News Christine McCarthy to step down from her role as Chief Financial Officer

[SamusAranX]

I agree. I thought "Elemental" was going to be a smash hit and get studio back on track but that movie seems to be another unlucky miss on the financials.

Im certain though that Indy 5 will be the movie that breaks the spell and resets the studios. Im also certain the new Marvels later this year will only add to the studios big turn around. Good times are right around the corner for Disney,...I'd bet my very life on it.

I wouldn't go to Vegas if I were you

 

[jpinkc]

I should have clarified, original imagineering. Yea, todays imagineers spend like drunken sailors. Lol

And it shows in the end product too compared to the old stuff, that still has the magic.

 

[lazyboy97o]

I should have clarified, original imagineering. Yea, todays imagineers spend like drunken sailors. Lol

Even they actually spent a lot. Things have definitely become worse but things costing more goes all the way back to the very beginning for Disney. The first parks project to go over budget was Disneyland. High costs were part of the reason for ending the Alice Comedies and then why Oswald was lost. The “singles and doubles” of the mid-to-late 80s are probably the only Disney products that might really qualify as cost effective.

 

[solidyne]

I agree. I thought "Elemental" was going to be a smash hit and get studio back on track but that movie seems to be another unlucky miss on the financials.

Im certain though that Indy 5 will be the movie that breaks the spell and resets the studios. Im also certain the new Marvels later this year will only add to the studios big turn around. Good times are right around the corner for Disney,...I'd bet my very life on it.

There you go again!

 

[Ayla]

The Flash was predicted to do much better than it actually did, too. The proof is in the puddin' (aka dollars, or lack thereof).

 

[bmr1591]

The Marvels will only do well if the first weekend goes well. Marvel fans are hesitant post-Endgame after what we've been given. Most won't give The Marvels a second thought if early reviews from media and friends aren't good. I'd be worried about it being a success.

 

[GhostHost1000]

Adjusted for inflation, it’s the worst Pixar opening ever.

It’s among the biggest bombs of any Disney animated movie this century only above the likes of Strange World and Home on the Range.

It’s a complete disaster.

Yikes

 

[TalkingHead]

Even they actually spent a lot. Things have definitely become worse but things costing more goes all the way back to the very beginning for Disney. The first parks project to go over budget was Disneyland. High costs were part of the reason for ending the Alice Comedies and then why Oswald was lost. The “singles and doubles” of the mid-to-late 80s are probably the only Disney products that might really qualify as cost effective.

Disney live action comedies starting in the late-50s Sh*ggy (hilarious that was being censored) Dog tended to be very low/mid budget. Love Bug’s a good example of small budget that made a killing for the studio in the 60s. But your point about the other aspects of the company holds up.

 

[solidyne]

[...] Sh*ggy (hilarious that was being censored) Dog [...]

cheeky Brits....

 

[FettFan]

I agree. I thought "Elemental" was going to be a smash hit and get studio back on track but that movie seems to be another unlucky miss on the financials.

Im certain though that Indy 5 will be the movie that breaks the spell and resets the studios. Im also certain the new Marvels later this year will only add to the studios big turn around. Good times are right around the corner for Disney,...I'd bet my very life on it.

 

[FettFan]

As for Indy 5…if I’m to believe a few reviewers on YouTube, the first 20 minutes is the only part worth watching.

Kathleen Kennedy seems to enjoy denying Harrison Ford’s most iconic characters a happy home life.

 

[Cliff]

Why is general Disney positivity, happiness and talk of a bright company future....instantly considered sarcasm?

 

[Lilofan]

Adjusted for inflation, it’s the worst Pixar opening ever.

It’s among the biggest bombs of any Disney animated movie this century only above the likes of Strange World and Home on the Range.

It’s a complete disaster.

The flop Treasure Planet comes to mind.

 

[MrPromey]

I "want to see" a lot of films. You know how many I've seen in a theater in the last 4 years? Zero.

I bet "Hey Disney!" could help you find showtimes if you asked nicely.

... that or it'll get someone to bring you more hair dryers, at least.

 

[SamusAranX]

Correct, for some reason I always think that opened in the 90’s, but yes, Elemental was able to get over that insanely low bar as well.

It’s sad company down there indeed….

Treasure planet was amazing and slandering it will not be tolerated

 

[JoeCamel]

Why is general Disney positivity, happiness and talk of a bright company future....instantly considered sarcasm?

Stock market opens in a few hours, I assume you will have a buy order for $DIS in hand?

 

[matt9112]

Carol Danvers isn't really controversial. It's the same few man childs posting negative YouTubes and review bombing it.

When your only defense is to name call others you loose credibility. Like fast.

 

[pdude81]

The Flash was predicted to do much better than it actually did, too. The proof is in the puddin' (aka dollars, or lack thereof).

Flash is a bit tricky as the star of the movie has had repeated violent outbursts in public and multiple restraining orders. So if you are have trouble reconciling a principled superhero who is more famous for being nuts than being in movies, you might not go see The Flash. If you are someone who believes conspiracy theories about Disney being too woke and trying to groom your children, the star of that movie also has had been charged in one case and a restraining order granted for another for inappropriate contact with children.

Elemental looked pretty great in the previews I saw, but I found myself surprised on Thursday to learn it was coming out the next day. I'm a bit surprised it is doing so poorly, given pretty good RT scores. But I truly didn't have any idea it was coming out... and if Indy 5 will be hitting the big screen two weeks later, that's where I'll put my $15.

 

[bmr1591]

The flop Treasure Planet comes to mind.

There's a long list of reasons why Treasure Planet failed that have nothing to do with the quality of the movie.

 

[Ayla]

Flash is a bit tricky as the star of the movie has had repeated violent outbursts in public and multiple restraining orders. So if you are have trouble reconciling a principled superhero who is more famous for being nuts than being in movies, you might not go see The Flash. If you are someone who believes conspiracy theories about Disney being too woke and trying to groom your children, the star of that movie also has had been charged in one case and a restraining order granted for another for inappropriate contact with children.

Elemental looked pretty great in the previews I saw, but I found myself surprised on Thursday to learn it was coming out the next day. I'm a bit surprised it is doing so poorly, given pretty good RT scores. But I truly didn't have any idea it was coming out... and if Indy 5 will be hitting the big screen two weeks later, that's where I'll put my $15.

Predictions of opening weekend were made with all of Miller's issues (of which there are many) well known. It still bombed.