I think it would have some pretty high costs to do it right. You are right though, I have seen them on surfing to bull riding. documentaries sell for sure. I am surprised there has not been one already.Instead of an internet show they should just make it a documentary and sell it to HBO. It sucks that the refunds are being made, but Im glad they stuck to their word.
I predicted this.
If he had tried to show of pool in a positive light, instead of going down the douchebag, gambling, shady business route, he might have succeeded.
I predicted this.
If he had tried to show of pool in a positive light, instead of going down the douchebag, gambling, shady business route, he might have succeeded.
Sad part is, the industry that would have "benefitted" could not work together and pool their money to the tune of $40K!!!
Look at what the color of money did and rounders!!! if it is 1/10 as successful as either one of these, their return on their investment is "enormous!" As much money as the big pool leagues pull down, they could not get 15k a piece from TAP, APA & BCA leagues to jump start their businesses???
To be honest, I just don't understand the logic???
I truly wish someone could make sense of things for me? I could certainly use the enlightenment???
KD
Rounders and The Color of Money were studio films..with studio budgets...and studio distribution. Rounders did roughly $23 million and TCOM around $52 million. A reality show that would make its $ from commercials, based on ratings would be lucky to make 1/100th of either of those movies, forget about 1/10th.
A low budget documentary focused on both the gambling side and the few Pro Tourneys with interviews of people from all areas of the game sold to HBO, Showtime, Encore or Starz sounds like the best and most realistic idea.
you misunderstood or i miss communicated!!!
either way, i was referring to the "EFFECT" on the pool/poker industry those films created and the "Wealth Effect" it created inside the industries depicted in each of those films.
The film or the series or documentary could break even, loss a little or make alot and still help the industry! IMO
Based on this "Potential" upside to the industry, it is logical to get behind it and support it??? That did not happen and it is becoming a missed oppertunity for the big players in the industry. Again, like I said it is sad that TAP, APA & BCA could not come together and neither could Brunswick, Diamond, Simonios, Suloc and other industry titans!!!
KD
you misunderstood or i miss communicated!!!
either way, i was referring to the "EFFECT" on the pool/poker industry those films created and the "Wealth Effect" it created inside the industries depicted in each of those films.
The film or the series or documentary could break even, loss a little or make alot and still help the industry! IMO
Based on this "Potential" upside to the industry, it is logical to get behind it and support it??? That did not happen and it is becoming a missed oppertunity for the big players in the industry. Again, like I said it is sad that TAP, APA & BCA could not come together and neither could Brunswick, Diamond, Simonios, Suloc and other industry titans!!!
KD
I didn't know they offered a return on investment. I think the reason no one gave them money, including me, was no faith in the project. I think it was a bad idea, so why would I put money into it? That is not to say if he comes up with something more interesting people won't give.Sad part is, the industry that would have "benefitted" could not work together and pool their money to the tune of $40K!!!
Look at what the color of money did and rounders!!! if it is 1/10 as successful as either one of these, their return on their investment is "enormous!" As much money as the big pool leagues pull down, they could not get 15k a piece from TAP, APA & BCA leagues to jump start their businesses???
To be honest, I just don't understand the logic???
I truly wish someone could make sense of things for me? I could certainly use the enlightenment???
KD
Big players in the industry as you call them, if they were so inclined would just do it themselves. They are not giving money to him.you misunderstood or i miss communicated!!!
either way, i was referring to the "EFFECT" on the pool/poker industry those films created and the "Wealth Effect" it created inside the industries depicted in each of those films.
The film or the series or documentary could break even, loss a little or make alot and still help the industry! IMO
Based on this "Potential" upside to the industry, it is logical to get behind it and support it??? That did not happen and it is becoming a missed oppertunity for the big players in the industry. Again, like I said it is sad that TAP, APA & BCA could not come together and neither could Brunswick, Diamond, Simonios, Suloc and other industry titans!!!
KD
What company would support a guy who says, "I have to win this [gambling match] because I've got two kids at home and the rent has to get paid" ?