filmnerdjamie Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 (edited) How to Train Your Dragon 2, The Good Dinosaur (Pixar) Popular as How to Train Your Dragon is... they might have waited too long, a la Star Trek. Got good vibes off The Good Dinosaur. Pixar laying off the sequels and going back to original storytelling that made them the powerhouse they are. Also what kid wouldn't want a pet dinosaur and they're giving it the same slot as Up. A good sign. Edited June 1, 2013 by filmnerdjamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder / Operator Shawn Robbins Posted June 1, 2013 Founder / Operator Share Posted June 1, 2013 It has potential too increase. People who act like it is a guaranteed failure are completely wrong. They are letting their own dislike of the film cloud judgment and act as if everyone felt the same way That's true, but to be fair, there are those who act like it's a guaranteed huge blockbuster just because of the franchise's past history and the sequel's release date. We have to keep all scenarios on the table, and there's a clear question mark around the series' momentum. It could one way or the other right now. Right now, I think two fair comparisons are Origins: Wolverine and Mission: Impossible 3. Both were sequels to divisive franchise movies, and both opened on the same May weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 I like that no one here is talking about Guardians. When it does Thor #s people are gonna be shocked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggestgeekever Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Not shabby at all. But the momentum of the brand on film is still in question. Agreed. I don't see any indications that WOM for it was strong enough to automatically assume the follow up will gross $300m, even with a better release date. It comes down to how well the villains are marketed. I will admit to some (possibly) unfair pessimism based on those images released online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPink Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 I like that no one here is talking about Guardians. When it does Thor #s people are gonna be shocked GL-level flop. I feels it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmnerdjamie Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 If Sony really thought they had something in This is the End, they would move it to August. Placing it the same weekend as Man of Steel (increasingly looking like a monster hit) whiffs of dumping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder / Operator Shawn Robbins Posted June 1, 2013 Founder / Operator Share Posted June 1, 2013 Before we've seen anything from next summer's slate, I'd personally like to give HTTYD2 the edge when it comes to predicting the highest grossing film, simply because of the goodwill from the original. I keep forgetting about that. Definitely a contender, but I'll stay conservative for now until we see how this summer's animated sequels do. After KFP2 and, to a lesser extent, Cars 2, I'm nervous to expect too much from most animated sequels. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 GL-level flop. I feels it. See? I'm glad this is the perception. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggestgeekever Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 I like that no one here is talking about Guardians. When it does Thor #s people are gonna be shocked I think people are at a loss regarding the audience appeal of Dave Batista and a space raccoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 I think people are at a loss regarding the audience appeal of Dave Batista and a space raccoon. The raccoon is gonna be HUGE with kids. And there's no animated films in July. Not hard to do the math there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Beezy Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 If Sony really thought they had something in This is the End, they would move it to August. Placing it the same weekend as Man of Steel (increasingly looking like a monster hit) whiffs of dumping. They'd have to compete with the similarly themed The World's End. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder / Operator Shawn Robbins Posted June 1, 2013 Founder / Operator Share Posted June 1, 2013 Don't think so, it comes out two weeks after Fast VII. People will have had their Johnson fill for the month. They should have kept it in August Seeing as how Johnson has starred in three films over the two months with the third being by far the most successful--on top of the fact that he's not the star of F7--I don't agree with that analysis. If anything, it could be argued there will be demand to see him leading a movie. Not supporting one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmnerdjamie Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Completely agreed, with possible exception to Jupiter Ascending -- but that's it. The Wachowskis are due a comeback hit (not unlike Snder and Superman), Tatum is a movie star and that mid/late July slot. That and... just a gut feeling. What's driving me to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druv10 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 I like that no one here is talking about Guardians. When it does Thor #s people are gonna be shocked I expect around 250M for GOTG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leatherface Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Seeing as how Johnson has starred in three films over the two months with the third being by far the most successful--on top of the fact that he's not the star of F7--I don't agree with that analysis. If anything, it could be argued there will be demand to see him leading a movie. Not supporting one. Three films? Snitch, GI Joe, Pain & Gain, and Fast 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPink Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 See? I'm glad this is the perception. Thanks Too early to judge, but I'm in for mah man, Chris Pratt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Gary Scott Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 I like that no one here is talking about Guardians. When it does Thor #s people are gonna be shocked With the casting of Amy Pond I'm on board 200M! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitik Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Popular as How to Train Your Dragon is... they might have waited too long, a la Star Trek. Why hasn't anyone mentioned the Dragons tv show? I think this will be a case where kids will get their fill of Dragons every week on tv. Or at the very least parents will be used to kids watching Dragons for free on tv. I think the tv show will limit the really big potential for HTTYD2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder / Operator Shawn Robbins Posted June 1, 2013 Founder / Operator Share Posted June 1, 2013 DOFP OVER TASM2? In. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmnerdjamie Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 They'd have to compete with the similarly themed The World's End. Didn't think about that! Well said! VERY true! That said... it would beat The World's End, no questions asked. Universal is dumping it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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