What about the plot? (Score 1)

Most of the posts seem to be about LeGuin's reaction to the ethnic bleaching of her work, but what about the complete bastardization of her story? Earthsea is a classic because it is provactive, intelligent, and insightful story telling. Frankly I'm surprised that the sci-fi channel, which one would hope would be a bastion of smart entertainment, gave the thumbs up to the bullshit hollywoodization of a classic sci-fi/fantasy story. That seems like a formula for disaster rather than success. I mean, if it's mindless entertainment people want, they'll watch pro wrestling or nascar instead of science fiction. LeGuin's term 'McMagic' is particularly apt.