This. Even absolute stinkers can turn a handy profit when you consider all avenues of distribution. With Hollywood in the mire of sequel-mania (and apparently grasping for movie ideas) I wouldn't be surprised if they have a sequel already planned.
On Jun 20, 2011, at 3:29 PM, Michael Bailey <[email protected]> wrote: > You act as if this was the only money the film is going to make. Are they > pulling it from theaters and I wasn't aware of this. And what about > international numbers? Has it been released overseas? Plus there are the > DVD sales to consider. I doubt that WB would just dump this and movie on. > > On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 3:23 PM, <[email protected]> wrote: > It did very badly. The budget was much higher than X-Men, and the marketing > budget easily added another $100 million to that number. So...it will end up > making maybe $80 on a $300 dollar investment. There's no chance of a sequel. > > X-Men had good reviews and held over decently. It's also part of an > established franchise. It didn't overwhelm, but if they make a sequel and > put Wolverine in it, they'll make a few bucks. There's history and the > numbers in relation to the budget inspired hope. > > GL had nothing for anyone to hold on to unless you count the hope that ten > thousand people fell in love with Sinestro and can't wait to see him be the > bad guy next time. Spoiler warning - they didn't. > > The only thing WB can cling to is they were the "number one movie in America" > that week. They may even throw some more money in the toilet advertising > that fact. More good money after bad. > > I'm glad you enjoyed it. I knew Luke would, he likes everything. I knew Van > would, he has books to sell, but it won't be bothering us any time in the > future. We won't have Hal Jordan to kick around any more. > > GL was a braying donkey. > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Michael Bailey <[email protected]> > To: theuniquegeek <[email protected]> > Sent: Mon, Jun 20, 2011 8:31 am > Subject: Re: [The Unique Geek] Superhero box office chart > > That is interesting. All things considered and compared to the two other > super-hero films of the summer GL didn't too badly. That is a 2500 or so > dollar difference between First Class and they were talking sequel that first > weekend. > > On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 10:18 AM, Jason Service <[email protected]> wrote: > I thought that was very interesting! I wonder how Superman and Superman II > would rate in 2011 dollars...I think that would be even more meaningful, to > adjust for inflation. > > On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 10:12 AM, Edward Crosby <[email protected]> wrote: > This is pretty interesting to view. > > http://boxofficemojo.com/genres/chart/?view=openings&id=superhero.htm&p=.htm > > ---------------------------------------- > Have a Better One, > Edward Crosby > http://about.me/edwardcrosby > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "The Unique Geek" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "The Unique Geek" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en. > > > > -- > This post/e-mail was written by Michael Bailey, Superman Apologist > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "The Unique Geek" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en. > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "The Unique Geek" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en. > > > > -- > This post/e-mail was written by Michael Bailey, Superman Apologist > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "The Unique Geek" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Unique Geek" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en.
