It would be one way to kill off the merchandising.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Removing a franchise could stop its commercial sales.
- In plain terms
- Ending the series would stop selling toys and books.
- What can you take from it?
- Commercial interests often drive creative longevity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does money corrupt art?
- When should a story end?
Another view
Killing a story just to stop profit is extreme.
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