Elsalvajeloco Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 I wonder if this release slate is going to backfire. What if this summer window is the best you could hope for and the second wave hits super hard in late September on? Realistically, you're looking at six or seven major films in 2 1/2 months and then back dormant again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt McGirt Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 43 minutes ago, BrianS81177 said: you'll see a lot of stuff like Avengers, Jurassic Park, etc for the first few weeks to try and have something with mainstream appeal Drive-ins have been doing that already; our local has done Twister, The Goonies, and Jaws among others. I can see a few retrospectives among the regular houses for sure. 56 minutes ago, RIPPA said: BTW - the sneaky weasly thing that AMC was going to do (and still might) was "Oh you want to wear a mask. We will sell you one for a dollar" If they actually do this I'll be happy to never patronize them again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 I know I read some "industry insider" somewhere say that the basic thought is, if Tenet bombs, there won't be another notable release until Christmas at earliest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted July 9, 2020 Author Share Posted July 9, 2020 AMC, Regal and Cinemark are suing New Jersey because they have yet to allow for the reopening of movie theaters https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/movie-theatre-giants-sue-new-jersey-unconstitutional-covid-19-closures-1302152 Jersey is only in their Phase II and movie theaters are in Phase III And yes they are saying it is a violation of First Amendment rights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RIPPA Posted July 28, 2020 Author Share Posted July 28, 2020 Basically instead of Universal (and Focus Features) having to be exclusive to theaters for 70 days they only have to be exclusive for 17 days (three weekends) Quote The new multi-year dea applies only to AMC's US theaters, and it's unclear whether other studios will enter this new model in the future. The announcement between Universal and AMC (AMC) is a watershed moment for Hollywood. Theaters and studios have been grappling for years over the "theatrical window" — or how long a film should be available in theaters before being offered on other platforms. The window usually ran for about 70 days, but now — at least for Universal — has been cut down to just 17. For Universal, the studio is given the choice to release films for at home rental and purchases much faster than it has in the past. It can also keep films in theaters past the 17-day mark if wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt McGirt Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 https://deadline.com/2020/08/paramount-consent-decrees-justice-department-2-1203007221/ Wait for it... wait for it... Quote She also accepted the Justice Department’s argument that existing antitrust law will be effective deterrence against anticompetitive practices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 As i said the other day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted August 18, 2020 Author Share Posted August 18, 2020 Alamo Drafthouse will begin re-opening theaters starting on Friday with more added next week. As a promotion - they are offering a free screening of Bill & Ted Face the Music on Wednesday, Aug 26 In the announcement - they made sure to state that Tenet, New Mutants and Bill & Ted were "made for the big screen experience" They have also launched a service were a family can rent an entire theater for $150 Besides the usual "must wear mask, don't come if sick" - they will automatically add a 2 seat buffer around your seats based on your party (I hope that includes in front and behind). They are also gonna try to and have people exit by row as to not bunch up the doors and hallways. Good luck with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsalvajeloco Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 Malco is opening one of their two (well 2 out of 3 but I live half an hour away from Fayetteville) local theaters around here on Friday. No guidelines listed or nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted August 18, 2020 Author Share Posted August 18, 2020 I just discovered the county is setting up a pop-up Drive In Theater - ironically in the parking lot next to the Alamo Drafthouse less than a mile from my place. Now that I would go to (depending on what they are showing) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 On 8/18/2020 at 2:19 PM, RIPPA said: I just discovered the county is setting up a pop-up Drive In Theater - ironically in the parking lot next to the Alamo Drafthouse less than a mile from my place. Now that I would go to (depending on what they are showing) Follow-up on this - discovered it is being run by Alamo Drafthouse Basically it will be a combo of new movies and classics. Like it starts tonight with New Mutants but I know at some point they are showing like Jaws. It's $30 per car and that only covers 2 people. You have to pay extra for each person beyond 2 (though I haven't seen what that price is). $15 is basically what the Alamo charges normally so I get it but unless they are offering some sort of food service too then it really is a non-starter for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 Okay - I looked in a few other places were this could have gone and didn't see anything so I am putting it here since I think it falls more in a business aspect https://film.avclub.com/the-new-mutants-finally-opens-this-week-here-s-why-we-1844833667 Basically the AV Club is not reviewing New Mutants Quote The A.V. Club won’t be reviewing it, however. At least not this week, and probably not for many afterwards. A few days ago, we reached out to Disney and were informed by representatives of the studio that they would not be providing press with either an advance screening of the film or a digital review link. In other words, the only way critics will be able to see The New Mutants is if they buy a ticket and go to a theater, just like everyone else. In normal times, that’s exactly what we’d do: Studios will sometimes decline to screen a movie in advance of its public premiere—often, it must be said, when they’re afraid that reviews will be negative enough to hurt attendance. (Maybe The New Mutants is a train wreck. Or maybe Disney just thinks it is.) So basically - it is going to be interesting going forward the next few months to see how each movie handles this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T. Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 (edited) Yeah, I am under the impression that someone wants New Mutants to tank in the worst possible way. Fucking Bloodshot is on Epix already just two weeks after being removed from VOD queues. Meanwhile NM is in theaters only. No VOD streaming. No Disney+ Let's see if it can take the top spot from Unhinged, which grossed a mere $4 Million last weekend. Edited August 26, 2020 by J.T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted September 1, 2020 Author Share Posted September 1, 2020 New Mutants did $7 million its opening weekend for a bit of context as theaters sorta re-open. Bill & Ted don't really count since it is also available On Demand too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 Tenet is going to go a long way towards determining if anything else comes out as scheduled, I'd assume. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted September 5, 2020 Author Share Posted September 5, 2020 The projections for Tenet are $24.5 million through Sunday and $35 million through the full Labor Day weekend (domestically obviously) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted September 7, 2020 Author Share Posted September 7, 2020 Tenet did “only” $20.2 million over the first three days I use my air quotes because there really is nothing to compare it too. It has made $150 million worldwide I am guessing it’s enough for WB to keep releasing their movies but I don’t really see anyone else jumping back in the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 WW84 delayed until Xmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Warner seems to be reversing course on their (frankly baffling) policy of only allowing Tenet to be shown at Drive-In theaters in areas where indoor theaters are actually open. At the very least, it's playing at an L.A. drive-in now. I legitimately have no idea what that policy was meant to accomplish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RIPPA Posted September 12, 2020 Author Share Posted September 12, 2020 10 hours ago, Brian Fowler said: I legitimately have no idea what that policy was meant to accomplish. I honestly think they thought they were gonna get some sort of special permission to be able to run LA and NYC But yeah - apparently that was part of the reason for the Wonder Wonder 84 delay (again) is because Warner Brothers is hoping to still show Tenet in those two cities Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 And to probably put a bow on things - Tenet only did $6.7 million last weekend. At the start its 3rd weekend - it hasn't even reached $30 million domestically Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 They are re-releasing Empire Strikes Back in theaters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt McGirt Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 This just gave me a laugh. The Tenet trailer that was on TV said "the number one movie in the world"... well sure when it's the ONLY fucking movie in the world 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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