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In response to "Pixar's President, Jim Morris, confirms to Variety that Elemental will turn a modest profit during its theatrical run. -- nm" by David

I'm glad it's going to turn a slight theatrical profit, but that same article makes me worried for Pixar's long term survival.

Posted by Inigo (aka Inigo) Aug 9 '23, 11:39

As they state in the article, Pixar employs only US artists, not overseas, and because of that their labor (budget) is much higher with no realistic way of bringing down costs.

One movie a year at $200 million with a $100+ million marketing campaign means they have to get to $500 million every time.

Meanwhile Sony, Universal and now Paramount are making animated films will higher profits, and even higher box office returns.

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It's not coincidental that Disney announced all the IP-based sequels a while back. They want cost certainty, even though... - David Aug 9, 11:50
it's Pixar's process that takes longer than the other studios. it's the process that produces billion-dollar home runs 3 out of 4 times - hollywood big shot Aug 9, 11:42 2
- $100 million vs $200 million budget is a world of difference in profit. - Inigo Aug 9, 11:46 1
  - most of the old brain-trust are gone, Disney just wants their sequels. at some point are you even Pixar anymore if you're not the thing they bought in - hollywood big shot Aug 9, 11:57

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I'm glad it's going to turn a slight theatrical profit, but that same article makes me worried for Pixar's long term survival.

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