my profile | my password | search | faq & rules | forum home

» Film-Tech Forum ARCHIVE   » Operations   » Ground Level   » Will New Moon's midnight premier beat Half Blood Prince's? (Page 1)

This topic comprises 9 pages: 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9

Author Topic: Will New Moon's midnight premier beat Half Blood Prince's? Mark J. Marshall Film God Posts: 3188 From: New Castle, DE, USA Registered: Aug 2002 posted 09-26-2009 06:22 PM                    I'm already seeing quite a few sellouts here in regular old 35mm theaters, and the movie doesn't come out for almost two months. Predictions?  |  IP: Logged Sam Graham AKA: "The Evil Sam Graham". Wackiness ensues. Posts: 1431 From: Waukee, IA Registered: Dec 2004 posted 09-26-2009 06:45 PM                        YIKES. Megaplex 17 has already sold out...or nearly sold out...at least four midnight shows. AND sold over half an auditorium for a 2:40am show. Unless the "Sold Out" auditoriums really ARE sold out and just not on sale yet...Then they've already sold 11 other shows. I don't get it. The demographic appeal is limited to girls and depressed bisexual boys, right?  |  IP: Logged Jeremy Jorgenson Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1002 From: Chicago, IL, USA Registered: Feb 2005 posted 09-26-2009 06:59 PM                        Isn't that demographic the same reason that Titanic grossed so much? quote: Sam Graham girls I assume you mean females, right, or do you just mean young ladies? I know plenty of ladies in their 20s, 30s and 40s that are completely ga-ga over these books.  |  IP: Logged Jonathan Althaus Master Film Handler Posts: 435 From: Bedford, TX Registered: Dec 2008 posted 09-26-2009 07:41 PM                     It doesnt seem to be doing that well here in Dallas, but I'm only basing this on word of mouth, not actual numbers. A lot of fans here seemed to be disappointed with the 1st one and are grumbling about this one already. We've had way more people ask about Avatar than New Moon. But, no I don't think New Moon will beat HP6 in midnights.  |  IP: Logged Karl Borowski Expert Film Handler Posts: 161 From: Sulking in GameFAQ Forum Registered: Sep 2009 posted 09-26-2009 09:06 PM                     Not knocking the books, I hear they are well written, but I thought the first one was pretty poor. Sure it is great seeing your favorite characters on screen, I guess, but even if they are bland and well written? I mean, at least "G.I. Joe" was entertaining (and even funny, though not intentionally so).  |  IP: Logged Mark J. Marshall Film God Posts: 3188 From: New Castle, DE, USA Registered: Aug 2002 posted 09-27-2009 10:17 AM                    Regal People's Plaza in DE has "12:01, 12:02, 12:03, 12:04" sold out. Not sure if that translates to four theaters or four interlocks or what. Also, Regal Brandywine now has two sold out times and have added a third.  |  IP: Logged Jeremy Jorgenson Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1002 From: Chicago, IL, USA Registered: Feb 2005 posted 09-27-2009 06:59 PM                        quote: Karl Borowski the books, I hear they are well written I beg to differ. I've read all four, I did enjoy the basic storyline and the world that was created (and for the most part, most of the characters), but what took me out of the story in each book was Meyer's poor writing!  |  IP: Logged Karl Borowski Expert Film Handler Posts: 161 From: Sulking in GameFAQ Forum Registered: Sep 2009 posted 09-27-2009 07:35 PM                     You beg to differ that *heard* they are well written?  |  IP: Logged Jeremy Jorgenson Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1002 From: Chicago, IL, USA Registered: Feb 2005 posted 09-27-2009 09:07 PM                        Funny, I almost put a parenthetical thought explaining that I begged to differ with what you heard, not that you heard it, but then decided against it... oh well.  |  IP: Logged Joe Elliott Master Film Handler Posts: 497 From: Port Orange, Fl USA Registered: Oct 2006 posted 09-28-2009 04:41 PM                     But will it rival the Dark Knight? I don't recall the Dark Knight being sold out THIS far in advance. It started selling out only 2 weeks before (except for IMAX). Tune in for the exciting conclusion.  |  IP: Logged Mike Blakesley Film God Posts: 12767 From: Forsyth, Montana Registered: Jun 99 posted 09-28-2009 10:04 PM                        The real question for me (and other single screeners, I'm guessing) is whether to book New Moon or Old Dogs, since they come out a week apart. Old Dogs looks good for rural America because it's rated PG, is a Disney comedy, stars two popular guys (Travolta and Williams), was directed by the director of Wild Hogs, has cute kids and a dog, and is a reliable genre (kids vs. inexperienced dads). If it isn't a stupid film, it could be a big hit with good word of mouth. On the other hand, Twilight is Twilight.  |  IP: Logged David Stambaugh Film God Posts: 4021 From: Eugene, Oregon Registered: Jan 2002 posted 09-28-2009 10:52 PM                        The Regal here has 3 midnight shows scheduled (so far), with 2 sold out.  |  IP: Logged Michael Voiland Expert Film Handler Posts: 219 From: Naperville, IL US Registered: Aug 2009 posted 09-29-2009 12:04 AM                     yes  |  IP: Logged Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 09-29-2009 07:03 AM                     quote: Mike Blakesley On the other hand, Twilight is Twilight. Exactly! I'd run the other film as a service to your community. You definately don't want all the depressed bisexual boys comming out of the woodwork....  |  IP: Logged Matt Fields Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 545 From: Ohio, United States Registered: Jun 2005 posted 09-29-2009 09:42 AM                     Mike- I would play New Moon. The twihards will go to any length to see it. If you don't play it on the break, they will travel. Old Dogs, on the other hand, if good will still play well off the break.  |  IP: Logged

All times are Central (GMT -6:00)

This topic comprises 9 pages: 1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9

Printer-friendly view of this topic

Hop To: Select a Forum: Category: Operations -------------------- Digital Cinema Forum Film Handlers' Forum Large Format Forum Ground Level Feature Info, Trailer Attachments & REAL Credit Offsets Category: Community -------------------- Film-Yak Film Handlers' Movie Reviews The Afterlife Bob Maar's Joke-A-Thon Category: Classified -------------------- Equipment and Supplies Wanted/For Sale Help Wanted/Seeking Employment Category: System -------------------- Software Beta Testing Forum

The Film-Tech Forums are designed for various members related to the cinema industry to express their opinions, viewpoints and testimonials on various products, services and events based upon speculation, personal knowledge and factual information through use, therefore all views represented here allow no liability upon the publishers of this web site and the owners of said views assume no liability for any ill will resulting from these postings. The posts made here are for educational as well as entertainment purposes and as such anyone viewing this portion of the website must accept these views as statements of the author of that opinion and agrees to release the authors from any and all liability.