Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Ted (franchise)


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The result was delete. S warm  we ♥ our hive  07:27, 31 July 2015 (UTC)

Ted (franchise)

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Two films does not a franchise make. This is just a film and its sequel and there are already pages for both movies. Liz Read! Talk! 01:52, 16 July 2015 (UTC)
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 * Delete. Agreed, it's too soon for a franchise article until there IS a franchise. Ted and Ted 2 have articles, and if needed, we can have or include information on Ted novels or Ted toys or Ted video games. The Franchise article can always be undeleted when its time comes.  Schmidt,  Michael Q. 08:28, 16 July 2015 (UTC)


 * Keep, I understand at the moment there's only two films in the series. But it is now becoming a franchise, as Seyfried has referred to it as. Also, 'Ted' is more than just two films, it has it's merchandise and phone apps and 'Fists of Fury' game etc and with the release of this film there will be more to come. CDRL102 (talk) 12:23, 16 July 2015 (UTC)
 * If Finding Nemo (franchise) can have a page, with one film, albeit I know it has presence in theme parks and more video games, I don't see why Ted can't. CDRL102 (talk) 12:53, 16 July 2015 (UTC)
 * In fact I've just been through a few pages that are similar to this and there's never been any issues. CDRL102 (talk) 14:47, 16 July 2015 (UTC)
 * Note, The Hangover had a page at two films, albeit the third film had been given a release date, Kick Ass has a page with two films, although I think we're about to hear news of the third film. Men in Black was created with two films, albeit the third film had a set release date. The Despicable Me franchise page was created with two films in the series. Monsters Vs Aliens only has one feature film in the franchise. Monsters Inc was created with only one film in the franchise, with the second being given only a release date. The Hobbit film series page was created with only one film present. The RED series also only had two films present. If all these pages can go ahead, I don't see why this can't as it's obvious it will be expanding in the near future. CDRL102 (talk) 15:13, 23 July 2015 (UTC)


 * Delete To compare a two-film series to the merchandising juggernaut that is Finding Nemo is pretty ridiculous. There are also original video games in the FINDING NEMO series, so the article is necessary. Nohomersryan (talk) 02:34, 23 July 2015 (UTC)
 * I understand, but the argument is "Two films does not make a franchise", which it does, because even one film can make a franchise. CDRL102 (talk) 15:13, 23 July 2015 (UTC)
 * Read WP:WAX. By your own arguments you described how additional related products might support something being considered a franchise, and sorry but Ted just ain't there yet.  Schmidt,  Michael Q. 02:40, 24 July 2015 (UTC)

 Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.

Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Natg 19 (talk) 19:51, 24 July 2015 (UTC)
 * Delete as too soon at the moment, As MQS says It can easily be un-deleted at any given time. – Davey 2010 Talk 22:04, 24 July 2015 (UTC)
 * Delete Knocking the stuffing out of this one.  Lugnuts  Dick Laurent is dead 08:44, 25 July 2015 (UTC)
 * Delete Fannish wishful thinking. -Jason A. Quest (talk) 21:28, 27 July 2015 (UTC)
 * Delete very premature article, though could be warranted if there is a third movie. Snuggums (talk / edits) 03:14, 31 July 2015 (UTC)


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