Failure to Franchise
Trev & ChrisA bi-weekly podcast devoted to infamous examples of failed film-franchise starters. In a Hollywood landscape dominated by giant tentpole movies, not all attempted franchises can succeed. Many intended first entries of a series fail to generate the planned sequels due to low box office, poor judgement, or, simply put... utter incompetence. This show is a celebration of (or perhaps a memorial for) t... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 157 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film ReviewsTV & FilmFilm History | |||
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By the early '90s, the slasher subgenre that had dominated horror in the '80s was already seen as on life support. But that didn't stop an upstart comic book company, formed in 1986 and already quite successful in the publishing world, from seeing th... more
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"No Fate But What We MAYke" concludes, with the TERMINATOR franchise under new ownership, and looking to forge a new path forward...by going all the way back to the beginning. That's right - perhaps appropriately for a series whose story has been bui... more
Did the Terminator franchise really need to live on past James Cameron's excellent T2: Judgment Day? Probably not! But Hollywood can't let a good (or moneymaking) franchise die. And so after the strong performance of Terminator 3: Rise of the Machine... more
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- I never know what the podcast will reveal!
Chris and Trevor’s banter never fails to entertain me with a side shuffle behind the movie industry’s curtain or a tape dance through pop culture’s history.
I always end up with some sort of unique perspective, fact or movie to watch.
Apple Podcasts5Sbsbsfarmers
Canada2 years ago - Passes the Dredd test
This is my favorite podcast.
The premise is fun and original.
Apple Podcasts5mirrorlink
United States2 years ago - Very informative
A huge fan of the King Arthur 2004 movie so was glad to find an in depth review on it. Enjoyed the episode and look forward to listening to other reviews moving forward.
Apple Podcasts5bebjburdUnited States4 years ago - Finding Fun in Failure!
I followed Trev over from the Kaiju Transmissions podcast and I’ve enjoyed every episode so far. It is amazing how many of the films they have covered I had actually ponied up to see in the theater (ULTRAVIOLET).
The structure of each episode is similar: Trev’s Intro. Chris gives the budget and box office returns. There follows some background on the film’s development. Then trailer and a brief synopsis are followed by the discussion of the films merits (or lack there of) by the hosts.
Chris’ fl... more
Apple Podcasts5yojimbo65United States4 years ago - Stellar show
A fantastic show that really makes you feel like you’ve learned a little something about an infamous moment in cinema history every time you let it bend your ears.
Apple Podcasts5jellydonut25United States4 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #198 | United States/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #106 | Canada/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #151 |  Denmark/TV & Film/Film History |
Apple Podcasts | #228 |  Sweden/TV & Film/Film History |
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What is Failure to Franchise about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A bi-weekly show that dissects infamous failed film-franchise starters, unpacking why certain first entries stumbled, stalled, or fell apart. Episodes typically tackle production histories, creative decisions, box-office dynamics, and the broader industry context, often comparing flops to more successful entries and spotlighting behind-the-scenes drama, casting, and marketing misfires. The hosts balance rigorous research with banter and personal anecdotes, delivering blunt assessments along with trivia and cultural commentary that helps listeners understand how big ideas go off the rails—and why some misfires remain fascinating case studies.
Noteworthy traits include a steady focus on franchise logic (or lack thereof), an approachable dept... more
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