‘The Franchise’ Review: Cutting Marvel Down to Size
The new HBO series “The Franchise” satirizes the making of a superhero movie by a fictional movie studio that is Marvel in all but name. (The actual fictional name is Maximum Studios.) Warner Bros. Discovery, HBO’s parent, is Marvel’s bitter rival in the superhero field, so you might expect the show to offer an extra measure of savage mockery.
'The Franchise’ marvels at the stupidity of superhero culture
Created by Jon Brown, produced by Armando Iannucci and directed by Sam Mendes, “The Franchise” centers on the cast and crew of a second-string superhero film.
‘The Franchise’ Review: HBO’s High-Flying Superhero Satire
Which is a stealth joke within “Tecto,” and “The Franchise,” and a mischievous stroke of satire that transcends an already absorbing storyline. Mr. Anderson is the Journal’s TV critic.
Roush Review: Satirizing the Sausage-Making of a Superhero ‘Franchise’
From producer-writers of 'Veep' and 'Succession,' HBO's 'The Franchise' spoofs the anxieties and chaos on the set of a big-budget superhero fantasy
‘The Franchise’ review: What’s the opposite of satire? HBO’s comedy skewering the movie business attempts to find out
Hollywood loves a navel-gazing satire about the movie business. Audiences do too, when given a good reason, from the upbeat mockery of 1952’s “Singin’ in the Rain,” to the excoriation of a studio executive in 1992’s “The Player,
HBO’s The Franchise Makes Superhero Moviemaking Look Super Silly — And That’s the Point, Says EP Sam Mendes
HBO’s The Franchise may forever alter the way you experience a big-budget, IP-driven movie, by revealing just how silly it can be to film such an overblown spectacle. Premiering this Sunday, Oct.6 at 10/9c and counting two-time James Bond movie director Sam Mendes among its executive producers,
The Franchise Isn’t Super Satire, But It Is a Fun Hang
Veep’s Armando Iannucci sends up superhero fatigue with a workplace comedy that thrives when it’s not succumbing to cynicism.
The Franchise Review: HBO's Superhero Satire Is So Good It Will Genuinely Make You Laugh Out Loud
The Franchise is so good and fun precisely because it has excellent, quippy writing, cast chemistry, and a steady stream of comedic situations.
‘The Franchise’ Review: HBO’s Superhero Movie Satire Quickly Runs Out of Fresh Things to Mock
Himesh Patel leads the comedy produced by Armando Iannucci and Sam Mendes, set behind the scenes of a big-budget comic book ...
HBO’s ‘The Franchise’ is mild when it should be wild
A movie industry satire from Jon Brown, Armando Iannucci, and Sam Mendes doesn't take full advantage of its superhero subject ...
‘The Franchise’ mines the making of a superhero movie for laughs: ‘It’s all based on actual events’
The Franchise,” HBO’s behind-the-scenes comedy about the making of a superhero movie, lets Billy Magnussen shine as the ...
'The Franchise' review: 'Veep' creator Armando Iannucci takes on (and takes down) superhero movies
This satiric takedown comes from Armando Iannucci ("Veep") and Jon Brown ("Succession").
Daniel Brühl used a bad film experience to fuel ‘The Franchise’
Daniel Brühl says the "humiliation" of working on a failed big-budget film was on his mind as he shot "The Franchise," the ...
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Law and Order’s Odelya Halevi Uses Franchise’s Iconic ‘Dun Dun’ to End Arguments With Fiance (Exclusive)
Law and Order’ star Odelya Halevi uses the franchise’s iconic ‘dun dun’ sound to end arguments with fiance Aaron Mazor ...
How To Evaluate The Best Franchise Opportunities
If you are just starting out as an entrepreneur, franchising may be an effective vehicle for you to launch or scale your ...
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The franchise era will inevitably come to an end
This past week, Max updated the show’s assets to celebrate its 30th anniversary — a big deal in the corporate world. In the past decade, franchises based around intellectual property have become a key ...