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[sfran43]

Of course! Guardians of the Galaxy!

Are you sure? Superheroes movies have not been doing too good. CA2 & DOFP did mediocre...but then again, TASM2 ended it's run at $30 million+. However, it didn't even open as well as Maleficent, which will end it's run north of $60 million. With Japan, it doesn't matter how much Americans (or the rest of the world for that matter) likes/hypes a movie. If the Japanese don't like, they don't watch. I guess we'll have to wait and see.

[Corpse]

Here's a more detailed response for potential 1 billion+ openers:

 

2014:

Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends (Sept. 13th) - Very Unlikely.  Local live-action films opening so high is incredibly rare (has only happened twice, ever).

 

Parasyte Beast Part 1 (Nov. 29th) - Very Unlikely.  Local live-action films opening so high is incredibly rare (has only happened twice, ever). 

 

Yokai Watch (Dec. 20th) - Unlikely, but a possible giveaway gives it potential.  The franchise has blown up this past year, so it's one to keep an eye on from now on.  

 

Big Hero 6 (Dec. 20th) - Unlikely, but the current goodwill of Disney also gives it potential.  Having a Japanese main character a Tokyo inspired setting could create additional interest in this one, too.  

 

2015:

Dragon Ball Z (Golden Week) - Unlikely, but any possible giveaway gives it potential.

 

The Avengers: Age of Ultron (Golden Week) - Very Unlikely.  It'd require a 100% increase over the first film (more in admissions), and the sequels to Thor and Captain America barely increased over their predecessors this past year.

 

Cinderella (May) - Unlikely.  Maleficent couldn't do it after following Frozen and with Angelina Jolie, so this is unlikely.  But, Disney is a powerhouse right now and Cinderella is an incredibly known property.  

 

Jurassic World (TBD) - Unlikely.  While the first two films, especially the first, was a huge success, the third film dropped nearly 50% from the second.  There is the potential for a sizable opening, though.  

 

Attack on Titan Part 1/Part 2 (July/August) - Likely.  There will more than likely be something given to attendees, making these likely.  They'd have potential regardless, too, considering how massive the franchise is.  

 

Untitled Mamoru Hosada film (July) - Unlikely.. maybe.  He hasn't announced any film for next year yet, but with Miyazaki retired and Studio Ghibli going on hiatus, and given how popular Hosoda has become among critics and general audiences, his material will receive even more interest now, so there's potential.

 

One Piece (December) - Very Likely.  The last two films films have done so, with the last film even breaking the opening weekend admissions record for a local film, so this is probably a 99% lock.  But it hasn't been officially announced yet.  

 

Star Wars Episode VII (Dec. 18th) - Very Likely.  All the prequel films opened above 1 billion, so this is also a 99% lock of happening.  But I think it's getting delayed.  

 

Evangelion 4.0 (TBA) - Likely.  There hasn't been an announcement yet, and the only reason I'm not saying Very Likely is because the last film received mixed responses.  But the fanbase is definitely there, and the final film factor would likely get it there.  

Edited August 5, 2014 by Corpse

[Corpse]

Top Grossing Films - 2014

Gross ¥ ($) / Admissions [Days in Release] - Film (Distributor)

 

¥25.30 billion ($248.2 million) / 19.92 million [143] - Frozen (Disney) #3 All-Time

¥10 billion ↨

¥8.74 billion ($84.9 million) / 7.15 million [F] - The Eternal Zero (Toho) #47 All-Time

¥5 billion ↨

¥4.68 billion ($45.9 million) / 3.52 million [30] - Maleficent (Disney) #140 All-Time

¥4.43 billion ($43.5 million) / 3.46 million [F] - Thermae Romae II (Toho) #147 All-Tme

¥4.25 billion ($41.2 million) / 3.55 million [F] - Lupin III vs. Detective Conan (Toho)

¥4.09 billion ($40.1 million) / 3.29 million [F] - Detective Conan: The Sniper from Another Dimension (Toho)

¥3.58 billion ($35.1 million) / 3.27 million [F] - Doraemon: Nobita's Great Demon - Peko and the Exploration Party (Toho)

¥3.15 billion ($30.5 million) / 2.05 million [F] - Gravity (Warner Bros.)

¥3.10 billion ($30.3 million) / 2.03 million [E] - The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (Sony)

¥3 billion ↨

¥2.47 billion ($23.9 million) / 2.05 million [F] - The Tale of Princess Kaguya (Toho)

¥2.19 billion ($21.2 million) / 1.73 million [F] - The Mole Song: Undercover Agent Reiji (Toho)

¥2.15 billion ($20.7 million) / 1.69 million [F] - Partners the Movie 3 (Toei)

¥2 billion ↨

¥1.82 billion ($17.6 million) / 1.52 million [F] - Crayon Shin-chan: Serious Battle! Robot Dad Strikes (Toho)

¥1.80 billion ($17.4 million) / 1.39 million [F] - Trick: The Last Stage (Toho)

¥1.76 billion ($17.0 million) / 1.45 million [E] - The Liar and His Lover (Toho)

¥1.58 billion ($15.4 million) / 1.28 million [16] - Memories of Marnie (Toho)

¥1.56 billion ($15.2 million) / 1.08 million [10] - Godzilla (Toho)

¥1.47 billion ($14.4 million) / 1.38 million [16] - Pokemon XY: The Cocoon of Destruction & Diancie (Toho)

¥1.46 billion ($14.3 million) / 0.99 million [31] - Edge of Tomorrow (Paramount)

¥1.45 billion ($14.3 million) / 1.22 million [E] - I Want to Hold You (Toho)

¥1.43 billion ($13.9 million) / 1.15 million [51] - Mission Impossible: Samurai (Shochiku)

¥1.40 billion ($13.6 million) / 1.08 million [E] - The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (Warner Bros.)

¥1.31 billion ($12.7 million) / 1.06 million [E] - Noah (Paramount)

¥1.14 billion ($11.1 million) / 1.04 million [E] - The Little House (Shochiku)

¥1.13 billion ($10.9 million) / 0.94 million [E] - Planes (Disney)

¥1.10 billion ($10.8 million) / 0.85 million [E] - A Bolt from the Blue (Toho)

¥1.08 billion ($10.6 million) / 0.81 million [E] - Crows: Explode (Toho)

¥1.03 billion ($10.1 million) / 0.75 million [E] - X-Men: Days of Future Past (Fox)

¥1.02 billion ($9.9 million) / 0.85 million [E] - Kamen Rider X Kamen Rider Gaim & Wizard (Toei)

¥1.00 billion ($9.8 million) / 0.82 million [E] - Heisei Rider vs. Showa Rider: Kamen Rider Taisen feat. Super Sentai (Toei)

¥1.00 billion ($9.7 million) / 0.78 million [E] - The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (Fox)

¥1 billion ↑

 

[E] = End of Tracking

[F] = Final Estimate/Total Released

Edited August 6, 2014 by Corpse

[Rsyu]

I read that Studio Ghibli was being taken over by a Japanese media company called dwango. is this true? and what does it mean for the future of ghibli animations?

[Corpse]

I haven't heard of that yet, but take everything as pure speculation right now.  There's a lot of rumors flying around regarding Studio Ghibli at the moment.  

[Corpse]

2014 Summer Showdowns:

 

Hollywood Live-Action Fantasy

¥0.69 million > ¥1.97 billion > ¥3.05 billion - ¥4.05 billion > ¥4.68 billion - Maleficent

¥0.61 million > ¥1.54 billion > ¥2.40 billion > ¥3.08 billion > ¥3.81 billion > ¥4.22 billion > ¥4.56 billion > ¥4.85 billion > ¥5.09 billion> ¥5.35 billion (Final) - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

¥1.04 billion > ¥2.35 billion > ¥3.30 billion > ¥4.39 billion > ¥5.23 billion > ¥5.82 billion > ¥6.06 billion > ¥6.33 billion > ¥6.86 billion (Final) - The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe

 

Pokemon

¥0.39 million > ¥0.99 million > ¥1.47 billion - Pokemon 17

¥0.49 million > ¥1.01 billion > ¥1.46 billion > ¥1.88 billion > ¥2.23 billion > ¥2.66 billion > ¥2.87 billion > ¥3.17 billion (Final) - Pokemon 16

¥0.51 million > ¥1.09 billion > ¥1.63 billion > ¥2.12 billion > ¥2.55 billion > ¥3.03 billion > ¥3.26 billion > ¥3.61 billion (Final) - Pokemon 15

 

Domestic July Animation

¥0.38 million > ¥1.05 billion > ¥1.58 billion - Memories of Marnie

¥0.37 million > ¥1.02 billion > ¥1.62 billion > ¥2.20 billion > ¥2.99 billion > ¥3.42 billion > ¥3.77 billion > ¥3.91 billion > ¥4.22 billion (Final) - The Wolf Children

¥0.39 million > ¥1.15 billion > ¥1.74 billion > ¥2.25 billion > ¥2.85 billion > ¥3.45 billion > ¥3.78 billion > ¥4.00 billion > ¥4.14 billion > ¥4.46 billion (Final) - From Up on Poppy Hill

 

Monster Movies

¥0.51 million > ¥1.56 billion - Godzilla

¥0.21 million > ¥0.89 million > ¥1.18 billion > ¥1.33 billion > ¥1.43 billion > ¥1.55 billion (Final) - Pacific Rim

¥0.31 million > ¥0.79 million > ¥1.23 billion > ¥1.83 billion > ¥2.04 billion > ¥2.13 billion > ¥2.35 billion (Final) - King Kong

 

Domestic Live-Action Manga Sequels

¥0.59 million > - Rurouni Kenshin 2

¥0.49 million > ¥1.95 billion > ¥3.00 billion > ¥3.47 billion > ¥3.81 billion > ¥4.05 billion > ¥4.18 billion > ¥4.24 billion > ¥4.43 billion (Final) - Thermae Romae II

¥0.77 million > ¥2.27 billion > ¥3.08 billion > ¥3.90 billion > ¥4.32 billion > ¥4.63 billion > ¥4.77 billion > ¥4.87 billion > ¥5.20 billion (Final) - Death Note 2

 

Notes:

*Pokemon 17 is now ahead of last year's film despite opening 20% lower.  

*Marnie is mostly keeping pace with Wolf Children and Poppy Hill.

*Godzilla has already beat Pacific Rim's total and will pass King Kong's total next week.

Edited August 6, 2014 by Corpse

[Ajbg]

2014 Summer Showdowns:Hollywood Live-Action Fantasy¥0.69 million > ¥1.97 billion > ¥3.05 billion - ¥4.05 billion > ¥4.68 billion - Maleficent¥0.61 million > ¥1.54 billion > ¥2.40 billion > ¥3.08 billion > ¥3.81 billion > ¥4.22 billion > ¥4.56 billion > ¥4.85 billion > ¥5.09 billion> ¥5.35 billion (Final) - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory¥1.04 billion > ¥2.35 billion > ¥3.30 billion > ¥4.39 billion > ¥5.23 billion > ¥5.82 billion > ¥6.06 billion > ¥6.33 billion > ¥6.86 billion (Final) - The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch & the WardrobePokemon¥0.39 million > ¥0.99 million > ¥1.47 billion - Pokemon 17¥0.49 million > ¥1.01 billion > ¥1.46 billion > ¥1.88 billion > ¥2.23 billion > ¥2.66 billion > ¥2.87 billion > ¥3.17 billion (Final) - Pokemon 16¥0.51 million > ¥1.09 billion > ¥1.63 billion > ¥2.12 billion > ¥2.55 billion > ¥3.03 billion > ¥3.26 billion > ¥3.61 billion (Final) - Pokemon 15Domestic July Animation¥0.38 million > ¥1.05 billion > ¥1.58 billion - Memories of Marnie¥0.37 million > ¥1.02 billion > ¥1.62 billion > ¥2.20 billion > ¥2.99 billion > ¥3.42 billion > ¥3.77 billion > ¥3.91 billion > ¥4.22 billion (Final) - The Wolf Children¥0.39 million > ¥1.15 billion > ¥1.74 billion > ¥2.25 billion > ¥2.85 billion > ¥3.45 billion > ¥3.78 billion > ¥4.00 billion > ¥4.14 billion > ¥4.46 billion (Final) - From Up on Poppy HillMonster Movies¥0.51 million > ¥1.56 billion - Godzilla¥0.21 million > ¥0.89 million > ¥1.18 billion > ¥1.33 billion > ¥1.43 billion > ¥1.55 billion (Final) - Pacific Rim¥0.31 million > ¥0.79 million > ¥1.23 billion > ¥1.83 billion > ¥2.04 billion > ¥2.13 billion > ¥2.35 billion (Final) - King KongDomestic Live-Action Manga Sequels¥0.59 million > - Rurouni Kenshin 2¥0.49 million > ¥1.95 billion > ¥3.00 billion > ¥3.47 billion > ¥3.81 billion > ¥4.05 billion > ¥4.18 billion > ¥4.24 billion > ¥4.43 billion (Final) - Thermae Romae II¥0.77 million > ¥2.27 billion > ¥3.08 billion > ¥3.90 billion > ¥4.32 billion > ¥4.63 billion > ¥4.77 billion > ¥4.87 billion > ¥5.20 billion (Final) - Death Note 2Notes:*Pokemon 17 is now ahead of last year's film despite opening 20% lower. *Marnie is mostly keeping pace with Wolf Children and Poppy Hill.*Godzilla has already beat Pacific Rim's total and will pass King Kong's total next week.

Just for the record: I think it's billion where You have million, if I understood your numbers. I understood: first weekend total in yens, second weekend total in yens, etc. Edited August 6, 2014 by Ajbg

[xSabrinax]

Here's a more detailed response for potential 1 billion+ openers:

 

Attack on Titan Part 1/Part 2 (July/August) - Likely.  There will more than likely be something given to attendees, making these likely.  They'd have potential regardless, too, considering how massive the franchise is.  

Let's see how SnK will do here.

[LABAS]

「アナと雪の女王」BD+DVDが250万枚突破、「300万枚も视野」。レンタルも200万回突破ウォルト・ディズニー・スタジオ・ジャパンは 6日、7月16日に発売したBlu-ray+DVDセット「アナと雪の女王 MovieNEX」(4,000円)の売上が、発売3周目となる8月3日までの时点で250万枚を突破したと発表した。レンタル回数も同日210万回、オ ンデマンド配信も24万视聴を突破している

 

8月3日时点の売上は255万3,018枚

Frozen's BD+DVD + Digital Sale  has crossed 2.5 million copies, with a total of 255,3018.

[edroger3]

「アナと雪の女王」BD+DVDが250万枚突破、「300万枚も视野」。レンタルも200万回突破ウォルト・ディズニー・スタジオ・ジャパンは 6日、7月16日に発売したBlu-ray+DVDセット「アナと雪の女王 MovieNEX」(4,000円)の売上が、発売3周目となる8月3日までの时点で250万枚を突破したと発表した。レンタル回数も同日210万回、オ ンデマンド配信も24万视聴を突破している 8月3日时点の売上は255万3,018枚Frozen's BD+DVD + Digital Sale  has crossed 2.5 million copies, with a total of 255,3018.

So it is the biggest seller ever in home video?

[jj99]

Any dailies?

[Corpse]

So it is the biggest seller ever in home video?

Spirited Away is still #1 with 4.2 million.  

[Corpse]

Any dailies?

Most films look down around 25-35% compared to last week so far except for Memories of Marnie.  It's staying even with last week and isn't really losing any showtimes or seats this weekend, either.  It might be gaining some actually.  

[alee7915]

「アナと雪の女王」BD+DVDが250万枚突破、「300万枚も视野」。レンタルも200万回突破ウォルト・ディズニー・スタジオ・ジャパンは 6日、7月16日に発売したBlu-ray+DVDセット「アナと雪の女王 MovieNEX」(4,000円)の売上が、発売3周目となる8月3日までの时点で250万枚を突破したと発表した。レンタル回数も同日210万回、オ ンデマンド配信も24万视聴を突破している

 

8月3日时点の売上は255万3,018枚

Frozen's BD+DVD + Digital Sale  has crossed 2.5 million copies, with a total of 255,3018.

 

LABAS, you only here if you got "FROZEN" news...

[LABAS]

LABAS, you only here if you got "FROZEN" news...

[LABAS]

[順位] [販売数] [映画作品タイトル名]

　*1　**3411　POKEMON

　*2　**2336　るろうに剣心 京都大火編

　*3　**1971　MARNIE

　*4　**1626　ＧＯＤＺＩＬＬＡ ゴジラ

　*5　**1490　MAL

　*6　***655　エイトレンジャー２

　*7　***626　プレーンズ２ ファイアー＆レ…

　*8　***556　劇場版仮面ライダー鎧武 烈車…

　*9　***369　好きっていいなよ。

　10　***304　Frozen

[rockNrollaDIM]

How are those drops?

[Skinny Vinny]

Rurôni Kenshin: Kyôto Taika-hen WB $5,771,723 - 438 - $13,177 $8,018,087

Godzilla (2014) Toho $3,346,487 -33.0% 427 +93 $7,837 $15,227,175

Maleficent Disney $2,260,021 -23.5% 643 -5 $3,515 $46,019,321

Omoide no Marnie Toho $1,780,673 -17.7% 461 - $3,863 $15,553,564

Pocket Monster The Movie WY 2014 Toho $1,669,808 -15.5% 357 - $4,677 $14,413,382

Kamen Rider Gaimu Soccer Daikessen Ohgon no Kajitsu Sôdatsusen Toei $650,369 -19.5% 310 - $2,098 $5,210,663

The Eight Rangers 2 Toho $549,571 - 160 - $3,435 $2,917,030

Sukitte iinayo Shochiku $499,239 -24.2% 246 - $2,029 $7,704,523

Planes: Fire & Rescue Disney $356,809 -21.2% 312 - $1,144 $3,072,452

Edge of Tomorrow WB $332,897 -38.5% 415 -198 $802 $14,377,321

Frozen (2013) Disney $258,095 -32.7% 315 -33 $819 $247,650,477

Bakumatsu Koukousei Toei $241,487 -51.8% 254 - $951 $1,427,256

Cho Kosoku! Sankinkotai Shochiku $212,243 -34.8% 243 -5 $873 $14,086,665

Soreike! Anpanman Ringoboya To Minna No n/a $176,629 -10.0% 152 - $1,162 $3,083,223

Ju-on: Owari no hajimari Showgate $124,406 -35.4% 121 -1 $1,028 $4,981,687

Divergent n/a $28,107 - 150 - $187 $1,569,923

Transcendence Shochiku $26,722 - 161 - $166 $4,662,269 

Edited August 7, 2014 by vinnygambini

[Godzilla]

Rurôni Kenshin: Kyôto Taika-hen WB $5,771,723 - 438 - $13,177 $8,018,087Godzilla (2014) Toho $3,346,487 -33.0% 427 +93 $7,837 $15,227,175Maleficent Disney $2,260,021 -23.5% 643 -5 $3,515 $46,019,321Omoide no Marnie Toho $1,780,673 -17.7% 461 - $3,863 $15,553,564Pocket Monster The Movie WY 2014 Toho $1,669,808 -15.5% 357 - $4,677 $14,413,382Kamen Rider Gaimu Soccer Daikessen Ohgon no Kajitsu Sôdatsusen Toei $650,369 -19.5% 310 - $2,098 $5,210,663The Eight Rangers 2 Toho $549,571 - 160 - $3,435 $2,917,030Sukitte iinayo Shochiku $499,239 -24.2% 246 - $2,029 $7,704,523Planes: Fire & Rescue Disney $356,809 -21.2% 312 - $1,144 $3,072,452Edge of Tomorrow WB $332,897 -38.5% 415 -198 $802 $14,377,321Frozen (2013) Disney $258,095 -32.7% 315 -33 $819 $247,650,477Bakumatsu Koukousei Toei $241,487 -51.8% 254 - $951 $1,427,256Cho Kosoku! Sankinkotai Shochiku $212,243 -34.8% 243 -5 $873 $14,086,665Soreike! Anpanman Ringoboya To Minna No n/a $176,629 -10.0% 152 - $1,162 $3,083,223Ju-on: Owari no hajimari Showgate $124,406 -35.4% 121 -1 $1,028 $4,981,687Divergent n/a $28,107 - 150 - $187 $1,569,923Transcendence Shochiku $26,722 - 161 - $166 $4,662,269

That's a great drop for Godzilla. If it keeps having similar holds, it has a great shot at $40M+.

[Ajbg]

Screendaily has a very high overseas total for Maleficent until wednesday (497 million). It had 492,5 million sunday with a 3.3 million weekend total, 2.2 million coming from Japan.The 497 million is only possible with wonderful weekdays numbers from Japan this week, almost 4 million in 3 days.Seems impossible, and probably screendaily number is incorrect. Or Disney had a wrong weekend total.