Stuart Fails to Save the Universe will contradict Big Bang Theory lore — and according to the new HBO Max show's creators, it's a 'deliberate choice'
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Canon is becoming a flexible asset rather than a constraint — franchises are willing to trade continuity for creative freedom and new audience segments. If you manage IP, assume multiverse logic will be used to reset rules and extend lifespan, and structure licensing and brand guidelines accordingly.
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