Fact check: Current Hollywood creatives publicly express excitement at the prospect of pissing off long time fans of established franchises.

1. Summary of the results

The original statement is not supported by the available evidence. Multiple sources indicate that Hollywood studios and creatives are actually taking the opposite approach - they are actively trying to avoid fan backlash and implementing various strategies to manage fan reactions positively ^{[1] [2]}. Studios have become increasingly concerned about fan reactions to the point where they are creating focus groups and potentially altering creative decisions to avoid backlash ^[3].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several important contextual elements are missing from the original statement:

• Studios are actively engaging with "superfans" to gather feedback and prevent negative reactions ^[1]
• Fan psychology research shows that fan reactions are often rooted in personal identity and investment, not simple antagonism ^[4]
• There exists a complex, collaborative relationship between creators and fans, with studios increasingly valuing fan feedback and engagement ^[5]
• When fans are disappointed by reboots or remakes, this is typically not an intentional goal but rather an unintended consequence of trying to update or reimagine existing properties ^[6]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement appears to be based on several misconceptions:

• It oversimplifies the studio-fan relationship by suggesting an adversarial dynamic that isn't supported by the evidence
• It ignores the fact that studios are actually fearful of toxic fans and are actively working to avoid provoking fandoms ^[2]
• The statement overlooks that most fans are not toxic, and fan communities can be supportive ^[4]

Those who might benefit from promoting this narrative include:

• Critics of Hollywood who want to portray the industry as disconnected from its audience
• Social media influencers who gain engagement from promoting conflict narratives
• Competing entertainment platforms that could benefit from portraying traditional Hollywood as hostile to fans

The evidence suggests that studios are actually investing significant resources in maintaining positive relationships with their fan bases, contrary to the original statement's implications.