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Likely not a trailer that will be released publicly yet. It will probably be a GOTG3/AntMan QM situation where it will only be exclusive to D23 attendees but leaked. However, a title is 100% certain!

I think that may be THE underlying sentiment. Not sure the hatred against it is warranted, but the LOTR connection may be the only thing that will keep drawing people in. Otherwise it would go the way of more than half the shows on Netflix and Prime-forgotten quickly.

No surprises about the horrible audience scores. Immense review bombing from those who did and didn't see it. Unfortunately, the show has not generated a large amount of buzz and thus most who will review it will be the haters who have been spewing most of the media. Lack of action in the first two episodes is never a good thing for longevity. Let's hope the other 6 episodes have plenty or at least a decent amount of action.

Well this has stayed in the mid-80's with over 100 reviews so that isn't bad and so far I am wrong. Audience scores will be interesting.

One thing that does stand out to me is that pretty much every review that praised it said how big and beautiful it was but never talked about the plot. Btw, when does the actual review embargo lift (for RT and IMBD)?

I just watched 3 or 4 videos about Rings of Power and "complaints" and didn't actually see anything whatsoever that would qualify as an actual legit complaint. The ONLY empathy I may feel a tease of comes from the idea that hardcore Tolkein fans fear that ROP could suggest that Tolkein was a sexist and/or racist due to his lack of inclusion. But people have to also understand the world that Tolkein himself came from. Organized Chao has a nice take and critique on the complaining such as that from Nerdrotic. The Second Age of Man was never fully explored by Tolkein.

I understand and can even respect the idea of authenticity to an extent. However, no character was gender or race swapped. Too much expectation for this authenticity can come across as being petty if not at least a bit racist. I think what fans would have wanted to see is a balance with diversity AND love for Tolkein's work and worlds. Instead we are ONLY seeing comments about the diversity. I am going to assume those are both there and well balanced, but certain Youtubers who are obsessed would make you think otherwise. The discussion seems to be completely dominated by incels who seem to feel threatened. The RT scores will be interesting.

Is the biggest complaint about this show really the racial diversity in casting? I mean, really? Something positive is actually the biggest complaint? Or worse yet, that they are ACTUALLY giving women more prominent roles? Says whole helluva lot more about those complaining than it does about the show itself. And what it does say about those who complain is not a good thing.

So two questions: 1. How long will Avatar (re-released first movie) be in theaters? 2. How long are they going to keep it removed from D+? Me thinks they should probably put it back on D+ with the updated effects and sounds around holiday time before WOW is out.

I wonder if there are any plans to re-release BP1 in theaters before BP2's release.

Disney needs to wait this long for Black Panther WF and Avatar WOW to come out on disc or streaming if they are to stand a remote chance of challenging TGM for #1 of the year.

I've seen online in other places comments about Ryan Coogler's speech and communication which is rude. I have not seen anyone here do that thank Heavens. I also read that he struggled with stuttering and had to overcome obstacles when it came to communication. Not that anyone here would doubt his creativity and abilities, but this video. The immense attention to detail in every aspect of this shot shows how truly brilliant Ryan is and should dispell all doubts about the quality of BP2.

I don't think people will compare the new BP to Chadwick's BP. They'd do that if he were recast. The new BP will be a whole new person and someone we already know undoubtedly. So it will be more about how the said character fits with the title of BP than comparing the two. But you are absolutely correct about TDK, TLJ, and F7. BP2 is uncharted territory as far as the circumstances go. If the OW is big enough, the movie will get to $500 million regardless of possible steep drops. (but then again, we said that about DS2). Personally, I don't see them holding back with BP2, though, in terms of what they claim to offer. It will be what it intends to be. That will help the movie if those intentions are delivered well. The first trailer seems to indicate that it will.

Do you mean the effect of his last movie (Fast and Furious 7) or the first movie without him (Fate of Furious 8)?

Can't wait to see what Marvel Legends shorts they will release on D+ in prep for this. They just dropped the Hulk for She-Hulk. I was thinking one Legends per week starting on Wednesday, October 12 (one month before release): October 12: Vibranium/Wakanda (they did one for the Tesarec) October 19: M'Baku October 26: Okoye and the Dora Malaje November 2: Shuri November 9: T'Challa & Nakia (tribute just before the movie)

At first I was surprised about the casting of Halie. Basically a knee-jerk reaction. I wasn't upset but surprised. But then I heard her voice, saw her mannerisms, etc. And now she REALLY seems like Ariel. Cute as a button (not trying to be pervy just saying), outstanding voice and has the innocence. Can't wait to see her knock it out of the park!!!

Oh that is really really awkward photo.

What the heck is up with her hips in that Variety cover photo?

Did Shang Chi lose money? The budget was "only" $150 million.

or (c) there's a pandemic which screws everything up.

Best example of how a sequel can completely turn around an IP goes back to awesome Wrath of Kahn vs the travesty that was Star Trek the Motion Picture.

RDJ didn't go around assaulting people, or did he. I don't remember as such.

The more I think about it and see podcasts and articles, the more I think that people would actually be quite accepting of another Eternals movie. In a strange way, people actually want them to do it again and do it right. Funny how certain franchises give chances to movies that don't do so great while others not so much. Overall, people want to root for Chloe Zhao and know she has a chance. That's mainly because the movie did not destroy the entity of who the Eternals are.

Losing "much" of their goodwill still allows MCU to sit WAY above any other IP out there with little to no competition.

The only thing that can save WB is a Harry Potter sequel starring the original cast of kids. Seriously. Not joking.