PotDC Budget: Over $100 Million

BobThePizzaBoy

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$100 million? I'm impressed Henson is getting that much of a budget.

Does anyone else smell burning powder?
 

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Here are the only Henson-related movie budget listings I could find.

MirrorMask $4M
Muppets From Space $24M
Muppet Christmas Carol $12M

There are no huge star salaries, so this $100M will mainly service the picture itself. Keep in mind that 3D nearly doubles the cost so this is like a $60M picture and that's still rather robust for this sort of movie. :scary:
 

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Wow. I hope this isn't just bullocks... Is it a reputable source? If it is, I'm excited! Someone must see worth (and potential profit) in POTDC!
 

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WOW ! great news if its true that is ... Wish Henson would come out with some extra additional facts , like a DATE :big_grin:
What ever the story tho i shall sit on *pins & needles* to the day it is released .
 

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I'm impressed - they must be shooting for blockbuster status - I think we can expect a toy line with the works with a budget that big - they are going to have to really market it and the merchandising should be cool.
 

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bullsh*** That's what I think. There's just no way that some one would sink 100 million into a project that's proven itself to sit in development ****. I don't buy it.
 

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Keep in mind that 3D nearly doubles the cost so this is like a $60M picture and that's still rather robust for this sort of movie. :scary:
Where did you heard that? I doubt 3D doubles the costs...
 

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Where did you heard that? I doubt 3D doubles the costs...
Maybe not double, but close to it. 3D is a very expensive way to shoot and adds a substancial burden on the budget! Especially in a film that uses all of these layered effects. It isn't just a difference in cameras or film stock, there's a massive difference in the dynamic of setting up each and every shot. It's a format that drastically changes every department of a production. That is, if it's actually shot in 3D and not merely converted during post production. Unless you know otherwise... :confused:

But the fact that ticket prices are increased and the gimmick is so popular now makes 3D shooting a profitable medium.
 
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