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[Robertron]

Im going "conservative" with $13.5m OW.

 

Funnily enough, could this be the first year since 2007 (?) with no $40m grosser?

[Ent]

Im going "conservative" with $13.5m OW.

 

Funnily enough, could this be the first year since 2007 (?) with no $40m grosser?

The Hobbit1 made $43M, so The Hobbit2 is likely to repeat or pass that number.

Edited November 19, 2013 by Ent

[Leyla]

I def hope that DoS can gross more than 40

& really hope outgrosses AuJ

Edited November 19, 2013 by Leyla

[JJ-8]

The Hobbit1 made $43M, so The Hobbit2 is likely to repeat or pass that number.

well technically, if catching fire doesn't hit 40m then we will not have a 40m grosser in 2013 as DOS gross will be split between 2013 and 2014 (like AUJ made 23m in 2013....) 

 

Studios report by calendar year in australia.

 

especially if you consider the following:

 

2009 - Transformers 3 (40.3m); Harry Potter 6 (40.6m); Avatar (46m**)

2010 - Harry Potter 7 (40m**); Toy Story 3 (42.2m); Avatar (69m)

2011 - Harry Potter 8 (52.4m)

2012 - The Dark Knight Rises (43.2m); Skyfall (44m**); The Avengers (53.2m)

2013 - ??? nothing as yet

 

** are films that are split over years...

 

as you can see 2013 looks a little disappointing at the moment.... come on catching fire!

Edited November 19, 2013 by Jajang

[Ent]

well technically, if catching fire doesn't hit 40m then we will not have a 40m grosser in 2013 as DOS gross will be split between 2013 and 2014 (like AUJ made 23m in 2013....) 

 

Studios report by calendar year in australia.

Oh, ok !  

[Robertron]

I was referring to a $40m film purely based on release date.Even The Hobbit 2 may not pass $40m.

[Robertron]

well technically, if catching fire doesn't hit 40m then we will not have a 40m grosser in 2013 as DOS gross will be split between 2013 and 2014 (like AUJ made 23m in 2013....) Studios report by calendar year in australia.  especially if you consider the following: 2009 - Transformers 3 (40.3m); Harry Potter 6 (40.6m); Avatar (46m**)2010 - Harry Potter 7 (40m**); Toy Story 3 (42.2m); Avatar (69m)2011 - Harry Potter 8 (52.4m)2012 - The Dark Knight Rises (43.2m); Skyfall (44m**); The Avengers (53.2m)2013 - ??? nothing as yet ** are films that are split over years... as you can see 2013 looks a little disappointing at the moment.... come on catching fire!

I can't find the data on last year but we already have 9 films over $20m, 2 more just about to pass that mark and CF and Hobbitty 2 which make 13 at least. That's a pretty good amount isn't it?

[JJ-8]

I can't find the data on last year but we already have 9 films over $20m, 2 more just about to pass that mark and CF and Hobbitty 2 which make 13 at least. That's a pretty good amount isn't it?

 

# of films past 10m; 20m; 30m; 40m (top grosses > 40m)

* this is based upon calendar year so some films appear in 2 years.

 

2013 (to date) - 30; 10; 2; 0

2012 - 34; 10; 5; 3 (43m, 44m, 53m)

2011 - 32; 12; 3; 1 (52m)

2010 - 34; 11; 6; 2 (42m 75m)

2009 - 34; 9; 4; 2 (40m; 40m)

2008 - 24; 9; 1; 1 (45m)

2007 - 22; 8; 4; 0

2006 - 19; 5; 1; 0

2005 - 19; 7; 2; 0

2004 - 23; 8; 3; 1 (50m)

2003 - 23; 5; 2; 0

2002 - 25; 7; 4; 0

2001 - 27; 7; 2; 0

2000 - 17; 3; 1; 0

 

Quite an interesting look at things, 2001 was an impressive year  but following years dropped off again.  NB - all the LOTR films were split over the years 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004.  First Potter also split 2001 - 2002 hence they do not appear as 40m+ films.  in fact the only film to make > 40m in a calendar year prior to 2000 was titanic in 1997 with 47m.  After the lull in years between 2004 and 2008, we rebounded rather impressively in 2009 if you consider we suddenly jumped by 10 films making > 10m.  improved again into 2010 with a slight reduction in 2011.  2012 showed a slight improvement while 2013 is looking to beat all though it will miss the 3+ films > 40m now.  ~ at the moment we've yet to get one this year however, the # of 20m+ films is looking pretty good and the # of 10m+ films is looking hot at the moment.  I think we will get 1 film past 40m (catching fire).  The Hobbit 2 of course will be split again between this year and next.

[Robertron]

RTH get yo ass here NOW (or asap) with numbers.

 

No numbers? Not welcome.

 

 

 

 

Okay, okay... I kid, I kid.

[RthDeadWov]

well technically, if catching fire doesn't hit 40m then we will not have a 40m grosser in 2013 as DOS gross will be split between 2013 and 2014 (like AUJ made 23m in 2013....) 

 

Studios report by calendar year in australia.

 

especially if you consider the following:

 

2009 - Transformers 3 (40.3m); Harry Potter 6 (40.6m); Avatar (46m**)

2010 - Harry Potter 7 (40m**); Toy Story 3 (42.2m); Avatar (69m)

2011 - Harry Potter 8 (52.4m)

2012 - The Dark Knight Rises (43.2m); Skyfall (44m**); The Avengers (53.2m)

2013 - ??? nothing as yet

 

** are films that are split over years...

 

as you can see 2013 looks a little disappointing at the moment.... come on catching fire!

for the record all studios report cal year even US so films that released end of one year are included in the next year if they earn money of cause, end of year reports are CalYear based

[Ball Lightning]

Midnight was about twice as strong as THG for us. Will know what OD is like once I get to work tonight Though tonight is looking pretty crazy!

[Robertron]

Midnight was about twice as strong as THG for us. Will know what OD is like once I get to work tonight Though tonight is looking pretty crazy!

 

That is sooo good to hear. Not being in AUS for a major release is quite strange. Being here I don't feel the hype because Im so preoccupied with other stuff.

[RthDeadWov]

Midnight was about twice as strong as THG for us. Will know what OD is like once I get to work tonight Though tonight is looking pretty crazy!

Yeah Midnights like 60-70% higher than THG, tonight will be huge

[Robertron]

Yeah Midnights like 60-70% higher than THG, tonight will be huge

Any expectations for OD/OW?

[Robertron]

Number-wise, that is.

[John Marston]

sounds great, but remember frontloadedness. 

[jacquelinejane]

A tornado destroyed my local Event Cinemas on Monday. The roof just completely collapsed in one of the cinemas. Now the whole place is closed because of the severe damage. I wonder how/if that affects Catching Fire's OW, since I know a lot of people had pre-purchased tickets to midnight shows and Thursday/Friday night screenings, this is a fairly popular cinema in Sydney so I presume it was set to do a lot of CF business. I don't know if another Event Cinema nearby held extra midnight screenings to accommodate those ticket holders, or if they simply got their money back. Hopefully the whole thing doesn't mess with CF's box office too much though.

Edited November 21, 2013 by candycane

[eXtacy]

Went to a 2:30 session, Was about 25 people in there. Thought there would be a little more then that.

[Ball Lightning]

Today was definitely busier then THG's opening Thursday. That had 5-10 people during day sessions while this had about 40-50.

 

I'd say roughly 25% higher not including midnights. It'll all depend on tomorrow and Saturday though. But we've already pre-sold about 40% of what THG did on Friday for tomorrow.

[JJ-8]

Remember I posted a link to the trailer for a fan made film "Star Wars Downunder"  well it's out now and you can watch it on you tube... it's quite impressive.  and hilarious!

 

http://youtu.be/mhTn8cjm9ZM