cookie Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 That's not an excuse. It's a ridiculously stupid article that Forbes should be ashamed of. Piss-poor journalism. And the fact that the author implies that DH2, TDKR, NM-BD2 had Thursday previews is beyond insane. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#ED Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 So the general consensus based on previews is... "Big, but we've had bigger." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolioD1 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 So the general consensus based on previews is... "Big, but we've had bigger." Not a record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goffe Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Why shouldn't The Avengers 2 previews beat DH2 midnights ? This is a bigger franchise with more Thursday shows and the demand is obviously there. I will be disappointed if Thursday previews come under $35 million. YA fanbase is considerably bigger than CBM fanbase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceroll Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Do people really go to BOM for the articles? Yes, I love reading the stats and trivia. Probably my favorite part of box office. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiantCALBears Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Gitesh on CNBC right now, highly positive on the $27.6m. Says $100m OD is still in play, what is he smoking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I really hope the boring numbers end here. Either go over the OW record or crash. Right now I am thinking 195-205M witch makes me sleepy. Could easily as get 220M+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullbuster Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 So the general consensus based on previews is... "Big, but we've had bigger." Naysayers are not "consensus", they're only what they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#ED Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I think this needs to hit 85M+ today to hit more than 200M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayumanggi Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 The culprit why it missed 30 M. Loki's Scene Was Cut From @Avengers: #AgeOfUltron http://t.co/k88R4Flu9y #Loki #AvengersPremiere @josswhedon pic.twitter.com/AO4BWvofKb — Comicbook.com (@ComicBookdotcom) May 1, 2015 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiantCALBears Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Seriously underwhelming, I understand this movie skews younger but that bump is far from historic. Didn't even beat TDKR really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullbuster Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Gitesh on CNBC right now, highly positive on the $27.6m. Says $100m OD is still in play, what is he smoking? You seem completely blasé, I hope you're not young because that would be sad, even your pic is showing someone who seems blasé It's a huge number, and this guy's projection is far from being unrealistic, get over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayumanggi Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Hoping 'exciting' numbers from JW and MINIONS. Everyone is biased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Seriously underwhelming, I understand this movie skews younger but that bump is far from historic. Didn't even beat TDKR really. Why anyone was expecting it to is beyond me. First off, it's fucking May, not mid-July. And "early preview showings" have never really had the buzz that the midnight releases had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiantCALBears Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 You seem completely blasé, I hope you're not young because that would be sad, even your pic is showing someone who seems blasé It's a huge number, and this guy's projection is far from being unrealistic, get over it. Whatever you say person I don't know (or care). Didn't beat TDKR with huge 3d/IMAX premium, get over it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picores Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 This are extremely good midnights for early May, not comparable to The Dark Knight Rises. Some people are gonna be surprised in a few hours when 100m OD happens... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poseidon Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Seriously underwhelming, I understand this movie skews younger but that bump is far from historic. Didn't even beat TDKR really. Recent bumps from Big Movies going from Midnight to early previews: Breaking Dawn Part 1: 30,25m/138m OW Breaking Dawn Part 2: 30,4m (10 PM Previews)/141m OW The Hunger Games: 19,75m/152m OW Catching Fire: 25,25m (8 PM Previews)/158m OW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiantCALBears Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Why anyone was expecting it to is beyond me. First off, it's fucking May, not mid-July. And "early preview showings" have never really had the buzz that the midnight releases had. We will see today if it performs like IM3, better hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyLL Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Thursday night previews should stop counting as part of the weekend. Why? Previews are for fanboys/girls. Anyone that goes to a Thursday preview would've gone over opening weekend so it does't invalidate the numbers. Fanboys/girls love them because it gives them a chance to see their movies opening in a theater crowded with like minded fans. I'm sure theaters love them because it spreads the craziness of a huge opening day into 2 nights. I'm sure studios love them because it starts the hype of a big opening earlier. ( can be a double edged sword ) win-win-win-win With my work/family I'd never be able to go to a 12 showing so the earlier previews gives me a chance to experience one of the funnest nights in moviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Well it could come close $27.6 million (previews) $72.4 million Friday ($100 million) $76 million Saturday ($176 million) $61.5 million Sunday ($237.5 million) $250 million would have required a $35-37 million preview # We have no idea how the weekend will play out. Maybe 76M Friday, 80M Saturday and 71M Sunday. Would be 254M OW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
