Career Summary

		Movies	Domestic Box Office	International Box Office	Worldwide Box Office
In Technical Roles	Director	5	$720,172,195	$1,008,512,368	$1,728,684,563
	Screenwriter	3	$359,871,672	$506,975,925	$866,847,597
	Story Creator	3	$391,278,497	$611,056,089	$1,002,334,586
	Producer	2	$255,470,773	$340,379,446	$595,850,219

Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists

Featured Blu-ray and DVD Review: Moana

March 5th, 2017

Moana was the third animated film distributed by Disney this year. All three earned excellent reviews, but Moana was by far the weakest at the box office. Is it also the weakest in terms of quality? More...

2016 Preview: November

November 1st, 2016

October turned out to be a mixed month. On the one hand, not one movie earned $100 million, or even came close. However, it was also a more steady month than last October and the last two weeks really helped 2016 in the year-over-year comparisons. In November, we have five films with at least a shot at $100 million, three of which should have no trouble getting to at least $200 million. A little while ago, I thought Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them would be the biggest hit of the month, but the buzz took a hit recently. More on that below. Meanwhile, Doctor Strange’s reviews are currently 90% positive and that should help it out at the box office. The third very likely $200 million hit is Moana. There is certainly precedent for an animated movie to be a monster hit at this time of year, but there is also a lot of competition. Last November was similar in strength, with five films that earned more than $100 million and two films that earned more than $200 million. None earned more than $300 million, so that’s the goal for this November. If we can get one $300 million and / or three $200 million movies over the month, then it will be seen as a victory. More...

Featured Blu-ray / DVD Review: Aladdin

October 12th, 2015

Aladdin first hit theaters in 1992 and was a smash hit with critics and with moviegoers. Because it is so well-known, I don't think I need to concentrate too much on the plot or the quality of the movie. What is more important is the technical presentation and any additionally extras new to this release. Does the Blu-ray shine in that regard? More...

All Technical Credits

Release Date	Title	Role	Domestic Box Office	International Box Office	Worldwide Box Office
11/23/2016	Moana	Director, Story by	$248,757,044	$390,780,164	$639,537,208
11/25/2009	The Princess and the Frog	Director, Screenwriter, Story Creator	$104,400,899	$166,596,479	$270,997,378
11/27/2002	Treasure Planet	Director, Screenwriter, Story Creator, Producer	$38,120,554	$53,679,446	$91,800,000
11/11/1992	Aladdin	Director, Producer, Screenwriter	$217,350,219	$286,700,000	$504,050,219
11/15/1989	The Little Mermaid	Director	$111,543,479	$110,756,279	$222,299,758
Movies:	5	Totals:	$720,172,195	$1,008,512,368	$1,728,684,563
		Averages:	$144,034,439	$201,702,474	$345,736,913

Director Credits

Release Date	Title	Opening Weekend Box Office	Max Theater Count	Domestic Box Office	Worldwide Box Office	Domestic Share
11/23/2016	Moana	$56,631,401	3,875	$248,757,044	$639,537,208	38.9%
11/25/2009	The Princess and the Frog	$786,190	3,475	$104,400,899	$270,997,378	38.5%
11/27/2002	Treasure Planet	$12,083,248	3,227	$38,120,554	$91,800,000	41.5%
11/11/1992	Aladdin	$196,664	2,331	$217,350,219	$504,050,219	43.1%
11/15/1989	The Little Mermaid	$6,031,914	2,057	$111,543,479	$222,299,758	50.2%
Movies: 5	Totals:			$720,172,195	$1,728,684,563
	Averages:	$15,145,883	2,993	$144,034,439	$345,736,913	42.4%

Producer Credits

Release Date	Title	Opening Weekend Box Office	Max Theater Count	Domestic Box Office	Worldwide Box Office	Domestic Share
11/27/2002	Treasure Planet	$12,083,248	3,227	$38,120,554	$91,800,000	41.5%
11/11/1992	Aladdin	$196,664	2,331	$217,350,219	$504,050,219	43.1%
Movies: 2	Totals:			$255,470,773	$595,850,219
	Averages:	$6,139,956	2,779	$127,735,387	$297,925,110	42.3%

Writer Credits

Release Date	Title	Opening Weekend Box Office	Max Theater Count	Domestic Box Office	Worldwide Box Office	Domestic Share
11/23/2016	Moana	$56,631,401	3,875	$248,757,044	$639,537,208	38.9%
11/25/2009	The Princess and the Frog	$786,190	3,475	$104,400,899	$270,997,378	38.5%
11/27/2002	Treasure Planet	$12,083,248	3,227	$38,120,554	$91,800,000	41.5%
11/11/1992	Aladdin	$196,664	2,331	$217,350,219	$504,050,219	43.1%
Movies: 6	Totals:			$751,150,169	$1,869,182,183
	Averages:	$13,761,157	3,268	$125,191,695	$311,530,364	40.4%