“THE ASSASSINATION OF JESSE JAMES BY THE COWARD ROBERT FORD” was an amazing film. Saw it at a SAG screening and everybody there thought it was going to do gang busters….
What about The Golden Compass? $180 million budget, $70.1 million domestic box office, $302 million overseas… that New Line didn’t see a dime of due to their selling off overseas distribution. Even Wikipedia cites it as the ‘final straw’ that led to WB absorbing NLC the following year.
Here’s a summary of a trial between Bratz financier Crystal Sky and a company called VCL: https://www.pryorcashman.com/images/content/3/2/v2/32310/442.pdf
Basically, VCL would offset some of the costs for Bratz as long as the budget was between $10m – $20m and Crystal Sky claimed the budget was “not less than $10 million.” They were sued, because this cheap piece of junk cost less than $10 million.
Yea, it’s pretty much a dud. Though Box Office Mojo has the budget very inflated. Variety has the budget reports from Phoenix Pictures under $30m. And the budget floating around at the time of release was around $20m – likely after tax breaks. I didn’t do a write up on it because it also did well on video, but yes, the film is a flop, it’ll eventually be added. After 2003 is posted, there are additional titles that need to be added – including expensive straight to video turkeys. Lots and lots of more flops to come…
It very well might have. It’s theatrical gross was a bit of a disappointment, but it did ok on video. But New Line foolishly gave away so much of the backend, that even if it did as well as the 2nd installment, it still would probably never make a nickel for the studio. Chris Tucker landed a $25 million payday + 25% of the gross. Chan got $15 million + 15% of the gross and the rat director got something like $5 million or 5% of the gross. It’s like the Men In Black series — even if sequels show growth, there are so many profit participants, that everyone will make money except for the financier.
Chadsays
I thought Ratner got $7.5 million and Nathanson $3 million.
BoxOfficeFlopssays
Yea, you are right. Absolutely crazy that so much of the backend could be given away.
What happened to The Golden Compass?
“THE ASSASSINATION OF JESSE JAMES BY THE COWARD ROBERT FORD” was an amazing film. Saw it at a SAG screening and everybody there thought it was going to do gang busters….
Jamie Kennedy’s “Kickin’ It Old Skool’. Earned $4.7M against a $25M budget.
What about The Golden Compass? $180 million budget, $70.1 million domestic box office, $302 million overseas… that New Line didn’t see a dime of due to their selling off overseas distribution. Even Wikipedia cites it as the ‘final straw’ that led to WB absorbing NLC the following year.
What about Mr Magorium
A film so mediocre its own director denounced it.
If you’re back to work, how about Georgia Rule?
Arthur and the Invisibles
Budget: $86 million + P&A
Gross: $107.9 million worldwide
More movies to add:
– Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium ($65m budget, $69.5m gross)
– Fred Claus ($100m budget, $97.8m gross)
– The Final Season ($1.2m gross)
– Eastern Promises ($50m budget, $56.1m gross)
– Mr. Woodcock ($22m budget, $33.6m gross)
– 3:10 to Yuma ($55m budget, $70m gross)
– Death Sentence ($20m budget, $17m gross)
– Rush Hour 3 ($140m budget, $258m gross)
– Hot Rod ($25.3m budget, $14.3m gross)
– Evening ($30m budget, $20m gross)
– Nancy Drew ($20m budget, $30.7m gross)
– Georgia Rule ($20m budget, $25m gross)
– Pathfinder ($45m budget, $30.8m gross)
– The Reaping ($40m budget, $62.8m gross)
– Shooter ($61m budget, $91.7m gross)
– Reign Over Me ($20m budget, $22.2m gross)
– Dead Silence ($20m budget, $22.2m gross)
– Amazing Grace ($29m budget, $32.1m gross)
– Because I Said So ($39m budget, $69.5m gross)
Where’s the link to Redline? I could only find its page in the search results.
It’s back up. No idea what happened there. Thanks for letting me know.
How about that godawful Bratz movie? $26 million budget, $10 million domestic, $26.1 worldwide.
Here’s a summary of a trial between Bratz financier Crystal Sky and a company called VCL: https://www.pryorcashman.com/images/content/3/2/v2/32310/442.pdf
Basically, VCL would offset some of the costs for Bratz as long as the budget was between $10m – $20m and Crystal Sky claimed the budget was “not less than $10 million.” They were sued, because this cheap piece of junk cost less than $10 million.
What about The Heartbreak Kid remake? That bombed pretty bad
Bombed in the states, but did remarkably well for a comedy overseas. $127.7 million worldwide gross.
What about Pathfinder?
Yea, it’s pretty much a dud. Though Box Office Mojo has the budget very inflated. Variety has the budget reports from Phoenix Pictures under $30m. And the budget floating around at the time of release was around $20m – likely after tax breaks. I didn’t do a write up on it because it also did well on video, but yes, the film is a flop, it’ll eventually be added. After 2003 is posted, there are additional titles that need to be added – including expensive straight to video turkeys. Lots and lots of more flops to come…
What about Rush Hour 3? I heard somewhere it lost a bit of money.
It very well might have. It’s theatrical gross was a bit of a disappointment, but it did ok on video. But New Line foolishly gave away so much of the backend, that even if it did as well as the 2nd installment, it still would probably never make a nickel for the studio. Chris Tucker landed a $25 million payday + 25% of the gross. Chan got $15 million + 15% of the gross and the rat director got something like $5 million or 5% of the gross. It’s like the Men In Black series — even if sequels show growth, there are so many profit participants, that everyone will make money except for the financier.
I thought Ratner got $7.5 million and Nathanson $3 million.
Yea, you are right. Absolutely crazy that so much of the backend could be given away.