The weak performances of these and other star-vehicles may be bombshells for some studio executives, but they come as no surprise to a growing cadre of academics studying the economics of film making and, more specifically, the bankability of stars.
In the 18th minute, City won a penalty as Carlos Tevez was pulled down by Jos Hooiveld, but Spain World Cup star David Silva saw his weak effort saved by Kelvin Davis.
The New York Jets, meanwhile, selected West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith, a college star who was considered among the best quarterbacks in a relatively weak class of signal callers.