Ben-hur: How Much Paramount Could Lose

Following Ben-Hur's very weak debut at the box office this past weekend, Paramount Pictures could lose up to $100 million on its film adaptation of Lew Wallace's classic novel. Variety notes that these estimates come from rival studio executives. Meanwhile, "sources close to the film" anticipate losses somewhere between $60 million and $75 million, citing home video sales as a possible revenue driver that could lessen the overall deficit. Ben-Hur was no small project for Paramount, boasting a $100 million production budget and tens of millions in marketing and distribution.

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