Amazon has announced that it will be creating a TV remake of Martin Scorcese's first Oscar-winning film, 'The Departed.' With such a glut of high-quality television available both on cable and through streaming services, it makes sense that Amazon would choose to try and pull in viewers by borrowing the clout of the beloved Jack Nicholson, Leo DiCaprio and Matt Damon gangster flick.
Interestingly, Scorcese's depiction of the 'The Departed' is itself a remake of a film directed by Andrew Lau and Alan Mak called 'Infernal Affairs.' That movie is shot and set in Hong Kong, however the plot is virtually the same. Following in those footsteps, the new Amazon series relocates the story once again, this time choosing to depict the gangs of urban Chicago.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- TV Remakes
- Creating TV remakes of popular films presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the entertainment industry.
- Streaming Services
- The increasing number of high-quality TV shows on streaming services like Amazon provides a disruptive innovation opportunity in the streaming industry.
- Localization of Stories
- Relocating stories to different cities and countries, as seen in the Amazon series 'The Departed,' offers a disruptive innovation opportunity to create localized and culturally relevant content.
Where This Applies
- Entertainment
- The entertainment industry can benefit from exploring TV remakes as a way to attract viewers and capitalize on popular films.
- Streaming
- The streaming industry can leverage the demand for high-quality shows and movies to capture and retain subscribers.
- Content Production
- Content production companies have the opportunity to localize stories and adapt popular films for different markets, expanding their reach and appeal.
