One of the hottest debates between comic book fans is the lack of interconnectivity between Warner Bros. and DC Entertainments film properties and television properties (and even from one TV series to another). While Marvel Studios has an its all connected policy between its films and televisions series, DC shows still remain separate. Variety has posted this great article talking about the current plethora of comic book-based programming, and touch on thus debate. Marvels Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. executive producer Maurissa Tancharoen days having to negotiate an interconnected Marvel universe is both “a blessing and a curse,” but it’s also a “privilege. As much as it was this very challenging game of chess to play, we were also very excited to finally be able to reveal a number of things, including the fact that we had a traitor in our midst the entire time. And once that happened, it was very liberating. I do think you can feel the momentum that took off towards the end.” Executive producer Jed Whedon believes the benefits outweigh the costs saying, “The fact that it is one universe means that when something occurs on our show or a character makes a turn, it ripples through the entire universe, which gives it much more weight. It adds the seal of approval of all those other cinematic franchises.” On the other side of the argument, DC chief creative officer Geoff Johns is adamant that their projects should remain separate, with no crossover between mediums. “We want to give freedom to creators… so that they can take their passion [and make] the best show, the best film, the best game without having to tie it into other things. The article can be read in its entirety at the link below:
Posted on: Wed, 17 Sep 2014 23:11:22 +0000
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