The text appears to be a transcript of a video discussing the biggest box office flops in history. The host mentions several films that lost a significant amount of money, including:
1. John Carter (2012) - a Disney film that lost around $220 million.
2. The Lone Ranger (2013) - a Disney film that lost around $200 million.
3. Mortal Engines (2018) - a Universal Pictures film that lost around $180 million.
4. The 13th Warrior (1999) - a Touchstone Pictures film that lost around $190 million.
5. Cutthroat Island (1995) - a Carolco Pictures film that lost around $176 million.
6. Mars Needs Moms (2011) - a Disney film that lost around $160 million.
7. King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017) - a Warner Bros. film that lost around $160 million.
The host also discusses the reasons behind these failures, including poor marketing, bad reception, and high production costs. Additionally, the host mentions that some of these films were part of a larger trend of studios trying to create franchises or sequels, but ultimately failing to do so.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The text discusses the biggest box office draws in the history of cinema, such as Avengers and The Lion King.
2. Disney owns the rights to the book "John Carter" and tried to adapt it into a film.
3. The film "John Carter" was released in 2012 and was a commercial failure, losing around $200 million.
4. The film "Lone Ranger" was released in 2013 and was also a commercial failure, losing around $200 million.
5. The film "King Arthur: Legend of the Sword" was released in 2017 and was a commercial failure, losing around $160 million.
6. The film "Mortal Engines" was released in 2018 and was a commercial failure, losing around $180 million.
7. The film "The 13th Warrior" was released in 1999 and was a commercial failure, losing around $190 million.
8. The film "Cutthroat Island" was released in 1995 and was a commercial failure, leading to the bankruptcy of Carolco Pictures.
9. The film "Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas" was released in 2003 and was a commercial failure, earning only $80 million at the box office.
10. The film "Mars Needs Moms" was released in 2011 and was a commercial failure, losing around $160 million.
11. Disney invested around $200 million in the production and advertising of "Mars Needs Moms".
12. The failure of "Mars Needs Moms" led to the dismissal of 450 employees and a payout of around $80 million in compensation.
13. The film "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" was released in 2003 and was a commercial success.
14. The film "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines" was released in 2003 and was a commercial success.
Note: The text appears to be a transcription of a video or podcast, and some of the sentences may be incomplete or unclear.