Franchisography

In January of 2003, Newsweek Magazine proclaimed it to be The Year of The Matrix, with two sequels, a video game and a straight-to-DVD anthology all to be released within months of each other. The world was waiting to be … Continue reading →

This episode description cannot tell you what Franchisography uncovers about 1999’s The Matrix. You have to listen for yourself. Join Scott, Nick and special guest Jonfen Parker as they jack into a world of landlines, flip phones and guns, lots … Continue reading →

It’s a Betweenisode! Join Nick & Scott as they discuss the conclusion of the Twilight Saga mini-series, their rankings, and the announcement of the mini-series that will follow The Matrix. Franchise Potential: Beautiful Creatures (2013) episode now available on PATREON! … Continue reading →

After their main competition, Harry Potter, dropped the mic the previous Summer with a billion-dollar-grossing finale, Summit Entertainment was determined to end their Twilight series on a high note with 2012’s THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN, PT 2. Meme Darling … Continue reading →

The Twilight franchise is in peril. A creative rift between screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg and series author Stephanie Meyer risks a major shake up just as work has begun on adapting the controversial and polarizing final novel. Hired to stick the … Continue reading →

When Summit Entertainment went all-in on adapting the entire Twilight series for cinemas, a decision was made to hire a new director for each sequel to help make the ambitious annual release plan a reality. For the third chapter, HARD … Continue reading →

We interrupt our regularly scheduled mini-series with a BONUS FEATURE as we return to the Scream franchise for a look at its latest entry, 2022’s SCREAM. 11 years after Scream 4, following the death of Wes Craven and the dissolution … Continue reading →

After the first film grossed $407 million off a $37 million budget, Summit Entertainment was suddenly very intent on adapting the entire Twilight series. That would mean making big changes to ensure future sequels would release annually. Catherine Hardwicke was … Continue reading →

When Stephanie Meyer awoke one morning in 2003, she had no idea her dream the night before about a young couple lying together in a meadow would birth a franchise that would shape the world of film and publishing forever. … Continue reading →

It’s a Betweenisode! Join Nick & Scott as they discuss the conclusion of the Wes Anderson mini-series, their rankings, and the announcement of their next mini-series! Franchise Potential: Garden State (2004) episode now available on PATREON! Follow us on TWITTER to vote … Continue reading →

Our mini-series devoted to the live action films of Wes Anderson comes to a close with his tenth feature-length film after a seven year absense, 2021’s The French Dispatch. How does the most stylistically and thematically “Wes Anderson-y” film keep … Continue reading →

Our mini-series devoted to the live action films of Wes Anderson continues with Anderson’s biggest success story, 2014’s The Grand Budapest Hotel. Both a culmination and arguably a masterwork for Wes Anderson as a filmmaker, his eighth feature was also … Continue reading →

Our mini-series devoted to the live action films of Wes Anderson continues after a five year break with 2012’s Moonrise Kingdom. After a run of flops, Anderson needed a fresh start, so he turned to his producing partners to find … Continue reading →

Our mini-series devoted to the live action films of Wes Anderson continues with a move from sea travel to train travel in 2007’s The Darjeeling Limited. It all started with a short film starring his friends the Wilson brothers that … Continue reading →

Our mini-series devoted to the live action films of Wes Anderson continues with his biggest financial flop, 2004’s The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. After the success of The Royal Tenenbaums, Touchstone Pictures was ready to give Wes Anderson as … Continue reading →

Our mini-series devoted to the live action films of Wes Anderson continues with his first hit, 2001’s The Royal Tenenbaums. With a pop culture sensation under his belt, Anderson turned to his idea for a “New York Family Saga” film … Continue reading →

Our mini-series devoted to the live action films of Wes Anderson continues with his sophomore effort, the 1998 cult classic, Rushmore. The failure of Bottle Rocket lead director Wes Anderson to something more important than financial success: a “cool” factor. … Continue reading →

Nick and Scott are back with a brand new mini-series devoted to the live action films of director Wes Anderson, and it all begins with Anderson’s 1996 debut feature, Bottle Rocket. It all started with a short film starring his … Continue reading →

It’s a Betweenisode! Join Nick & Scott as they look back at Spy Kids, discuss Robert Rodriguez as a filmmaker, and figure out what the future of the franchise should look like in an inevitable reboot. Follow us on TWITTER to vote … Continue reading →

The SPY KIDS era comes to a thrilling conclusion as Nick and Scott take on their toughest mission yet! Inspired by working with Jessica Alba on 2010’s MACHETE, Writer-Director-Guitarist Robert Rodriguez crafted a starring vehicle for the actress and attempted … Continue reading →

Our SPY KIDS mini-series enters a new dimension as the franchise takes things to the NEXT LEVEL. After being shown the future of 3D by James Cameron, Writer- Director- Editor- Composer- Production Designer- Visual Effects Supervisor Robert Rodriguez decided to … Continue reading →

Who, what, when, where and why? This week’s FRANCHISOGRAPHY answers all these questions and MORE. After the first SPY KIDS became a surprise smash, Writer-Director-Editor-Cinematographer-Production Designer Robert Rodriguez decided to get bigger and weirder with the sequel, 2002’s ISLAND OF … Continue reading →

The SPY KIDS era starts NOW. Nick and Scott kick off a brand new mini-series with 2001’s Spy Kids. Writer-Director-Editor-Cinematographer Robert Rodriguez was ready to get back to his home movie roots after directing action/horror studio flicks like FROM DUSK … Continue reading →

It’s a Betweenisode! Join Nick & Scott as they discuss the conclusion of Hot Mutant Summer™, rank all thirteen X-Men movies, and look to the future of the franchise in the hands of Marvel Studios. Follow us on TWITTER to vote in … Continue reading →

Our X-MEN mini-series comes to a close after thirteen films with the culmination of a nearly 20 year journey, whether you like it or not, 2019’s Dark Phoenix! After the chaos on set caused by Bryan Singer on Apocalypse, franchise … Continue reading →