acid reflects

Further thoughts on Kpop Demon Hunters, once more.

I’m more interested in the eventual deal between Sony Animation and Netflix for the expected sequel and other content. Neither of them thought this would spawn a huge IP, and so Sony sold it to Netflix for a pittance just to get something after developing it for almost a decade. Now that Netflix is forced to hire the same team (unless they want to risk backlash), which will now ask for higher pay and maybe a sign-up bonus to compensate for the measly amount they got in the first place.

Netflix will need that sing-along box office cash to pay for the eventual sequel with Sony Animation.

As for the awards season – again, not sure if Netflix is paying attention. KDH is already a lock for the Oscar, against Demon Slayer (Japan), NeZha 2 (China) and Zootopia 2. (Elio? Will Disney dare?) But if you ask me, KDH has a shot for original screenplay.

If the Globes will nominate Sinners in Drama, KDH should join Wicked 2 in Comedy & Musical. If that happens, KDH should then appear as the 10th BP nominee (or maybe under the best boxoffice category) at the Oscars.

I hope Netflix grabs the opportunity to flex its content. Can anyone please take it seriously now?