Thursday Midnights:STRONG MIDNIGHTS: ‘Star Wars 3D: Phantom Menace’ $1.1M; ‘The Vow $700K; ‘Safe Hou

[fishstick]

Meesa so back!I want more Star Wars. Lucas can hand creative part over to other people and collect paycheck from producing and merchandise.

[poweranimals]

So random question, but when are they releasing Episode II?

[CJohn]

Seeing Star Wars: TPM 3D tonight got the first time ever. I can't wait to see who this iconic Jar-Jar character is like

I feel sorry for you right now... Jar Jar is... it is too bad to be true. I want it do die in a slow and painfull way. Edited February 10, 2012 by CJohn

[Neo]

So random question, but when are they releasing Episode II?

Next year, if Ep.I is a success.

[Shawn Robbins]

So random question, but when are they releasing Episode II?

Probably same time next year, but that's not official. I'd expect it will be if TPM opens really well this weekend.Personally, I think they should just put out AOTC with ROTS only one or two months behind it (ala 1997). AOTC should almost definitely be the least successful 3D re-release of the franchise.

[RichWS]

I'm trying to wrap my mind around how much money The Vow could possibly make.

Edited February 10, 2012 by RichWS

[CJohn]

AotC will happen. It is the one that I won't likely see in theaters. I will see TPM this weekend and I can't wait to see RotS. The original trilogy is also a must!

Edited February 10, 2012 by CJohn

[blackspider]

That's a good start for TPM and The Vow. Anyone know how many screens TPM was playing on?

[ecstasy]

Yeah I'm really surprised The Vow and Safehouse had midnight showings. Looks like we're in for a nice weekend.

[Mattrek]

That's insane for The Vow, 50m+ opening? Jesus we have a monster on our hands.

[Gopher]

The Vow shouldn't be doing midnight numbers at all. The fact that it didn't come far from TPM's admissions (which are strong) is astonishing. Great for Safe House, too. Three 30m+ openers this weekend.

[rockNrollaDIM]

I'm trying to wrap my mind around how much money The Vow could possibly make.

Honestly I think it can crack $100m.Dear John/Notebook numbers minimum ($80m)

[Elessar]

Great for Safe House, too. Three 30m+ openers this weekend.

One 30m+ opener, two 20m+ and one 10m+

[blackspider]

The Notebook adjusts to 102m. Should be a good benchmark for The Vow if it reaches its 30m+ opening.

[Mattrek]

Think it can crack 100m? if it hits 30m+ ow? You guys are on crack. 100m is done, 30m is done and 40m is done. Right now it's shooting for 50m ow and it will challenge valentines days opening. You have no idea how freaking huge this is going to be. When have you ever seen any romantic film get midnights? This is going to be a monster and I'm pretty sure it'll come near 150m if not pass it.

Edited February 10, 2012 by Mattrek

[Neo]

^If that happens what will the upcoming blockbusters do: WotT, THG and JC.

[CJohn]

Dude... 150M? Just calm down. I am also starting to think that 50M are very possible, but not much more. And it will be very frontloaded. It will collapse over 70% next weekend.

[ecstasy]

Come on Matt. 150m? Who's on crack?

[GiantCALBears]

Those of you saying Episode 7 are hilarious, made my dayWill NEVER EVER EVER EVER happen, unless someone somehow acquires the rights after Lucas dies but I think that's impossible

[GiantCALBears]

Come on Matt. 150m? Who's on crack?

I think he took too many red bulls or something, I mean its 700k midnights calm down Edited February 10, 2012 by GiantCALBears