Which are (the most infamous) movies that were supposed to launch or continue franchises that were cancelled because of poor box office performance/audience reception?
The Mummy (2017) | The Dark Universe
John Carter (2012)
November Man (2014) | Smaller scope movie vs the previously mentioned, but I remember Brosnan saying that he had already signed on for sequels (yes, plural).
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai
Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
Flash Gordon
"The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai
Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins"
Came in here to say these two. Loved them both and it is a crime they didn't spawn more.
As a fan of the comic LoEG, I was happy that they didn't make any more movies.
You know, I thought the movie had potential. It wasn't that bad IMO. A stronger script and a bit closer to the comic and it might have worked. Maybe not making Nina a vampire, ditching Tom Sawyer, not using Connery who I felt tried to really take over the film...
I actually loved the addition of Dorian Gray.
Those are all valid observations. I, too, didn't mind Dorian Gray. Making Mina a vampire and not a strong leader was their biggest mistake. There are surely worse movies but I can't give this above a 5/10. It could/should have been spectacular.
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Willow (1988)
Howard the Duck (1986)
Two rare bombs from an A list creator and a A list director.
(George Lucas, Ron Howard)
I can't remember the last time I've seen Willow (come to think of it, I have never seen it!)
For the LONGEST time Howard the Duck was not shown on cable.(decades after release)
NEVER ever have I seen Willow shown on cable. I think it is hidden in a vault somewhere deep deep underground. Two bombs in a row would crush Lucas's reputation as a genuis and was in danger of being labeled as a has-been.
Willow is available on Disney+. Fantastic film. "Out of the way, peck."
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