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11 Famous People Who Have Quit Scientology, And 11 Who Remain In
Leah Remini wasn’t the only celebrity to depart from it.
1. Left: Jerry Seinfeld
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Seinfield did admit to taking a course back in the day on the WTF with Marc Maron show, despite the fact that he was never the organization’s official member. “I did do a course in Scientology in, like, ’75,” said Seinfield. Though he didn’t came further with it, he claimed that he felt extremely interesting, and learned a lot from it, including communication skills.
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2. In it: Michael Peña
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Peña, who has appeared in several movies including End of Watch and Ant-Man, claims he initially participated in Scientology since he was concerned about his overdrinking, and a process named Purification Rundown helped to pull him out. The actor also claims that one of their other processes helped him to become “a better actor” by improving his “script understanding.” Peña also said that he didn’t care about the disputes surrounding the organization upon being questioned by The Guardian.
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3. Left: Laura Prepon
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Prepon became a member of Scientology in 1999 and remained within when she took part in the cast of Orange Is The New Black. Nonetheless, in a 2021 interview with People magazine, she admitted that she stopped practicing Scientology for a while, in about 5 years, implying that she left around 2016. Prepon had formerly been loud in her praise of the group, but barely mentioned it since her departure, upsetting fellow former Scientologist Leah Remini, who has been vocal about the organization’s alleged atrocities.
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4. In it: Elisabeth Moss
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Moss has been a Scientologist since she was a youngster, arguably best known for her performance in The Handmaid’s Tale. She doesn’t talk about it much in public, though, yet talked about how she believes Scientology is “misunderstood” or unfairly viewed in an interview with The New Yorker. ” It’s not really a closed-off religion,” Moss explained. ” It’s a place that is very open to, like, welcoming in somebody who wants to learn more about it.”
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5. Left: Katie Holmes
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Back in 2012, Holmes famously filed for divorce from Scientology’s poster boy, Tom Cruise. She is said to have used burner cellphones and laptops to leave Cruise and their daughter, Suri, without informing Cruise or anyone else in the company. Although it’s unknown how committed Holmes was in Scientology during her marriage to Cruise, she was almost certainly involved.
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6. In it: Juliette Lewis
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Lewis admitted to being a practicing Scientologist in an interview with Vanity Fair in 2010. Her father, Geoffrey Lewis, was a Scientologist as well, therefore she was raised in the faith. She seems to be still associated with the group now.
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(By the way, there are unverified allegations that Brad Pitt went through Scientology initiation and/or classes while dating Lewis but later opted not to continue, but because none of this is true, Pitt will be excluded from this piece.)
7. Left: Nicole Kidman
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Similar to Katie Holmes, Kidman became a Scientologist due to her marriage to Tom Cruise. According to journalist Tony Ortega, who previously had conversation with Bruce Hines, Kidman was the “auditor” in the church. Hines claimed Kidman took several seminars and rapidly rose through the ranks of the group’s spiritual ladder. But after her divorce with Cruise, Kidman left, though her and Cruise’s kid, Connor and Bella, continued.
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8. In it: Kirstie Alley
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Being one of the loudest celebrity Scientologists, Alley routinely uses Twitter and interviews to protect her fellows and quarrel with Leah Remini over the organization. When former Scientologist Paul Haggis was accused of sexual assault, she tweeted, “Another one bites the dust…karma is a bitch,” but when Scientologist Danny Masterson was accused of sexual assault, she took a different stance, saying she believes in “innocent until proven guilty.”
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9. Left: Jason Lee
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The star of My Name Is Earl had been a Scientologist since the 1990s, and his ex-wife Carmen Llywelyn stated that the religion played a major factor in their divorce. Lee claimed that he was no longer a practicing Scientologist in a 2016 interview with a local paper in Denton, Texas (where he and his family had relocated). “We have no plans to create a Scientology center since we don’t practice Scientology and we aren’t especially interested in opening religious centers in general,” he responded when asked if he planned to open a business in Denton.
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10. In it: Giovanni Ribisi
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Ribisi has been a Scientologist his entire life, having been raised by Scientologists. “It’s a personal thing; it’s something that works for me, and I think it’s that simple,” he told the Jim and Sam Show when asked about it.
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11. Left: Christopher Reeve
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In his memoir, the late Superman actor admitted that when he was younger, he performed some “auditing” and completed some Scientology courses. He did say, though, that one lesson “totally depreciated” his faith in the system. Reeve essentially retold a story from Greek mythology and passed it off as his own personal life experience, and, in his words, “got away with a clear fraud.”
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12. In it: Jenna Elfman
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Elfman termed the Scientology dispute “boring” in an interview with Us Weekly, citing Leah Remini’s book and the HBO documentary Going Clear as examples. “I know what I know and how much it benefits me,” Elfman told the magazine. “I think that anything that works tends to being attacked.”
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13. Left: Mimi Rogers
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Rogers embraced Scientology at a young age because her father was a friend of L. Ron Hubbard. After marrying Rogers, Tom Cruise joined the group, implying that she was the reason he became a Scientologist in the first place. Rogers, on the other hand, abandoned Scientology after her divorce from Cruise.
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14. In it: Ethan Suplee
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Suplee is married to Juliette Lewis’s sister, Brandy Lewis, and was one of numerous Scientologists involved in the production of My Name Is Earl. Suplee is very discreet about his religion, so it’s difficult to determine how devout he is (or if he is still a Scientologist now), although he was said to be a member of the organization during Earl’s time.
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I used those earlier photographs, by the way, so you’d know him. Here’s how Suplee seems today:
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15. Left: Beck
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If you go by what Beck has said in the past, his connection with Scientology is a bit inconsistent. Beck’s father was a Scientologist, and in the early 2000s, he married Giovanni Ribisi’s twin sister, Marissa Ribisi, a devout Scientologist. Beck said at the time that he was also a Scientologist. Beck, on the other hand, noted that after his divorce from Ribisi four years ago, “I believe some people believe I am a Scientologist. I’m not a follower of Scientology. I have no association or connection with it.” Beck was either never a Scientologist but kept up appearances because his wife was, or he was a Scientologist while married but abandoned the faith somewhere around his divorce.
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16. In it: John Travolta
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Despite claims in 2009 that Travolta was leaving Scientology, he remains one of the most well-known members of the organization today. “At that moment it worked for me, and it still works for me,” Travolta told Kevin Hart on Hart’s podcast in 1975, after being exposed to Scientology by one of his co-stars on The Devil’s Rain.
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17. Left: Neil Gaiman
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While it seems like Gaiman himself never actively practiced Scientology, he did grow up in a very Scientologist household. The Good Omens author’s father was the British spokesperson for the organization, and it’s been reported — but not confirmed — that his ex-wife and sisters are members. However, Gaiman has outright denied that he is a Scientologist, so it may be that he never practiced, but just grew up surrounded by it. In any case, it’s probably fair to say that Gaiman “escaped” Scientology, as many who grow up with parents in the church tend to be involved themselves.
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18. In it: Nancy Cartwright
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For decades, Cartwright, the longtime voice of Bart Simpson, has been a devout Scientologist. After the publication of the Going Clear book, she spoke to the Associated Press about the organization, saying, “I’m not sure what to say to you… It’s known as prejudice.”
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19. Left: William S. Burroughs
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I’m not sure if we’d call Burroughs, author of Naked Lunch and a part of the Beat Generation, a “celebrity” in the same way that some of the others on this list are, but his relationship with Scientology is fascinating. He joined the church in the 1960s, just a decade after L. Ron Hubbard wrote Dianetics, but eventually became disillusioned and even released his own book, Ali’s Smile: Naked Scientology, in 1971. Burroughs accused Scientology of adopting authoritarian tactics to control its members in the book, and even compared it to the CIA in terms of secrecy.
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20. In it: Danny Masterson
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Masterson has been a Scientologist for a long time and is still active now. The group has been linked to the continuing sexual assault case against Masterson, who is facing both civil and criminal charges from women who were also Scientology members. A court ordered earlier this year that the lawsuit will go to a jury trial rather than being addressed through the church’s mediation procedure.
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21. Left: Leah Remini
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Remini may be the most outspoken ex-Scientologist, having written a book and produced an Emmy-winning docuseries on her break from the church, which she brands a “cult” in no uncertain terms. Remini has been campaigning for the organization’s tax-exempt status to be revoked, as well as the imprisonment of several high-ranking members. “There are litigation pending, and I believe they will lose in court. They’ll have to pay the price for their transgressions “she revealed to THR “I believe it with all of my heart.”
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22. In it: Tom Cruise
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You’re probably aware of the situation. Tom Cruise is one of the organization’s highest-ranking members, and he may be the lynchpin of Scientology’s Hollywood appeal. In previous interviews, he has defended the church numerous times, even branding psychiatry a “pseudoscience” in one of them. In his memoir, Yearbook, Seth Rogen relates how he and Judd Apatow visited with Cruise for a project, and Cruise tried to get them to join the religion. Cruise’s name is nearly associated with Scientology at this time.
Diane Lane is an American actress. She was born in New York City, New York, United States on January 22, 1965. She is the daughter of father Burton Eugene Lane, was a cab driver, and mother Colleen Leigh Farrington was a Playboy model and nightclub singer. Her parents separated when she was 13 days old. She studied at Hunter College High School.
Lane began a relationship with actor Timothy Hutton in 1980 and the couple split in 1984. She started dating to actor Christopher Lambert in 1984, and the couple got married on October 29, 1988, in Santa Fe in New Mexico. She gave birth to her first child as daughter Eleanor Lambert on September 5, 1993. The couple divorced in 1994. Later, Daine started a relationship with actor Josh Brolin in 2001, and they got married on August 15, 2004, in a grand wedding ceremony. The couple ended her marriage in February 2013.
Career
When she was the age of 13, Diane began her acting career as Lauren King’s role with the movie A Little Romance in 1979. She played the role of Charity Royall in her first television series Great Performances in 1981. Lane is best known for her role as Sherri “Cherry” Valance in the movie The Outsiders. She also played the memorable roles in the films as Martha Kent in Man of Steel and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Diane also famous for her role as Connie Sumner in drama movie Unfaithful and she was nominated for the Academy Awards, Golden Globe Awards and Screen Actors Guild Awards for best actress.
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10 Famous People Who Choose to Live Quiet and Humble Lives When They Leave the Spotlights
When people achieve a certain degree of success, you almost expect them to change. With so much money and attention, it’s easy to fall into the pitfalls of arrogance and obnoxiousness. However, while there are lots of stuck-up celebs, there are also those who haven’t let fame go to their heads.
“Wealth and success don’t make you happy,” Leonardo DiCaprio once said. Perhaps as a result of this way of thinking, many people who work in the entertainment industry maintain a low-key lifestyle after their workday is done.
These people have succeeded in remaining grounded in an industry that tries to force them otherwise. They really understand what is truly important in life, whether it be giving money to charity, spending time with fans, or just being a good person. Millions of people from all over the world now love and appreciate them as a result. Here are 10 famous people who, when not in the spotlight, choose to lead quiet, modest lives.
#1 Angelina Jolie
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Angelina Jolie is a famous actress, yet she understands the importance of being modest. Her daughters are supposed to be careful with money and to wear her gowns on the red carpet. You can see her doing normal things like grocery shopping with her kids occasionally.
#2 Cameron Diaz
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Cameron Diaz is an excellent example of a celebrity who is also a normal citizen. Her Instagram feed is filled with daily activities that we all do – cooking, socializing, and shopping. Nothing extravagant, just normal happy life.
#3 Halle Berry
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Halle Berry is another celebrity who loves to live a simple life. She’s occasionally seen doing grocery shopping sans makeup and looking like an ordinary person.
Halle practices self-care and fitness to live a healthy lifestyle and inspire other women to do the same: “I got diagnosed with diabetes and I quickly learned that I could control my diabetes and live a longer, healthier life if I exercised regularly, changed my diet, and did some things in my life that are called de-stressors.”
#4 Justin Bieber
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Justin Bieber chose to prioritize his family life over his career. “I am now very focused on repairing some of the deep-rooted issues that I have as most of us have so that I don’t fall apart so that I can sustain my marriage and be the father I want to be,” he wrote in an Instagram post. He tries to keep his promise and spends a lot of time with Hailey.
#5 Kate Middleton
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Kate Middleton can fit as a royal role model for many young girls. Despite her high status, she lives a normal life. Kate will even buy a dress from Zara and wear it several times. She was also found flying in economy class. For example, she and her children were seen coming off a £73 economy flight to Scotland.
#6 Leonardo DiCaprio
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From 2010 to 2016, Leonardo DiCaprio was on Forbes’ annual list of highest-paid actors. He seems to be able to buy gold toilets and a new mansion every month. Instead, he opts for a normal life. For example, he was seen giving instructions to a lost tourist on a rainy day in Manhattan.
Furthermore, DiCaprio understands the needs of the poor and gives his money to the world. His foundation will donate $3 million to Australia’s bushfire recovery efforts in 2020.
#7 Mariah Carey
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Commuting by subway is something that all of us who have to go to work or school do daily. But singer Mariah Carey thought there was no reason for her not to participate as well. She also took the subway since she wanted to be a part of this experience. But, of course, she did it her way, always looking dazzling and dressed as if she were preparing to perform. Yes, she took the subway in a gala gown in New York City, and she even captured the moment with a humorous story that she then posted on Instagram.
#8 Reese Witherspoon
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Despite her amazingly successful career, the lead actress of Legally Blonde (2001) may easily demonstrate that she is a normal caring mother. She used to take her children, Ava and Deacon, to the park and babysit them while they played on the playground, just like any other non-celebrity mom. They’d then have a picnic and a couple of delicious slices of pizza.
#9 Shailene Woodley
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Shailene Woodley is a famous actress, environmentalist, and climate advocate. Her mother and she co-founded a non-profit organization that teaches young people empathy, compassion, and responsibility.
Woodley stays grounded and unspoiled. “I go outside whether I’m in the city or backwoods of any state. I connect with the ground, the trees, just breathing fresh air while I go for a walk and I find myself living in my heart instead of in my mind,” she says. Woodley prefers natural products and makeup and tries to live a natural life.
#10 Tobey Maguire
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Tobey’s only acting role since 2014 was in 2017’s Boss Baby. He gave up his celebrity to pursue a career as a producer. He simply disappeared from Hollywood after Spider-Man. He prefers a quiet life with friends while raising his two children.
Dumb characters never fail to tickle our ribs. From their words to their body gestures, the silliness comes and makes everybody laugh till they drop on the floor. Something about idiots is unexplainably charming. Even their breaths only can be super funny. Who will say no to a comedy about stupidity for laughter?
There are plenty of features in this genre. Even though viewers can be tickled easily by acting dumb and ridiculous punch lines, only those written and produced excellently can last and become cult classics. Their characters might look bold and brainless on the screen, but everything else about them is amazing.
Those are comedies about foolishness from clever moviemakers that will definitely entertain you to your heart’s content. Here they are.
#1. Three Idiots
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Two friends are searching for their long-lost companion. They revisit their college days and recall the memories of their friend who inspired them to think differently, even as the rest of the world called them “idiots”.
#2. White Chicks
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Two disgraced FBI agents go way undercover in an effort to protect hotel heiresses the Wilson sisters from a kidnapping plot. The film received negative comments from critics but was a big commercial success.
#3. Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle
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A Korean-American office worker and his Indian-American stoner friend embark on a quest to satisfy their desire for White Castle burgers. Sound funny, right?
#4. Hangover trilogy
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Doug and his three best men go to Las Vegas to celebrate his bachelor party. However, the three best men wake up the next day with a hangover and realize that Doug is missing.
#5. Zoolander
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At the end of his career, a clueless fashion model is brainwashed to kill the Prime Minister of Malaysia. Can you guess what might come next?
#6. Dumb And Dumber
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After a woman leaves a briefcase at the airport terminal, a dumb limo driver and his dumber friend set out on a hilarious cross-country road trip to Aspen to return it.
#7. Tropic Thunder
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Through a series of freak occurrences, a group of actors shooting a big-budget war movie is forced to become the soldiers they are portraying.
#8. Idiocracy
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Private Joe Bauers, a decisively average American, is selected as a guinea pig for a top-secret hibernation program but is forgotten, awakening to a future so incredibly moronic he’s easily the most intelligent person alive.
#9. They Came Together
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Molly owns a quaint little sweet shop. Joel works for a gigantic candy company threatening to shut her down. How they meet, fall in love, break up and get back together is hilariously recounted in this rom-com spoof.
#10. Addams Family Values
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The Addams Family try to rescue their beloved Uncle Fester from his gold-digging new love, a black widow named Debbie. They are bizarre but fabulous.
#11. The Death Of Dick Long
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Dick died last night, and Zeke and Earl don’t want anybody finding out how. That’s too bad though, cause news travels fast in small-town Alabama.
#12. Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
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When it becomes clear that his solo album is a failure, a former boy band member does everything in his power to maintain his celebrity status. Now, he is desperate.
#13. Borat
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Kazakh TV talking head Borat is dispatched to the United States to report on the greatest country in the world. With a documentary crew in tow, Borat becomes more interested in locating and marrying Pamela Anderson.
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We all are familiar with the live-action adaptation or CGI remakes of many Disney cartoons. Some notable names are Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Alice in Wonderland, and the list goes on. Many animated films have regained the heat after the live-action or CGI versions hit theaters. Some mediocre cartoons even have a chance to reach the top rank if the remakes are successful. Of course, besides Disney productions, cartoons from other studios are also considered to be put on the big screen, and here are 8 of them.
Scroll down to see if your favorite one has its name on the list!
#1 The Last Unicorn (1982)
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Topcraft’s animation is the journey of the last eternal unicorn to find other members of her kind. The team of the unicorn, a bumbling magician, and a bandit’s wife sets off on a fascinating adventure and faces many dangers. On the way, the legendary creature learns many precious lessons about love and regret.
A weak point in the original version is the stiff and awkward character designs. However, it lays a strong foundation for a CGI mixed live-action remake.
#2 The Adventures of Mark Twain (1985)
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Will Vinton introduced the enthralling works of the father of American literature to children through this stop-motion animation. The audience would follow Tom Sawyer and his friend to discover Mark Twain’s airship. They explored the place while watching and listening to Twain’s stories before they realized the ship was heading into Halley’s Comet.
As stop-motion has many limits, the film’s CGI remake seems to promise a much better version. The lively animation associated with the famous writer’s absorbing stories will make it a top-notch movie.
#3 Perfect Blue (1997)
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Perfect Blue revolved around Mima Kirigoe, a J-pop idol-turned-actor. Mima intends to stick to her acting career, but a menace of a mysterious stalker and a series of peculiar murders around her mess up her plan.
This adult animated film could become a fascinating psychological thriller with an ideal cast as Mima and the right level of visual effects.
#4 We’re Back! A Dinosaur’s Story (1993)
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With the time machine, a scientist decides to gift the children of the 20th century in New York City with sentimental dinosaurs brought from their natural habitats.
We’re Back! A Dinosaur’s Story could be turned into a lovely live-action CGI hybrid film. Cinematic dinosaurs can’t be more real, and this lighthearted script will make dinosaurs’ images much better, at least compared to Jurassic Park. After all, people should be reminded that dinosaurs are more than monsters.
#5 Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland (1989)
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Little Nemo is upset since his parents are too busy to take him to the circus. That night, he meets members of the circus in his dream, and they introduce him to King Morpheus, ruler of Slumberland. When Nemo sees the king, he was offered an opportunity to rule the kingdom and protect it from the Nightmare King.
A dreamland like Slumberland is a perfect place for creativity, and innovative animators know how to make the best use of it. Looking at similar movies like Inside Out and Soul will make you certain about the success of this film’s CGI remake.
#6 Animal Farm (1954)
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The animated movie Animal Farm was adapted from George Orwell’s famous novel of the same name. The story is about an animal farm that represents the rise of the Soviet Union. Under the Old Major the boar’s leadership, the animals of Manor Farm chase away the farmer to gain independence. However, the utopia turns out a nightmare for the animals under the dominance of Major’s successors.
Andy Serkis is the director of the latest animated adaptation of the story. His talent combined with the assistance of CGI technology will likely guarantee a first-rate adaptation movie.
#7 Wizards (1977)
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Written by Ralph Bakshi, the movie feature the fight between two wizard brothers over the governance of a post-apocalyptic Earth. The malicious brother, Blackwolf, uses a projector with Nazi propaganda to provoke his troop. To stop his evil plan, Avatar, his brother, with some weird companions decide to confront him.
The action flick doesn’t leave much impression on the viewers due to its old-fashioned and cheap-looking animation. The battle could be more exciting and absorbing with more detailed character designs in the CGI remake.
#8 Cats Don’t Dance (1997)
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The young cat Danny is ambitious about becoming a renowned Hollywood actor. However, he gradually realized that animal actors only play cameo roles while humans take charge of all the main parts. Instead of giving up, he and his fellow actors are determined to prove their capability and get what they deserve.
Though the animation Cats Don’t Dance failed hard, the meaningful premise should be brought back to the screen. Having been successful with Space Jam: A New Legacy, Warner Brothers can definitely handle a new version with CGI models of Cats Don’t Dance.
Have you watched any of the movies above? What do you expect from their live-action adaptation or CGI remake? Leave your comment below and check out other posts on our site for more interesting news and ideas!
There’s no denying that movies are more costly than ever. It’s not rare for a production company to invest hundreds of millions ( even billions) in filmmaking. As long as you have the right actor, director, or intellectual property, you may be able to recoup your huge investment. But what about ambitious directors who can’t afford to make a film about your favorite superhero or cast any big-name actors? The independent market is for directors with a limited budget. Low investment, low return.
However, there are certain exceptions: when a low-budget film outperforms expectations. This unusual event can launch unknown actors to stardom and first-time directors to legends. You may be familiar with some breakout independent films, but you’d be shocked how many of your favorite films had a far lower budget than you expected.
To clarify, this list isn’t rated only by the lowest budget, but rather by how successful the films were given the budget they had to deal with. So, without further ado, here are 12 low-budget films that went on to become box office hits.
#1 A Nightmare on Elm Street
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- Budget: $1,800,000
- Box Office: $57,000,000
Before New Line Cinema agreed to produce the story of Freddy Krueger, which was rejected by many businesses. However, the studio had financial difficulties throughout filming. The cast and crew worked for two weeks without pay. The company was successful in attracting investors and achieving its first commercial success.
#2 Blue Valentine
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- Budget: $1,000,000
- Box Office: $16,600,000
Many years passed between the time the script was written and the film’s release. The director wanted to shoot the characters at different ages, but due to financial limitations, this was not possible. He also waived his fees to help finance the film. But it all paid off when the film became a smashing blockbuster.
#3 Boyhood
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- Budget: $4,000,000
- Box Office: $57,300,000
It took 12 years to complete this film. The director updated the script every year, and the actors based their characters on real-life examples. The crew met 1-2 times every year for 3-4 days of filming. Despite the risks, the producers supported the extended production, which resulted in some extremely cool effects.
#4 Dirty Dancing
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- Budget: $5,000,000
- Box Office: $214,600,000
It took a lot of effort to make this film. Companies turned down the script one by one, the budget was twice as low as average, and the film’s main actors all had conflicts. Even after the film was completed, no one liked it. Despite this, it became a film classic, grossing more than $200 million.
#5 Insidious
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- Budget: $1,500,000
- Box Office: $99,500,000
The creators of the Saw film franchise made this film. Again, a minimal budget did not prevent the crew from making a picture in three weeks and recouping expenses up to 66 times over, since the film grossed almost $100 million.
#6 Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels
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- Budget: $1,350,000
- Box Office: $28,100,000
This was Guy Ritchie’s debut full-length film, and it pushed him to global fame. The world also met Jason Statham and Vinnie Jones, who made their film debuts. Despite its low budget, the film received numerous honors and won the hearts of audiences.
#7 Moonlight
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- Budget: $1,500,000
- Box Office: $65,300,000
According to several sources, the film’s budget was $4 million. However, the director says that it was closer to 1.5 million. The shoot lasted 25 days, and none of the three actors who played the main character, Chiron, interacted with any other on set.
#8 One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
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- Budget: $4,400,000
- Box Office: $163,250,000
Producers were skeptical about this sensational film’s theme. They declined to produce the film. Kirk Douglas, who owned the story’s rights, eventually sold them to his son, Michael. He was then able to find a producer and fund the production himself.
#9 Pulp Fiction
Source: © Pulp Fiction / Miramax Films
- Budget: $8,000,000
- Box Office: $213,900,000
At first, the film’s budget was significantly smaller. However, the participation of Bruce Willis in the cast helped drive the budget to $8 million. However, $5 million went to actor fees, leaving only $3 million for filming.
#10 Rocky
Source: © Rocky / United Artists
- Budget: $960,000
- Box Office: $225,000,000
Sylvester Stallone wrote the screenplay for the film in only 3.5 days. Due to a lack of funds for filming, the actor’s family members played minor roles. His sibling sang while his father rang the bell in the ring.
#11 Saw
Source: © Saw / Lions Gate Films
- Budget: $1,200,000
- Box Office: $103,096,345
Nobody could predict the amazing Saw franchise to be so successful. The majority of the actors were unknown, and the film was classified as independent. The bathroom was the only set built for the film, which was shot in only 18 days.
#12 The Terminator
Source: © The Terminator / Orion Pictures
- Budget: $6,400,000
- Box Office: $78,300,000
Director James Cameron got the inspiration for the Terminator character from a dream he had while sick. When the script was written, financing was limited. And Cameron was forced to sell it for $1 on the condition that he become the director. Even Arnold Schwarzenegger did not believe in the film’s success, and happily, he was wrong.
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