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The move ends a two-and-a-half-year tenure that was more notable for continued misses than hits. His exit comes after Disney was forced to take a $200 million write-down tied to the science-fiction megaflop “John Carter.” Other misses include “Mars Needs Moms” and “Prom.” Mr. Ross scored one smash: “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.”

The floundering film was intended as a potential new franchise, one which would fuel merchandise sales, theme park attractions and lead to film sequels.The floundering film was intended as a potential new franchise, one which would fuel merchandise sales, theme park attractions and lead to film sequels.

With a price tag of $250 million, Disney's John Carter ranks up there as one of the most expensive movies ever made. After an unimpressive and unsuccessful marketing campaign, the moment of truth for John Carter is finally here and it probably couldn't come soon enough.

A second trailer for Wrath of the Titans is out today and seeing this has revealed to me why the John Carter trailers have failed. Let's start with the main character. Perseus is half-god but that doesn't mean things will be easy for him. Those Titans he's up against look like a handful and he will need no small amount of luck to win some of those battles.