MCKillswitch123 Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Can I just say that, while it is a good and always fun idea to premiere a blockbuster movie at Cannes (as long as the team and brand behind it are trust worthy, and despite the shortcomings of the last few years - Prometheus certainly included - Ridley Scott and Alien are a good combo), I think it's STOOPID to move it from August to May from a commercial standpoint? Because I really believe it is. Alien may be a well known brand, and Prometheus did strong numbers despite a crowded market and tepid WOM. But Prometheus' WOM in of itself is a hurdle for Covenant to pass. On top of that, it didn't open against another R-rated mainstream movie, in this case Annabelle II (The Conjuring being as close to mainstream as a horror franchise can get nowadays), it didn't have to deal w/other strong four-quadrant franchise openers like Pirates and Wonder Woman (the strongest competition in its 1st three weeks was Madagascar 3 and Brave, two animations), and it didn't have the choice to open in a month that has been proven positively lethal for blockbusters opening in one of its 1st few FSS holds and having zero competition to face off until its and the following month's end, kinda like August. That's my rant on Alien: Covenant's release change. ..... the poster is awesome. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Beezy Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 (edited) 5 hours ago, MCKillswitch123 said: Can I just say that, while it is a good and always fun idea to premiere a blockbuster movie at Cannes (as long as the team and brand behind it are trust worthy, and despite the shortcomings of the last few years - Prometheus certainly included - Ridley Scott and Alien are a good combo), I think it's STOOPID to move it from August to May from a commercial standpoint? Because I really believe it is. Alien may be a well known brand, and Prometheus did strong numbers despite a crowded market and tepid WOM. But Prometheus' WOM in of itself is a hurdle for Covenant to pass. On top of that, it didn't open against another R-rated mainstream movie, in this case Annabelle II (The Conjuring being as close to mainstream as a horror franchise can get nowadays), it didn't have to deal w/other strong four-quadrant franchise openers like Pirates and Wonder Woman (the strongest competition in its 1st three weeks was Madagascar 3 and Brave, two animations), and it didn't have the choice to open in a month that has been proven positively lethal for blockbusters opening in one of its 1st few FSS holds and having zero competition to face off until its and the following month's end, kinda like August. That's my rant on Alien: Covenant's release change. ..... the poster is awesome. Also, Annabelle 2 is more likely to suffer, but it is more likely to withstand it due to its likely low budget. Alien Covenant has more to lose as its budget probably equals the sum of the budgets of the other movies set to open on May 19. Like I said, they don't need to open it in May to have a Cannes premiere. Some Cannes out of competition films have opened as late as September. Also May 19 does have another R rated movie opening with Baywatch. But that's a comedy, so less overlap. Edited November 29, 2016 by Jay Beezy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MovieMan89 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Just cuz this always amuses me: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Beezy Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 4 minutes ago, MovieMan89 said: Just cuz this always amuses me: As that video was loading, I thought for a second that would be a clip of the two stupid scientists in Prometheus who thought it was a good idea to touch the alien cobra thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Futurist Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 (edited) 2017 is shaping up to be such a good year : the desecration of Ridley Scott's classics. In one year. What a time to be alive. Edited November 29, 2016 by The Futurist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Beezy Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 23 minutes ago, The Futurist said: 2017 is shaping up to be such a good year : the desacration of Ridley Scott's classics. In one year. What a time to be alive. Nowhere near the desecration of Paul Verhoeven classics once every three years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kowhite Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 (edited) 3 hours ago, The Futurist said: 2017 is shaping up to be such a good year : the desecration of Ridley Scott's classics. In one year. What a time to be alive. Denis is going to fucking DELIVER. I have no doubts anymore Arrival was fantastic. Edited November 29, 2016 by kowhite 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Shaldun Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 On 25/11/2016 at 5:21 AM, Jay Beezy said: Hmm. From what I recall, I think Cannes blockbuster premieres have to be the first premiere for the movies, so that means this can't have its premiere any sooner than May 17, the beginning of the festival and the Wednesday before release, and I'm not so sure the studio will want to do that. I think other movies already did it. May 17th is also probably the release of the movie in France, they are released the Wednesday here. So that's basically premiere the day of release, kind of weird in a way. Any word on when the trailer will be released ? Should be soon now right ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cochofles Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 On 11/28/2016 at 8:28 PM, The Futurist said: 2017 is shaping up to be such a good year : the desecration of Ridley Scott's classics. In one year. What a time to be alive. I am still dreading that Thelma & Louise remake that they keep warning us about every once in a while... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grim22 Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayhawk the Hutt Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Another sad pop song cover trailer. Can safely say this is one of the worst trends we've had in trailers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Atreides Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Is there any confirmation that there's a trailer coming around the corner? I know Apes got classified, but what about Alien? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJohn Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 It is coming very soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grim22 Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grim22 Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Still wondering why this moved to May. In August it would get a big opening and great legs as there is nothing else there, and also get IMAX for 3-4 weeks. Now it will get IMAX for just one week before Pirates 5 and then Wonder Woman take IMAX screens away and with big movies releasing every weekend, legs will be at a premium as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4815162342 Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 16 minutes ago, Jayhawk said: Another sad pop song cover trailer. Can safely say this is one of the worst trends we've had in trailers. Marvel started it with I Got No Strings 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmasterclay Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Oooooh, what song is it? I'm betting on "You've Got a Friend In Me." 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozymandias Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 I'd be surprised if the trailer doesn't drop before next Friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elessar Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 (edited) 37 minutes ago, Jayhawk said: Another sad pop song cover trailer. Can safely say this is one of the worst trends we've had in trailers. Not just sad pop songs, songs in general. Usually, there would be a better alternative. But the reactions to the footage sound awesome!!! I'm hyped!!! Edited December 8, 2016 by Elessar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
