Untitled Movies/Tentpole Movies - EVERYONE VOTE

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Untitled Movies/Tentpole Movies - EVERYONE VOTE

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Okay, let's settle this once and for all.

It would seem that there is a bone of contention regarding whether certain "untitled" movies are eligible to be drafted.


First, we should clearly define what constitutes a "tentpole" movie.

My understanding that is that when a STUDIO puts a bookmark on a certain date on the roster without giving any concrete details as to WTF it actually is, that is a tentpole.

Contrarily, an untitled movie attached to a specific DIRECTOR (like Robert Zemeckis, Tyler Perry, or Jordan Peele, for example), franchise, or concept, is NOT a tentpole and can be drafted, just like the "Untltled Cloverfield Project" was available last year.


Here is what I propose - if a STUDIO has an "untitled" movie on the roster but there's no concrete data available on the film beyond tabloid rumors and Internet scuttlebutt, then it should not be eligible for drafting. If, at some point during the season, the film is given a title, a director, a cast, etc., then it will be added to the Waiver Wire and players can bid on it that way.

Please, everyone, vote. If this solution doesn't work for you? Present a better one. I want to keep this rule simple as possible.

And... go.
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I think that is perfect
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That's fine with me.

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Agreed

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same here
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Okay... we're making progress. If we determine that the WB Christmas movie is not eligible, shall the players who drafted it be allowed to replace it immediately?
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Yes and yes. As we just made this change guys can swap out that pick right away I think.

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Shrykespeare wrote:Okay... we're making progress. If we determine that the WB Christmas movie is not eligible, shall the players who drafted it be allowed to replace it immediately?
Yes. Untitled Blumhouse 2/14 should not be eligible either.

Draft the film you think it's going to be, in my opinion.
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Well, only Nico drafted WB Christmas film, but I have replaced it with "The Mule".
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I agree with this 100%, this is a simple rule that works really well.

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Post by silversurfer19 »

I am in complete agreement with this, you can draft specific movies (such as TBA movies or untitled director movies), but not placeholders.

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Yep, agreed.

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Good for me
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I third that sentiment
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Whatever everyone else said.
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