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Cult Classic Films That Were Box Office Bombs
Cult Classic Films That, Were Box Office Bombs.
'The Independent' recently offered readers a list of cult-classic movies that bombed at the box office.
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971), When this Gene Wilder classic was originally
released, it made just $1 million in profits.
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971), When this Gene Wilder classic was originally
released, it made just $1 million in profits.
The Shawshank Redemption (1994), Despite making it on to IMDb's "top 250" list,
this Stephen King adaptation earned
only $16 million at the box office.
The Shawshank Redemption (1994), Despite making it on to IMDb's "top 250" list,
this Stephen King adaptation earned
only $16 million at the box office.
The Iron Giant (1999), One of the greatest animated films of all time
made just $31.3 million at the global box office
against a $70 to $80 million budget.
The Iron Giant (1999), One of the greatest animated films of all time
made just $31.3 million at the global box office
against a $70 to $80 million budget.
Donnie Darko (2001), Despite earning a cult following, Donnie Darko grossed
just over $7.5 million against a budget of $4.5 million.
Donnie Darko (2001), Despite earning a cult following, Donnie Darko grossed
just over $7.5 million against a budget of $4.5 million.
Blade Runner (1982), Ridley Scott’s seminal sci-fi film had
a lackluster opening theatrical run, making back
just $10.5 million more than its $30 million budget.
Blade Runner (1982), Ridley Scott’s seminal sci-fi film had
a lackluster opening theatrical run, making back
just $10.5 million more than its $30 million budget.
Children of Men (2006), This grim dystopian thriller, widely considered
one of the best films of the 21st century, failed to
make back as much as it cost in its box office run.
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Children of Men (2006), This grim dystopian thriller, widely considered
one of the best films of the 21st century, failed to
make back as much as it cost in its box office run.
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Citizen Kane (1941), Orson Welles' beloved classic also failed to
recoup its costs when it was released in 1941.
Citizen Kane (1941), Orson Welles' beloved classic also failed to
recoup its costs when it was released in 1941.
Fight Club (1999), David Fincher's adaptation of Chuck Palahniuk's novel
had an underwhelming run in theaters after studio
execs cut the film's planned marketing campaign.
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Fight Club (1999), David Fincher's adaptation of Chuck Palahniuk's novel
had an underwhelming run in theaters after studio
execs cut the film's planned marketing campaign.
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Mulholland Drive (2001), Despite being considered one of the best films
of all time, this David Lynch movie was so difficult to
market that it couldn't recoup its $20 million budget.
Mulholland Drive (2001), Despite being considered one of the best films
of all time, this David Lynch movie was so difficult to
market that it couldn't recoup its $20 million budget
Negotiations on Global Treaty , to End Plastic Pollution , Reach Critical Phase .
'The Independent' reports that negotiators from around
the world have met to discuss what could become
a global treaty meant to end plastic pollution. .
The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on
Plastic Pollution has begun agreeing on treaty language
at their fourth of five scheduled plastics summits.
The most ambitious and contentious
idea revolves around limiting how much
plastic can be manufactured globally.
As most plastics are made from fossil fuels
and chemicals, oil and gas exporters
have strongly objected to the limitations, along
with plastic-producing countries and companies.
According to Stewart Harris, an industry spokesperson
with the International Council of Chemical Associations,
the treaty also focuses on recycling and reuse. .
We want to see the treaty
completed. We want to work
with the governments on
implementing it. The private
sector has a role to play, Stewart Harris, an industry spokesperson
with the International Council of Chemical
Associations, via 'The Independent'.
'The Independent' reports that the Scientists’
Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty provided
scientific evidence on plastic pollution at
the negotiations.
I heard yesterday that there’s
no data on microplastics,
which is verifiably false:
21,000 publications on micro and
nanoplastics have been published, Bethanie Carney Almroth, an ecotoxicology professor at Sweden's University of Gothenburg who co-leads the coalition, via 'The Independent'.
Ecuador's chief negotiator, Walter Schuldt stressed that
countries present at the negotiation share a common
vision of moving forward in the treaty process.
Because at the end of the day,
we’re talking about the survival
of the future of life, not only
of human life but all sorts
of life on this planet, Walter Schuldt, Ecuador's chief
negotiator, via 'The Independent'
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Google Fires More Staffers , Following Protests Over , $1.2 Billion Israel Deal.
Google Fires More Staffers , Following Protests Over , $1.2 Billion Israel Deal.
'The Independent' reports that Google has fired at least
20 more workers following protests over the company
supplying Israel with technology amid the Gaza war.
'The Independent' reports that Google has fired at least
20 more workers following protests over the company
supplying Israel with technology amid the Gaza war.
A group representing the fired
workers said the total number of staff
terminated for protesting is now over 50. .
Internal turmoil at the tech giant revolves around
'Project Nimbus,' a 2021 contract for both Google and
Amazon to provide the Israeli government with technology. .
Internal turmoil at the tech giant revolves around
'Project Nimbus,' a 2021 contract for both Google and
Amazon to provide the Israeli government with technology. .
The $1.2 billion contract includes
cloud computing and artificial
intelligence services. .
The $1.2 billion contract includes
cloud computing and artificial
intelligence services. .
Last week, workers held sit-in
protests at Google's offices in both
New York and Sunnyvale, California.
The protests were organized by the group
No Tech For Apartheid, who said that 30 workers
were fired following the initial sit-in. .
According to Jane Chung, a spokeswoman for
No Tech For Apartheid, Google has now fired
"over 20" more workers, “including non-participating
bystanders during last week’s protests.”.
Google’s aims are clear:
the corporation is attempting
to quash dissent, silence
its workers, and reassert
its power over them, Jane Chung, a spokeswoman for No Tech For Apartheid, via 'The Independent'.
In its attempts to do so,
Google has decided to
unceremoniously, and
without due process,
upend the livelihoods of
over 50 of its own workers, Jane Chung, a spokeswoman for No Tech For Apartheid, via 'The Independent'.
In its attempts to do so,
Google has decided to
unceremoniously, and
without due process,
upend the livelihoods of
over 50 of its own workers, Jane Chung, a spokeswoman for No Tech For Apartheid, via 'The Independent'.
Google has disputed the group's claims,
stressing that the company carefully found that, “every single one of those whose employment
was terminated was personally and definitively
involved in disruptive activity inside our buildings.”
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Upcoming , Lyrid Meteor Shower , May Be Hard to See.
'The Independent' reports that skywatchers
looking to catch the Lyrid meteor shower
may be foiled by the moon. .
This year's peak activity occurs
on April 21 and 22, with up to
20 meteors expected per hour. .
Potential viewing should
last through April 29. .
However, the American Meteor Society
warns that strong moonlight
may interfere with viewing. .
Every year, multiple meteor showers
occur and don't require special
equipment to see them. .
For the most part, meteor showers originate
from debris left behind by comets, like the Lyrids,
which come from the comet Thatcher. .
As these space rocks enter the Earth's atmosphere,
air resistance makes them extremely hot,
which causes the air around them to glow.
This glow leaves a fiery trail behind
the meteor, which can be observed
from the ground as a "shooting star.".
Look to the northeast and just
keep staring at the same spot
in the sky. It's always impressive
when you see these things, Don Pollacco, University of Warwick
astronomer, via 'The Independent'.
The Lyrids are best viewed from the Northern Hemisphere,
while the upcoming Eta Aquarids meteor shower
can best be seen from the Southern Hemisphere.
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Microsoft Makes $1.5 Billion , Investment in Leading , UAE Technology Firm.
Microsoft Makes $1.5 Billion , Investment in Leading , UAE Technology Firm.
'The Independent' reports that Microsoft has announced
a $1.5 billion investment in a leading United Arab
Emirates-based artificial intelligence firm. .
'The Independent' reports that Microsoft has announced
a $1.5 billion investment in a leading United Arab
Emirates-based artificial intelligence firm. .
The deal, overseen by the UAE's powerful national security
adviser, will see Microsoft president Brad Smith join
technology holding company G42's board of directors.
The deal, overseen by the UAE's powerful national security
adviser, will see Microsoft president Brad Smith join
technology holding company G42's board of directors.
The UAE's national security adviser,
Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is the
current chairman of G42's board of directors. .
In a statement released on April 16, Microsoft
said the deal “was developed in close consultation
with both the UAE and U.S. governments.”.
In a statement released on April 16, Microsoft
said the deal “was developed in close consultation
with both the UAE and U.S. governments.”.
G42, which runs data centers in the Middle East
and elsewhere, has built the world's leading
Arabic-language AI model, Jais. .
According to Microsoft, G42 will move its
AI applications and services over to the U.S.
tech giant's cloud computing platform. .
According to Microsoft, G42 will move its
AI applications and services over to the U.S.
tech giant's cloud computing platform. .
The deal will also look to bring digital infrastructure
to regions that G42 has already established
a presence, including the Middle East and Africa.
'The Independent' reports that G42 previously cut ties with
Chinese hardware suppliers to limit U.S. concerns that
the company was closely tied to the Chinese government.
'The Independent' reports that G42 previously cut ties with
Chinese hardware suppliers to limit U.S. concerns that
the company was closely tied to the Chinese government.
Prior to Microsoft's investment, the company
reportedly faced allegations of spying for its
connection to a mobile phone app identified as spyware.
The tech company also faced accusations
that it gathered genetic material from
U.S. users for the Chinese government. .
The tech company also faced accusations
that it gathered genetic material from
U.S. users for the Chinese government.
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'Gladiator 2' took CinemaCon by storm with a hoard of soldiers and gave theater owners a first look at the highly anticipated film. Filmmaker Ridley Scott introduced the first footage of the movie via a video message sent from London. He said of the sequel, "It is possibly even more extraordinary than the first."
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We're getting a first look at 'Alien: Romulus' the next project in the 'Alien' film franchise. Disney finally pulled back the curtain on the "interquel," releasing a terrifying 62-second teaser trailer that re-establishes the look and feel of the franchise's bona fide classics. Filmmaker Fede Álvarez's new film takes place between Ridley Scott's 'Alien' (1979) and James Cameron's 'Aliens' (1986).
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