8 Questions
What type of films had Andrew Stanton directed before John Carter?
Animated films
What was the budget for the film John Carter?
$300 million
How much did John Carter receive in ticket sales?
$282 thousand
Why did Andrew Stanton's directing style cause problems during filming?
He was used to animated films
When did the filming of John Carter finish?
2010
Why did the marketing and production budget cause problems for John Carter?
It was too large
What was the problem with Andrew Stanton's screenplay for John Carter?
It was confusing and difficult to follow
How many films have made more than $600 million in ticket sales in the history of filmmaking?
63
Study Notes
Andrew Stanton's Career
- Directed famous animated films: A Bug's Life, Finding Nemo, and WALL-E
- Decided to direct and write a new film: John Carter, based on the sci-fi novel A Princess of Mars
Challenges with John Carter
- Cost over 300milliontomake,butonlyreceived300 million to make, but only received 300milliontomake,butonlyreceived282 million in ticket sales
- Stanton lacked experience in directing live-action films
- Confusing and difficult-to-follow screenplay written by Stanton
Directing Style Issues
- Stanton's directing style, suited for animated films, was not suitable for live-action films
- Reshoots, cuts, and adds were expensive and time-consuming, leading to a delayed release
Production Issues
- Filming finished in 2010, but the film was not released until 2012 due to reshoots
- Negative reviews built up during the delay
Casting Issues
- Stanton did not choose a well-known cast of actors, which could have attracted more viewers
Marketing and Budget Issues
- The budget was so expensive that the film needed to make over $600 million in ticket sales to make a profit
- This has only been achieved by 63 films in the history of filmmaking
Quiz about Andrew Stanton's experience directing the film John Carter based on the novel A Princess of Mars. Learn about the challenges he faced shifting from animation to live-action filmmaking.
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