Mr. & Mrs. Smith & How to Handle Existing IP
An exploration and analysis of Amazon's 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' series and why it's a fantastic example is how to craft a great remake or reboot.
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00:00 - Intro
01:50 - Chapter 1: The Movie vs. The Series
03:24 - Chapter 2: Why Hollywood Uses Old IP
05:14 - Chapter 3: The Issue with Remakes / Reboots
06:33 - Chapter 4: The Solution?
07:25 - Chapter 5: Thoughts on Mr. and Mrs. Smith
10:37 - Conclusion