Twin films are films with the same or similar plots produced and released within a close proximity of time by two different film studios. The phenomenon can result from two or more production companies investing in similar scripts at the same time, resulting in a race to distribute the films to audiences. Some attribute twin films to industrial espionage, the movement of staff between studios, or that the same screenplays are sent to several film studios before being accepted. Another possible explanation is if the films deal with topical issues, such as volcanic eruptions, reality television, terrorist attacks, or significant anniversaries, resulting in multiple discovery of the concept.
Screenwriter Terry Rossio notes that there are always film projects with similar subjects being developed in multiple studios, and that usually only one of them makes it into production in a given period of time, and therefore twin films are better regarded as exceptions to this tendency.
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He spurted this worthless set of words when his friend was zipping up his pants pocket. Christian realized this would be the perfect time to make a funny blooper for their VERY professional class film. Running up and yelling "NO NUDITY IN MY FILM!" it is very common to also associate this saying with the Omae wa moe shinderu meme.
He spurted this worthless set of words when his friend was zipping up his pants pocket. Christian realized this would be the perfect time to make a funny blooper for their VERY professional class film. Running up and yelling "NO NUDITY IN MY FILM!" it is very common to also associate this saying with the Omae wa moe shinderu meme.
Christian: "Yeah dude! I live on Kipling and Eglinton..."
*Richard is zipping his pants pocket*
Christian: "Omae wa moe, shinderu!"
Richard: "Nani!?"
*Loud noises of absolute destruction and devastation followed by Christian's ultimate one liner*
Christian: "No nudity in my film!!!!!!!"
*Richard is zipping his pants pocket*
Christian: "Omae wa moe, shinderu!"
Richard: "Nani!?"
*Loud noises of absolute destruction and devastation followed by Christian's ultimate one liner*
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