Box office mojo listed the production cost at $200 mil. It made just over $50 mil the first weekend domestically; if it has an equal showing overseas even with a steep drop off in the second weekend (let's say 60%) it should break even in the theaters with a four week run. Figure in DVD sales/rentals and the licensing fees from tv outlets (HBO and such) plus the money from digital outlets like iTunes and it should turn a modest profit even with the metric ass load spent on marketing. That being said, if they make a sequel I'd wager a day's pay they won't spend on production. If nothing else, this movie proves beyond a reasonable doubt that there will never be a Justice League movie. On Jun 20, 2011, at 3:42 PM, Jason Service <[email protected]> wrote:
> of course they have a sequal planned, but can it now be "green" lit? i'm with > Raven, it needs to meke back its production cost AND make them some serious > cash and do it fast, and it doesn't look like that will happen > > > > On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 3:42 PM, Cary Preston <[email protected]> wrote: > This. Even absolute stinkers can turn a handy profit when you consider all > avenues of distribution. With Hollywood in the mire of sequel-mania (and > apparently grasping for movie ideas) I wouldn't be surprised if they have a > sequel already planned. > > > On Jun 20, 2011, at 3:29 PM, Michael Bailey <[email protected]> wrote: > >> You act as if this was the only money the film is going to make. Are they >> pulling it from theaters and I wasn't aware of this. And what about >> international numbers? Has it been released overseas? Plus there are the >> DVD sales to consider. I doubt that WB would just dump this and movie on. >> >> On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 3:23 PM, <[email protected]> wrote: >> It did very badly. The budget was much higher than X-Men, and the marketing >> budget easily added another $100 million to that number. So...it will end >> up making maybe $80 on a $300 dollar investment. There's no chance of a >> sequel. >> >> X-Men had good reviews and held over decently. It's also part of an >> established franchise. It didn't overwhelm, but if they make a sequel and >> put Wolverine in it, they'll make a few bucks. There's history and the >> numbers in relation to the budget inspired hope. >> >> GL had nothing for anyone to hold on to unless you count the hope that ten >> thousand people fell in love with Sinestro and can't wait to see him be the >> bad guy next time. Spoiler warning - they didn't. >> >> The only thing WB can cling to is they were the "number one movie in >> America" that week. They may even throw some more money in the toilet >> advertising that fact. More good money after bad. >> >> I'm glad you enjoyed it. I knew Luke would, he likes everything. I knew >> Van would, he has books to sell, but it won't be bothering us any time in >> the future. We won't have Hal Jordan to kick around any more. >> >> GL was a braying donkey. >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Michael Bailey <[email protected]> >> To: theuniquegeek <[email protected]> >> Sent: Mon, Jun 20, 2011 8:31 am >> Subject: Re: [The Unique Geek] Superhero box office chart >> >> That is interesting. All things considered and compared to the two other >> super-hero films of the summer GL didn't too badly. That is a 2500 or so >> dollar difference between First Class and they were talking sequel that >> first weekend. >> >> On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 10:18 AM, Jason Service <[email protected]> wrote: >> I thought that was very interesting! I wonder how Superman and Superman II >> would rate in 2011 dollars...I think that would be even more meaningful, to >> adjust for inflation. >> >> On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 10:12 AM, Edward Crosby <[email protected]> wrote: >> This is pretty interesting to view. >> >> http://boxofficemojo.com/genres/chart/?view=openings&id=superhero.htm&p=.htm >> >> ---------------------------------------- >> Have a Better One, >> Edward Crosby >> http://about.me/edwardcrosby >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "The Unique Geek" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "The Unique Geek" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en. >> >> >> >> -- >> This post/e-mail was written by Michael Bailey, Superman Apologist >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "The Unique Geek" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en. >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "The Unique Geek" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en. >> >> >> >> -- >> This post/e-mail was written by Michael Bailey, Superman Apologist >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "The Unique Geek" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "The Unique Geek" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "The Unique Geek" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Unique Geek" group. 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