I'd like to propose a new verb in reference to GL's Bizarro-Midas touch he has exhibited in the last 10-15 years.

george (v.) - to foul up a creative work, usually but not limited to film, in a way which preserves (in some cases enhances) the superficial points of resemblance but makes a complete hash of all of the established characters and/or plot.

Example: If you ask me, "Rocky V" completely georged the Rocky franchise.

Who's with me? Let's get george into the lexicon! Most will use it and have no idea of its origin, whereas those of us in the know can share a knowing smile whe we hear it.