Animaniac93-98
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I thought there was some underlying reason it couldn't, but maybe it will find a way.
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I thought there was some underlying reason it couldn't, but maybe it will find a way.
Phroobar
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My son says it was tax write off. It might be a rights issue like the original Fantastic Four movie from the 90s.
BrianLo
Well-Known Member
Yup, it got caught in the great purge with things like Batgirl.
Essentially WBD would have to pay theoretical tax money back now to pull it off a shelf, or even to sell it to another distributor. Presumably they feel that tax credit is worth more than what they could sell it for. Whatever product they had is essentially gone.
Dranth
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I'd be willing to bet the rides with Snow White are infinitely more appealing to modern day audiences than the original movie.
I hope it does well because that means they likely made a good movie, but nothing about a Snow White movie sounds appealing.
MagicMouseFan
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At DisneyWorld, Cinderella castle illustrates your point, Ariel has an incredible attraction and so does the story of Snow White. Mine train is a highlight in fantasyland. The story of Snow White is alive and well… no reason it shouldn’t do 600 million. There should be a built in audience to see this movie.
Cinderella (2015) had a domestic gross of $201,151,353 and an international gross of $342,363,000, totaling $543,514,353 worldwide.
The Little Mermaid (2023) earned $298,172,056 domestically and $271,454,233 internationally, for a worldwide total of $569,626,289.
Mufasa (2024) grossed $251,200,000 in the United States and Canada and $462,000,000 in other territories, amounting to a global total of $713,200,000.
MagicMouseFan
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Agree, it’s the ride that keeps the story alive in the minds of Disney fans. Who doesn’t enjoy seeing the shadows of the Seven Dwarfs singing “Heigh-Ho” as we exit the mine?
If it’s a good story and people love the leads then this movie should hit 600 million.
Sound track is solid and music brings people back.
Chi84
Premium Member
It would have to be significantly different from the original to make it an interesting movie for current audiences.
It doesn’t look like Disney went that route so I doubt it will make that much.
I agree… in fact it’s of my opinion all the live action movies should be different then the original… at least expand on the story a bit
Casper Gutman
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The underlying reason is that Zaslav is a terrible person. The film is a pure tax write-off despite a star cast and phenomenal test screenings.
This is a terrible weekend for anyone who wants more original high-quality mid-budget theatrical content from top directors rather then more sporadic big budget franchise fare.
Tony the Tigger
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Thank you for explaining why changes/additions were needed in the remake.
Thank you for explaining why a remake was a good idea.
Casper Gutman
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Man, if Disney had to milk all of their classic franchises, why couldn’t they just have produced a flood of hand-drawn theatrical sequels produced by their feature animation division?
MoonRakerSCM
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The current fullest IMAX showing in Irvine of any of the showings available at the theatre-
MoonRakerSCM
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The current fullest 4DX showing in Irvine of any of the showings available at the theatre-
These are the ONLY RDX showing seats booked in Irvine of ANY of the showings available at the theatre. All other showings are completely open-
The current fullest 4DX showing in Irvine of any of the showings available at the theatre-
ZERO of the available ScreenX showing seats are reserved...
The current fullest VIP showing in Irvine of any of the showings available at the theatre. Most seats of any showing available-
Note- Other than a couple of additional theatres with 2 or 4 reserved seats... all other showings are 100% unbooked right now, like 95% of theatres currently empty.
These are the ONLY RDX showing seats booked in Irvine of ANY of the showings available at the theatre. All other showings are completely open-
The current fullest 4DX showing in Irvine of any of the showings available at the theatre-
ZERO of the available ScreenX showing seats are reserved...
The current fullest VIP showing in Irvine of any of the showings available at the theatre. Most seats of any showing available-
Note- Other than a couple of additional theatres with 2 or 4 reserved seats... all other showings are 100% unbooked right now, like 95% of theatres currently empty.
Tony the Tigger
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Dune 2 enjoying its last weekend as the 6th highest grossing film of 2024.
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Tony the Tigger
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Looking like a dead weekend, and Captain America can’t seem to pull better numbers out of it. Shame.
I looked at going to the movies by myself tonight, I know I know, it’s Saturday. I wouldn’t normally go on a Saturday when there will be more gross people there lol. There’s really nothing I would see except things I’ve already seen. Mufasa only played in the afternoon, it would be Captain America at night, slightly interested in Black Bag because I like Fassbender, but not enough to venture out. That’s a possibility if hubby and I decide to go together while he’s off over the next two days.
Vitamin Shoppe and the gym it is!
I looked at going to the movies by myself tonight, I know I know, it’s Saturday. I wouldn’t normally go on a Saturday when there will be more gross people there lol. There’s really nothing I would see except things I’ve already seen. Mufasa only played in the afternoon, it would be Captain America at night, slightly interested in Black Bag because I like Fassbender, but not enough to venture out. That’s a possibility if hubby and I decide to go together while he’s off over the next two days.
Vitamin Shoppe and the gym it is!
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
Oh…because as always there’s a high amount of twist on this
Since I made the comment…I’ll tell you exactly what it meant:
Disney has has some very high profile movies/franchises in the last Number of years where they cast younger female obscure actresses into the central roles…and when those movies become criticized…the actors seem to not have a lot of opportunities afterward.
It wasn’t about Rachel zeigler at all…but a movie that had been pounded to this level could hurt her. Not that she has done herself any favors with her comments at all.
Just a theorem…it wasn’t meant to be long winded lectured…but it’s par for the course. That’s the game we play
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
Are we still trying to do victory laps on a sequel that had a $900,000,000 drop in box office?
But don’t worry…you can watch it on D+ next week…where it will make TRILLIONS
Disney Irish
Premium Member
Except a theorem is a statement that has been proven true, which this has not.
What you have is a theory, and a conspiracy one at that. And the only proof you have is "they haven't booked another large franchise", which as discussed is not the end all be all of Hollywood talent, especially young talent.
Also if you didn't want a long discourse on this then maybe don't post it here and not expect to it be challenged.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
Correct…thesis is the right word. I misspoke…just as you missed the off ramp to not continue to twist and shout at the wind
Disney Irish
Premium Member
Or maybe just realize that you stating an exaggerated claim, even if a "thesis", isn't going to go unchallenged. Especially when its easily proven to be false.
And what you call shouting at the wind, maybe that wouldn't happen if you spoke plainly and say what you mean instead of in code using barbs.