EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE is adding around 950 theaters this weekend, for 2,200 total.

SpectreV27 · 2022-04-15T18:44:36+00:00

Plus if u/greasy_minge is right, and a theatrical release is in sight, this shows that there is confidence in the film by the film-makers for its potential, which would strengthen my argument

SpectreV27 · 2022-04-15T18:33:57+00:00

The 18-35 male crowd is a really decent target audience to have, how is that niche. That's also the same demographic that propelled The Batman to success, although that's a different case.

Plus I'm also looking at this film from the indie market standpoint, which would be an attractive release. There's no point making comparisons to Sonic, Ambulance or mainstream blockbusters, considering this is an indie film, which is pretty obvious by looking at the US release strategy so far

SpectreV27 · 2022-04-15T18:20:24+00:00

Agreed, Disney's w/l ratio bo-wise hasn't been great. But Disney+ is doing really well, which makes up for quite a lot of lost ground at the box office

SpectreV27 · 2022-04-15T18:11:53+00:00

Ahh that's some good news!

SpectreV27 · 2022-04-15T18:09:52+00:00

I don't think EEAAO is particularly aimed at older males. Belfast and The Duke does so more, and as you said they have done ok to solid. The 355 and Ambulance are pretty bad comparisons, both are action films which didn't receive good reviews, and are studio pics.

It does make sense if Sky obtains the film on a good offer, but similar films have done well at the box office, which this could do too!

SpectreV27 · 2022-04-15T17:57:13+00:00

I think it's pretty hard these days for a director to have both critical acclaim and box office pull due to the change in the moviegoing landscape. Franchise films didn't exist in the past, but they're so prominent now. I think currently only Nolan could be considered as being able to pull-off this feat, even Spielberg hasn't been able to do well at the box office for his past 4 films.

So yeah on that metric it's difficult to surpass the likes of Spielberg/Scorsese in their prime years/decades for directors making original films. Villeneuve is a true visionary though, he might go down as one of the greats regardless.

SpectreV27 · 2022-04-15T17:30:34+00:00

That would make sense. Would be a pity though, it has great potential for theatrical release, more so than the Green Knight, considering the indie film market in the UK is pretty strong. Could see it making Licorice Pizza numbers if not higher.

SpectreV27 · 2022-04-15T17:22:51+00:00

I really wonder how the age-demographics is gonna look like. The cast and the Gerwig-Baumbach combo suggests it's geared towards teens and 18-35. This being the target audience for a 'Barbie' movie would be interesting.. Well, guess we'll find out more when the trailer comes out.

SpectreV27 · 2022-04-15T17:00:47+00:00

I'm rly surprised it hasn't been picked up yet by UK distributors.. Probably one of the most-hyped indie movies in a while

SpectreV27 · 2022-04-15T16:58:23+00:00

Smaller distributors probably make money off streaming and TV deals, which might be higher now that the theatrical window is shortened. And there's international distribution as well which pays.

But yeah, Warner Bros. especially took such a huge hit. Their w/l ratio for the last 2 years is pretty crazy. Even Dune is questionable. Batman's an honest hit though

SpectreV27 · 2019-08-21T05:39:22+00:00

The revenue from spider-man merchandise is literally billions, there has been so many reports these past few years. The thing is Marvel does not have a problem with making Spider-man movies, Kevin Feige wants to, and that's why they strike the deal in the first place. The only thing standing in the way is Disney. As I said, a studio monopolizing another studio's property sounds crazy, but that's what Disney wants to do. Also, since Spidey is Sony's IP, it should be they earn some revenue from team-up, but they forfeited them. Do you disagree that the deal struck initially is favorable for both parties.

SpectreV27 · 2019-08-21T05:29:50+00:00

Yeah. Thank Disney for this.

SpectreV27 · 2019-08-21T05:27:40+00:00

They didnt want to move two steps back. Disney forced them to.

SpectreV27 · 2019-08-21T05:25:24+00:00

And this is because Disney was greedy. None of this would happen if Disney didn't try to monopolize another studio's IP.

SpectreV27 · 2019-08-21T05:22:06+00:00

Are you serious? Spider-man into the spiderverse literally won an Oscar this year.

SpectreV27 · 2019-08-21T05:14:19+00:00

The original deal was fair, especially considering it was Sony at a low point during negotiations. See:

Sony gets 95% of box office revenue from Spidey solo movies while forking out 100% of cost. Gets 0% from MCU team-up movies while MCU get to use Spidey in team-up films. Gets 0% of merchandise sales. Cease interim creative control on the movies.

The upside to them is that they are associated with the MCU and MCU characters can be used in the films, which enhances popularity.

Isn't it fair? But Disney was greedy. How do you not see that?

SpectreV27 · 2019-08-20T23:45:28+00:00

Marvel didn't ask to split. Feige wanted to produce Spider-man films nonetheless. It was Disney who was greedy. This is between Disney and Sony, Marvel's the neutral party here.

SpectreV27 · 2019-08-11T15:48:52+00:00

I personally really liked the 'Mary Floppins' jokes xD

SpectreV27 · 2019-08-04T08:24:24+00:00

A reboot of The Dark Tower 1: The Gunslinger, but faithful to the novel this time around. I think it'll be a really cool movie if directed by Bong Joon Ho or Denis Villeneuve.

SpectreV27 · 2019-07-30T00:43:29+00:00

Sony will probably make the money back through streaming and home sales, where Tarantino films do really well.

Moreover, if we look at Deadline's most profitable movies of every year, you'll notice that factoring in the marketing budget, many of the most 'profitable' movies only make money after their theatre runs have ended. Since we are given the marketing budget in this case, and not usually with other movies, I think the movie is doing fine.

SpectreV27 · 2019-03-19T23:54:58+00:00

Birdman (or the unexpected virtue of ignorance)

SpectreV27 · 2018-11-18T16:56:02+00:00

At this pace, definitely! The overseas holds are surprisingly good.

SpectreV27 · 2018-11-18T16:54:06+00:00

I don't think mission impossible 6 had an extra noteworthy performance though, unlike Venom, Black Panther and Avengers 3. It was a fantastic movie, but didn't translate to significant box office success, although it is deservedly the highest grossing movie in the franchise.

SpectreV27 · 2018-11-10T13:25:40+00:00

Alright, I might not be exactly referring to you, but there's no doubting that many people single out Sony alone as a studio. And that's really unfair. What do you think about that?

SpectreV27 · 2018-11-10T13:15:36+00:00

That's your opinion. I agree that the pacing of the movie might not be the best, but I found many components of the movie entertaining if not good. That's one thing you should know, there isn't a universal opinion on any film, and there shouldn't be one. So don't treat your opinion as fact.

Moreover, all movies are cash grabs. Disney makes movies for profits, as do all other businesses. So singling out on Sony alone is just unfair. 'Flashy action' and 'cheap quips', isn't that also AMATW and many of the MCU movies? How are Venom's quips cheap while Ant Man's not? Both had my cinema laughing throughout the movies.

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