Here’s Why Hollywood Is Addicted to Sequels, Prequels and Reboots

The Apple production stars Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum in a rom-com tied to the ’60s space race and the moon landing “hoax.”

Big stars! A big budget (reportedly $100 million)? A sweet summer schedule release and the perfect counter-programming to kiddie hits (“Inside Out 2”) and horror frights (“Longlegs”).

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And … thud.

Ed Morrissey

The first problem here is spending $100 million on a rom-com. That's a recipe for disaster, especially when its stars don't necessarily have box-office name bankability. 

Christian and I will likely discuss this in tomorrow's Off the Beaten Path, so be sure to read it all. 

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