Amanda Lynn Cook may be onto something big with her humorous, but also awesome illustrations of Jack Sparrow and Ariel from the The Pirates of the Caribbean and The Little Mermaid franchises. Both are Disney characters from stories that take place during a time when sea travel reigned supreme, so why can’t the two be lovers? Putting the fact that one’s a live-action movie while the other is an animated cartoon aside, this quirky romance may have potential to draw millions of fans into movie theaters.
This series of seafaring romance isn’t the only hypothetical images that Amanda Lynn Cook has rendered. The quirky artist regularly paints images depicting tangents she has in her mind, which often conflict with the continuity of a story. Still, if you were ever curious as to what Alice and the Mad Hatter would look like if they became lovers, look no further than to Cook’s portfolio.
What's Driving This Trend
- Fictional Character Romances
- Opportunity for developing new stories and merchandise based on unexpected romantic pairings from different fictional franchises.
- Cross-franchise Crossovers
- Potential for collaborations and crossovers between different franchises to create exciting and unexpected new stories and merchandise.
- Niche Fan Art
- Opportunity for artists to create niche fan art and merchandise catering to specific fan communities and interests.
Who This Affects Most
- Entertainment
- Possible growth in the film, TV, and merchandise sectors with the creation of new stories and cross-franchise products.
- Art
- Increased demand for niche fan art and merchandise inspired by unexpected romantic pairings and crossovers.
- Marketing
- Potential for companies to cater to specific fan communities' interests and tap into niche markets with targeted merchandise and campaigns.
