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At 25, Galaxy Quest celebrates a fandom that no longer exists
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scrn loglineA nostalgic look at how 'Galaxy Quest' captured the last gasp of pre-geek culture Hollywood before the rise of intellectual property franchises.beat sheet- According to the article, 1999 marked a turning point in Hollywood, with 'Star Wars: Episode I' capitalizing on a decade-long effort to cultivate a new generation of fans - a shift that would forever change the industry's relationship with geek culture.
- The article suggests that 'Galaxy Quest,' a parody film released in 1999, now serves as a reflection of a bygone era, capturing a fandom that no longer exists in the same way as the modern, franchise-driven entertainment landscape.
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At 25, Galaxy Quest celebrates a fandom that no longer exists
Digital TrendsStory by Dylan Roth
scrn logline
A nostalgic look at how 'Galaxy Quest' captured the last gasp of pre-geek culture Hollywood before the rise of intellectual property franchises.
beat sheet
- According to the article, 1999 marked a turning point in Hollywood, with 'Star Wars: Episode I' capitalizing on a decade-long effort to cultivate a new generation of fans - a shift that would forever change the industry's relationship with geek culture.
- The article suggests that 'Galaxy Quest,' a parody film released in 1999, now serves as a reflection of a bygone era, capturing a fandom that no longer exists in the same way as the modern, franchise-driven entertainment landscape.
call sheet
Dylan Roth, Star Wars, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Galaxy Quest