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    South Korea Box Office

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    I repeat: "Avatar doesn't have to have been the #1 film in the market in either admissions or gross, and the film that beat it doesn't have to be #1 today, or even have been #1 then. I just want to know which markets had a non-IMAX 2D film outgross Avatar."Yes, Avengers sold more tickets than INI. But that's not what I'm asking about. I just am interested to know which post-2009 standard 2D releases have outgrossed Avatar in a given OS market.

    Sweden: Avatar: $22.187.194; Admissions: 1.482.298The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared (2013): $22.919.896; Admissions: 1.565.999
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    2014 Best Picture Prediction thread!

    in And The Winner Is...

    Posted · Edited by Hilderic

    From most to less probable

      [*]Boyhood – it’s not the frontrunner, but it has critic raves, media resonance, a strong theme, and it is already a BO success. Plus Linklater has forged a very respectable career. Momentum for him is really high.

      [*]Birdman – the first frontrunner. It has critic raves, a fantastic cast, a praised Director, a shining comeback to get a lot of media attention, and it deals with a theme AMPAS really love. It only needs BO to ensure a spot and (who knows) maybe a win.

      [*]Unbroken – not yet seen, but has many things on its side. Jolie career and strong position in the industry, WWII, Sports, inspiring biopic, epic scale spectacle, December opening… Media attention is ensured, and won’t have to fight against backlash as much as other contenders. It could have a spot even with not so glowing reviews.

      [*]Foxcatcher – last year it was already in the conversation. Momentum has aged, but it already has many pros: Bennet Miller, a surprisingly strong performance (AMPAS like to recognize surprises), it’s a biopic, and the cast and release schedule will help.

      [*]Lost girl – even with Millennium, Fincher was very close to receive a nomination. This one may be a genre film, but the source in which it’s based is rich and subtle enough to expect a really solid and popular film. It will need the support of the GA.

      [*]Into the woods – musicals are well respected by AMPAS. Plus, the cast and the source screams “nomination!”, even by default despite not being perfect. It will need to be a BO success also in an oversaturated Holidays schedule.

      [*]Inherent Vice – Paul Thomas Anderson’s film always have a legion of supporters. Cast is stellar and the premise is appealing. But it needs to really deliver.

      [*]Big Eyes – You never know with Tim Burton, but it’s a biopic, it has Amy Adams and Waltz, it’s distributed by Weinstein, and the release schedule strategy has worked very well in the past.

      [*]Interstellar – AMPAS like Nolan films, but history reminds us that they don’t like them that much. Add in AMPAS usually dismiss science fiction, and you’ve got one of the great ifs of the year. If it has enough human resonance and is a huge hit, it should get in easily.

      [*]A tie between Selma, Turner and The Imitation Game. Selma really needs to be inspiring, Turner needs to find traction, and The imitation game premise is appealing, but the Director is not a sign of quality. And we know how Enigma turned to be.

    Other contenders:

    Wild – if it turns to be like Into the Wild… Reese comeback? But despite the hype, All is lost failed to get traction.

    Theory of everything – But there are too many biopics right now, and many with more hype and bigger names involved.

    The Judge – it could very well surge and find traction.

    Fury – trailer helped to raise expectations. WWII is always a theme AMPAS like.

    Exodus – Will it be a disaster like Kingdom of Heaven or The Messenger, a disappointment like Robin Hood or Prometheus, or a hit like…? Well it’s been a long time since Ridley Scott did a good movie…

    I think you are seriously underestimating The Imitation Game. The director may not have a long filmography but Headhunters was well-received. Cumberbatch is clearly liked in the business (Emmy win). Harvey Weinstein is behind it and it's getting increasingly clear this is going to be his main horse. It's a biography. About a WW2 hero, with the anniversary of its end being next year. Also a genius having a big place in the development of computer technology. And a compelling and tragic downfall, made even more so given the nature of the crime (they can mention the recent royal pardon at the end). The movie seems tailor-made for Oscars.

    I can't see how Big Eyes (which got mixed reactions at the screenings), Into the Woods (Marshall hasn't had a well-received movie in a decade) or Interstellar (not usual AMPAS fare, as you yourself point out) can be ahead of it. Even Inherent Vice may be less sure, given the rumours about its tone.

    EDIT: Reception at Telluride seems good:

    http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/race/telluride-benedict-cumberbatch-leads-weinsteins-729266

    The Imitation Game certainly came into the Telluride Film Festival with a lot of buzz but it will be leaving here with even more, thanks to a very well received world premiere on Friday evening at the Werner Herzog Theatre.

    http://www.thewrap.com/benedict-cumberbatch-steals-the-show-from-reese-witherspoon-and-jon-stewart-in-telluride/

    The man who might have gotten the biggest boost from Friday's opening of the Telluride Film Festival, Benedict Cumberbatch of “The Imitation Game,” wasn't even there to enjoy his acclaim. But his ears were surely burning, because his film opened to the kind of near-universal kudos that nearly eclipsed the somewhat mixed reaction to the day's other bows.

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    The Passion of the Christ

    in Review That Movie! (Spoilers Allowed)

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    I am not a Christian and I didn't experience any mystical life-changing epiphany while watching this. However, I do consider the movie to be an absolute masterpiece, fully worthy of a 10/10. From a technical point of view, it's pretty much perfect. The beautiful cinematography creates a distant and otherworldly atmosphere sustained by a magnificent score. Combined with the use of ancient languages and the evocative scenery, it conveys a sense of heightened realism, mirroring the coexistence of the mundane and the momentous in the events depicted, which is almost hypnotic. Performances are strong across the board. Caviezel is admirable and Bellucci at her career best. The standout, however, is Morgenstern, rising to the challenge of portraying the ultimate grieving mother with harrowing bravura. The distressingly effective makeup needs no commenting upon.As I said, 10/10.

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    Avatar: The Way of Water | 16 DEC 2022 | Don't worry guys, critics like it

    in Box Office Discussion

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    I still don't believe that Pirates 4 budget. Yes, Depp got a lot of money but Cruz isn't exactly among the best paid actresses and they replaced Bloom-Knightley with a couple of unknown. There was ONE scene which required special effects (the mermaids). If it did cost that much, then most blockbusters these days must cost at least two times as much as their reported budget.

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    ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS | 5/27/16 | If anyone cares, there is an RT watch in this thread apparently.

    in Box Office Discussion

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    I have no doubt this is going to move away from X-Men

    I actually do. Disney got the date first and still hasn't moved after all these months. Plus, Disney is stubborn and can afford having this lose some money due to competition as they have a million other franchises anyway. X-Men, on the other hand, is one of the biggest franchises Fox has and they certainly want Apocalypse to do as well as possible. It may well be X-Men that moves away.
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    Qu'est-ce qu'on a fait au Bon Dieu OS Thread

    in International Box Office

    Posted · Edited by Hilderic

    it won't have a release in English/Spanish countries or in Asia..and even if it does there is no demand..and since it almost finished it's run in most countries it was released in..we could say that was the end of the line for itpretty impressive though..

    In Europe alone, they still have Spain, Italy and the whole of Scandinavia. Intouchables was released in Latin America and Asia and did pretty well, so I don't see why they shouldn't try with this as well.
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    Top 10 of 2015 predictions

    in Box Office Discussion

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    Well the original Star Wars never really left theaters until 1981/1982. It was at least playing on a couple screens at any given time. No different than Titanic getting more screens later in its run (up and down depending on the week). Even without the two major re-releases, the original Star Wars still sold more tickets than Titanic in its initial run.

    Star Wars in 1978 got a massive new marketing campaign AND was called a re-release back then. EXACTLY like Titanic getting some more screens late in its run.And, again, the 1982 is a "major re-release" but the 1981 isn't? Because BOM says so?
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