Hollywood's Reboot Revolution

The television industry is in the middle of a full-on reboot revolution. The Hollywood Reporter's Michael O'Connell joins Cheddar to discuss how the trend is changing the way Hollywood does business. From "Fuller House" to "Will and Grace," the model is paying off on both streaming and broadcast. O'Connell explains how Netflix led the charge in reviving beloved shows. The senior writer reveals how the success of "Fuller House" showed the industry that reboots were a viable revenue source. The streamer followed things up with revivals of "One Day at a Time" and "Gilmore Girls." Finally, O'Connell walks us through the changing economics of the reboot landscape. He reveals how a show's original creator can dictate whether a reboot is worth the expense. The senior writer also reveals which upcoming reboot he's looking forward to most.

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