cookie Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I'm only telling you this because I want you all to know that even if AoU tops DH2, it'll be because of an extra five hours. It's like giving the fat kid a medal because he finished a race. Potter wouldn't have broken the OW record without 3D... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctis Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Kinda like how DH2 only set the weekend record because of ticket price inflation, huh? By the way, be happy DH2 held on to the preview record. I'm glad that hasn't been broken by one of these 7 PM Thursday movies. In admissions, sure. But BOM only accounts for dollars. That's why there's an inflation and adjusted chart. I don't care if AoU beat DH2 because of revolutionary 5D prices, so as long as it did it in 24 hours. But 29 hours is ridiculous. Anyway. It doesn't matter. Unless AoU does over $103m, then we all know who the TRUE opening day winner is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
water Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Because midnights were an advertised event back then, while previews are just...there nowadays. Midnights were part of a movies hype. I don't think it's coincidence, that 7 of 10 all time previews are midnights only and the best proof for my theory is the fact, that Breaking Dawn 2 couldn't top Breaking Dawn 1, even though it had earlier shows and the final factor. actually in my experience midnights were never advertised because it was still the same date like "coming friday" means that midnights start on friday too, while these days i often see tv spots where it goes "coming friday, special preview screenings starting thursday at 7pm" in that really fast announcer voice lmao In admissions, sure. But BOM only accounts for dollars. That's why there's an inflation and adjusted chart. I don't care if AoU beat DH2 because of revolutionary 5D prices, so as long as it did it in 24 hours. But 29 hours is ridiculous. Anyway. It doesn't matter. Unless AoU does over $103m, then we all know who the TRUE opening day winner is. why are you so worried aou is doing like 85m friday lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctis Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 (edited) Potter wouldn't have broken the OW record without 3D... 100% correct. No one's disputing this. It would have broken the OD record but not the OW record. DH2 had insane matinee sales, so that's a plus for admissions. But it was in 3D. The difference is that they didn't grant DH2 an extra 5 hours and then lump it onto Friday. Edited May 1, 2015 by Noctis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctis Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Anyway, whatever number this ends up with, meltdowns will happen everywhere. And I can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynosure Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 And this has only just begun. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Binoche Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 (edited) LET'S GO SCARJO! Edited May 1, 2015 by Telemachos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart360 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Without trying to be pedantic, Thursday midnight is actually Friday technically. Thurday evening is Thursday. It stinks imo whether its common practice now or not. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Anyway, whatever number this ends up with, meltdowns will happen everywhere. And I can't wait. Especially if it breaks DH2's record. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalel009Shel Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 (edited) ok slight chance of new record. its ultron vs the legendary wizard! single day war Edited May 1, 2015 by Superman001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalel009Shel Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Especially if it breaks DH2's record. lol alpha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 85-89 mill friday? Including the 27.6 midnights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poseidon Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 actually in my experience midnights were never advertised because it was still the same date like "coming friday" means that midnights start on friday too, while these days i often see tv spots where it goes "coming friday, special preview screenings starting thursday at 7pm" in that really fast announcer voice lmao I don't know. Midnights were a really big thing back then. News reports were dedicated to them, you had people camping in front of the theaters and stuff. It's just like all that has completely gone. It's not only the media, it's this forums, too. Excitement levels were different when midnights were on 3 or 4 years ago. But maybe it's just my imagination. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctis Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Guys, come on. Let's be realistic. There is no way it's gonna do less than $90m with an extra 5 hours of showings when its predecessor did $80m in 24 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfirebird2008 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Without trying to be pedantic, Thursday midnight is actually Friday technically. Thurday evening is Thursday. It stinks imo whether its common practice now or not. Yeah, it sucks. You reach a totally different group of people with the 7 PM shows. I never went to a midnight show, but I've already gone to Thursday preview shows for Godzilla, Nightcrawler, and Avengers 2. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyevenstar22 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I'm not much of a Stark fan. Never have been. BLASPHEMY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctis Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I don't know. Midnights were a really big thing back then. News reports were dedicated to them, you had people camping in front of the theaters and stuff. It's just like all that has completely gone. It's not only the media, it's this forums, too. Excitement levels were different when midnights were on 3 or 4 years ago. But maybe it's just my imagination. You're right. Midnight showings were amazing, and it's disappointing that the studios have stopped releasing their films at midnight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
water Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 honestly with all the fanboys hating on this with a passion i might actually love it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Guys, come on. Let's be realistic. There is no way it's gonna do less than $90m with an extra 5 hours of showings when its predecessor did $80m in 24 hours. (secretly thinking: ) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jandrew Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 So if this did say $90M for Friday, what's the weekend? $195? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
