nAlkaline Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 more much lower hyped options, nearly everyone did and I think still does want to see the movie, there are many who want to do repeats which contribute to this. So you do admit the 80% will see TDKR, those remaining 20% will see it later and there will always be those who don't want to see it but they are far a few in between. This will easily go past 400 and will probably touch 500 Million.I was just throwing out numbers in my example; they have no basis whatsoever is what will happen. My point is that this incident unequivocally hurts TDKR's grosses going forward. While you may not agree, TE2 and TBL are major releases and will detract from TDKR's business in a significant manner. TDK had smooth sailing when it faced off against the like of comedies and Step Brother in its release schedule. TDKR isn't so lucky. It needed to come out with a bang over the first two weeks. Throw in the Olympics and I simply don't see this sniffing 500M. Time will tell, however. It should be very interesting to track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theultimatebiu Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 How was the atmosphere in Leicester Square?Was really good. Was completely sold out and there was applause at the beginning and end. The shooting was mentioned by a few people behind me but other than that it was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Well from what I've heard, BD2 is much less anticipated than BD1 because the first part is where all the "interesting" stuff happens. Again, that's what I've heard. I've never read the Twilight books so I can't speak for myself.I don't think that'd make the slightest bit of difference. It is a Twilight film after all. The fans would come out if it was Taylor Lautner and R-Patz staring at a wall for 2 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Marston Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 According to other sites, this opening is good and it was only because of "crazy fanboy" predictions it seems bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPink Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 (edited) I was just throwing out numbers in my example; they have no basis whatsoever is what will happen. My point is that this incident unequivocally hurts TDKR's grosses going forward. While you may not agree, TE2 and TBL are major releases and will detract from TDKR's business in a significant manner. TDK had smooth sailing when it faced off against the like of comedies and Step Brother in its release schedule. TDKR isn't so lucky. It needed to come out with a bang over the first two weeks. Throw in the Olympics and I simply don't see this sniffing 500M. Time will tell, however. It should be very interesting to track.Yeah I don't see 500m either. Hitting 450m would be good for the film though all things considered. Edited July 21, 2012 by MrPink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Was really good. Was completely sold out and there was applause at the beginning and end. The shooting was mentioned by a few people behind me but other than that it was great.Must be amazing with 1700 people.I saw a few tweets regarding the fact security has been really tight there lately... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozymandias Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 There really isn't. Your reasoning's have been beat to death and have no merit. The shooting is the ONLY reason this is doing what it is. Is it really that complicated?Actually, they do have merit. Its pretty obvious you and some others here have an enormous emotional investment in Nolan's Batman universe and dismiss any contrarian logic and facts out of hand because you're in absolute shock this isn't gonna do 190-210m. Its pretty clear this is gonna get personal here pretty soon and some of you are on the verge of a nervous breakdown. I'm gonna leave before Sims throws his computer across the room. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superduperm Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Even after the Saturday number is leaked, Sunday is going to be extremely difficult to project. I could see as much as a hard fall (30%) to as much as an extremely good hold (5%). Again, something like this has never happened before. So we have no idea... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riczhang Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Must be amazing with 1700 people.I saw a few tweets regarding the fact security has been really tight there lately...You didn't see it at Leicester? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 According to other sites, this opening is good and it was only because of "crazy fanboy" predictions it seems badThey're obviously not well-educated on events in the outside world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockNrollaDIM Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 This is sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moviefanatic Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I was hoping this would be the first franchise to have two 500 million films. Guess I will have to wait for the TA2 to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockNrollaDIM Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I've got tickets for Tuesday IMAX but I might just go again tomorrow too out of solidarity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 You didn't see it at Leicester?Nope. Saw it at one of my local cinemas. Leicester Square is SEVERELY over-priced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riczhang Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Nope. Saw it at one of my local cinemas. Leicester Square is SEVERELY over-priced.Lol, it's worth it though. Whereabouts in Londonare you from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ariadne Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 The box office for TDKR has definitely been affected, there's no way it would have done less than 180m if this hadn't happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CloneWars Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Regarding TDRK's OD, all I have to say is fuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nAlkaline Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 I was hoping this would be the first franchise to have two 500 million films. Guess I will have to wait for the TA2 to do it.Although a stretch, that film series in your signature/avatar may have something to say about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockNrollaDIM Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Must be amazing with 1700 people.I saw a few tweets regarding the fact security has been really tight there lately...I would love to see a blockbuster film in that theater. Note to self- get your ass to London for November 2013. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superduperm Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 If Heath Ledger were still alive, TDK probably would have opened with $110M.If Holmes had decided not to go through with the plan, TDKR probably would have opened with $190M.Now... they will both open around $160M. Strange how two tragedies could put two films so close together like that... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
