kowhite Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 But I want King Conan...directed by 1980s John Milius and starring 1999 but with better taste Arnold... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonwo Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 I'd say it has more appeal than Conan because the characters are stronger and the world of Eternia is more fascinating, with it's science vs. fantasy elements. Also, <3 Thor's "By the power of Greyskull" moment in TA- The most recent MOTU cartoon did show the potential of what a live action film could be like, I can't see them being based off the original cartoon which I liked but is very of its time, I expect it would more like Hobbit or LOTR in term of Visuals. Hasbro can't use the likeness of any car they want for free. They have to sign licensing deals. Some deals are for $$$, and some are likely just for advertising purposes for the car manufacturers. Hasbro owns the Transformers property, but since Paramount creates a lot of the vehicles seen in the movies (from the minds of Michael Bay and Co), Hasbro gives them a small cut of the toy sales. The exact details aren't publicly known, and I've seen some speculation that GM pays Paramount to put their cars in the movie and then Hasbro pays GM to use their cars as toys, but the end result is everybody's getting paid. The car manufacturers must make some money from toys based on cars used in films, best example being the Bond films, I'm sure Lotus, BMW and Aston Martin get royalties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jandrew Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 (edited) Yep, Cars is the exception, not the rule.Not every CGI animation movie becomes a merchandise cash cow.Can you buy Minions in stores ?Yes, you can. Theyre on everything. I agree with you that not every animated movie will make billions in merchandise just cuz Cars did, but DM is the wrong franchise to pick on. Uni will be making bank off the Minions and Agnes for years. Edited October 19, 2013 by Twerkdrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riczhang Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Yes, you can. Theyre on everything. I agree with you that not every animated movie will make billions in merchandise just cuz Cars did, but DM is the wrong franchise to pick on. Uni will be making bank off the Minions and Agnes for years. This. The Minions are huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitik Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 The car manufacturers must make some money from toys based on cars used in films, best example being theBond films, I'm sure Lotus, BMW and Aston Martin get royalties. To follow up in this, for years Hasbro (and Takara) really wanted to make a VW Bumblebee again, but VW wouldn't let them because they said they no longer wanted their iconic car associated with weapons and violence. Word is we might finally get a Masterpiece Bumblebee figure next year, but no details are available just yet (at least not the last time I checked), and the asumption is that it will be a wepaons-free Transformers, because that might be the only way they could get the deal done. (If anyone has any updates on Masterpiece Bumblebee from the last month or two, feel free to correct this info.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilmac Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 (edited) My predictions from Monday. Monday 6.2 Tuesday 4.5 Wednesday 3.2 Thursday 3.0 Friday-Sun 8.5 11.8 8.3 $28.6m 3rd weekend. OR Mon 6.2 Tue 4.5 Wed 3.6 Thur 3.2 Fri-Sun 9.0 12.6 8.9 $30.5m 3rd weekend. Looks like we'll come right in the middle... Edited October 19, 2013 by lilmac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilmac Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Kowhite is going full Gingy post mode. My man Impact has 164 for the day. haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyevenstar22 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 ok for sure tomorrow i'll go see gravity fuss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidey Freak Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 ok for sure tomorrow i'll go see gravity fuss! Will try to catch it today. Watched Children of Men for the first time yesterday in preparation. Great film! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndustriousAngel Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Will try to catch it today. Watched Children of Men for the first time yesterday in preparation. Great film! Good film, i just didn't like the de-saturated look - but the loong action takes are unique and really pull you in. I hope that after Gravity's success, a few other directors jump the train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecstasy Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 (edited) Halloween Horror: ‘Carrie’ Falls To #2 Friday After ‘Gravity’ #1 For 3rd Straight Weekend, ‘Escape Plan’ Trapped, ‘Fifth Estate’ Flops What the hell Carrie? 7m? "Friday’s late shows in 3,157 theaters may lift the disappointing $7M gross but projections for its weekend range no better than $17M to $19M" Also got a B- Cinemascore along with Wiki Leaks. Edited October 19, 2013 by ECSTASY 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Marston Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Big drop for Carrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 old white guys more likely to break a hip than open a movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecstasy Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 LOL Nikki didn't finish her box office article. She says more refined numbers later. It's already 1:30am pacific time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Should be fully refined by Tuesday. Wednesday at the latest. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lab276 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 If she's right about overall business (110m) then that would be pretty great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLK Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Fifth Estate should have been a platform release but a pretty underwhelming weekend overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Just on the politics. Assange got 42,000 votes out of 3.5 million in his home state of Victoria. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lab276 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Someone should change the title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krissykins Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share Posted October 19, 2013 Damn, $7m isn't as good as $9.7m. Hopefully it will hold up well over the next two weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
