SchumacherFTW Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 And yet still no release date for the disc 😑 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krissykins Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, SchumacherFTW said: And yet still no release date for the disc 😑 I’ve noticed the discs are getting later and later. Scream 6 is 19th of July, more than 4 months after release. Weird! (at least Scream 6 was #1 on digital downloads alone for the previous two weeks though). Edited May 31, 2023 by Krissykins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnokesLegs Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 (edited) It feels more and more like the studios are trying to push us to go digital. Avatar 2 is six months from theatrical release to Blu Ray release, but it was out on VOD after 3 months. Not to mention Everything Everywhere All At Once seemingly never getting a UK physical release for some bizarre reason, you’d think a critically acclaimed Best Picture winner would be top of a distributors list to get out on physical media (thankfully 4K Blu Rays are region free so I could import the US version). Edited May 31, 2023 by SnokesLegs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krissykins Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 2 hours ago, SnokesLegs said: It feels more and more like the studios are trying to push us to go digital. Avatar 2 is six months from theatrical release to Blu Ray release, but it was out on VOD after 3 months. Not to mention Everything Everywhere All At Once seemingly never getting a UK physical release for some bizarre reason, you’d think a critically acclaimed Best Picture winner would be top of a distributors list to get out on physical media (thankfully 4K Blu Rays are region free so I could import the US version). Oh wow I didn’t even realise it never got a physical release. That’s leaving a lot of money on the table from those supermarket shoppers that still buy DVDs. Crazy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKBoxOffice Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 The Little Mermaid Tuesday £1.56m Wednesday £1.85m Total to date £10.34m 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie Jatinder Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 @UKBoxOffice how is Verse looking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchumacherFTW Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 17 hours ago, Krissykins said: Oh wow I didn’t even realise it never got a physical release. That’s leaving a lot of money on the table from those supermarket shoppers that still buy DVDs. Crazy. So supermarkets even carry DVDs these days? I know sainsburys for sure have fully phased them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krissykins Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 26 minutes ago, SchumacherFTW said: So supermarkets even carry DVDs these days? I know sainsburys for sure have fully phased them out. I know Asda and Morrisons do, and it’s like 90% DVDs and a handful of BluRays. I haven’t bought anything from them in a long long time. 4K & Blu Ray were 40% of the disc market last year, so the majority of physical sales in the UK are still DVDs, surprisingly. 2022: Digital purchases £231m value Disc £200m+ Digital rental £132m Digital purchase dropped while rental increased, both compared to 2021. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxofficerules Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 20 hours ago, SnokesLegs said: It feels more and more like the studios are trying to push us to go digital. Avatar 2 is six months from theatrical release to Blu Ray release, but it was out on VOD after 3 months. Not to mention Everything Everywhere All At Once seemingly never getting a UK physical release for some bizarre reason, you’d think a critically acclaimed Best Picture winner would be top of a distributors list to get out on physical media (thankfully 4K Blu Rays are region free so I could import the US version). I think it has something to do with submitting to the BBFC for a rating which costs money, VOD movies don't need a rating or they can possibly use the cinema one. Here in Ireland loads don't get a physical release and I suspect it's due to having to submit to the IFCO for one. When I go to London or Scotland I'm surprised at the amount of Blu Rays I see. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchumacherFTW Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 52 minutes ago, Krissykins said: I know Asda and Morrisons do, and it’s like 90% DVDs and a handful of BluRays. I haven’t bought anything from them in a long long time. 4K & Blu Ray were 40% of the disc market last year, so the majority of physical sales in the UK are still DVDs, surprisingly. 2022: Digital purchases £231m value Disc £200m+ Digital rental £132m Digital purchase dropped while rental increased, both compared to 2021. DVD having such a high share is probably down to a few factors. Lots of stuff still not released on Bluray or 4K It's cheaper So many people out there don't realise there's a difference in quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krissykins Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 27 minutes ago, SchumacherFTW said: DVD having such a high share is probably down to a few factors. Lots of stuff still not released on Bluray or 4K It's cheaper So many people out there don't realise there's a difference in quality. Absolutely, especially that last point. I think they know, but they just don’t care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weetabix Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 A super quick look at my local cinema and a few central London ones and things look very good for Spider-Verse tonight Friday - stronger than Mermaid & Fast X for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKBoxOffice Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 (edited) Think Spiderverse will be over £750k.. it was only on from 7.30pm so that seems pretty decent. must be a lot of sellouts Edited June 1, 2023 by UKBoxOffice updated numbers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keysersoze123 Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 So how much over the weekend. 5m or more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krissykins Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 There were 4 showtimes at my local for SpiderVerse on Thursday. Was out,so couldn’t see how much they sold. 2 hours ago, keysersoze123 said: So how much over the weekend. 5m or more? Charlie expecting £8-9m 4 day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie Jatinder Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Krissykins said: There were 4 showtimes at my local for SpiderVerse on Thursday. Was out,so couldn’t see how much they sold. Charlie expecting £8-9m 4 day. Well tbf more like 8M but seems like Europe is playing closer to Wonder Woman than Homecoming, so more like 6-7M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted June 2, 2023 Author Share Posted June 2, 2023 (edited) Probably not a reflection of the entire country, but presales for today at Vue Stratford in East London are utterly INSANE. Virtually every single showing from the first one at 10:50am until the 9pm showing is sold out (15 shows). Unbelievable. Don’t think I’ve seen anything like it for an animated film tbh Edited June 2, 2023 by Heretic 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKBoxOffice Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 £811k yesterday 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted June 2, 2023 Author Share Posted June 2, 2023 1 minute ago, UKBoxOffice said: £811k yesterday Very good considering only a few shows in most places. Expecting at least 3x this today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krissykins Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 2 hours ago, Heretic said: Probably not a reflection of the entire country, but presales for today at Vue Stratford in East London are utterly INSANE. Virtually every single showing from the first one at 10:50am until the 9pm showing is sold out (15 shows). Unbelievable. Don’t think I’ve seen anything like it for an animated film tbh A different story completely up here (schools aren’t off and the weather is beautiful), but the 6pm and 7pm shows should sell out before they start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
