SO what’s Hollywood doing wrong?

Studios are taking fewer risks – and that means fewer films that offer anything new or surprising.

The emphasis on sequels and films based on pre-sold properties means more money for dreck like “Scooby-Doo” and less for delightfully quirky fare like “The Royal Tenenbaums.”

While that might make business sense, it robs audiences of the joy of discovery – and can turn moviemakers into cynical hacks.

Plus, every once in a while, a movie that breaks the mold by taking chances can hit box-office gold.

Last year, you had the low-budget sleeper hit “Memento” as well as “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring,” which seemed far from a sure $100 million bet, but went on to become the year’s second top-grossing film.