The 5th Wave | Sony | January 22, 2016. Trailer page 4

[Blankments]

Funny, I just made a movie of this in CAYOM. 

I didn't even know it was based off anything

[CJohn]

I bought the book last week. Should start reading it soon. 

[alisson23]

[ChD]

Basically, I liked the book. I probably won't like the movie because of obvious reason (teen heart throbs casting and stuff like that).

 

I'm really curious who they will cast as Ringer.

[bcf26]

Basically, I liked the book. I probably won't like the movie because of obvious reason (teen heart throbs casting and stuff like that).

 

I'm really curious who they will cast as Ringer.

They already finished filming. The movie is now in post production. According to imdb, actress Maika Monroe (The Guest) is Ringer.

[ChD]

They already finished filming. The movie is now in post production. According to imdb, actress Maika Monroe (The Guest) is Ringer.

 

Yeah, no, I ain't watching this then.

[babz06]

I know that movies can succeed in January but the release date for this isnt great. Why isnt Sony releasing this on MLK weekend?Especially if they want to launch a new franchise. Two sequels are being released on that MLK 2016 weekend, which would give this a chance to breakout. 

[DAJK]

At best this will do Warm Bodies #s, but I think closer to If I Stay (even though they don't have much in common other than Moretz).

[Blankments]

Moved to January 15, 2016.

[mahnamahna]

September 2015-December 2016 is going to be a high grossing 15 months... well rounded altogether 

[CJohn]

Moved to January 15, 2016.

MLK weekend? Sounds like the best option really. January 29 was pure dumping ground.

[DAJK]

Wasn't it supposed to open in February though?

Edit: oops I thought this was the Pride and Prejudice and Zombies thread

Edited April 22, 2015 by DAJK

[Klingo]

MLK weekend? Sounds like the best option really. January 29 was pure dumping ground.

This action a lack of confidence in the film?

[Aplandg]

This action a lack of confidence in the film?

Probably. Probably wanted to get away from Kung Fu Panda 3. Best case scenario this becomes another Maze Runner domestic and Divergent overseas. Not that I'm rooting for it to fail though. Im 60 pages into the book and it's very good so far.

[Exxdee]

I liked The Road/Walking Dead tone at the beginning when Cassie's on her own mixed with the flashbacks. Interested to see how this is adapted, Maika Monroe as Ringer is a major plus.

[Aplandg]

I liked The Road/Walking Dead tone at the beginning when Cassie's on her own mixed with the flashbacks. Interested to see how this is adapted, Maika Monroe as Ringer is a major plus.

Yeah, after It Follows, I'm so on board for Maika!

[CJohn]

This action a lack of confidence in the film?

Probably. Probably wanted to get away from Kung Fu Panda 3. Best case scenario this becomes another Maze Runner domestic and Divergent overseas. Not that I'm rooting for it to fail though. Im 60 pages into the book and it's very good so far.

No, it shows confidence. MLK weekend is a great weekend. January 29 is dumping ground. If Sony moved it, it is because they are confident in their product. 

[Aplandg]

No, it shows confidence. MLK weekend is a great weekend. January 29 is dumping ground. If Sony moved it, it is because they are confident in their product.

But why would Kung Fu Panda move to a dumping ground? It's obviously going to be the biggest movie of the month.

[CJohn]

But why would Kung Fu Panda move to a dumping ground? It's obviously going to be the biggest movie of the month.

In that weekend starts a huge holiday week in China. The move was made because of that. 

Edited April 23, 2015 by CJohn

[Aplandg]

In that weekend starts a huge holiday week in China. The move was made because of that.

But why not release it either a week earlier or a week later in the U.S.? Just to avoid bootlegs?