I know I don't have outright proof yet but I am convinced of it now that the length production times are purely because of the ESG money so they can fake growth and make it look like they're doing something while they collect payments. This is a likely explanation for me on why they do these shitty teaser trailers that don't show anything and are just terrain renders or fancy liquid simulations with some 'epic' music. It's a form of government sponsored funding that encourages people to do nothing but hire people who have nothing to do with the industry.
I know I don't have outright proof yet but I am convinced of it now that the length production times are purely because of the ESG money so they can fake growth and make it look like they're doing something while they collect payments. This is a likely explanation for me on why they do these shitty teaser trailers that don't show anything and are just terrain renders or fancy liquid simulations with some 'epic' music. It's a form of government sponsored funding that encourages people to do nothing but hire people who have nothing to do with the industry.