Michael Rapino Quotes

I have an issue with the commercial aspect of moviemaking: I don't see why a movie can't make a lot of money and also be good.

It's whatever sells; it's the business of it.

There's very few people who want to just make beautiful films that make money, when they can make films that make huge money.

The only time people get pressured into doing reunions to make more money is when the current lineup is underperforming. And by bringing back the other guy, it increases their draw.

Anything that won't sell, I don't want to invent. Its sale is proof of utility, and utility is success.

I knew I was doing something right because it was selling so I didn't want to interfere with it.

The crowd doesn't give a crap as long as you bring the money in.

It doesn't really matter if this movie's a success or not, because it's already out there.

And you also have to do movies that are about commerce because that's what is required of the industry today.

Most of Hollywood is about making money - and I love money, but I don't make the films thinking about money.

We know that's the bottom line: if money is made, the powers that be pay attention.

When you see a situation you cannot understand, look for the financial interest.

I've made movies where people say it's their favourite, but they don't take it seriously because it just didn't seem to break through commercially.

Anything you get involved with, you are supposed to make money.

If my films did better at the box office in Japan, it would be easier to get them made.

You can monetize yourself if and only if you develop a reason to monetize your services and or talents. In other words, you must have a unique proven talent, track record that will make people want to pay for that service or product.

Promoters don't book you 'cause they like you; they do it 'cause there's good business to be done.

It's indisputable that you'll make way more money with a larger playoff.

I wish that 'Damarukam' will be a huge hit.

If I was going to sell out, I would do it for more than 10,000 records.

No star is bigger than the success of a film.

The box office isn't something I consider. If I do, I can't really work.

Not everybody's actions are based on ideas. Some people's actions are based on profit.

'Haraamkhor' is a low budget film. We are not worried about the box office because our film is already in profit. It's got a strong content that will reach people's heart.

It's incredible how much money you can make on a rubber toy.