Hello, World!
I did some math and added some numbers up. Before I discuss why, let me back track a bit. If you pay attention to news outlets regarding the situation with Russia and how it seems that Obama is instigating a potential war that could be all-out catastrophic and that Hillary Clinton has had the biggest, raging hard on for wanting to go to war with Vladimir Putin to the point of saying that Breitbart and Alex Jones and virtually everyone who is of the "Alt-Right" is in his pocket. While discussing this, Hillary Clinton is in the back ground of what I have to discuss. She is the over all theme, but, she not the main issue of this post ... it's Disney! And Sony as well for their reckless shaming of Donald Trump. More so with Disney as with their comic's via Marvel have poked lots of fun at him recently even to the point of making him M.O.D.O.K. in one of the comics.
So, let's discuss what a war with Russia would cost Disney. This isn't a whole number as there's lots of factors involved that are not fully known, like licensing rights for toys and various miscellaneous things. Before I begin to do a break down, I want to discuss why I feel that a potential war with Russia is wrong. The main reason is economics. It would hurt everyone financially in the long run. I myself have been getting some connections in terms of Russian studios for potential deals to import films from Russia to the States and likewise with exporting my films to Russia. To be honest, anyone who's an artist; be it writers, musicians, filmmakers; or any field that requires some sort import/export type situation will be impacted. So, let's talk money and how we all know that Mickey Mouse loves his "cheese".
How much do you think Disney films make in Russia? Probably a few million here and there? You would be somewhat correct. They are not the big money maker like China is proving itself to be, but, the numbers might surprise you. I am going to link all the movie titles back to their Box Office Mojo pages so you can check numbers for yourself. You might be surprised. And just a quick note, Star Wars: the Force Awakens was not a factor in this research as it was released at the end of 2015, only a week and a half before the start of the new year. And Box Office Mojo will be abbreviated as "BOM".
The first film of the year that Disney released was the Finest Hours, starring Chris Pine of the rebooted Star Trek film series. BOM does not list a "Production Budget" cost for the film; however, Wikipedia has an estimated $80 million for the film. The film bombed hard, and brought in a world wide gross of $52 million. In the U.S, the film made over $27 million and in Russia, the film made $3,195,800.
The second feature was one of Disney's highest earners of the year, Zootopia. No need to give an explanation on it as I am sure most are aware of the film and it's story. Again, no production budget is listed on BOM, but, Wikipedia states it was $150 million to make it. The film made $341 million in the States and in Russia, it made $32,228,883. In Russian theatrical sales, even though studios have to give theaters a cut, the film made a fifth of budget back alone in Russia.
Third feature of the year is the Jungle Book. The live action adaption of Rudyard Kipling's classic story, mainly just a live action adaption of Disney's beloved animated film. Don't worry, there's another live action Jungle Book movie coming from WB with Benedict Cumberbatch doing the voice of Shere Kahn. Disney's Jungle Book was made for $175 million and made $364 million in the States. While in Russia made just a little over $20 million; to be exact, $20,359,503.
Fourth film is Disney's second highest grossing film this far in the year, Captain America: Civil War. Made with a $250 million budget and made $404 million in the States. In Russia, surprisingly, only $16,557,300. Not a big money maker over there as compared to Jungle Book or Zootopia.
The fifth film that Disney released in 2016 was the box office bomb, Alice Through the Looking Glass. Made for $170 million and only bringing in $77 million in the States. It just shows proof that if you want to make a sequel, strike while the iron is hot and don't wait six years! Another movie series that waited six years and bombed as well, Silent Hill! Back on point, the film only made $9,955,014. Just couldn't get past the double digits in the millions ... so close.
Sixth film of the year is their highest grossing so far (as we still have Doctor Strange and Star Wars: Rogue One), Finding Dory! No production budget is listed on BOM, but, Wikipedia states $200 million for the production budget. The film made $485 million in the United States, but, didn't make as much in Russia. I think the same applies to Finding Dory as to what I said about Alice Through the Looking Glass, strike while the iron is hot. The film only made $9,220,953. Yes, the Russian filmgoers flocked to Alice over Dory.
Seventh film that Disney released was yet another box office bomb, Steven Spielberg's the B.F.G! Made with a budget of $140 million and only grossed $55 million in the States. In Russia, it only made $5,877,446.
The eighth film of the year that Disney released was the moderate success that is the 2016 remake of Pete's Dragon. The film was made for $65 million and made $75 in the States. Film only made $3,551,751 in Russia.
The ninth film, the Light Between the Oceans, is probably considered a box office flop in Russia. Then again, I am not sure how the film's release is being handled over there. I know it was given a small, limited release here in the States. Made for a micro-budget by Disney standards, $20 million, and grossed only $12 million in the States. In Russia, the film made only $186,064.
The tenth film of the year, Queen of Katwe, did not get a Russian release as of yet. The only countries with box office results are Colombia, South Africa, and the U.K.
So, did you add that all up? What did you get, class? The answer is $101,132,708. While that is not the final number as I cannot find home video sales; merchandise costs; etc, etc, etc. I hope Disney is happy. I hope that they can live with themselves for this blatant ignorance for wanting a war monger as the first president of the United States.
I am sure you wondering why I said Sony as well? Well, given the whole backlash against men in general over Ghostbusters and pandering to Hillary Clinton by having Kate McKinnon and the crew on some shitty day time talk show on the same day as Clinton. As well as tweets aimed at the Clinton regimen. I am not going to go into vast details over Sony titles, because fuck 'em, that's why.
I am putting the film in order of their release this year as well as the production budget in parenthesis.
The 5th Wave ($38 million) - $3,593,787
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies ($28 million) - $532,267
Risen ($20 million) - No Info
The Brothers Grimsby ($35 million - Wiki) - $2,306,082
Miracles from Heaven ($13 million) - No Info
Money Monster ($27 million) - $1,251,875
The Angry Birds Movie ($73 million) - $11,996,823
The Shallows ($17 million) - $3,137,750
Ghostbusters ($144 million) - $4,870,811
Sausage Party ($19 million) - $2,596,072
Don't Breathe ($10 million) - $2,243,766
When the Bough Breaks ($10 million) - No Info
The Magnificent Seven ($90 million) - $3,439,947
While it's only a third of what Disney has in terms of viewer output, Sony films made only $35,969,180. So, I hope it is all worth it. I really do. Sony also have Playstation, I am sure those sales will hurt too.
Playing with fire. That's all it is.
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