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The conversation touches on various industry points, including Gina Carano's settlement with Disney, which is seen as a symbolic gesture rather than a genuine change in studio attitude. There’s a shared understanding that some stars are beyond redemption, and studios tend to juggle PR with their best financial interests.
They critique video game adaptations versus comic book movies, expressing frustration with how neither genre has truly succeeded in faithful, quality adaptations. The consensus is that while video game adaptations are highly anticipated, the reality has been disappointing, with only a few shining examples like Arcane (Season 1).