RTX Posted April 22, 2012 Author Share Posted April 22, 2012 It hasn't happened before because no material based on a book has been split with both of them in 3D. The December release is a big help. The new cameras is a plus. 3D is a huge addition. And of course the fanbase. 3D will it give a great boost overseas, but domestically it will be a burden. This isn't Potter, where there is this huge dedicated fanbase, which is going to pay for 3D even if 3D is being forced on them. LOTR has many fans of course, but they're nowhere near as numerous (and crazy) as Potter fans. This isn't Transformers either, where 3D can actually be a draw. Most 3D movies struggled in 2011 as audiences turned away from the format. I'm afraid the Hobbit can became yet another casualty (domestically that is). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTX Posted April 22, 2012 Author Share Posted April 22, 2012 Want to bet on a sub 300M total?What kind of bet?300M is risky, but I would gladly take a bet on a sub 350M total. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 What kind of bet?300M is risky, but I would gladly take a bet on a sub 350M total. Not sure about the terms yet. I will take 350. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchumacherFTW Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 If 3D and 2D prices were equalised would it be such a sensitive issue to the moviegoers in the US? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 (edited) Bets here are usually something lame like name changes or something. I don't really care too much I just want to be right. Edited April 22, 2012 by Magic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Name change for two weeks or something... unless you have a better idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTX Posted April 22, 2012 Author Share Posted April 22, 2012 Name change for two weeks or something... unless you have a better idea.How about avatar change for two weeks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 How about avatar change for two weeks?Fair enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lab276 Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 If 3D and 2D prices were equalised would it be such a sensitive issue to the moviegoers in the US?I'd say no. It wouldn't be an issue for me at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 How about avatar change for two weeks?Unless you want it to be name and avatar change...Otherwise we will make it official. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTX Posted April 22, 2012 Author Share Posted April 22, 2012 Unless you want it to be name and avatar change...Otherwise we will make it official.Fine, now make sure you don't forget about this by January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Fine, now make sure you don't forget about this by January. There is a bet thread somewhere but I don't know where the frak it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 There is a bet thread somewhere but I don't know where the frak it is! Found it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishstick Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 I`ve checked first page and THG had an amazing hold. Can`t read other 6 pages but, please, tell me if the number holds!Go THG! OMG, love you so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTX Posted April 22, 2012 Author Share Posted April 22, 2012 Can`t read other 6 pages but, please, tell me if the number holds!We will know in 2 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XenoZodiac Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 No.s were hugely overestimated a few weeks earlier. I strongly suspect this weeks gonna be the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theultimatebiu Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 I`ve checked first page and THG had an amazing hold. Can`t read other 6 pages but, please, tell me if the number holds! Go THG! OMG, love you so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 :lol:His laugh gets me every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Marston Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 3D will it give a great boost overseas, but domestically it will be a burden.This isn't Potter, where there is this huge dedicated fanbase, which is going to pay for 3D even if 3D is being forced on them. LOTR has many fans of course, but they're nowhere near as numerous (and crazy) as Potter fans. This isn't Transformers either, where 3D can actually be a draw.Most 3D movies struggled in 2011 as audiences turned away from the format. I'm afraid the Hobbit can became yet another casualty (domestically that is).such HORSESHIT! Doesn't have a huge dedicated fanbase? Tolkien has a ridiculous fanbase that probably equals HP's (and definitely outnumbers Twilight or Hunger Games) , they are just not as crazy and vocal as the Harry Potter fanbase. Also, not only is this actually being shot in 3D, but in 48 fps, which should give it an amazing cinematic presentation. This is a movie that people will probably choose to watch in 3D. sub 300M? Please give me what you are smoking. Such BS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybox Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Does TLAM have a chance to make any money OS? Most of these black urban movies have dome practically no business OS. Who knows, but just wanted to add something: You guys do know that Think Like A Man is based off a best selling book by Steve Harvey? And that it was marketed like crazy, especially with comedian Kevin Hart? And that it was marketing was targeted to more than black people? *rolls eyes* Ignorance is bliss right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
