Disney Finally ADMITS The Acolyte Was a FAILURE!

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The Acolyte was a disappointment for Disney. It cost too much and didn’t recoup its expenses, which is the confirmed reason it was canceled so quickly. Disney counts negative reviews and hate-watching as viewership, potentially leading to renewal of poorly-received shows. "The Acolyte" was canceled due to high production costs of $188-230M and low viewership, not toxic fandom as claimed by media. Disney is willing to make a film based on "The Mandalorian" but has put Ray films on hold, signaling uncertainty in the franchise’s future. Disney prioritizes entertainment industry standards and numbers over social justice activism in decision-making. "The Acolyte" performed well in its first week with strong reviews but was ultimately deemed not worth a second season due to high cost and low returns. Disney will cancel shows that don’t justify their high costs, even with strong reviews and initial success, focusing on projects with clear audience and financial potential. Disney canceled "The Acolyte" due to high production costs and low viewer engagement, despite initial positive reviews, highlighting concerns about the future of the Star Wars franchise. 00:00 Disney canceled "The Acolyte" due to high costs and low viewership. 01:48 Disney misattributes the failure of "The Acolyte" to toxic fandom instead of acknowledging its low viewership and engagement. 03:40 Disney acknowledges that "The Acolyte" failed due to poor quality and viewer burnout from the Star Wars franchise. 04:48 Disney confirmed "The Acolyte" was not renewed due to high production costs and low viewer interest despite good reviews. 06:23 Disney acknowledges that "The Acolyte" failed to attract viewers, leading to no plans for a second season despite some engagement from critics. 07:17 Disney admits The Acolyte failed due to low episode count and poor performance. 08:54 Disney acknowledges that "The Acolyte" failed to maintain viewership despite initial strong reviews, leading to doubts about its future. 10:00 Disney admits "The Acolyte" failed to attract viewers, deeming its production costs unjustified and raising concerns about the future of the Star Wars franchise. 🐠 Become a MEMBER of The Reef at http://ClownfishMinus.com Official Merch Store: http://ClownfishMinus.com CFTV Audio Podcast (iTunes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629 CFTV Audio Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/6qJc5C6OkQkaZnGCeuVOD1 Official Website: http://ClownfishTV.com Official Clownfish TV subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ClownfishTVOfficial/ Geeky Sparkles’ Blog: https://www.piratesandprincesses.net/ About Us: Clownfish TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary channel that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer’s point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #News #Commentary #Reaction #Podcast #Comedy #Entertainment #Hollywood #PopCulture #Tech