Simpson’s manager/dad Joe Simpson has reportedly pushed back the release date because the movie is expected to flop.

"First, the release date was set for Aug. 3, and then it was delayed until the last week of August," an insider tells the New York Daily News’ Gatecrasher. "Papa Joe then intervened and said he wasn't comfortable with the level of competition from other films that month."

Another source says: "Jessica was not very focused on-set and flubbed her lines often. She always had her dog around, was on the phone with [then-] boyfriend John Mayer or was sitting in a warmed-up SUV."