John Carter going to go on the bombs lists

[thedeparted]

“In light of the theatrical performance of John Carter ($184 million global box office), we expect the film to generate an operating loss of approximately $200 million during our second fiscal quarter ending March 31. As a result, our current expectation is that the Studio segment will have an operating loss of between $80 and $120 million for the second quarter."


Disney expects $200 mil 'John Carter' loss - Entertainment News, Film News, Media - Variety
(http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118051647)

That's a big loss

[LiNuX]

Sucks for the producers. I know they spent a lot on advertising too because I See the movie poster everywhere.

[norid]

I had zero hopes this movie was going to be good. =/

[thedeparted]

I thought it seemed mildly interesting tbh based on trailers, haven't seen it yet, will netflix it or dollar theater it. And yeah Linux, I think i seen a rumor that it was upwards of 100 million.

[norid]

I just kept calling it John Connor cause of Terminator... BUt still did not expect a big bust like that

[Mizel]

I think this movie would of had a lot more potential if it wasn't Disney doing it.... either way. qq... Disney can afford to lose that much money lol

[Jayhmmz]

Is it factually a bad movie? Of course you'd have to disregard the losses the film has taken to answer that question. I'm still unsure on whether or not I want to watch it.

[CraeSC111]

I saw it. I thought it was kinda bad.

[Mizel]

Im not surprised :/

[CraeSC111]

If it had been targeted at an older audience and stuck truer to the book (it wouldn't have been made by Disney) then it would've been more of a success in my opinion. Unfortunately the movie had some plot inconsistencies, uneven plot progression and they restyled the plot for a younger audience.

[norid]

Oh how dissapointing.

[Synge]

I still have no idea what the **** this movie is about.

And I've seen several trailers.

[CraeSC111]

Its based off of the book A Princess of Mars. Its a novel in a series of 11 novels written way back when. They are currently public domain in the United States so you can find the whole series somewhere for free