Scenarios about 'Hollywood'
The American film industry centered in Los Angeles, California, which emerged as the dominant global center of filmmaking during the early 20th century. Hollywood's studio system, technological innovations, and star culture revolutionized entertainment worldwide, while its films have profoundly influenced global popular culture, fashion, and social attitudes throughout history. In alternate timelines, Hollywood's development, influential figures, and cultural impact often diverge significantly from our reality.
What If The Hays Code Was Never Abandoned?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Hollywood's self-censorship system remained in force, dramatically altering the landscape of American film, television, and global entertainment culture.
What If The Marvel Cinematic Universe Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Marvel's ambitious shared cinematic universe failed to materialize, radically altering the landscape of modern entertainment, franchise filmmaking, and superhero media.
What If The #MeToo Movement Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the 2017 #MeToo movement never gained traction, potentially altering the landscape of gender dynamics, workplace culture, and accountability for sexual misconduct in the 21st century.
What If The Oscars Were Never Created?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Academy Awards were never established, drastically altering the landscape of film recognition, industry standards, and global cinema culture.
What If The Studio System Never Collapsed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Hollywood's powerful studio system survived antitrust actions and technological disruptions, maintaining its golden age dominance throughout the 20th century and beyond.
What If The Toronto Film Festival Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where one of the world's most influential film festivals was never established, dramatically altering the landscape of independent cinema, the Canadian film industry, and the entire Oscar campaign season.