As reported by numerous sources today, Disney has shut down production of the Johnny Depp-Jerry Bruckheimer led production of The Lone Ranger that was to begin filming in October. Rumor has it that Disney, fresh off some huge flops (as well as successes) was getting cold feet with a budget that was approaching the 250 million dollar mark. Internally, Disney has decided to go a more cautious route with their films and this film was beginning to show some marketing risk.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
The Lone Ranger Not Riding Off Into The Sunset
As reported by numerous sources today, Disney has shut down production of the Johnny Depp-Jerry Bruckheimer led production of The Lone Ranger that was to begin filming in October. Rumor has it that Disney, fresh off some huge flops (as well as successes) was getting cold feet with a budget that was approaching the 250 million dollar mark. Internally, Disney has decided to go a more cautious route with their films and this film was beginning to show some marketing risk.
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