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The Fallout of Hollywood's Misguided Adaptations: A Case Study of the Borderlands Movie
In recent decades, the entertainment industry has undergone a troubling trend: the systematic bastardization and destruction of beloved franchises. This has often been driven by the industry's desperate attempt to exploit every existing fan base to maximize profits. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the realm of video game adaptations, which have historically struggled to translate well onto the big screen. The latest example, the Borderlands movie, exemplifies this failure and highlights the pitfalls of Hollywood's approach to franchise adaptation.