redfirebird2008 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Early shows used to be exclusively midnight or later, so the studios could justify them being technically part of Friday. The rare occasions where there were 10pm shows would be listed separately. After the Aurora shooting, midnights died and grosses were way down, so studios decided (for the most part) to start shows earlier and just lump thm into midnights as well. If that's the game Hollywood is playing (and it is), then BOM should retroactively credit all those older movies with extra money on their opening days. Matrix Reloaded, Pirates 3, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordmandeep Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 No what I meant Notcis If the film follow fanbase films it should do 160 million. If it appeals to more GA then holds should be better for 170 weekend. Also Telemachos A film needs epic sellouts if Friday business is over 50 million especially in 2D! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Stingray Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Early shows used to be exclusively midnight or later, so the studios could justify them being technically part of Friday. The rare occasions where there were 10pm shows would be listed separately. After the Aurora shooting, midnights died and grosses were way down, so studios decided (for the most part) to start shows earlier and just lump thm into midnights as well. Wouldn't that make it easier to beat the OD record, with more extra shows and all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punishment Posted November 22, 2013 Author Share Posted November 22, 2013 You mean 92m from just 'real midnights' and Friday business? Possible but very very difficult. 8PM shows shouldn't ethically be counted towards Friday. I don't think any film will break DH2 "midnight" record because all movies are now starting at 8pm. DH2 will always have an asterisk next to it even when the 92m is finally broken by "previews". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#ED Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Not as confusing as 'Wal-mart' midnights for MOS.Well to be fair, Walmart tickets did not count towards the OW for MoS.This is confusing because no one has a clue if the previews showed frontloadedness or backloadedness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fake Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 John Marston may be pessimistic, but in this case, he has given a very good comparison - DH1. CF shouldn't be as frontloaded as Twilight films, but there isn't any reason why it should have much better legs than DH1. I think whatever CF gets for Friday daytime business, it should follow DH1 drops closely from there on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ban1o Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 LOL why on earth are people acting all disappointed. That's an excellent number! It was never going to read that ridiculous 189 number from MTC. They were just being stupid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfirebird2008 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Wouldn't that make it easier to beat the OD record, with more extra shows and all? Yes, but what Fake is saying is it will be pretty much impossible for any film to make more than DH2's $91m from midnight shows and later since 95% of the preview money these days is earned before midnight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baumer Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Its drops got softer when it started making less than 10m per weekend. THG had soft drops when it was making over 30m per weekend. Twilight still dropped like a rock. No it didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baumer Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Anyway, that's actually a stronger number than I thought considering the lack of sellouts last night. This can still do over $75m today. Maybe even push for $80m since sellouts are happening at a rapid pace right now. Of course they are happening at a rapid pace, that's what happens when you have a 45-50 million dollar Friday, sellouts are ubiquitous. But there is no chance this does 80. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordmandeep Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Well as I am Vegeta I have a long Monologue for why the film will open strongly but not to a record. However I will wait to see if the film will open 160 or 170+ first. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctis Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 No it didn't. Are you freaking kidding me? New Moon to BD2 all had atrocious legs. They didn't get strong late legs like Potter did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChD Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I am disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baumer Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 LOL why on earth are people acting all disappointed. That's an excellent number! It was never going to read that ridiculous 189 number from MTC. They were just being stupid. Have you not followed the 200 OW thread? Lots of people have it over 180. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordmandeep Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I have a question do people think this can do TA and TDK numbers for Friday day business? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baumer Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Are you freaking kidding me? New Moon to BD2 all had atrocious legs. They didn't get strong late legs like Potter did. Last time I checked I didn't mention the sequels anywhere in my post. I said Twilight, as in the first movie that opened to 69 and finished with 192. Reading comprehension is your friend Noctis. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baumer Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I have a question do people think this can do TA and TDK numbers for Friday day business? Not a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fake Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I have a question do people think this can do TA and TDK numbers for Friday day business? TDK - Yes TA - Hell No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctis Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Watch CF hit over $50m for the rest of the day. Just watch. NM did almost $48m in 2013 prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Yep, don't see below $75m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
