Disney looking at a $200mill LOSS on Little Mermaid BOMB

[KrisJ]

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TIMCAST.COM

Disney is on track to lose millions from The Little Mermaid, despite a strong turnout in the US for Memorial Day weekend.

Disney spent roughly $390 million on producing and promoting the film.

Theaters take approximately half the ticket sales, meaning the film must hit nearly $800 million to break even.

“If the film manages to gross only $600 million globally, it will result in a loss of $200 million, and even achieving this level of domestic earnings still needs to be determined,” the report explained. “Therefore, domestically, the likelihood that it could gross $300 to $350 million seems overly optimistic.”
 

Another failure for Disney. Next up “Elemental” and the horrible “Indiana Jones Movie”

[MissSpearsSaysSo]

Well, That’s what happens when you don’t make new films with new stories and ideas. Everyone has seen the original animated, plus with all of these remakes, we all know the endings.. Revamp culture has killed cinema. 

[KrisJ]

2 minutes ago, MissSpearsSaysSo said:

Well, That’s what happens when you don’t make new films with new stories and ideas. Everyone has seen the original animated, plus with all of these remakes, we all know the endings.. Revamp culture has killed cinema. 

And the “racism” argument doesn’t work because the new Spiderverse animated movie is SMASHING the box office and the main character is a black Spider-Man - but an original character names Miles Morales in the spider universe. 

I did watch and enjoy the little mermaid and would give it an 8/10 but I can definitely see how a lot of people who loved and grew up with their vision of Ariel wouldn’t want to see this version that doesn’t look like their childhood movie. 

[britney_rocks]

Hey here’s an idea Disney, instead of turning already existing characters into different races, how about creating new ones in different races? Just look at Princess and the Frog.

[Ilyana rasputin]

16 minutes ago, KrisJ said:

And the “racism” argument doesn’t work because the new Spiderverse animated movie is SMASHING the box office and the main character is a black Spider-Man - but an original character names Miles Morales in the spider universe. 

I did watch and enjoy the little mermaid and would give it an 8/10 but I can definitely see how a lot of people who loved and grew up with their vision of Ariel wouldn’t want to see this version that doesn’t look like their childhood movie. 

Must be misogyny then! jokes lol

[Stefani]

It's what the get for pandering to nostalgia and hiring mediocre actors instead of coming up with a new original story that doesn't have an agenda behind it.

[everybodygoesdown]

Honestly, I went to see it opening day and I was so disappointed they axed the entire scene with the cook and the crab in the kitchen. SO disappointing.

 

 

[nwonder]

I hate these stupid remakes, and unless they’re an original retelling of the story like Cruella or Malifcient, I’m not interested. 

[Martini]

go woke go broke 

[MikeHunt]

Knowing that you get your news from Tim Pool says it all for me. 

Edited June 7, 2023 by MikeHunt

[britbritlove]

33 minutes ago, everybodygoesdown said:

Honestly, I went to see it opening day and I was so disappointed they axed the entire scene with the cook and the crab in the kitchen. SO disappointing.

 

 

Yes, this! And the concert at the Kingdom! Still loved the movie though! I'm still hooked up!

[The Greatest Show]

2 minutes ago, MikeHunt said:

Knowing that you get your news from Tim Pool says it all for me. 

do you have any other  news that shows different numbers? Why does the source matter when the information is correct?

[The Greatest Show]

2 hours ago, britney_rocks said:

Hey here’s an idea Disney, instead of turning already existing characters into different races, how about creating new ones in different races? Just look at Princess and the Frog.

also Africa, Asia and South America are huge, culturally rich and diverse places. Why not turn some of their cool folk stories or tales into Disney movies and then cast appropriate actors? They are so lazy with their pandering. 

Mulan, Moana and Encanto all did really well. But for some reason instead of making more beautiful cartoons they keep wanting to desrtoy their legacy. 

[breathe_on_me_toxic]

2 hours ago, britney_rocks said:

Hey here’s an idea Disney, instead of turning already existing characters into different races, how about creating new ones in different races? Just look at Princess and the Frog.

yeah such a lovely movie

[breathe_on_me_toxic]

51 minutes ago, everybodygoesdown said:

Honestly, I went to see it opening day and I was so disappointed they axed the entire scene with the cook and the crab in the kitchen. SO disappointing.

 

 

OMG never knew Deep space nines Odo had a disney role

[thegrove]

The movie looks bad, so that’s probably why. 
 

I mean, they cut most of the magic just making these animated movies live action I don’t care what you say. 
 

then they had the half assed casting choice for Ursula AND she looks like the most basic ***** ever like wtf? And I love Melissa lol. 
 

oh well. Original is streaming on Disney+ ;)

[RBFLOVESBRITNEY]

I hope this serves as a call for them to create new stories and stop resting on their laurels.

Disney:

 

[radiantradar]

That’s unfortunate… I love both the live action and the original. I didn’t see anything wrong with it, the casting was on point! Halle served quality acting, talent, incredible vocals, beauty and grace. She embodied everything that Ariel is and represents. No wonder most reviews are praising Halle.

Also, imo the live action is better than the original 1989 movie

[Innate]

2 hours ago, britney_rocks said:

Hey here’s an idea Disney, instead of turning already existing characters into different races, how about creating new ones in different races? Just look at Princess and the Frog.

Since Disney are so determined to “diversify” all their characters, perhaps we’ll get a Caucasian actress playing Tiana in the live action Princess And The Frog?

[jordeezy river red]

$390 million is such an inflated number. There's no way