage in a civil war it isn\u2019t strange, to say the least. This however has caused a ripping homogenization effect where other studios have tried the same thing but failed. Warner Brothers took their hand at it with \u2018Man of Steel\u2019 and <\/span>\u2018Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice<\/span><\/a>\u2019 but the attempt at including both characters in the same franchise and creating a realistic but engaging film doesn\u2019t live up to its origins in the MCU.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The <\/span>DC Universe<\/span><\/a> also lacks strong movies, instead, their power lies in creating dynamic tv shows of fan-favorite superheroes. Such include \u2018The Flash,\u2019 \u2018Supergirl,\u2019 \u2018<\/span>DC Legends of Tomorrow,<\/span><\/a>\u2019 and \u2018Arrow.\u2019 All series are based on comic books and deliver the same passion, fervor, and intense action that comic fans crave. The <\/span>\u2018Justice League<\/span><\/a>\u2019 movies or \u2018Batman\u2019 movies don\u2019t pack as much of a punch, primarily due to the above-mentioned reasons.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Related article: <\/span>MUST WATCH \u2013 <\/span>The Hollywood Insider\u2019s<\/span><\/i> CEO Pritan Ambroase\u2019s Love Letter to Black Lives Matter \u2013 VIDEO<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Subscribe to <\/span>The Hollywood Insider\u2019s<\/span><\/i> YouTube Channel, by clicking here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Interestingly enough there are few complaints about this homogenization trend. I suppose the idea of \u201cif it isn\u2019t broken, don\u2019t fix it,\u201d applies to the superhero genre. The appeal of said genre is the spectacle and sense of escapism that it offers. It\u2019s fast, powerful, emotionally impactful, and has characters that accomplish the impossible, the feats of our dreams whether it be flying over a cityscape or knocking someone through a wall with a single superpowered punch. It resembles a world with little vulnerability or fragility and who wouldn\u2019t want to lose themselves in a reality where pain and the susceptibility to it are eliminated?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The attempts at realism originally seemed to ground the superhero genre especially when it first arose as a major genre. Now, it seems to be choking the industry from the inside out, creating restrictions and barriers that trap the superhero movies in a generic formula that could use a little change, a little spice. For example, <\/span>Thor<\/span><\/a> is a Norse God and he lives in this magical dimension of Asgard but the movie gets him on Earth where he is surrounded by other humans, cars, technology. We don\u2019t lose Asgard entirely, thanks to <\/span>Loki\u2019s<\/span><\/a> involvement in the franchise but the place only has three locations \u2013 the castle, the <\/span>Bifrost<\/span><\/a>, and Jotenheim.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The essence of the world and magical elements have been stripped down, erased to fit the attempts at realism. However, perhaps now, with superhero movies having a more grounded presence film studio could afford to explore these magical realms, allowing a bit of the soul and heart of these superheroes to return, even with the real world in place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Related article: <\/span>Why Queen Elizabeth II Is One Of The Greatest Monarchs | Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of United Queendom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland (Video Insight)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Limited Time Offer \u2013 FREE Subscription to <\/span>The Hollywood Insider<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n Click here to read more on <\/span>The Hollywood Insider\u2019s<\/span><\/i> vision, values and mission statement here \u2013 Media has the responsibility to better our world \u2013 <\/span>The Hollywood Insider<\/span><\/i> fully focuses on substance and meaningful entertainment, against gossip and scandal, by combining entertainment, education, and philanthropy.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Perhaps the only solution to maintaining that and the originality of superhero movies is to switch up the style. <\/span>Kevin Fiege<\/span><\/a>, the producer of most marvel films has undertaken this daunting mission. He started with <\/span>\u2018Guardians of the Galaxy,<\/span><\/a>\u2019 which is considered a fan-favorite franchise because of Chris Pratt\u2019s quippy character and Gamora\u2019s fierce one. The \u2018Batman\u2019 trilogy did that for the DC franchise, but now fans expect either the chaotic fun of Starlord and gang or the dark realism of Batman.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Related article: <\/span>The Hollywood Insider\u2019s<\/span><\/i> CEO Pritan Ambroase: \u201cThe Importance of Venice Film Festival as the Protector of Cinema\u201d<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Related article: <\/span>The Masters of Cinema Archives: The Hollywood Insider Pays Tribute to \u2018La Vie En Rose\u2019, Exclusive Interview with Director Olivier Dahan<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Related article: \u2013 <\/span>Want GUARANTEED SUCCESS? Remove these ten words from your vocabulary| Transform your life INSTANTLY<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n It looks like, for now, nothing will be changing in the studios, so long as fans remain interested and bring money to Hollywood. The formula has no reason to change and thankfully, whenever audiences seem to fall victim to boredom, it is easy to rely on the creative licensing of superheroes and fantastical elements to reinvent and create something new that slightly challenges the borders of what works. Perhaps the best solution is to find the perfect balance between characters with flaws and gritty heroic traits and those with magic, cunning abilities, and roots in the magical, creative worlds that comic writers made with the intent of spreading fantasy and joy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n By Mireille Karadanaian<\/b><\/p>\n Click here to read <\/span>The Hollywood Insider\u2019s<\/span><\/i> CEO Pritan Ambroase\u2019s love letter to Black Lives Matter, <\/span><\/a>in which he tackles more than just police reform, press freedom and more \u2013 click here.<\/span><\/p>\n An excerpt from the love letter: <\/span>The Hollywood Insider\u2019s <\/span><\/i><\/a>CEO\/editor-in-chief <\/span>Pritan Ambroase<\/span><\/a> affirms,<\/span> \u201cThe Hollywood Insider<\/span><\/i> fully supports the much-needed Black Lives Matter movement. We are actively, physically and digitally a part of this global movement. 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