Neon sticks it to A24 by announcing a Creative Commons SCP Foundation movie
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A24 pissed off one of the internet's largest horror communities when it announced it was working on an SCP Foundation film, but apparently hadn't bothered to contact the SCP Wiki team, nor did it commit to releasing it under a Creative Commons license as required. Seeing an easy PR win, Neon is cash
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A dimly lit, cluttered office filled with vintage computers and stacks of printouts, where a team of volunteer writers and artists are discussing project details, with a banner on the wall reading 'SCP Wiki - Creative Commons,' in stark contrast to a neon sign flashing 'NEON FILMS' outside the window.
Caption: When A24 couldn't make the cut, Neon stepped in with a CC license — because some wins aren't just PR, they're karma.
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Based on the original story on theverge.com.
Editor's note
In an era where collaboration and community engagement are paramount, A24's approach to the SCP Foundation project highlights the pitfalls of corporate greed over creative integrity. Neon's move to produce the film under a Creative Commons license not only rights a wrong but also demonstrates a commitment to serving the creators and fans who have built the SCP Foundation universe from the ground up.
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Panel 1
A dimly lit workshop filled with gadgets and inventions. Alex stands at a workbench, assembling neon lights and wires. Sam, looking skeptical, leans against the wall. Alex (excitedly) Sam (dryly)
Alex: I heard Neon is making a Creative Commons SCP movie to stick it to A24!
Sam: Yeah, 'cause nothing says "Internet love" like a movie made in a week by committee.
Panel 2
A cozy living room. Robin sits on the couch with a laptop, scrolling through SCP Wiki pages. Alex and Sam stand behind her, looking intrigued. Robin (cheerfully) Alex (optimistically) Sam (skeptically)
Robin: Can you imagine? They're actually going to ask the community for feedback and ideas.
Alex: Maybe they'll even let us contribute!
Sam: Or they'll just take all the best ideas and then ignore us when it's done.
Panel 3
A bustling coffee shop. Alex, Sam, and Robin sit at a table, laptops open, looking at various SCP Wiki pages. A24 and Neon logos are nowhere to be seen, but the room is filled with people passionately discussing the project. Robin (grinning) Alex (excitedly) Sam (deadpan) Robin (to the group)
Robin: I bet they won't even know what they're getting into.
Alex: This could be the biggest collaborative effort in horror history!
Sam: Or it could be the biggest clusterfuck.
Robin: Either way, it’s gonna be a wild ride.
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