Does this kill the potential of other "B-list" DC characters getting their own Movie?
On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 4:10 PM, Edward Crosby <[email protected]> wrote: > See, I am of the opinion that Hollywood will make anything, whether it's a > money loss or not. We have plenty of examples in the past 10 years. Despite > the reviews and box office, I still think there could be a sequel. I don't > base this on the fact that I'm a Green Lantern fanboy, even though I am not > a Hal Jordan fan. I base this, again, on the stupidity and mindlessness of > Hollywood. > > ---------------------------------------- > Have a Better One, > Edward Crosby > http://about.me/edwardcrosby > > > On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 4:04 PM, Luke <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Also, GI Joe was a much better movie than Green Lantern. >> >> Oh wait, I was "supposed to like that" so my opinion is invalid. >> >> On Jun 20, 4:03 pm, Cary Preston <[email protected]> wrote: >> > It's got similar opening figures (and similar critical scorn) to GI Joe: >> > >> > http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=gijoe.htm >> > >> > That dog is getting a sequel. I wouldn't stake the house on it, but I >> wouldn't be surprised if they do make a sequel for Green Lantern. Reynolds >> is already talking about a plot. >> > >> > On Jun 20, 2011, at 3:53 PM, [email protected] wrote: >> > >> > >> > >> > > It's very clear they had a sequel "planned." The movie was presented >> as a "tentpole," a launching point for a "franchise" but there is NO >> AUDIENCE lined up to see it. It had bad buzz and bad numbers. What is >> wrong with you guys? I know you have your Green Lantern pillows and love to >> hold them to your faces and feel the cool cloth and and the soft cotton and >> say, "Oh, Gween Wanter, I wuv ooo. No one understands you like I do. Fly >> anywhere, Hal. Take me anywhere in the whole world!" but America does not >> feel that way. >> > >> > > People can be taught to care about things they don't know about >> beforehand, but they need a good guide and not a boring, blobby guide with a >> mask that doesn't fit. >> > >> > > You will NOT see the headline, "Ryan Reynolds signed to GL sequel" >> anytime in the anytime. I'm sure people will be fired over this dog. Have >> been fired. >> > >> > > If there's a sequel, it will be direct to DVD with puppets. >> > >> > > You are overestimating the "magical avenues of distribution." Those >> avenues are clogged and shrinking. Making a movie doesn't equal immediate >> fame and riches because people watch them on cell phones now. If you spend >> a METRIC TON of money on a movie, you better have a huge opening weekend to >> justify it. >> > >> > > -----Original Message----- >> > > From: Cary Preston <[email protected]> >> > > To: theuniquegeek <[email protected]> >> > > Sent: Mon, Jun 20, 2011 12:41 pm >> > > Subject: Re: [The Unique Geek] Superhero box office chart >> > >> > > 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... >> >> > >> > >> ---------------------------------------- >> > >> 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 athttp:// >> 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 athttp:// >> 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 athttp:// >> 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 athttp:// >> 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 athttp:// >> 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 athttp:// >> 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 athttp:// >> groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en.- Hide quoted text - >> > >> > - Show quoted text - >> >> -- >> 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. > -- Jim blog <http://jimpeluso.wordpress.com> "Keep moving Forward" -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Unique Geek" group. 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