Plain Old Tele Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 (edited) Guys, we tried something a little new with the FURIOUS 7 weekend thread, and I think it turned out pretty well. Lots of fun to be had, some digressions, but always easy to find the numbers. So, let me lay out a few ground rules. 1. The staff are gonna pay as much attention to this thread as possible. Firstly, so that we can update any early numbers that come in as quickly as possible (they will be put in the thread title and first post), and secondly, so we can keep some modicum of sanity as the weekend continues. 2. No totally random off-topic stuff will be allowed. Sure, we expect there will be plenty of side discussions and digressions that happen, but they should at least pertain somewhat to the topic at hand: Marvel, movies, etc. If we end up with pages on pages talking about Finnish pizza, that stuff's gonna get moved to the CC. Also, if someone pops into the thread and just out of nowhere posts something un-related to any discussion that's happening, that will also get moved to the CC. 3. It's to be expected that there'll be some back-and-forth and some fun to be had, but the forum rules still apply. No personal attacks. No wild trolling. Despite letting the weekend thread be a bit more than just numbers, we're not gonna let it turn into a flame-war. Let's enjoy what's sure to be a crazy weekend! FRIDAY UPDATES: ______________________ AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON debuted with a mighty $27.6M last night--far above the original's $18.7M. AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON also broke the Thursday IMAX record, grossing $3M, surpassing DARK KNIGHT RISES w/ $2.3M. AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON premium format breakdown: 24% 3D, 12% IMAX, 8% PLF--44% total. AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON early totals--$27.6M domestic, $287.3M int'l, $314.9M worldwide. ______________________ Gitesh Pandya @giteshpandya 1m1 minute ago Super early right now, but source tells me #AvengersAgeOfUltron heading to possible high 80s today incl THU pre-shows. ______________________ DHD Update, 1:22PM: Industry box office estimates see Disney’s MarvelAvengers: Age of Ultron on track for a $87M opening Friday at the domestic B.O., inclusive of yesterday’s $27.6M receipts. That would make Ultron the second highest opening day of all-time behind Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II which made $91.07M on its first Friday (on its way to a $169.2M weekend). An $87M first Friday for Ultron also pegs it ahead of first installment Avengers which made $80.8M. The industry estimate for Ultron opening weekend is currently $213M. Again, these figures become harder as cash drawers close out into the evening. __________________ Variety The first-day numbers for “Age of Ultron” look to come in between $89 million and $98 million — which could break the $91 million opening day record set in July 2011, by Warner Bros.’ “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2.” __________________ Gitesh Pandya @giteshpandya · 4m4 minutes ago Disney just now stating it expects #AvengersAgeOfUltron to top $200M this wknd. Says record is "in sight." #Avengers __________________ BO.com Based on these early reports, suggesting an opening day of $90 million or more (which could be a record if it tops the final Harry Potter's $91 million first day), BoxOffice is currently projecting an opening weekend around $220-225 million. ______________________ DHD Update, 4:50PM: Deadline has received a new updated set of industry estimates showing Disney/Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron clocking toward the highest opening single day of all-time with $94M-$97M, blowing away previous champ 2011’s Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II which made $91.07M. That figure includes the $27.6M from Thursday night shows. __________________ THR Disney and Marvel Studios' Avengers: Age of Ultron is doing superhero-like business at the Friday box office, where it is pacing to gross $85 million-$89 million for the day for what could be the second biggest opening day of all time behind the final Harry Potter film ($91.7 million). _______________________ Rth atm I'm going with 95-100, see how it goes, i was relucted to have high end 100 , early i was thinking just over 90 _______________________ TheWrap It’s on pace to make $97 million for Friday alone. _______________________ Rth (late update: Yeah l i was saying earlier about pre-sales among other things, lower it to 89-93, DH2 record may still be in play will see . Thing is took pre-sales into account but they were obsurd_______________________ DHD 1). Avengers: Age of Ultron (DIS), 4,276 theaters / $85M* Fri. / 3-day cume: $202.6M / Wk 1 *includes Thursday preview B.O. of $27.6M. 2). Furious 7 (UNI), 3,305 theaters (-503) / $2M Fri. (-57%) / 3-day cume: $7.7M (-57%) / Total cume: $331.9M/ Wk 5 3). The Age of Adaline (LGF), 2,991 theaters (0)/ $2.3M Fri. (-52%)/ 3-day cume: $7.2M (-46%) / Total cume: $24.3M/ Wk 2 4). Paul Blart Mall Cop 2 (SONY), 3,548 theaters (-85)/ $1.7M Fri. (-54%)/ 3-day cume: $6.8M (-54%)/ Total cume: $52.6M / Wk 3 5). Home (FOX/DW), 2,852 theaters (-459) / $945K Fri. (-49%) / 3-day cume: $4M (-49%)/ Total cume: $158.9M / Wk 6 6). Unfriended (UNI), 2,221 theaters (-554) / $770K Fri. (-62%)/ 3-day cume: $2.32M (-62%)/ Total Cume: $28.8M/Wk 3 7). Ex Machina (A24), 1,279 theaters (+24) / $735K Fri. (-57%) / 3-day cume: $2.31M (57%)/ Total cume: $10.8M / Wk 4 _______________________ AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON earned an estimated $84.46M on opening day Friday. #Avengers #AgeOfUltron — BoxOffice (@BoxOffice) May 2, 2015 _______________________ SATURDAY UPDATES: _______________________ Late Sat update:We looked briefly while ago thinking 63-67 today see how evening goes. _____________________ Official Weekend Estimate: 187.66M Edited May 4, 2015 by #ED 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baumer Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I will do my best to participate this weekend. Sorry for my absence guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#ED Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Release the Kraken. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plain Old Tele Posted May 1, 2015 Author Share Posted May 1, 2015 Okay, this goes active..... NOW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eXtacy Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Okay, this goes active..... NOW. Damn it Tele I thought we had some numbers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plain Old Tele Posted May 1, 2015 Author Share Posted May 1, 2015 Damn it Tele I thought we had some numbers 4-8-15-16-23-42 press the button. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey ghost Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 (edited) I reserve this spot to post reported numbers since most people check the first page for box office numbers. Edited May 1, 2015 by grey ghost 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyxx Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 THE NUMBERS ARE BAD THE NUMBERS ARE BAD, DON'T PUSH THE BUTTON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olive Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 predict the Thursday numbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blankments Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I hope this movie bombs; Disney made a huge mistake in not attaching Star Wars to every show I don't know how much the rest of you know about geek culture, but honor and shame are huge parts of it. It's not like it is in the mainstream consciousness where you can become successful just by making a decent movie. If you screw someone over in geekdom, you bring shame to yourself, and the only way to get rid of that shame is repentance. What this means is the geek public, after seeing the film and NOT getting the Star Wars trailer, is not going to want to see a new Marvel movie ever again, or heck, maybe never even a Disney movie again. This is HUGE. You can laugh at this post if you want, but I swear, I might never see a Disney film again after this betrayal. Disney, move Star Wars up to May 8 or you can kiss my money goodbye. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyxx Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 42 million lost reference 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey ghost Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 No flame wars? I love the smell of fanboy napalm in the morning. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grim22 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 4-8-15-16-23-42 press the button. A 108 minute countdown timer started, and I am inexplicably trapped in an underground bunker for some reason. What did you do??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spizzer Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 (edited) Currently 12 AM on the WC, 3 AM EC For CF we got numbers at ~11:40 AM EST. IM3 ~11:30 AM EST. MJ1 ~11:00 AM EST. So 8.5 hours to go folks. Maybe earlier if it's something really astonishing Edited May 1, 2015 by Spizzer - Manav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cedarpoint1111 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 God... 3 lost reference and we aren't even on page 2 yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orestes Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 A 108 minute countdown timer started, and I am inexplicably trapped in an underground bunker for some reason. What did you do??? Go take a 109 minute nap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plain Old Tele Posted May 1, 2015 Author Share Posted May 1, 2015 Currently 12 AM on the WC, 3 AM EC For CF we got numbers at ~11:40 AM EST. IM3 ~11:30 AM EST. MJ1 ~11:00 AM EST. So 8.5 hours to go folks. Maybe earlier if it's something really astonishing We got FURIOUS 7's numbers around 5:30-6am PDT, I think. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyxx Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 This is the beginning of a box office war for supremacy The Furious Ones thought they could outrun The Avengers They were wrong 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spizzer Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 We got FURIOUS 7's numbers around 5:30-6am PDT, I think. That would be preferable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey ghost Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I'm tempted to stay awake for the next 72 ours. This is the funnest time of year for box office nerds. Star Wars is going to be a slower burn. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
