Movies and TV Star Wars Episode VIII SPOILERS thread - Page 242

Originally Posted by cosmo20002:
TLJ has grossed about 30% less than TFA domestically.

This is weird--
Ep V grossed about 30% less than IV
Ep II grossed about 30% less than I

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Originally Posted by Hammock Parties:
So?

That's no different than any other film.

Absolutely no point in stating that.

Actually you weaken your stance since TLJ received a higher percentage than most films.

This film made mad profits. Highest grossing film of the year. You can't ask for anything more.

Actually, it is different from most films.

But it was profitable.

I think Disney is going to have a stronger reaction to Rian Johnson possibly screwing up the entire franchise than how much it did (or didn’t) make...
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Originally Posted by RINGLEADER:
Actually, it is different from most films.

No it's not. Theatre chains split ticket sales with the studios on almost every movie.

https://celluloidjunkie.com/2017/11/...ars-last-jedi/

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On average, North American exhibitors pay between 50-60% of box office in film rental, with blockbusters regularly hitting the upper end of that percentage. To put this in perspective, film rental in international territories averages 40%.

The only difference is that in this case, TLJ received MORE of the profits. Getting 65% of the revenue is HUGE.

Dane has no point here. It's bullshit.
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Originally Posted by Hammock Parties:
No it's not. Theatre chains split ticket sales with the studios on almost every movie.

The only difference is that in this case, TLJ received MORE of the profits. Getting 65% of the revenue is HUGE.

Dane has no point here. It's bullshit.

You misread whatever article you read on the internet.
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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud:
You misread whatever article you read on the internet.

You are full of fucking shit.

All majorly released films are split between theaters and studios.

Unless you're stupid enough to come in here and insinuate that piddle-ass little theaters are taking money from Disney's blockbusters but not from your average piece of shit romantic comedy.

You. Have. No. Point.
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Originally Posted by Hammock Parties:
You are full of fucking shit.

All majorly released films are split between theaters and studios.

Unless you're stupid enough to come in here and insinuate that piddle-ass little theaters are taking money from Disney's blockbusters but not from your average piece of shit romantic comedy.

You. Have. No. Point.

Known Troll is Trolling
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Fuck off with your bullshit, or show me a film that took home MORE than 65% of box office receipts.

All you have is ad hominem. I've been bringing FACTS for weeks.
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Originally Posted by Just Passin' By:
It's dishonest of you to characterize what people have said in response to your posts as "you don't know nuthin' cause the movie isn't doing as good at the box office."

Not "people" it's really just Dane. And i don't even think Dane would argue with my paraphrasing here. It's simplified no question, but that's the gist.
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Originally Posted by Just Passin' By:
Then you'd be lying.

How so?
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Originally Posted by Buehler445:
Hamill's acting was exquisite. Like the best I've seen from him. Ever. The moments hit hard.

Overall, I really REALLY enjoyed this movie and it is truly a shame Johnson isn't going to get rewarded for taking risks and making a great movie.

Fuck Reboot Forever. :-)

The two above statements are EXACTLY how I feel about this movie. I'm sure there are elements regarding Luke's characterization that Hamill didn't enjoy, agree with, or more than likely SEE at the time of filming in regards to the overall presentation and arc of the character, but by God he took what was given, and absolutely KILLED it.

I'm hoping that regardless of who directs 9, that we can benefit from the push/pull tension between two differing artists that are striving to create a cohesive whole. I liken it to some of the best bands who were well known for having enough differences to create a productive tension that produces the immortal second album, the one that no other outing will ever touch as it was a perfect blend of right place, right time, and a perfect alignment of all the disparate elements coming together.

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud:
I'm glad for you that you enjoyed the film.

This will be the first Star Wars film that I will not purchase on DVD/BluRay/Digital and it's extremely likely that I'll never watch it again. My enthusiasm for Episode IX is at an all time low and I'm expecting Solo to suck so bad that Disney will be forced to make changes at Lucasfilm.

This new trilogy has completely sucked the life out of me as a Star Wars fan, so much so that I couldn't give a rat's ass about the final 7 episodes of Star Wars Rebels or any new Star Wars television properties.

Damn. :-)
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Originally Posted by Hammock Parties:
**** off with your bullshit, or show me a film that took home MORE than 65% of box office receipts.

All you have is ad hominem. I've been bringing FACTS for weeks.

:-)
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Originally Posted by cosmo20002:
TLJ has grossed about 30% less than TFA domestically.

This is weird--
Ep V grossed about 30% less than IV
Ep II grossed about 30% less than I

Wow, dramatic drop in the box office... divisiveness with fans... I'm surprised that Star Wars was able to survive at all after Ep V. And then again after Ep I.
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Originally Posted by temper11:
Not "people" it's really just Dane. And i don't even think Dane would argue with my paraphrasing here. It's simplified no question, but that's the gist.

Dane gave all sorts of reasons for his position. For you to boil it down to that one was completely misleading.
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Originally Posted by temper11:
How so?

The thread develops as the thread develops, so only blindness could possibly excuse your position as something other than lying.

Red Brooklyn's posting is just one obvious example of what I'm talking about.
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