of course they have a sequal planned, but can it now be "green" lit? i'm with Raven, it needs to meke back its production cost AND make them some serious cash and do it fast, and it doesn't look like that will happen
On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 3:42 PM, Cary Preston <[email protected]> wrote: > 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. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Unique Geek" group. 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