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Post by Snowman99 on Dec 10, 2015 19:30:01 GMT -6
So..something different this time. I'm a pretty big Star Wars fan, and am pretty damn excited about Episode VII opening next week. A huge thing is that it's bringing back the original 3 characters from the original trilogy. Directed by JJ Abrams and still some mystery surrounding it (What exactly has become of Luke Skywalker?)
People have been hyping this movie for a year or more now, and experts expect a HUGE opening weekend. Right now the record holder is Jurassic World from this past June, it made 208.8 million domestic B.O Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. No one anticipated it to make anywhere near that much..most estimates were around 120-140 million. Many generations of fans will be going to see this movie...more so than Jurassic World. Some estimates have it making 300 million.
So pick a number..any number. Poll will close Next Thursday at 6pm.
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Post by Steven Penrod- HLEW on Dec 10, 2015 19:36:22 GMT -6
Star Wars VII by the way.
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Post by bdgwx on Dec 10, 2015 20:00:57 GMT -6
I'll take my son...no doubt. But, one thing I'm annoyed about is that you can't rent any of the Star Wars movies online right now AFAIK. This makes it very inconvenient to introduce my son to them.
$201-250 million
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Post by Snowstorm920 on Dec 10, 2015 20:01:03 GMT -6
Can't wait for this movie. If a movie is going to break $300m opening weekend it's going to be this one
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Post by Snowman99 on Dec 10, 2015 20:11:09 GMT -6
Thanks afftonweather...I guess I got carried away with the I's, lol. Doesn't look like I can edit the original poll question though. Oh well..
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Post by Steven Penrod- HLEW on Dec 10, 2015 20:16:38 GMT -6
I believe it won't be as successful immediately because of the timing. It's the busy time of the year. Me like others I'm sure are busy and also don't want to deal with the crowds of opening weekend. I see more of a steady ticket sales instead of a huge opening. I'll probably see it a few days after Christmas.
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Post by bdgwx on Dec 10, 2015 20:35:33 GMT -6
I'm not sure if I'll see it on opening weekend either. I do think it will break the record...easily in terms of raw totals, but possibly in terms of inflation adjusted totals as well.
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Post by demerson- Fletcher MO on Dec 11, 2015 1:30:40 GMT -6
So glad I'm not the only fan! Got tickets for Thursday and Friday!
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Post by SnowManJoe - Wentzville, MO on Dec 11, 2015 7:08:44 GMT -6
I have been trying really hard to keep my expectations for this movie low but am failing miserably!
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Post by Lovableweatherguy TROY,MO on Dec 11, 2015 9:27:37 GMT -6
It's going to break records for sure. Waaaay to many fans, including myself. I think it will definitely be over $200 million just not sure how far it will go.
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Post by Labrat-O'Fallon IL on Dec 11, 2015 11:47:08 GMT -6
Someone shared a picture on FB that showed Star Wars opening on Dec 18th and the Chipmunks Movie opening also on December 18th, and said "Who else is ready for the most brutal slaughter in cinema history?" Lol. If I was head of the studio for the chipmunks movie I would have waited at least a week. Any studio head would be smart to not open any movies the same weekend as Star Wars.
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Post by lizard7151971 on Dec 11, 2015 11:49:26 GMT -6
Someone shared a picture on FB that showed Star Wars opening on Dec 18th and the Chipmunks Movie opening also on December 18th, and said "Who else is ready for the most brutal slaughter in cinema history?" Lol. If I was head of the studio for the chipmunks movie I would have waited at least a week. Any studio head would be smart to not open any movies the same weekend as Star Wars. Wouldn't be bad if they open at the same place. Send the kids to one, and you see the Star Wars movie. |
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Post by Labrat-O'Fallon IL on Dec 11, 2015 11:51:56 GMT -6
Someone shared a picture on FB that showed Star Wars opening on Dec 18th and the Chipmunks Movie opening also on December 18th, and said "Who else is ready for the most brutal slaughter in cinema history?" Lol. If I was head of the studio for the chipmunks movie I would have waited at least a week. Any studio head would be smart to not open any movies the same weekend as Star Wars. Wouldn't be bad if they open at the same place. Send the kids to one, and you see the Star Wars movie. That would be bad geek parenting though. It is up to us to educate the younger generation on the awesomeness that is Star Wars. :)I would be going myself opening weekend but we have a work christmas party and then we leave the next am to drive back home to STL. |
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Post by Jeffmw on Dec 14, 2015 20:30:44 GMT -6
Im just going to see the Star Wars fan reactions to the Star Trek Beyond trailer.
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Post by Lovableweatherguy TROY,MO on Dec 14, 2015 22:32:33 GMT -6
Im just going to see the Star Wars fan reactions to the Star Trek Beyond trailer. Seen the trailer today. I'm a big Trekkie! Loved it! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using proboards |
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Post by lizard7151971 on Dec 14, 2015 23:39:34 GMT -6
Im just going to see the Star Wars fan reactions to the Star Trek Beyond trailer. Seen the trailer today. I'm a big Trekkie! Loved it! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using proboards Just seen the new trailer for the new Star Trek, looks great! Doubt it will break the records this movie will make, but it looks VERY entertaining... |
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Post by ComoEsJn on Dec 16, 2015 18:55:25 GMT -6
Im just going to see the Star Wars fan reactions to the Star Trek Beyond trailer. I've never gotten the false rivalry. They're 2 incredibly different franchises with different points/purposes/messages. Sent from my SM-G900V using proboards |
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Post by Jeffmw on Dec 16, 2015 20:03:20 GMT -6
Im just going to see the Star Wars fan reactions to the Star Trek Beyond trailer. I've never gotten the false rivalry. They're 2 incredibly different franchises with different points/purposes/messages. Sent from my SM-G900V using proboards lighten up Its fun like the Cubs Cards Rivalry |
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Post by ComoEsJn on Dec 16, 2015 21:49:53 GMT -6
I've never gotten the false rivalry. They're 2 incredibly different franchises with different points/purposes/messages. Sent from my SM-G900V using proboards lighten up Its fun like the Cubs Cards Rivalry Lighten up? What about that innocent observation warranted "lighten up"? Sent from my SM-G900V using proboards |
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Post by dschreib on Dec 17, 2015 10:11:21 GMT -6
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Post by demerson- Fletcher MO on Dec 17, 2015 18:44:06 GMT -6
Going to see the movie in a few hours!
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Post by Snowstorm920 on Dec 18, 2015 14:01:29 GMT -6
Reports say it made $50-$55 Million just on opening night! That's crazy and a new record I think
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Post by Snowman99 on Dec 19, 2015 10:05:54 GMT -6
57 million Thursday night. 120-130 million Friday..counting Thursday shows. On track for over 250 million.
I saw it last night..totally awesome. Fun movie...loved it.
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Post by bdgwx on Dec 19, 2015 10:14:42 GMT -6
I'm going tomorrow. I was able to track down the discs for episodes 4-6 so my son got to seem them. He's pretty excited to see the new one.
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Post by jmg378s on Dec 20, 2015 12:20:54 GMT -6
Latest report I read cited $238 million as the opening total.
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Post by Snowman99 on Dec 20, 2015 14:05:01 GMT -6
Yeah, that's what Disney is reporting, we'll wait until tomorrow and get the actual numbers..could be a bit higher.
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Post by Lovableweatherguy TROY,MO on Dec 20, 2015 16:48:08 GMT -6
Yeah, that's what Disney is reporting, we'll wait until tomorrow and get the actual numbers..could be a bit higher. IT WAS FANTASTIC!!!!! LOVED IT! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using proboards |
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Post by Snowman99 on Dec 21, 2015 15:24:01 GMT -6
The actual number for Episode VII was 247.97 million. Blowing away Jurassic World by almost 40 million. Worldwide it grossed 529 million, beating Jurassic World's 524.9.
Can it beat Avatar's all time domestic box office of 760.5 million?
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Post by demerson- Fletcher MO on Dec 21, 2015 15:57:07 GMT -6
The actual number for Episode VII was 247.97 million. Blowing away Jurassic World by almost 40 million. Worldwide it grossed 529 million, beating Jurassic World's 524.9. Can it beat Avatar's all time domestic box office of 760.5 million? Also it hasn't even opened in China yet! Crazy numbers. |
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Post by demerson- Fletcher MO on Dec 27, 2015 18:13:11 GMT -6
April 5th has said to be the DVD release date.
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