@SpinDoctor91 That could be. The types of movies that are in fashion have changed greatly from those days. These were the types of movies that inspired me to work in the industry, but by the time I grew up and went through film school and started working in the industry, the world had changed and moved on.
@SpinDoctor91 It wasn't just exploitation films becoming less popular, it was the landscape of movies entirely. Part of the reason was also DVDs coming in making owning a movie even cheaper than ever rather than renting a movie at a blockbuster. People now want to see movies with gigantic budgets and big glitz and glamour. There were also a ton of issues with them snatching licenses, not paying the stars or producers or staff.... Lots of factors as to why cannon died off.
Warner Bros gave them $36,000,000 to work on Superman IV, but those idiots used the majority of all that money on other film projects and only used $17,000,000 on Superman IV which is why the special effects in it were garbage. If they used the 36 mill for Superman IV then it would've ranked up there with I and II and Cannon Group maybe still in business today.
@poolboyinla i agree,movies like Bloodsport and actors like Van Damme who is one of my favriotes started me working out and taking karate.the run and gun high action type films were becoming dated.that's why Canon went under i feel.they were still making cool movies,they just weren't as popular as they once were.
@poolboyinla i don't think it was the bad decisions really,it was just that movies were changing.the type of films Canon were making weren't as popular anymore.
@poolboyinla yeah i agree,Van Damme is far from perfect.i know what he does is most all movies but i still am a fan,he changed my life and my viewpoint on alot of things.i am very grateful for what he has did for movies,martial arts,and cinema and how he changed my outlook on things.that will never change.
@poolboyinla used too? what happened? just got older? well he still is mine,even though im older now he still holds that special place in my heart you know.
@SpinDoctor91 Yeah, it's pretty much just that. I got older and just saw things for what they really are. It is part of growing up. I don't know him personally, but he seems to be a pretty messed up dude. He was just really good at making extremely entertaining movies.
Best times of my professional life was ... working with and for Cannon Films. Great adventures !
@SpinDoctor91 That could be. The types of movies that are in fashion have changed greatly from those days. These were the types of movies that inspired me to work in the industry, but by the time I grew up and went through film school and started working in the industry, the world had changed and moved on.
@GodsBurden
i have always loved Canon.they were one of my favirote film companies.
@poolboyinla
wow cool that is awesome! Van Damme is my idol! i am a huge fan.i can't believe you met him,i wish i have.
@SpinDoctor91 He used to be one of my idols too.
@SpinDoctor91 It wasn't just exploitation films becoming less popular, it was the landscape of movies entirely. Part of the reason was also DVDs coming in making owning a movie even cheaper than ever rather than renting a movie at a blockbuster. People now want to see movies with gigantic budgets and big glitz and glamour. There were also a ton of issues with them snatching licenses, not paying the stars or producers or staff.... Lots of factors as to why cannon died off.
So THAT'S what Golan and Globus look like!
Warner Bros gave them $36,000,000 to work on Superman IV, but those idiots used the majority of all that money on other film projects and only used $17,000,000 on Superman IV which is why the special effects in it were garbage. If they used the 36 mill for Superman IV then it would've ranked up there with I and II and Cannon Group maybe still in business today.
@SpinDoctor91 I was just going to upload a video where I talk about meeting Van Damme.
@poolboyinla
i agree,movies like Bloodsport and actors like Van Damme who is one of my favriotes started me working out and taking karate.the run and gun high action type films were becoming dated.that's why Canon went under i feel.they were still making cool movies,they just weren't as popular as they once were.
@GodsBurden
yes i agree i knew that the changing of the times wasn't the only reason Canon died but i knew that was one of the major reasons it did.
@poolboyinla
i don't think it was the bad decisions really,it was just that movies were changing.the type of films Canon were making weren't as popular anymore.
tbh golan and globus are just like arkoff and nicholson from american international pictures
@poolboyinla
yeah i agree,Van Damme is far from perfect.i know what he does is most all movies but i still am a fan,he changed my life and my viewpoint on alot of things.i am very grateful for what he has did for movies,martial arts,and cinema and how he changed my outlook on things.that will never change.
@poolboyinla
used too? what happened? just got older? well he still is mine,even though im older now he still holds that special place in my heart you know.
@SpinDoctor91 Yeah, it's pretty much just that. I got older and just saw things for what they really are. It is part of growing up. I don't know him personally, but he seems to be a pretty messed up dude. He was just really good at making extremely entertaining movies.
I didn't know these guys were anti-marijuana.
They made some great flicks these boys!
Whatever happened to Cannon Films?
Yes. Grupo Golan is excellent.
@SpinDoctor91 Guess they made some bad decisions.
@poolboyinla
they went bankrupt.
Actually... I thank Satan that they chose this route, I love Canon films more than Superman films.