DB.E Worldwide Total

Saiyan-Professor · Post by **Saiyan-Professor** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 11:55 pm

In another thread, there was a confusing argument concerning how much Dragonball Evolution made Worldwide. I want to know can someone provide an accurate figure. It seems like those that dislike the movie presents low figures while others presents high ones. Can someone please give me a precise number?

MajinVejitaXV · Post by **MajinVejitaXV** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 11:58 pm

Saiyan-Professor wrote:In another thread, there was a confusing argument concerning how much Dragonball Evolution made Worldwide. I want to know can someone provide an accurate figure. It seems like those that dislike the movie presents low figures while others presents high ones. Can someone please give me a precise number?

http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=dragonball.htm

TOTAL LIFETIME GROSSES
Domestic: $8,077,360 18.0%
+ Foreign: $36,867,875 82.0%
= Worldwide: $44,945,235

-Corey

Chrono Trigger · Post by **Chrono Trigger** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:00 am

TOTAL LIFETIME GROSSES
Domestic: $8,077,360 18.0%
+ Foreign: $36,867,875 82.0%
= Worldwide: $44,945,235

There is absolutely no way this is getting a sequel. No freaking way...

Conan the SSJ · Post by **Conan the SSJ** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:05 am

Chrono Trigger wrote:There is absolutely no way this is getting a sequel. No freaking way...

Here's hopin'. That is pretty pathetic, though Fox only have themselves to blame IMO. They could've put so much more hype, build-up, passion, something into this movie beyond the sub-mediocre crap it got. It's almost sad... Almost.

Saiyan-Professor · Post by **Saiyan-Professor** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:06 am

Chrono Trigger wrote:
TOTAL LIFETIME GROSSES
Domestic: $8,077,360 18.0%
+ Foreign: $36,867,875 82.0%
= Worldwide: $44,945,235
There is absolutely no way this is getting a sequel. No freaking way...

How so, what was the entire budget, 45 million or 50? Then again some studios make sequels anyway if said sequel has greater potential.

MajinVejitaXV · Post by **MajinVejitaXV** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:09 am

Saiyan-Professor wrote:How so, what was the entire budget, 45 million or 50? Then again some studios make sequels anyway if said sequel has greater potential.

Budget was $50 million, per the latest source. Honestly, if worldwide gross can't even match a low budget like that...chances are the film won't get a sequel. Not unless the home release does phenomenal (like Boondock Saints, for instance).

-Corey

Chrono Trigger · Post by **Chrono Trigger** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:11 am

Saiyan Professor wrote:How so, what was the entire budget, 45 million or 50? Then again some studios make sequels anyway if said sequel has greater potential.

When has that ever happened? In Evolution's case it barely made back it's budget. Just about everyone hated it or thought it was a joke. Especially in Japan! I just don't see how any company in their right mind could green light a sequel when this movie was handled badly and thus performed badly. I can't wrap my mind around it.

Super Sonic · Post by **Super Sonic** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:13 am

Way it was managed and promoted, most I can see right now is it becoming a cult classic a la the 1986 Transformers movie.

Chuquita · Post by **Chuquita** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:19 am

Conan the SSJ wrote:
Chrono Trigger wrote:There is absolutely no way this is getting a sequel. No freaking way...
Here's hopin'. That is pretty pathetic, though Fox only have themselves to blame IMO. They could've put so much more hype, build-up, passion, something into this movie beyond the sub-mediocre crap it got. It's almost sad... Almost.

I almost feel sad for it too. I really do.

But then I remember Chatku and.....guh, Chatku. >_O

What really hurts is that the possibility of a Dragon Ball movie, in the hands of a different studio, different director, writer, actors, etc; could've really been something amazing. It could've been huge, could've been a summer blockbuster action-adventure epic....

I wanted an exciting script full of likable characters who's personalities remain much more true to the originals' personalities. I wanted to see a movie filled with battles; this is Dragon Ball, after all. I wanted to see special effects that'd knock my socks off; not some blurry mist-like stuff that barely passes for the original's rendition of ki.

I wanted to see a live action Son Goku, and I didn't get one.

But, yeah. On Topic: While I can see them just about breaking even, I really don't foresee any sequel in store.

Maybe one day in the far future, there'll be a reboot. Maybe the reboot will actually be made with care and respect for the original; and if it does, I'll gladly plunk down the $10 or however many dollars it'll cost for a ticket.

laserkid · Post by **laserkid** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:25 am

Super Sonic wrote:Way it was managed and promoted, most I can see right now is it becoming a cult classic a la the 1986 Transformers movie.

Except that movie's actually GOOD.

Conan the SSJ · Post by **Conan the SSJ** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:34 am

Chuquita wrote:I wanted an exciting script full of likable characters who's personalities remain much more true to the originals' personalities. I wanted to see a movie filled with battles; this is Dragon Ball, after all. I wanted to see special effects that'd knock my socks off; not some blurry mist-like stuff that barely passes for the original's rendition of ki.

I wanted to see a live action Son Goku, and I didn't get one.

You and me both on all counts, Chu. Even the film's biggest draw for me, James Marsters as Piccolo, had practically less screen-time than suited-Darth Vader in Revenge of the Sith. And Chatku, oh dear, don't get me started. You, myself, Corey, and so many others have already put best how wrong the "Goku" character was portrayed. For the moment, I'll say no more, simply because I'm tired tonight and this film isn't worth exhausting any more of my energy.

Hot dang, Laserkid, you like Torchwood?

Saiyan-Professor · Post by **Saiyan-Professor** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:42 am

Chuquita wrote:...Maybe one day in the far future, there'll be a reboot. Maybe the reboot will actually be made with care and respect for the original; and if it does, I'll gladly plunk down the $10 or however many dollars it'll cost for a ticket.

I seriously doubt that because Dragonball been around for years yet Fox was the only American movie studio (as far as I know of) that at least attempted to produce a film. If this fails, it may be a looong time before someone else tries.

laserkid · Post by **laserkid** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 1:01 am

Conan the SSJ wrote:Hot dang, Laserkid, you like Torchwood?

I'm a bit of a Doctor Who/Torchwood/Sara Jane Adventures fan, yes.

On topic, yeah I very much doubt we'll see another DB movie this decade (I mean in the next ten years, for those snarky enough to point out the next decade is next year). Hopefully the next time someone does try it (and someone EVENTUALLY will, DB has too much clout), it'll be more accurate, and at least be put together better.

Kendamu · Post by **Kendamu** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 1:05 am

Chrono Trigger wrote:
Saiyan Professor wrote:How so, what was the entire budget, 45 million or 50? Then again some studios make sequels anyway if said sequel has greater potential.
When has that ever happened?

Pretty much all of Kevin Smith's movies are like that. They barely make back the money used and maybe turns a bit of a profit. Since he's not really costing Miramax any money, they keep letting him make films.

Post by **Herms** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 1:06 am

Conan the SSJ wrote:Here's hopin'. That is pretty pathetic, though Fox only have themselves to blame IMO. They could've put so much more hype, build-up, passion, something into this movie beyond the sub-mediocre crap it got. It's almost sad... Almost.

They certainly could have advertised it more, at least in America. I never saw a single ad for it anywhere in America, but I've seen a few posters for it around Tokyo.

Chuquita · Post by **Chuquita** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 1:08 am

Saiyan-Professor wrote:
Chuquita wrote:...Maybe one day in the far future, there'll be a reboot. Maybe the reboot will actually be made with care and respect for the original; and if it does, I'll gladly plunk down the $10 or however many dollars it'll cost for a ticket.
I seriously doubt that because Dragonball been around for years yet Fox was the only American movie studio (as far as I know of) that at least attempted to produce a film. If this fails, it may be a looong time before someone else tries.

That's why I said the far future. *Points to her quote*.

Fox was the only studio allowed to make the movie; they bought the rights (back in...2002? Something like that.) so no other studio was really allowed to make it (though that didn't stop Watchmen...anyone know whatever happened with those two studios in terms of them dividing up the profits?).

I'd be hesitant to give an estimate on exactly how much time would need to pass before a reboot. I mean you have situations like what goes on with the Marvel and DC movies--in which only a few years to several pass before a reboot, and situations with things like Street Fighter, TMNT, and Transformers so there really isn't anything to easily compare it to.

MajinVejitaXV · Post by **MajinVejitaXV** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 1:11 am

Kendamu wrote:Pretty much all of Kevin Smith's movies are like that. They barely make back the money used and maybe turns a bit of a profit. Since he's not really costing Miramax any money, they keep letting him make films.

Not to turn this into a Kevin Smith debate, but where did you get that idea?

Clerks
Budget $27,000 (original)
$230,000 (post)
Gross revenue $3.2 million

Mallrats
Budget $6,100,000
Gross revenue $2,122,561

Chasing Amy
Budget $250,000
Gross revenue $12,021,272

Dogma
Budget $10,000,000
Gross revenue $30,652,890

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Budget $22 million
Gross revenue $30,085,147

Clerks 2
Budget $5,000,000
Gross revenue $26,983,776

Zack and Miri Make a Porno
Budget $24 million
Gross revenue $31.33 million

Mallrats bombed, but nearly all the other movies made respectable profits given their budgets. And I'm pretty sure these figures don't include the home release market either.

-Corey

Saiyan-Professor · Post by **Saiyan-Professor** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 1:12 am

Where the hell is JAPPO I want to hear what he has to say about the total.

Dr. Casey · Post by **Dr. Casey** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 1:15 am

Yeah, Clerks' revenue was around 120 times higher than its original budget. I think that's the all-time record.

Kid Trunks · Post by **Kid Trunks** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 1:59 am

MajinVejitaXV wrote:Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Budget $22 million
Gross revenue $30,085,147

$22m for that movie?

I know the a lot of people don't like DBE, but does anyone think the real reason it grossed so little was because of its lack of promotion? If I wasn't purposely looking it up on the internet I wouldn't have known about it.

Kanzenshuu

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