11 Biggest, Priciest Fall Movie Gambles, From ‘Cats’ to ‘Charlie’s Angels’
The fall movie release schedule is jam-packed with adaptation of famous novels, a resurrection of old IP and movies that will take us back in time thanks to CG technology that makes familiar stars look decades younger. But as with every season, there are some major risks on the release calendar — some of which may pay off in the end, whereas some others might not. The budget could be too costly, the subject matter too niche or the studio may have waited too long to revive a once-popular property. Here’s who stands to win or lose big: See Video: 'Ad Astra': Brad Pitt Lands on Mars, Outflies Space Explosion in New IMAX Trailer Lionsgate “Rambo: Last Blood” (Sept. 20) “Last Blood” is epitome of one would call a long-delayed sequel. The last film in Sylvester Stallone’s franchise, “Rambo,” came out 11 years ago. Lionsgate is betting big on releasing a film in a beloved series so much later, but recent reboots of male-skewing action series suggest caution. Last year, a new “Death Wish” with Bruce Willis grossed $34 million domestically on a production budget of $30 million, while “The Predator” reboot only earned $51 million despite a $88 million...
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