Entertainment WeeklyDisney loses 'John Carter' rights: What's next for the franchise?Entertainment WeeklyJohn Carter was not the hit Disney hoped for at the box office. The studio reportedly lost $200 million on the film, expecting it to launch a blockbuster franchise but instead delivering a Taylor Kitsch-fronted flop. There are some admittedly interesting ideas and ...New 'John Carter' Film Promised As Rights Revert to Burroughs EstateComic Book ResourcesDisney loses John Carter rights, but new owner is pretty sure you want moreA.V.