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Lenoxus
Since: Mar, 2010
24th Jan, 2011 04:37:51 PM
ah, found it: Sequel Reset
A film (or book or whatever) is successful enough to warrant a sequel — but all the loose ends have been tied up and the main gimmick of the original is now gone (the lovers got married, etc), making any attempt to extend the story feel very artificial. I'm not finding it on the list on Sequel or other linked pages…