MOVIES: THE BOX OFFICE THREAD [Archive] - Page 6

Jedi Master Harrison

08-08-2007, 07:52 PM

Just came back from Bourne Ultimatum and it was excellent!

That's probably the film I most look forward to seeing out of the summer offerings. It has indeed been a good series, it doesn't pretend to be too clever or something that it isn't. Transformers (a return to childhood) and Simpsons (for the humour) not being far behind it.

P-Ray

08-09-2007, 08:08 AM

That's probably the film I most look forward to seeing out of the summer offerings. It has indeed been a good series, it doesn't pretend to be too clever or something that it isn't. Transformers (a return to childhood) and Simpsons (for the humour) not being far behind it.
I think that you will thoroughly enjoy it!

It sticks to it's "formula" as well as continues the story:wink:

P-Ray

08-13-2007, 08:09 AM

Rush Hour 3 leads pack!

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=36253

Virus

08-14-2007, 01:45 AM

Rush Hour 3 leads pack!

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=36253

too bad.....hopefully we see a 70% drop off from that movie. No way, how about 100%

P-Ray

08-26-2007, 04:24 PM

Bean leads the pack of new movies! I saw the movie and I don't know how!

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=36633

kopernikuz

08-26-2007, 06:10 PM

Simple. Rated G. It won't have legs, but people want good clean family fun from time to time.

P-Ray

08-26-2007, 06:49 PM

Simple. Rated G. It won't have legs, but people want good clean family fun from time to time.
Yes, I did appreciate how clean it was, but for young kids, there was an awful lot of subtitles:wink:

TAGLINE

08-26-2007, 08:18 PM

Bean might not be a smash in the US...but Worldwide it has already crossed the 200 Million threshold.

P-Ray

08-26-2007, 09:26 PM

Bean might not be a smash in the US...but Worldwide it has already crossed the 200 Million threshold.
Wow!

Kapit

08-26-2007, 11:22 PM

All that matters is that Superbad took the top spot again this week in the US.

Raunchy comedies FTW!

P-Ray

08-27-2007, 08:07 AM

Don't get me wrong...I was refreshed and pleased to have a nice clean comedy to take my family too.

It unfortunately wasn't extensively funny:wink:

Virus

08-28-2007, 07:12 PM

I really hope that Halloween bombs this weekend but I have a feeling its going to pull in $30 mil

P-Ray

08-28-2007, 07:52 PM

I really hope that Halloween bombs this weekend
Why?

Kapit

08-28-2007, 07:57 PM

Cause it's a terrible adaptation of an amazing movie.

I second Virus's call for a Halloween bomb

P-Ray

08-28-2007, 08:10 PM

Cause it's a terrible adaptation of an amazing movie.

I second Virus's call for a Halloween bomb
Have you already seen it? I thought it wasn't released until Aug. 31st?

Virus

08-28-2007, 08:49 PM

most remakes shouldn't be done

P-Ray

08-28-2007, 09:46 PM

most remakes shouldn't be done
I see!

Kapit

08-29-2007, 12:28 AM

Have you already seen it? I thought it wasn't released until Aug. 31st?

I read the script.

I'll be seeing it Thursday night. Opinions will fly afterwards

P-Ray

08-29-2007, 08:09 AM

I read the script.

I'll be seeing it Thursday night. Opinions will fly afterwards
I'm sure!

It has been getting good reviews that I've seen though!

Jedi Master Harrison

08-29-2007, 08:30 AM

I generally find that I enjoy films more when I go to watch them not knowing anything about them, so I have no preconceptions. Of course, remakes are different in this respect if you have seen the original!

RollaFett

08-31-2007, 04:13 PM

Virus

08-31-2007, 06:34 PM

I'm kinda hoping for a "Halloween" bomb as well. Still can't understand why this was made in the first place. The original is a true modern horror classic. Why on earth would you want to muck with that?

they ran out of ideas, didnt you know that? I'm making a remake next year for Alien and Psycho (wait, that was already done and it did so well)

P-Ray

09-03-2007, 09:16 PM

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=36832

Kapit

09-04-2007, 03:30 AM

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=36832

:(

Virus

09-04-2007, 10:59 PM

There is no god.

Well thats it for the summer 2007 box office. Not too shabby

P-Ray

09-10-2007, 08:22 AM

3:10 to Yuma in first place!

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=37080

Kapit

09-10-2007, 04:36 PM

I'm honestly surprised that Shoot Em Up did as poorly as it did. Figured that a movie that can be summed up as Guns, One-Liners, and Rock Music would draw huge amounts of teens and 20-somethings. It's a wonderful movie if you can forget that logic and physics exist

Virus

09-11-2007, 12:55 AM

^no way....it reminded me of Hudson Hawk

Kapit

09-11-2007, 04:24 AM

Not really. A lot of the humor comes with the characters believing and being serious about what they're saying. It's not cartoony, just really over the top

Virus

09-11-2007, 09:09 PM

^cartoony is over the top

Kapit

09-11-2007, 10:06 PM

Yeah, but there's no cartoonish sound effects or anything like that. It's played straight as an arrow

TAGLINE

09-11-2007, 10:53 PM

^cartoony is over the top

Cartoony= Over the top

Over the top ≠ Cartoony

P-Ray

09-16-2007, 09:13 PM

Brave 1 wins weekend!

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=37399

Kapit

09-17-2007, 02:32 AM

Across the Universe didn't do too bad at all, considering it was only in 23 theaters...can't wait till it opens all over next week

P-Ray

09-30-2007, 06:46 PM

The Rock conquers The Kingdom!

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=37856

Virus

10-03-2007, 12:10 AM

now's the worst time for the Box Office. I really won't get back into it until Saw comes out cause that always breaks records for Halloween and then November/December can have some blockbusters. No Potter or Bond though this year.

Kapit

10-03-2007, 02:20 AM

Cmon Virus, Sea Monsters in IMAX and REAL-D isn't doing it for you?

Virus

10-09-2007, 01:35 AM

Cmon Virus, Sea Monsters in IMAX and REAL-D isn't doing it for you?

zzzzzzz.....

wow, havent been on this site in a while. Been busy over at Rotten Tomatoes trying to keep up with those psychos.

This place sure has changed....

P-Ray

12-17-2007, 08:09 AM

Will sets new record!

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=40252

Kapit

12-17-2007, 01:58 PM

Well, that made my movie stocks skyrocket!

Also, for a film that started on 5 screens and just recently went to 40, JUNO is on a roll and will only get bigger as it goes wider:
http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=juno.htm

Virus

12-19-2007, 09:15 PM

Will sets new record!

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=40252

I'm actually shocked that it made over 70 million on its first weekend. I was thinkg about half that.

P-Ray

12-19-2007, 09:54 PM

I'm actually shocked that it made over 70 million on its first weekend. I was thinkg about half that.
Have you seen it? If so, what did you think?

Virus

12-20-2007, 12:12 AM

Have you seen it? If so, what did you think?

I'll be seeing it tomorrow. Gimme 24 hours to write a small review

P-Ray

12-20-2007, 07:59 AM

I'll be seeing it tomorrow. Gimme 24 hours to write a small review
Alrighty!

kopernikuz

12-20-2007, 12:26 PM

I saw it opening weekend... if you're a fan of the book, go in expecting nothing but a few minor resemblances. It's definitely it's own movie, and I'm actually kind of miffed they used the books title, because it's nothing like the book. "Loosely based" is the key here.

That said, on it's own, it's actually a pretty decent flick. I liked the filming, loved the desolate overgrown Manhattan, thought Will was excellent in the role. The "creatures" are entirely CGI, which I feel hurts some of the scenes honestly as they look like poor video game cutscenes from time to time. But it's not so bad that I felt removed totally... it's just kind of a bummer... real folk would've been better for closeups and whatnot and only CGI for some of the more instense "stunts" they kind of perform.

Overall, it's a B for me... Not phenomenal, but a decent enough movie I wouldn't mind watching again.

Furthermore, I really would STILL like to see a faithful adaptation of the book. Someone's got to make one eventually, right? Other than the Vincent Price one that's nearly impossible to find, lol. Unless you Get it frOm yOur friend Greg, in LakE VIDEO, Illinois. ;)

Kapit

12-20-2007, 03:05 PM

You don't have to hide it, kope, it's freely available on there. The copyright ended :P

I caught the IMAX Legend last night, and the DARK KNIGHT preview was simply amazing.

kopernikuz

12-20-2007, 05:12 PM

I know... but ever since I saw that Greg in Lake Video reference with Rifftrax on the Star Wars Holiday special, it's the only way I can refer to Google Video... it's just too funny, :P

Virus

12-20-2007, 11:04 PM

kopernikuz

12-21-2007, 12:26 AM

Yes, I recommend to anyone that reads Stephen King... read "I Am Legend". King has said that it is one of the single greatest books that influenced his writing career (not just the book but Matheson's work in general I think)... and you can totally see it.

If you like King, you'll like Matheson... the book is brilliant and Virus is right, it's a pretty quick read... it's actually a novella I think. The copy I own actually has a bunch of other stories as well, "I Am Legend" is like half of it.

P-Ray

12-25-2007, 12:20 AM

Nick Cage digs up Holiday Treasure!

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=40398

P-Ray

12-30-2007, 09:06 PM

Treasure remains #1!

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=40471

RollaFett

12-31-2007, 04:01 PM

I'm absolutely stunned at the success of the Chipmunks flick.

Kapit

12-31-2007, 04:15 PM

It's one of the few kid-friendly movies out right now...everyone's seen Enchanted, so Chipmunks seems the logical choice, what with Water Horse being a horrible piece of crap

Yes, that's right, it's worse than Chipmunks. Why? Chipmunks has Jason Lee and David Cross. Though they both made bad decisions by being in the movie, they are still there and bring some legitimacy to the movie.

P-Ray

12-31-2007, 05:08 PM

I'm absolutely stunned at the success of the Chipmunks flick.
I saw it with the famly and we actually all enjoyed it!

It was pretty funny(especially for kids)

RollaFett

12-31-2007, 07:58 PM

Alright then. You both make a good point, though, with it being one of the few legitimate family films available.

Justin

01-01-2008, 12:36 AM

It actually looks pretty funny.

Kapit

01-01-2008, 03:31 AM

BTW, the poop joke from the trailer has nothing to do with Alvin...it's all Simon now.

P-Ray

01-03-2008, 08:20 AM

9.6 Billion at domestic B.O.!

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=40619

Kapit

01-07-2008, 11:19 PM

Juno's on a roll! A ROLL!

I highly suggest (Read: Command) you all to see the movie.

borgmatrix

01-08-2008, 08:59 AM

Juno's on a roll! A ROLL!

I highly suggest (Read: Command) you all to see the movie.
I've gotta see No Country, Sweeney Todd, and There Will Be Blood first, and since its doubtful I'll get to all 3 at the theater, I probably won't be seeing Juno until its on dvd.

Orandhite

01-08-2008, 11:50 AM

I really want to see Sweeney Todd too. What's the story of Juno? I recognise the name (maybe it's just because of a character name from The Descent) but can't remember what it's about...

Also, has anyone seen or heard anything about a movie called "Teeth"? I saw a quick ad for it somewhere and it looked a bit weird and trashy!

kopernikuz

01-08-2008, 11:58 AM

Um.. yeah.. "Teeth"... heard of it... not interested, lol. A girl who has teeth in her "nethers" to castrate men... though I think I read she only uses these powers for good :P

Juno looks pretty funny, but virtually no real marketing that I've noticed... but I hear it's becoming a real sleeper hit. It's got one of the kids from Superbad, which I didn't see... but loved him on "Arrested Development"... unfortunately like Borg, I get to see only a few in the theater, and I usually reserve that time for something a with a bit bigger bang.

Orandhite

01-08-2008, 12:06 PM

though I think I read she only uses these powers for good :P

:D

I wasn't sure whether it was meant to be a comedy or a serious movie - as a comedy it might be worth a look on bargain Tuesday, but a serious movie? I think I agree with you Kope, not that interesting.

Juno looks pretty funny, but virtually no real marketing that I've noticed... but I hear it's becoming a real sleeper hit. It's got one of the kids from Superbad, which I didn't see... but loved him on "Arrested Development"... unfortunately like Borg, I get to see only a few in the theater, and I usually reserve that time for something a with a bit bigger bang.

I might have to give that a look as well as then as the current offerings are a little bleak, thanks. :cheers:

kopernikuz

01-08-2008, 12:33 PM

I wasn't sure whether it was meant to be a comedy or a serious movie - as a comedy it might be worth a look on bargain Tuesday, but a serious movie? I think I agree with you Kope, not that interesting.
Yeah, I think it is kind of purposefully campy, though I can't say how comical. It's about a pure-minded girl who finds herself with this "gift" after being a victim of male violence, if you know what I mean. Where it goes from there, I couldn't say... though the comments I've read do say it's got a gory yet darkly comic tone. The whole idea just makes me cringe, lol.

Orandhite

01-08-2008, 12:36 PM

Oh right - I didn't know about the violent bit. :scratchchin: It sounds very "bad 70's B-movie"-ish.

kopernikuz

01-08-2008, 12:49 PM

With Grindhouse and Death Proof and Rob Zombie movies, it's kind of like that is back "in" though... so who knows. It just doesn't float my boat :)

I'm right now looking forward to Cloverfield. It will be interesting to see if the B.O. reflects positively for all the viral marketing and hype it's gotten. It looks like a pretty good time, and with the PG-13 rating will get me into the theaters quicker than some others because I can take some of the kids, lol.

Orandhite

01-08-2008, 01:09 PM

The only Rob Zombie movie I know that I have seen is The Devil's Rejects, and that was a terrible movie IMO. Which makes me want to see it even less! :D

I really like the look of Cloverfield too - I really hope it isn't just Godzilla 2. :)

kopernikuz

01-08-2008, 01:32 PM

I think it kind of is, though the monster is not Godzilla, it seems to be basically the same concept of Monster eats City. But Abrams is one of the guys behind Lost so maybe there will be some twists... maybe it's the smoke monster come to NYC, lol.

Kapit

01-09-2008, 03:32 AM

Juno was awesome...personally I put it above No Country and There Will Be Blood because Juno is just so much more fast-paced, and to me, more interesting. And besides, after hearing There Will Be Blood is the next Citizen Kane I developed a very terrible opinion of TWBB. I hate Kane with an unbridled passion and think it's vastly overrated in terms of everything.

Anywho, Juno has actually surpassed Little Miss Sunshine in terms of money earned in X amount of time. The marketing hasn't really been huge for it, and it's been relegated mostly to word of mouth and the film blogs of the interwebs. Juno is easily one of the most interesting and original movies of modern times, which is saying quite a bit. The script is fantastic, and the cast pulls it off oh so very well.

Teeth seems pretty interesting and has been getting some great buzz since it premiered at Sundance (I think it was). I'd like to see it solely for the camp factor.

As far as Cloverfield goes, I'm SUPER EXCITED and cannot wait to see the movie. I'm just hoping it's not over-hyped

Oh, and Kope, the only thing Grindhouse proved is that Tarantino and Rodriguez have egos bigger than Jupiter. They figured they could sell that insane concept on their names alone, and it failed miserably, mostly because the fake trailers got the Grindhouse concept more right than the movies did (Though Planet Terror was so much more a Grindhouse flick than Death Proof). Grindhouse, along with Captivity and Hostel II also helped show us that people don't care about the ultra-violent anymore.

P-Ray

03-17-2008, 10:58 AM

Horton wins!

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=42987

Horse_Head

05-07-2008, 02:56 PM

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE TOP 10 -- as of 5/5/2008
------------------------------------------------------------------------

1. Iron Man -- $98,618,668

2. Made of Honor -- $14,756,850

3. Baby Mama -- $10,065,010

4. Harold and Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay -- $6,114,373

5. Forgetting Sarah Marshall -- $6,059,920

6. The Forbidden Kingdom -- $4,187,897

7. Nim's Island -- $2,677,543

8. Prom Night -- $2,403,313

9. 21 -- $2,002,471

10. 88 Minutes -- $1,545,084

Iron Man kicked some major ass!
http://www.movietickets.com/default.asp

Blizzard

05-07-2008, 03:22 PM

Yay, a thread bump.

Iron Man sure woke up theaters for summer. Next big one... Indy 4 in two weeks!

Horse_Head

05-07-2008, 03:36 PM

Speed Racer this weekend! :P

Blizzard

05-07-2008, 03:47 PM

Oh yeah, I forgot. Cause I don't plan on going to that one. :P

P-Ray

05-07-2008, 05:41 PM

Oh yeah, I forgot. Cause I don't plan on going to that one. :P
Me either!

Justin

05-07-2008, 09:50 PM

Oh yeah, I forgot. Cause I don't plan on going to that one. :P

Neither do I. I think it looks awful. I am sure a lot of families will go see it though.

Virus

05-08-2008, 10:03 PM

Speed Racer this weekend! :P

get ready for the summers biggest bomb. This and Incredible Hulk are sure tanks from my predictions.

Jjm3233

05-08-2008, 10:48 PM

Neither do I. I think it looks awful. I am sure a lot of families will go see it though.

I may because my son wants to see it, but I am looking for a good alternative.

Horse_Head

05-09-2008, 12:53 PM

Haven't they learn anything from movies like Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow? Full on green screen is hard to pull off.

borgmatrix

05-09-2008, 02:05 PM

Haven't they learn anything from movies like Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow? Full on green screen is hard to pull off.
I loved Sky Captain. And it was pretty well reviewed (73% on RT).

Kapit

05-09-2008, 02:45 PM

Plus, 300 did extremely well

P-Ray

05-09-2008, 03:52 PM

Speed Racer this weekend! :P
All the reviews I'm hearing say go back and see Iron Man again instead:wink:

Horse_Head

05-09-2008, 10:12 PM

Iron Man will own this weekend, too. :yes:

RollaFett

05-09-2008, 10:15 PM

Grrrr...still haven't seen Iron Man. Tomorrow, I promise.

Virus

05-10-2008, 02:40 PM

Told ya Speed Racer would tank: http://www.boxofficemojo.com/daily/chart/

Jjm3233

05-12-2008, 06:31 PM

^Not even $20 mil on the weekend, oh well, time for the good old "guess the weekend totals" game?

Kapit

05-12-2008, 06:54 PM

Narnia is this weekend. I think $70 million.

Horse_Head

05-12-2008, 07:00 PM

Jones! $120 gajillion

Talcy

05-12-2008, 07:07 PM

Narnia is this weekend. I think $70 million.

What's it up against? I reckon ol' shellhead has iron legs. It might have halved after it's first weekend, but its first was so damned big.

Jjm3233

05-12-2008, 10:45 PM

My guess is that Narnia will make about 75 mil and Iron Man will drop to second with about 27 mil, with all of those comedies fighting for third.

Virus

05-12-2008, 10:56 PM

^no way Narnia makes $75 in its first weekend. It has no buzz, no hype, not a summer blockbuster type, etc etc. I see this make around $40 at best.

Jjm3233

05-12-2008, 10:59 PM

^ I would disagree, first big family movie of the summer, no it doesn't have Indy, X-Files type hype, but families will go and see it in droves.

Blizzard

05-13-2008, 01:16 AM

Next big one... Indy 4 in two weeks!

Speed Racer this weekend! :P
You were saying? :nahnah: :wink:

Horse_Head

05-13-2008, 01:35 AM

Nothing... except...
Jones! $120 gajillion

RollaFett

05-13-2008, 04:18 PM

Ok, my top for the upcoming weekend:

1- Narnia - $67 million
2- Iron Man - $28 million
3- What Happens in Vegas - $12.5 million
4- Speed Racer - $11 million
5- Made of Honor - $5.7 million

Virus

05-13-2008, 08:15 PM

^ I would disagree, first big family movie of the summer, no it doesn't have Indy, X-Files type hype, but families will go and see it in droves.

First big family movie already happened and it was called Iron Man. Narnia will do just fine around $40-50 mil this weekend but it won't be breaking any records.

P-Ray

06-01-2008, 11:34 PM

This Sux!

Indy got beat this weekend!

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=45578

Horse_Head

06-02-2008, 03:36 PM

And by a bunch of Girls!! :P

Weekend results from BoxOfficeMojo.com
http://boxofficemojo.com/weekend/chart/?yr=2008&wknd=22&p=.htm

Kapit

06-02-2008, 03:51 PM

Wow, Narnia 2 is barely going to get its money back. A shame.

/sarcasm

P-Ray

06-02-2008, 05:58 PM

Wow, Narnia 2 is barely going to get its money back. A shame.

/sarcasm
That actually is a shame since that movie was excellent, IMO!

lovelucas

06-08-2008, 07:06 PM

I'm embarrassed to say I contributed to the confers of Kung Fu Panda - more like Panda Poodu -

art work is incredibly gorgeous - there's not one other good thing about it except perhaps Angelina's voice. I could hear kids asking when will it be over...and they asked it many, many times.

although - there is a Yoda figure who becomes one with the force, sorta. There is a chosen one, there is a former padawan who turns to the dark side and there is dialogue reflecting "you have brought peace to the valley". But the motivation to become the equivalent of a Jedi Knight? Food....yep.. food. and making better noodles.

repeated endlessly...............Lame-o and boring. Upon exiting I did hear a couple of tykes say "this movie stinks"

P-Ray

06-08-2008, 07:48 PM

Horse_Head

06-09-2008, 07:36 PM

Weekend box office from boxofficemojo.com (http://boxofficemojo.com/weekend/chart/)

TW LW Title Studio Weekend Gross

1 N Kung Fu Panda - P/DW - $60,000,000
2 N You Don't Mess with the Zohan - Sony - $40,000,000
3 2 Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull - Par. - $22,805,000
4 1 Sex and the City - NL - $21,310,000
5 3 The Strangers - Rog. - $9,289,000
6 4 Iron Man - Par. - $7,522,000
7 5 The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian - BV - $5,527,000
8 6 What Happens in Vegas - Fox - $3,400,000
9 8 Baby Mama - Uni. - $779,000
10 9 Made of Honor - Sony - $775,000

Indy's holding strong at #3

Jjm3233

06-09-2008, 09:41 PM

The question is, who wins this weeked: The Happening or The Hulk?

Kapit

06-09-2008, 10:22 PM

Hulk, cause it's PG-13 and the word of mouth is starting to build with some very positive early reviews.

I say $80mil for Hulk, $25mil for Happening

Jjm3233

06-09-2008, 10:48 PM

I think you're optimistic, somewhere between $30 - $50 for both. Anyone else see the redband trailer for the Happening yet?

P-Ray

06-11-2008, 11:01 AM

The Pink Panther 2
Early Exit Steve Martin reprises his role as the bumbling Inspector Clouseau in this teaser trailer (http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/thepinkpanther2/) that has him breaking into a theater and bursting through the screen. Steve got the idea to film this when he saw all the people bursting through the screens of the terrible first film to get out of the theater.

movies.com

RollaFett

06-11-2008, 12:48 PM

^ Ugh. Yeah, that last Pink Panther flick was indeed horrible.

P-Ray

06-15-2008, 07:44 PM

The Hulk smashes The Happening!

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=45983

P-Ray

06-19-2008, 11:23 AM

Iron Man get to $300 Mill domestically!

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=46149

Horse_Head

06-19-2008, 03:25 PM

Wow... Kungfu Panda is still going strong. What's the next kids movie that could dethrone it?

P-Ray

06-19-2008, 03:36 PM

^Yeah...my son went to see it again today!

Jjm3233

06-19-2008, 07:29 PM

Wow... Kungfu Panda is still going strong. What's the next kids movie that could dethrone it?

Wall-E comes out on the 27th, that will probably come out number 1

Horse_Head

06-19-2008, 08:09 PM

Ah... Yes... I forgot about that. Poor Pixar. I can't be good being owned by Disney. :P

Justin

06-19-2008, 09:14 PM

Technically Pixar owns Disney. Steve Jobs is the majority shareholder.

borgmatrix

06-19-2008, 11:28 PM

^ Ugh. Yeah, that last Pink Panther flick was indeed horrible.
I liked it. It just wasn't particularly special or anywhere near as good as I had hoped. But it had its moments. I'd probably check out a sequel (when it hits dvd).

Kapit

06-20-2008, 04:15 PM

My predictions this weekend:

Get Smart $40mil
Love Guru $30mil

RollaFett

06-20-2008, 04:46 PM

I liked it. It just wasn't particularly special or anywhere near as good as I had hoped. But it had its moments. I'd probably check out a sequel (when it hits dvd).For the life of me, I can't recall a single frame that would qualify as a "moment" for me. It was flat out painful to watch and was immensely glad when it ended.

Ooohhh, how about some weekend predictions?!

1- Get Smart - $44.5 million
2- The Incredible Hulk - $29 million
3- The Love Guru - $18 million
4- Kung Fu Panda - $14.5 million
5- The Happening - $12 million

P-Ray

06-21-2008, 09:53 AM

Christian Bale as Robin Hood!?

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=46191

P-Ray

06-22-2008, 05:42 PM

Get Smart wins weekend!

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=46213

Kapit

06-23-2008, 02:37 AM

WOW. Love Guru was owned.

Serves it right. The movie is absolute garbage. I watched some of it while working, and I honestly felt like my brain had shut down and committed brain-i-cide. It was a horrible feeling

kopernikuz

06-23-2008, 10:29 AM

Christian Bale as Robin Hood!?

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=46191
Bale as Batman AND Robin? He's quite the actor :laughing:

Seriously though... is Bale just going to be cast in every movie coming out now? :P

Jedi Master Harrison

06-23-2008, 10:55 AM

Hopefully, he is an awesome actor! :w00t: :laughing:

borgmatrix

06-23-2008, 11:16 AM

Seriously though... is Bale just going to be cast in every movie coming out now? :P
He's made some really good decisions in the past (American Psycho, Nolan's Batman, The Prestige, 3:10 to Yuma), and I think with Scott and Crowe, Nottingham would be another winner.

What I'm more concerned about (still) is his involvement in the McG directed Terminator 4.

But like JMH was saying, I think any movie would benefit from his presence. Every actor makes mistakes, or ends up in movies that despite best intentions don't turn out great. If Terminator ends up being weak, I don't think it'll be hugely problematic for us as fans/viewers or damaging to his career.

I'm greatly anticipating Nottingham, though, so I hope he accepts. Bale/Crowe part 2 would be great to see.

kopernikuz

06-23-2008, 11:35 AM

I agree... wasn't complaining, but Batman, John Connor and now Robin Hood? What iconic legendary character will he do next?

Jedi Master Harrison

06-23-2008, 11:44 AM

Jedi Master Harrison? :nahnah:

borgmatrix

06-23-2008, 12:14 PM

Jedi Master Harrison? :nahnah:
Well, well. I didn't realize I've been in the presence of an iconic legend all this time. :bow:

:not:

Kapit

06-23-2008, 01:32 PM

Robin Hood: Bale out, Riley in

http://www.cinematical.com/2008/06/23/christian-bale-out-sam-riley-to-play-robin-hood/

Kapit

06-26-2008, 04:27 PM

This weekend:

Wall-E: $80 million
Wanted: $25 Million

RollaFett

06-26-2008, 04:59 PM

My picks!

1. Wall-e* - $77
2. Get Smart - $24
3. Kung-Fu Panda - $17
4. The Incredible Hulk - $13.5
5. Wanted - $10.5

Kapit

06-27-2008, 01:31 PM

That is a low, low estimate for Wanted...not much faith in that movie, eh?

RollaFett

06-27-2008, 01:47 PM

Nope, think it's gonna bomb.

P-Ray

06-27-2008, 02:28 PM

Nope, think it's gonna bomb.
I have that feeling as well!

Kapit

06-27-2008, 03:54 PM

But it's got naked Angelina Jolie. That'll bring the Peace Corps crowd

borgmatrix

06-27-2008, 05:05 PM

Nope, think it's gonna bomb.
It might. I remember seeing a trailer in the theater at some point and thinking it looked lame. Just watched the final trailer online, though, and it looks kind of cool. I haven't read any of the graphic novels, but the basic scenario with the main character seems a lot like Paul Valley from Batman (finds out his dad was an assassin after he's killed, then discovers he's meant to succeed him and has his own skills "unlocked").

Kapit

06-27-2008, 05:26 PM

Apparently the movie is nothing like the book, save teh basic premise of the story.

Some of my co-workers have seen it, and their opinions range from "Loved it" to "Meeeeeeeh" (exact words, too).

RollaFett

06-30-2008, 04:11 PM

Weekend results:

1 - Wall-E - $62.5
2 - Wanted - $51.1
3 - Get Smart - $20
4 - Kung Fu Panda - $11.7
5 - The Incredible Hulk - $9.2

Hmmm...looks like I was waaayyyy off on "Wanted".

Kapit

06-30-2008, 04:22 PM

Wow, we were both wrong. A damn shame!

You were close on Get Smart, though!

P-Ray

07-28-2008, 02:03 AM

TDK continues to break records!

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=47344

Jjm3233

07-28-2008, 11:21 AM

The question here is, will TDK continue to break records? I mean 10 days in, and its broken just about every record its come into contact with.

My guess is that it will end up with between $440 - 450 mil domestically.

P-Ray

07-28-2008, 11:57 AM

I hoping...

Titanic...here we come!:rockon:

RollaFett

07-28-2008, 12:14 PM

I don't forsee it even coming close to Titantic numbers. Remember, that finished with $600 million domestically. Let me repeat that...$600 million.
Now I see no reason why it won't crack $400 million, but getting close to Titantic is damned near impossible. Perhaps, just perhaps, if this was released at a slower time of the year for films, it might be able to have legs strong enough to get it close, just like the situation Titantic was in when it set that mark. It was released in the winter, the competition was virtually non-existent, and it ruled.
Unfortunately for TDK, it's in the middle of the summer, and while it will do fantastic, it just can't possibly be front and center viewing for too long.

Jjm3233

07-28-2008, 02:39 PM

Plus, Titanic had huge repeat numbers - I mean 15 weeks at #1? I really do hope that TDK hits those numbers, I just don't see it happening.

Justin

07-28-2008, 02:56 PM

Plus the wet-panty crowd kept going to see Titanic over and over and over.

P-Ray

07-28-2008, 03:04 PM

borgmatrix

07-28-2008, 03:36 PM

The odds may be against it but I'm still pullin for it!:wink:
I'm with you there. I'd love to see it happen.

RollaFett

07-28-2008, 04:31 PM

All time list, adjusted for inflation:
http://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/adjusted.htm

It's real close to the top 100 already on this list in just two weeks. We're talking some big numbers here, folks. I'm predicting a finish of around $420 million.

Kapit

07-28-2008, 08:16 PM

I can definitely see it hitting $450mil.

By the time this coming weekend ends, It'll most likely crack the top 10 with close to 400mil. It'll see a drop because of Mummy 3, but I'd like to think that people would pick Dark Knight over Mummy 3, but somehow I doubt that

RollaFett

07-29-2008, 12:49 PM

Yeah, it's tough for a summer flick to be #1 three weeks in a row. Not impossible, but damned tough.

Jjm3233

07-29-2008, 01:00 PM

Real tough, which begs the question, "Why not release a movie that is going to have legs during the holiday season?" Both Titanic and Home Alone benefited from having weak competition.

RollaFett

07-29-2008, 01:17 PM

Jjm3233

07-29-2008, 01:46 PM

borgmatrix

07-29-2008, 02:04 PM

^ Right. Plus, remember that the LOTR trilogy were winter releases, as have been a number of the Harry Potter films. In the end, though, I think studios are just so married to the idea of a big summer blockbuster. You usually don't see weekend records being broken and the like with a winter film, and I think studios are in love with those types of headlines. Plus, most films in the top 10 at the end of the year usually are summer films.
Yeah, and also, studios probably aren't thinking in terms of breaking Titanic's record. What they want is to make a profit, and WB is certainly doing that with TDK. Do you think they're disappointed in the slightest right now or thinking "man, why didn't we release this in winter?" Of course not. TDK is performing better than they would have dared to hope, so they're thrilled. The placement of the film isn't a problem for them at all.

And I don't think it's a problem for us as viewers/fans, either.

Kapit

07-29-2008, 02:20 PM

True, according to BoxOfficeMojo (http://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/domestic.htm?page=1&p=.htm) only 4 of the 15 biggest domestic movies were released outside the May-August window. Still, I have often wondered why the Christmas window isn't exploited more.

My only guess is that it's because late fall/winter months are generally considered to be the "prestige" months where all studios send out their most heartfelt and emotionally gripping films in an attempt to grab an Oscar nom.

RollaFett

07-29-2008, 02:52 PM

^ Yeah, the Santa Clause 3 really did well during awards season. :P

You're right, of course.

RollaFett

07-29-2008, 02:59 PM

Do you think they're disappointed in the slightest right now or thinking "man, why didn't we release this in winter?" Of course not. TDK is performing better than they would have dared to hope, so they're thrilled. The placement of the film isn't a problem for them at all.

And I don't think it's a problem for us as viewers/fans, either.Couldn't agree more.

P-Ray

07-29-2008, 03:07 PM

^ Yeah, the Santa Clause 3 really did well during awards season. :P

You're right, of course.
:laughing:

P-Ray

08-03-2008, 04:59 PM

TDK still going strong!:wink::rockon:

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/weekend/chart/

kopernikuz

08-04-2008, 01:26 PM

So who do you guys think will win the BO in two weeks...

Tropic Thunder or Clone Wars?

I think Tropic Thunder will be very successful because of it's cast and the draw they sometimes get... but probably Clone Wars will own the weekend because 1) it's Star Wars and has a built in fanbase that's excited for it (though perhaps not in as great a number as the traditional films)... 2) it's also kid-friendly which can double or triple a film's audience if it's a good one.

In our family... the audience difference going to the theater for both films is 2 vs. 8. Two of us would see Tropic Thunder... while all eight of us would see Clone Wars. So in our family alone, it's quadrupled, lol.

Jedi Master Harrison

08-04-2008, 01:36 PM

I saw an advert for The Clone Wars on British tv last night for the first time. I haven't even heard of the other film! It will be very interesting to see how SW does both here and in the the US. Especially if it is successful, I can see the numbers holding steady after the first week, as it seems that a lot of people may not necessarily go and see it right away.

kopernikuz

08-04-2008, 01:49 PM

They must not be pushing Tropic Thunder in the UK. It looks like it'll be hilarious and stars Ben Stiller, Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr. Ben Stiller plays a successful action star, Jack Black plays a successful comedy star and RDJ plays a critically acclaimed white Australian dramatic actor hired to play a black man... all three have been cast in a war movie being filmed in a dangerous country. They are captured by actual guerillas but still think they're part of the movie being filmed...

RDJ's character alone seems like a hilarious idea...

Jedi Master Harrison

08-04-2008, 01:54 PM

Oh that thing, saw a trailer in the cinema for that. It was one of those moments when you can hear the crowd quiet and think, what the hell is that rubbish! It got 1 laugh and that was it, so I don't think it will make much of an impact over here. But then again, I have been wrong before!

Personally, I can't stand Jack Black, I think he is the least funny guy I have ever seen. Nacho Libre was arguably the worst film I have ever watched and I now try and avoid anything he does like the plague! So there's no way I'll be going to see that. So I make that Clone Wars 9, Tropic 2. :lol:

Kapit

08-05-2008, 01:16 AM

Personally, I can't stand Jack Black, I think he is the least funny guy I have ever seen. Nacho Libre was arguably the worst film I have ever watched and I now try and avoid anything he does like the plague!

Oh no! Oh no no no no no!

Don't judge Jack Black based on THAT "movie." I mean, of all his movies...you saw that one? At least check out School of Rock. It'll show you a much, much, much, MUCH more interesting Jack Black

Jedi Master Harrison

08-05-2008, 09:57 AM

I couldn't bring myself to watch that I'm afraid, I've hated every single minute of eveything I've ever seen him in. I dunno what it is about the guy, but he just has one of those faces, y'know, that you want to set alight and put out with a spade. :ohwell:

P-Ray

08-05-2008, 10:13 AM

Oh no! Oh no no no no no!

Don't judge Jack Black based on THAT "movie." I mean, of all his movies...you saw that one? At least check out School of Rock. It'll show you a much, much, much, MUCH more interesting Jack Black
That is one of my favorites!

I also recommend Shallow Hal:wink:

Mark Skywalker

08-05-2008, 04:32 PM

400 Million in 18 days for THE DARK KNIGHT

The Dark Knight Reaches $400M in Record 18 Days
Source: ShowBIZ Data (http://www.showbizdata.com/dailybox.cfm)
August 5, 2008

Warner Bros. Pictures' juggernaut The Dark Knight (http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=15813) added yet another record on Monday as it passed up the $400 million in just 18 days. The previous record was held by Shrek 2, which needed 43 days to reach the mark, followed by Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, which took 45 days.

The Dark Knight (http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=15813) earned $6.28 million in 4,266 theaters on Monday, pushing the Christopher Nolan-directed Batman Begins follow-up to $400,031,000. The movie has climbed up to the 8th spot on the all-time domestic blockbuster list and will surpass Spider-Man ($403.7 million) on Tuesday for the 7th spot.

Internationally, the film has already earned $202.5 million while it has yet to open in some major markets. The worldwide total so far is $602.5 million.

http://www.superherohype.com/news/ba...ws.php?id=7572 (http://www.superherohype.com/news/batmannews.php?id=7572)

Kapit

08-07-2008, 01:12 AM

Judging solely on the ticket sales tonight, Pineapple Express and Traveling Pants 2 will both beat Dark Knight this weekend.

We completely sold out 4 shows of Pineapple, and 3 shows of Pants. Dark Knight, on the other hand, had at most 30 people in a theater.

On a semi-related note, I managed to anger a teenager enough to threaten me with a beating. I caught him trying to sneak his underage girlfriend into Pineapple. I told them that it was time for them to leave, and the guy told me to "F--- off." I then told him he definitely had to leave and that he shouldn't expect a refund. He proceeded to cuss me out because he had bought the tickets. He then threatened to sue us if he didn't get the money back and I responded "You do that."

He told me he was going to beat me, and I said to him, "Just keep talking. I'm sure you'll get your money back now." He and his girlfriend were summarily escorted off the premises without a refund :)

Sometimes I don't mind that the job doesn't pay the greatest because I get to screw with people like that.

Raganork8

08-07-2008, 09:52 AM

He told me he was going to beat me, and I said to him:

"How about a magic trick?"

Is that what you said?

Cause that's what you should have said!

kopernikuz

08-07-2008, 12:27 PM

Your post brings up a question for me Kapit. Why did PE and SOTTP come out on a Wednesday? Usually you see that with major releases or holiday weekends coming up... is there a holiday coming up this weekend that I'm not aware of?

Used to be you came Thursday night at midnight to catch the first show of a release... more and more films are defying that now. What's with the trend?

Kapit

08-07-2008, 03:37 PM

More money for the weekend totals, I believe. Plus, Clone Wars and Tropic Thunder are coming out next week, so Pineapple especially needs to grab as much money as possible before that.

kopernikuz

08-07-2008, 05:08 PM

More money for the weekend totals, I believe. Plus, Clone Wars and Tropic Thunder are coming out next week, so Pineapple especially needs to grab as much money as possible before that.
No I realize it's the money thing, lol.... obviously it's to try to make more money for the "weekend", which isn't actually a weekend, lol. But I'm surprised with these films... not that I think they'd do badly, they've got an audience, but I'm just surprised because they're not that big of a deal, really.

You expect it with Clone Wars or TDK or any of the event films... but a basic comedy and a teen chick flick?

I have a new question for you guys to ponder:

How big do you predict High School Musical 3 will be? I think it's going to explode... I work with youth and this thing is a freaking bizarre phenomenon... but it's kind of cute, it's relatively wholesome... so I don't fight it with my kids... but it's giant with these age groups... multiple repeat viewings giant...

What will happen?

Kapit

08-08-2008, 01:26 PM

How big do you predict High School Musical 3 will be? I think it's going to explode... I work with youth and this thing is a freaking bizarre phenomenon... but it's kind of cute, it's relatively wholesome... so I don't fight it with my kids... but it's giant with these age groups... multiple repeat viewings giant...

What will happen?

It's going to be massive beyond belief. I am seriously considering disappearing for the weekend that it comes out, just so I don't have to clean the theaters.

Do not want.

kopernikuz

08-08-2008, 02:13 PM

It's going to be massive beyond belief. I am seriously considering disappearing for the weekend that it comes out, just so I don't have to clean the theaters.

Do not want.
I agree... how massive do you think though? Will it approach any records? TDK numbers? What?

P-Ray

08-11-2008, 10:54 AM

TDK #1 for 4th week!

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=47848

Jjm3233

08-11-2008, 01:09 PM

I agree... how massive do you think though? Will it approach any records? TDK numbers? What?

Kope, who besides female tweens is really interested in seeing it?

kopernikuz

08-11-2008, 02:02 PM

You'd be surprised... and particularly considering how much disposable income these tweens seem to have access to. The first one was supposed to be a minor Disney channel feature and has become a billion dollar industry on its own, lol... So I can't say where it comes from.

Look at Hannah Montana... and this is bigger/wider recepted than even Hannah Montana, so it'll be interesting to see what happens. It's brilliant of Disney to go theatrical with the final one though... the anticipation alone is palpable in the youth communities that I have contact with.

Tovor

08-11-2008, 09:16 PM

I wonder what God is thinking, about all of this hoopla over a movie, and over all blockbusters. Imagine if all that money was spent on world poverty and hunger. Instead of 2 hours of enjoyment and a face full of popcorn, world poverty could be wiped out if the same people would contribue the same amount of money to helping others. Many people still contribute, and then go to the movies, though. I'm just sayin'.

Jjm3233

08-11-2008, 11:42 PM

Actually, Tovor, Americans gave an estimated $306.39 billion (http://www.givingusa.org/press_releases/releases/20080622.html), And doesn't count taxes that goes to social programs. Domestic box office was less than $10 Billion (http://www.mpaa.org/2007-Theatrical-Market-Statistics.pdf). I seriously doubt God has an issue with us spending less than 4% of what we willingly gave in a year, on tickets.

RollaFett

08-12-2008, 03:39 PM

Yeah, plus be serious. What about the billions of dollars spent on other entertainment mediums?
Yeah, poverty, hunger, etc. is horrible, but that's life. If there is a God, I gotta imagine he'd have bigger fish to fry than the entertainment industry for not using their money in a more socially responsible manner.

P-Ray

08-17-2008, 06:15 PM

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=48043

P-Ray

08-24-2008, 10:44 PM

This weeks B.O. results!

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=48169

P-Ray

09-02-2008, 11:32 AM

Tropic Thunder is 3 for 3!

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=48422

P-Ray

09-13-2008, 04:10 PM

Movie rumors!
http://www.mania.com/top-maniacal-rumors-captain-america-spidey-returns-potter-madness_article_87257.html

Master Magnus

09-13-2008, 04:55 PM

^Well, what if you're not into superheroes or sorcerers? :P

RollaFett

09-13-2008, 11:36 PM

Yeah, considering that nearly all of those stories all comic book based, it would seem more appropriate in the comic book movie thread.

P-Ray

09-14-2008, 12:58 AM

Yeah, considering that nearly all of those stories all comic book based, it would seem more appropriate in the comic book movie thread.
Done!:wink:

P-Ray

09-22-2008, 12:12 PM

BO results!

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=49049

P-Ray

09-25-2008, 10:34 AM

Disney movies update!

http://www.aintitcoolnews.com/node/38482

P-Ray

09-28-2008, 06:12 PM

Eagle Eye goes for top spot!

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=49194

JackBauer24

11-04-2008, 06:01 PM

Weekend box office- 10/31 to 11/2

1. High School Musical 3: Senior Year
2. Zack and Miri Make a Porno
3. Saw V
4. Changeling
5. The Haunting of Molly Hartley
6. Beverly Hills Chihuahua
7. The Secret Life of Bees
8. Max Payne
9. Eagle Eye
10. Pride & Glory

http://boxofficemojo.com/weekend/chart/?yr=2008&wknd=44&p=.htm

DblDwn

11-04-2008, 06:11 PM

It cracks me up that the commercials for Zack and Miri Make a Porno that are on during the day just call it Zack and Miri but the commercials at night add the Make a Porno to it.

JackBauer24

11-04-2008, 06:55 PM

I was curious to know how many people going to see Z&M actually asked for the movie with the whole title, or just used "Zack and Miri." Somehow, I imagine some Steve Carell-type guy walking up and saying, "Yes, I'd like one ticket to see Zack and Miri MAKE A PORNO!!!!"

kopernikuz

11-05-2008, 08:53 AM

It cracks me up that the commercials for Zack and Miri Make a Porno that are on during the day just call it Zack and Miri but the commercials at night add the Make a Porno to it.
I don't mind it... I don't think I need to explain to my younger kids what a porno is quite yet :P

Raganork8

11-05-2008, 09:27 AM

*waits for Quantum*

P-Ray

11-05-2008, 10:06 AM

Pirates 4, Lone Ranger and National Treasure 3 update!

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=50225

DblDwn

11-05-2008, 11:06 AM

I don't mind it... I don't think I need to explain to my younger kids what a porno is quite yet :P

I didn't mean that I'm against it. If my daughter was older I'd feel the same way about it. It just cracks me up is all.

RollaFett

11-05-2008, 01:58 PM

It cracks me up that the commercials for Zack and Miri Make a Porno that are on during the day just call it Zack and Miri but the commercials at night add the Make a Porno to it.And I think it hurt the box office for the flick. Nearly all of the TV spots I saw going into the release dropped the "Make a Porno" part, not to mention if you had no idea what the film was about ahead of time, those same TV spots told you absolutely nothing. A shame, because I was really hoping this would Smith's chance to have a big hit for once.

kopernikuz

11-07-2008, 01:21 PM

And I think it hurt the box office for the flick. Nearly all of the TV spots I saw going into the release dropped the "Make a Porno" part, not to mention if you had no idea what the film was about ahead of time, those same TV spots told you absolutely nothing. A shame, because I was really hoping this would Smith's chance to have a big hit for once.
I don't think it hurt... most of the marketing still had the word if it was during primetime or on most networks. I don't know what channels you watched but I kept seeing it constantly even though this news said it was changing, lol. There were a few times it dropped the word, but for the most part the word was there. Plus, the online advertising changed to reflect the censorship idea and I think that only helped... not hurt the film's opportunity. Censorship tends to bring people out ;)

I don't think the word itself made a huge difference especially since the trailers were pretty suggestive, lol... if anything they needed to mention KSmith more to get that audience. But the ads looked like most Apatow flick ads do to me... and they still get the audience.

Face it... I think people are bored with this concept from KSmith... bring on Red State. :)

RollaFett

11-07-2008, 04:38 PM

From what I've read, I believe that the marketing varied depending on region. I watch the Philly stations, and I'd say about 90% of the ads I saw dropped the "porno" part and those ads turned out to be lame. They truly told you nothing about the film.
Once I figured out that those were the only ads I was seeing, i had a really bad feeling about the box office for this flick.
As for people being bored with the concept, I don't buy that. Smith has never had a huge ticket buying following, and this held true to form. That said, I thought this would be this would be the one. Balls. I still contend that the marketing killed this film's chances.

kopernikuz

11-08-2008, 12:25 PM

I think you're just bitter... since when has censorship enhanced marketing every HURT a film's release ;) :P If anything it makes them stronger...

I actually agree that the marketing wasn't ideal... but not because they dropped "porno", I don't think that hurt at all... in fact the buzz probably only helped. The marketing that hurt the film was that very little in the film was appropriate for television, LOL... that and the fact that Kevin Smith is barely mentioned. So yeah, they didn't promote it right perhaps... but the "porno" issue didn't hurt it in my opinion.

RollaFett

11-09-2008, 02:16 PM

Hey, you know what? You're right, I am a little bitter. I've been a fan of Smith's from the very beginning and I was really hoping for him to finally have a big hit. That said, I still contend that it was the marketing that hurt this film above all else. Whether it was dropping "porno" from the tv spots, or not mentioning Smith's name, or not being able to really talk about what the film was about. All of it sucked and made it difficult to be a big success.
Oh well, what can you do? It simply doesn't seem as though he will ever be in the blockbuster business.

kopernikuz

11-10-2008, 12:40 PM

Then we agree on the marketing... I just feel the "porno" part got him MORE attention than it did hurt... but yeah they didn't really put much behind this.

JackBauer24

11-10-2008, 12:42 PM

Weekend box office- 11/7 to 11/9

Movies in bold are new releases for the weeekend.

1. Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
2. Role Models
3. High School Musical 3: Senior Year
4. Changeling
5. Zack and Miri Make a Porno
6. Soul Men
7. Saw V
8. The Haunting of Molly Hartley
9. The Secret Life of Bees
10. Eagle Eye

http://boxofficemojo.com/weekend/chart/?yr=2008&wknd=45&p=.htm

JackBauer24

11-19-2008, 11:33 AM

Weekend box office- 11/14 to 11/16

Movies in bold are new releases for the weeekend.

1. Quantum of Solace
2. Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
3. Role Models
4. High School Musical 3: Senior Year
5. Changeling
6. Zack and Miri Make a Porno
7. Soul Men
8. The Secret Life of Bees
9. Saw V
10. Beverly Hills Chihuahua

http://boxofficemojo.com/weekend/chart/?yr=2008&wknd=46&p=.htm

For those keeping track, Zack and Miri is up to $26.8M domestic gross. Maybe it'll crack that $30M glass ceiling Smith seems to have. Dogma's still the highest grossing Smith film, at $30.7M.

P-Ray

12-05-2008, 10:30 AM

Hancock 2 is happening!

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=51045

JackBauer24

12-06-2008, 02:59 PM

Wow, how...pointless.

P-Ray

12-07-2008, 12:08 AM

Wow, how...pointless.
Agreed!

P-Ray

12-07-2008, 09:09 AM

Will talks I Am Legend prequel!

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=51092

P-Ray

12-08-2008, 10:00 AM

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=51096

P-Ray

12-08-2008, 10:20 AM

Producers say no Jurassic Park 4!

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=51101

RollaFett

12-08-2008, 03:39 PM

^ Thank the maker!

JackBauer24

12-08-2008, 04:37 PM

Aww...I wanted to see how much more they could mess up the series.

P-Ray

12-09-2008, 09:37 AM

Fast and Furious gets a new cast member!

http://www.aintitcoolnews.com/node/39377

P-Ray

12-15-2008, 11:04 AM

The Day the Earth stood still #1 at B.O.!

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=51304

P-Ray

01-02-2009, 11:43 AM

Images from some 2009 upcoming movies!

http://www.aintitcoolnews.com/node/39640

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=51650

P-Ray

01-02-2009, 11:44 AM

Universal surpasses it's own B.O. record!

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=51647

JackBauer24

01-03-2009, 02:50 PM

2008 Box Office!

(all totals rounded to the nearest 100,000)

1. The Dark Knight ($530.9M so far)
2. Iron Man ($318.3M)
3. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull ($317M so far)
4. Hancock ($227.9M)
5. WALL-E ($223.8M so far)
6. Kung-Fu Panda ($215.4M)
7. Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa ($116M so far)
8. Twilight ($172.3M so far)
9. Quantum of Solace ($165.7M so far)
10. Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who! ($154.5M)

http://boxofficemojo.com/yearly/chart/?yr=2008&p=.htm