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Variety Says New Movies And Shows Are Failing Because Of “Toxic Fandoms”—But Is That Really The Problem?
Recently, Variety published an article blaming the poor performance of woke films and TV shows on "toxic fandoms," a phrase that conveniently shifts the blame from the creators to the audience.
By Carmen Schober3 min read
The article's claims were immediately hit with backlash, with many saying that Variety's accusation is a smokescreen to cover up a larger issue: it’s not the fans who are toxic, but rather the blatant disregard for coherent storytelling and the destruction of beloved intellectual properties (IPs) that is driving people away.