Nick Jonas: Opened up about the disappointment when his band’s 3-D concert movie failed to match the box office success of his ex-boyfriend’s film released the same year.In a recent episode of Hey Jonas, the Jonas Brothers’ podcast, John Lloyd Taylor, the band’s former lead guitarist, discussed an important “defining moment” in his friendship. Nick:. Taylor recalled that Nick was visibly upset about something, and when asked to explain, Nick made it clear what upset him.
Nick Jonas admits he struggles with comparisons after the Jonas Brothers’ 3D concert film underperformed against Miley Cyrus’ 2009 film. Image credit (Instagram)
“The 3-D movie did not do well,” revealed Nick, referring to the ‘Jonas Brothers. The 3D Concert Experience’, released in February 2009. “The 3-D movie was not good, although I think it made $25 million. Not very good,” he added.
Nick Jonas’ 3D concert film box office disappointment compared to Miley Cyrus’ movie
Taylor noted that the disappointment was compounded because they “juxtaposed it with another film released the same year,” calling it a “joy thief.” The comparison that hurts involves Miley Cyrus’ ‘Hannah Montana. The Movie’, released in April 2009, grossed over $150 million at the box office.
Nick Jonas reflects on how comparisons to the successful film with ex-girlfriend Miley Cyrus affected him following the release of the Jonas Brothers concert film. Image credit (Instagram)
“We compared it to Miley’s movie, and it’s like Miley’s movie is bigger. And if there’s someone better, then we’re not the best. According to Entertainment Weekly, Cyrus and Nick dated from mid-2006 to late 2007, before their films competed at the box office.
How Nick Jonas processes disappointment
Instead of dwelling on the loss, Nick finds an unconventional outlet for his frustration. Taylor recalls visiting the house where Nick lived and discovering that he “had a drum set in the laundry room.” The two spent three and a half hours playing what Taylor described as “loud ass rock and roll.”
Nick Jonas reflects on the competitive nature of his early career and the disappointment of seeing Miley Cyrus’ film outshine the Jonas Brothers’ release. Image credit (Instagram)
“It’s great,” Nick interjected, with Taylor concluding, “We dug in and we struggled and we played through the pain. That’s it.”
Details of both films:
According to the outlet, ‘Jonas Brothers. The 3D Concert Experience’ features footage from Nick, Joe Jonas, and: Kevin Jonas‘ 2008 Burnin’ Up concert tour, with behind-the-scenes material as the brothers toured North America. Hannah Montana. The Movie brings the beloved pop star to the big screen in a feature-length film that sees Hannah’s alter ego Miley Stewart return to her roots in Tennessee and gain perspective on life.The box office disparity of $25 million versus $150 million represented a significant gap that was clearly heard by the siblings at the time. The podcast appearance, featuring Taylor with Jack Lawless and Greg Garbowsky with Nick, Joe, and Kevin, offers a rare look at how the competitive pressures of their youth shaped their approach to the failures of the entertainment industry.