A Marvel Fanboy Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Since it also drives merchandise and theme park opportunities, Disney is probably willing to take a loss theatrically to keep the franchise going.except they have too many franchises to keep going ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dementeleus Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 (edited) Yeah, didn`t they sequel Narnia after Caspian debacle because merchandise sales were strong?I think that was a different situation because Disney ditched the franchise and Walden Media took it to Fox... though of course Fox was interested because of merchandise and foreign markets. Edited March 10, 2013 by Telemachos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wileECoyote Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 A mixed bag of news for Oz but in the end I think it did just fine. It was a 5M less than I hoped but 5M more than Disney projected. Obviously they would've liked more from here and especially from the OS markets. However, I'd wait to call of a sequel yet. I think Disney probably already factored the probability of a less than stellar OS because its not the most familiar story and no major international star. But considering that the Disney is about developing franchises/characters that help drive the other sides of Disney, I think it fits in its long term plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishstick Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Oz is a floppit no way around it. Disney expected AIW numbers hence the budget + marekting and this is falling way short of that target. merchandise will make it profitable enough maybe even for a sequel but it doesn`t change the fact it`s a floppit. They were really pushing the epic angle for such shoddy OS returns. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Marvel Fanboy Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Yeah, didn`t they sequel Narnia after Caspian debacle because merchandise sales were strong?more like:Disney: while its not making money, but let's see how the sequel does ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Futurist Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Lol at Disney still trying te repeat the March 2010 Alice miracle : Mars Needs Mom : Mega Fail. John Carter : Big Fail Oz : Fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChD Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Since OZ won't lose as much money as John Carter and Mars needs Mom, is there a slight probability that they will endure the losses and keep going with the sequels? They maybe want to create a franchise that will continue increasing in gross, and it would cover the costs for the first few movies at some point later on. If the do a sequel to this, and that won't increase a tad over this one, I think that's when they will give it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Stingray Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 800m WW is impossible now, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChD Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 800m WW is impossible now, right? Hell... It would be a miracle if this managed to gross 600M WW lol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Marston Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Don't think there will be a sequel. If Alice didn't get one why would this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Moderators, you think the Friday number thread was out of control?Well, wait until IM3 comes out 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Don't think there will be a sequel. If Alice didn't get one why would this?It shouldn't anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dashrendar44 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 (edited) Seeing Meh Oz's overseas numbers so OS digs his grave? Edited March 10, 2013 by dashrendar44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChD Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Moderators, you think the Friday number thread was out of control?Well, wait until IM3 comes out I heard rumors on the streets that the derailing mafia is planning a strike somewhere in the middle of June. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackO Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Ugh. the box office this year sucks. I am packing it in till Ion man 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dementeleus Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Unlike MARS NEEDS MOMS or JOHN CARTER, Oz is a premium, highly recognizable brand. They're not going to ditch it just because the movie loses a hundred million or so. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Oz is a floppit no way around it. Disney expected AIW numbers hence the budget + marekting and this is falling way short of that target. merchandise will make it profitable enough maybe even for a sequel but it doesn`t change the fact it`s a floppit. They were really pushing the epic angle for such shoddy OS returns.I do remember people saying that about Hobbits first OS numbers..."Oh, it's awful. Such underwhelming OS numbers. This is definetly going to keep it from earning $1B."Now Hobbit has made $1B worldwide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I heard rumors on the streets that the derailing mafia is planning a strike somewhere in the middle of June.I think the right date is June 14? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Futurist Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Nikki about Dead Man Down : This is yet another loser for Colin Farrell who continues to demonstrate he can’t open a movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Stingray Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Hell... It would be a miracle if this managed to gross 600M WW lol. This is all James Franco's fault! They should've gotten someone like Denzel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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