Robertron Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 (edited) It's probably been said in this thread, but one could argue that TDK made its OW because of Ledgers death.One does not simply TRIPLE it's predecessors OW.Things like this effect the box office - either way, Warner Bros made more than enough off of TDK, and they certainly aint gonna go broke on the $400m or so this is gonna make, so who cares if it missed out on 30m OW! Edited July 22, 2012 by Robertron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockNrollaDIM Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 It's not fear that drove people away from theatres this weekend, they simply didn't want to spend 2 or 3 hours being constsntly reminded of the shooting. Big difference.I'm sorry but people need to man up, if that is really the reason. I'm so tired of the PC culture. Especially if that China cancellation BS is true, it's a total exaggeration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatebox Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 It's probably been said before here, but one could argue that TDK made its OW because of Ledgers death. I could be wrong, but I think that has been suggested before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robertron Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 I could be wrong, but I think that has been suggested before. Sorry I meant in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baumer Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Guys calling each other morons, idiots, stupid,retards and other colourful insults is not going to be accepted. There are different opinions and I think we should all try to respect each others. We can disagree but let's be civil about it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctis Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 I'd really love to bitch-slap Nikki. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theultimatebiu Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 How I feel about this whole weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctis Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 I'm starting to like TDKR more after thinking about it, but I'm hopefully going to watch it tomorrow to see what I really think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatebox Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 I'm starting to like TDKR more after thinking about it, but I'm hopefully going to watch it tomorrow to see what I really think.I'm feeling the same. The stuff I liked about the movie I like even more on reflection and stuff I didn't like is fading. But another viewing is needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Alfred Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 A monstrous weekend was taken away from us. There's no point speculating how big this OW could have been. We'll never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caladbolg Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 As awful as this tragedy is, people are blowing up its effects on the box office all out of proportion. TDKR didn't lose $30 million+ of business this weekend. That would be almost four million people not showing up, for pete's sake. And the holdovers are mostly dropping as expected. I predicted Spidey to drop close to 70% because: 1. It's really not that good a movie; 2. TDKR is the definition of direct competition.At my theater, TDKR was way behind TA's attendance Fri, but a little closer on Sat. If there is an effect, it already seems to be wearing off. TDKR just didn't attract as many people opening weekend as TA, regardless of these events. It could still break 500 with decent WOM.I agree completely. People that thought 90-100 for opening day (still after 30 midnights way below HPDH2) seem to be over exaggerating it the most. It also seems like mostly speculation...I just got off work so maybe there are actual reports of mass people staying out of theaters? I feel at most it would have only been affected no more than a few million. A lot of reviews even positive ones say the movie lacks the spark of Ledger's performance as The Joker. That performance helped the marketing which created the extreme hype TDK had which translated into a huge box office. TDKR lacks a lot of what TDK had, the box office will reflect that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctis Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 "I have a boner in my pants for you right now. And yes, Ms. Tate, it does come in black." LMFAO I read that on Nolanfans! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lab276 Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 The whole Ledger argument doesn't hold water when you look at how TDKR performed in Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 I'd really love to bitch-slap Nikki.What did she do this time?(missed like 50 pages and not going to try to catch up) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumblebee Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 There seems to be a rumour going around that the movie is being drastically underestimated and is on course for 190-200m. I've no idea if this is based on any actual evidence or simple wishful thinking. I find it very hard to believe it's being underestimated by $40 million but several people have posted it on twitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthdevidem01 Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 There seems to be a rumour going around that the movie is being drastically underestimated and is on course for 190-200m. I've no idea if this is based on any actual evidence or simple wishful thinking. I find it very hard to believe it's being underestimated by $40 million but several people have posted it on twitter.PLEASE BE TRUE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatebox Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 No way am I getting my hopes up for that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumblebee Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 No way am I getting my hopes up for that.No, I don't think it's very likely and I can't find an actual source, but I thought I'd throw it out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthdevidem01 Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 lol Bumblebee has a big responsiblity on his shoulders now.He'll either remain the Hero that gave us hope...or live long enough to see himself become the villain if this rumor is false!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilipJ2001 Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 how many screens is TDKR playing on this weekend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
