Comments on: Box-Office Wrap-Up: Oct. 30 – Nov. 1, 2009 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-oct-30-nov-1-2009/ The best and latest movie news, reviews, features and editorials - updated daily Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:00:36 -0800 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: mfan http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-oct-30-nov-1-2009/#comment-30336 mfan Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:23:08 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-30336 @<a href="#comment-30144" rel="nofollow">The Jackal</a>: Sony must have dreamed of it because they need $300 million to break even, but aren't going to get it. @The Jackal: Sony must have dreamed of it because they need $300 million to break even, but aren't going to get it.

]]> By: mfan http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-oct-30-nov-1-2009/#comment-30332 mfan Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:56:12 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-30332 There are 3 levels for a movie on whether it will do well overseas. Level 1 is no box office draws/not a franchise or cartoon: Very low overseas potential. Level 2 is star power or franchise that is known overseas, especially europe: These films will generally make the same overseas as in the U.S. which is impressive for an american film. Level 3 is star power or franchise known Worldwide: Will Smith and Brad Pitt are on this list and will propel a film to TWICE its U.S. gross. Michael Jackson is on this list of stars known throughout the world. So far, it's a mistake to say “This Is It” is more popular overseas. In fact, since it doubled it’s U.S. gross overseas, it has the same popularity as here, though the final numbers might change that conclusion. Make of that what you will. Side note: Transformers ROTF not only destroyed everything in it's path at theaters, but it's doing the same for DVD releases as the sales of every other recent title dropped hard in it's wake. There are 3 levels for a movie on whether it will do well overseas. Level 1 is no box office draws/not a franchise or cartoon: Very low overseas potential. Level 2 is star power or franchise that is known overseas, especially europe: These films will generally make the same overseas as in the U.S. which is impressive for an american film. Level 3 is star power or franchise known Worldwide: Will Smith and Brad Pitt are on this list and will propel a film to TWICE its U.S. gross. Michael Jackson is on this list of stars known throughout the world. So far, it's a mistake to say “This Is It” is more popular overseas. In fact, since it doubled it’s U.S. gross overseas, it has the same popularity as here, though the final numbers might change that conclusion. Make of that what you will.

Side note: Transformers ROTF not only destroyed everything in it's path at theaters, but it's doing the same for DVD releases as the sales of every other recent title dropped hard in it's wake.

]]> By: mfan http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-oct-30-nov-1-2009/#comment-30325 mfan Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:03:37 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-30325 Does anyone think the, according to Box Office Mojo, 5,500 screens were part of 'This Is It's problem? Usually, the more screens the better, but if you go into a theater and it's pretty empty, you're losing some of the movie theater experience. And the exitement level of the film is less, maybe. Does anyone think the, according to Box Office Mojo, 5,500 screens were part of 'This Is It's problem? Usually, the more screens the better, but if you go into a theater and it's pretty empty, you're losing some of the movie theater experience. And the exitement level of the film is less, maybe.

]]> By: connor http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-oct-30-nov-1-2009/#comment-30252 connor Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:35:27 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-30252 a christmas carol-$50.6-its a christmas movie the fourth kind-$30.8-scary lookin the men who stare at goats-$25.6-really good lookin movie the box-$20.9 paranormal activity-$12.2-scary movie mj this is it-$11.5-show your support for mj a christmas carol-$50.6-its a christmas movie
the fourth kind-$30.8-scary lookin
the men who stare at goats-$25.6-really good lookin movie
the box-$20.9
paranormal activity-$12.2-scary movie
mj this is it-$11.5-show your support for mj

]]> By: mfan http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-oct-30-nov-1-2009/#comment-30224 mfan Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:33:49 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-30224 @<a href="#comment-30129" rel="nofollow">John Debono</a>: The Hannah Montana concert played at as many 3D capable theaters as it could. I believe at the time it was less than 700 in America, and far fewer overseas. People often speak of the inflated 3D ticket prices but fail to mention the limit 3D put on the number of theaters, especially overseas. @John Debono: The Hannah Montana concert played at as many 3D capable theaters as it could. I believe at the time it was less than 700 in America, and far fewer overseas. People often speak of the inflated 3D ticket prices but fail to mention the limit 3D put on the number of theaters, especially overseas.

]]> By: mfan http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-oct-30-nov-1-2009/#comment-30182 mfan Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:23:09 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-30182 I can't resist one final comment. While I realize Michael was set to do 50 dates at the O2 arena in London over a nine month period, Miley has 5 dates at the O2 arena sold out in her mini 11 date, 17 day tour of Britain that includes a break for Xmas. I'm know she wanted to tour Europe if she could, but she has to start filming her Hannah Montana show, which was the 3rd highest rated show on cable the last time there was an original episode. And that includes sports and wrestling. I can't resist one final comment. While I realize Michael was set to do 50 dates at the O2 arena in London over a nine month period, Miley has 5 dates at the O2 arena sold out in her mini 11 date, 17 day tour of Britain that includes a break for Xmas. I'm know she wanted to tour Europe if she could, but she has to start filming her Hannah Montana show, which was the 3rd highest rated show on cable the last time there was an original episode. And that includes sports and wrestling.

]]> By: mfan http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-oct-30-nov-1-2009/#comment-30180 mfan Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:51:13 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-30180 @<a href="#comment-30103" rel="nofollow">mfan</a>: Correction, it was the second slowest weekend of the year. @mfan: Correction, it was the second slowest weekend of the year.

]]> By: mfan http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-oct-30-nov-1-2009/#comment-30177 mfan Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:32:44 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-30177 @<a href="#comment-30161" rel="nofollow">John Debono</a>: Probably nothing will convince you about Miley but time. I'm not talking about being near the top of your music game while doing some respectabel movies. I'm not talking about being at the top of the movie game and putting out a few raps. I'm talking about beiing at the top of the music industry and at the same time being at the top of the movie industry. Elvis' movies were often the top grossing movies of the year, and we know how he did on the charts. People loved him and supported his efforts. In today's more fragmented market, we won't see that again, but we are seeing something similar, on a smaller scale with Miley. People are supporting her clothing line. At first there were sell outs of some of the items. Her clothing line has zero to do with Disney. She has three movies in development, although at least two of them will be associated w/Disney in some way. I won't mention her unless it's germane to the discussion, but I hope you can get used to hearing about her in the world, because it's not going to stop. Peace and Love. @John Debono: Probably nothing will convince you about Miley but time. I'm not talking about being near the top of your music game while doing some respectabel movies. I'm not talking about being at the top of the movie game and putting out a few raps. I'm talking about beiing at the top of the music industry and at the same time being at the top of the movie industry. Elvis' movies were often the top grossing movies of the year, and we know how he did on the charts. People loved him and supported his efforts. In today's more fragmented market, we won't see that again, but we are seeing something similar, on a smaller scale with Miley. People are supporting her clothing line. At first there were sell outs of some of the items. Her clothing line has zero to do with Disney. She has three movies in development, although at least two of them will be associated w/Disney in some way. I won't mention her unless it's germane to the discussion, but I hope you can get used to hearing about her in the world, because it's not going to stop. Peace and Love.

]]> By: John Debono http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-oct-30-nov-1-2009/#comment-30161 John Debono Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:48:39 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-30161 @<a href="#comment-30148" rel="nofollow">mfan</a>: Yeah cause Will Smith, Cher (God I can't believe I'm using her as an example) and Tom Waits have had miserable careers as actors and musicians? Also if I'm not mistaken while its impressive that she starred in a couple of films, two of which are based on Hanna Montana franchise and another one is a voice in a disney taking dog movie. I'm not trying to belittle that but the girl has yet to be successful without the assistance of the Mickey Mouse club marketing machine. I mean anyone remember Hilary Duff after she wanted to take more adult roles? I'm sorry if I'm coming off as mean or insulting, if your a fan go for it. I just have no where the basis for your argument. If I'm wrong, I'll gladly admit it but comparing a legend to what is at this a point a fad that doesn't have any proven longevity is just ridiculous. @mfan: Yeah cause Will Smith, Cher (God I can't believe I'm using her as an example) and Tom Waits have had miserable careers as actors and musicians?
Also if I'm not mistaken while its impressive that she starred in a couple of films, two of which are based on Hanna Montana franchise and another one is a voice in a disney taking dog movie. I'm not trying to belittle that but the girl has yet to be successful without the assistance of the Mickey Mouse club marketing machine. I mean anyone remember Hilary Duff after she wanted to take more adult roles?
I'm sorry if I'm coming off as mean or insulting, if your a fan go for it. I just have no where the basis for your argument. If I'm wrong, I'll gladly admit it but comparing a legend to what is at this a point a fad that doesn't have any proven longevity is just ridiculous.

]]> By: mfan http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-oct-30-nov-1-2009/#comment-30148 mfan Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:16:01 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-30148 @<a href="#comment-30129" rel="nofollow">John Debono</a>: @<a href="#comment-30145" rel="nofollow">Eli</a>: Bless your hearts, but I know all the Michael stats. Now let me give you one. Miley is 16 years old. Older than Michael, when Michael started with the Jackson 5, but still very young. Michael died when he was 50 years old. "By the time Miley is 50 years old, her legacy will be much bigger than Michaels. Already, she is the first artist since Elvis that is very successful in both movies and music. The only reason, it turns out, that Michael will beat Miley's worldwide gross, is because Miley had only been singing professionally for ONE year at the time of her BOBW tour, and was not known internationally yet. Talk about an American Idol !!! ! @John Debono: @Eli: Bless your hearts, but I know all the Michael stats. Now let me give you one. Miley is 16 years old. Older than Michael, when Michael started with the Jackson 5, but still very young. Michael died when he was 50 years old. "By the time Miley is 50 years old, her legacy will be much bigger than Michaels. Already, she is the first artist since Elvis that is very successful in both movies and music. The only reason, it turns out, that Michael will beat Miley's worldwide gross, is because Miley had only been singing professionally for ONE year at the time of her BOBW tour, and was not known internationally yet. Talk about an American Idol !!!

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]]> By: mfan http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-oct-30-nov-1-2009/#comment-30146 mfan Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:04:44 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-30146 @<a href="#comment-30116" rel="nofollow">Topy</a>: The trouble with ALL concert films is that they are either great (subjectively), or a waste of time. For example, I have a Santana concert DVD. You could say it's pretty good, you could appreciate it for it's musicianship, but old Nu Shooz video is ten times as good. That's why only fans will see Sony's film. The only question is whether the film will drop by two thirds or five sixths. Maybe it could hold better and break new ground, but if it was "different", we would know it by now. @Topy: The trouble with ALL concert films is that they are either great (subjectively), or a waste of time. For example, I have a Santana concert DVD. You could say it's pretty good, you could appreciate it for it's musicianship, but old Nu Shooz video is ten times as good. That's why only fans will see Sony's film. The only question is whether the film will drop by two thirds or five sixths. Maybe it could hold better and break new ground, but if it was "different", we would know it by now.

]]> By: Eli http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-oct-30-nov-1-2009/#comment-30145 Eli Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:43:31 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-30145 @<a href="#comment-30129" rel="nofollow">John Debono</a>: Completely agreed. The very idea of even comparing Miley Cyrus and Michael Jackson, linked by the performance of a pair of concert movies is brainless and baffling. If one were to use that "Miley is better" logic, let alone put their names in the same sentence by comparison, in front of certain music fans or people in the industry, they would mockingly get laughed out of a room, IF NOT punched in the face numerous amount of times. I'm not an MJ die-hard fan, I'm just as much a fan of MJ as the next guy (and not a hypocrite, since in the past, I'll admit, have shamefully laughed at tasteless jokes at his expense). I haven't even seen This Is It yet but am surprised that number wasn't at least over $35m. So what the fuck is up with this recent surge of Miley tween adulation over the past weeks when 75% of it hasn't even been relevant to Laremy's articles. I'm sorry but people insinuating that Miley is "bigger" than MJ are insulting his memory and might as well piss on his grave. Early Predictions: Carol at $33m, Goats at $12m, The Box at $9m, The Fourth Kind at $5m. @John Debono:

Completely agreed. The very idea of even comparing Miley Cyrus and Michael Jackson, linked by the performance of a pair of concert movies is brainless and baffling. If one were to use that "Miley is better" logic, let alone put their names in the same sentence by comparison, in front of certain music fans or people in the industry, they would mockingly get laughed out of a room, IF NOT punched in the face numerous amount of times.

I'm not an MJ die-hard fan, I'm just as much a fan of MJ as the next guy (and not a hypocrite, since in the past, I'll admit, have shamefully laughed at tasteless jokes at his expense). I haven't even seen This Is It yet but am surprised that number wasn't at least over $35m.

So what the fuck is up with this recent surge of Miley tween adulation over the past weeks when 75% of it hasn't even been relevant to Laremy's articles. I'm sorry but people insinuating that Miley is "bigger" than MJ are insulting his memory and might as well piss on his grave.

Early Predictions: Carol at $33m, Goats at $12m, The Box at $9m, The Fourth Kind at $5m.

]]> By: The Jackal http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-oct-30-nov-1-2009/#comment-30144 The Jackal Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:24:13 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-30144 I was really shocked by the numbers for the Michael Jackson film; however, let's face facts people: for most of the "18 and under crowd" MJ was merely an important part of Music and Video history and a giant misunderstood (creepy in many circles) celebrity. Still, for a film that was hastily put together (more of a steller DVD extra instead of an actual movie) and which features the King of Pop only in rehearsals (and not even dress rehearsals at that), I think a $20 million+ opening weekend and a International gross of over $100 million is more than any studio could have dreamed of. I was really shocked by the numbers for the Michael Jackson film; however, let's face facts people: for most of the "18 and under crowd" MJ was merely an important part of Music and Video history and a giant misunderstood (creepy in many circles) celebrity.

Still, for a film that was hastily put together (more of a steller DVD extra instead of an actual movie) and which features the King of Pop only in rehearsals (and not even dress rehearsals at that), I think a $20 million+ opening weekend and a International gross of over $100 million is more than any studio could have dreamed of.

]]> By: Danny K. http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-oct-30-nov-1-2009/#comment-30140 Danny K. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:30:14 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-30140 Shocking number for This Is It. I'm still trying to figure out why it was more successful during the week than it was on the weekend. The reviews were certainily good enough to get people into the theater, maybe very early word of mouth wasn't that strong. Shocking number for This Is It. I'm still trying to figure out why it was more successful during the week than it was on the weekend. The reviews were certainily good enough to get people into the theater, maybe very early word of mouth wasn't that strong.

]]> By: Chris138 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-oct-30-nov-1-2009/#comment-30138 Chris138 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:09:11 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-30138 I just read that an Oscar voter is predicting that "This Is It" will be nominated for Best Picture this year, based on an Academy screening for it today. Said it was most enthusiastic applause he'd seen in 40 years of Academy screenings, and even more than the applause for "Chicago" a few years back. The story is <a href="http://goldderby.latimes.com/awards_goldderby/2009/11/michael-jackson-this-is-it-oscars-entertainment-news-841962573-story-article.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">right here</a>. I just read that an Oscar voter is predicting that "This Is It" will be nominated for Best Picture this year, based on an Academy screening for it today. Said it was most enthusiastic applause he'd seen in 40 years of Academy screenings, and even more than the applause for "Chicago" a few years back.

The story is right here.

]]> By: John Debono http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-oct-30-nov-1-2009/#comment-30137 John Debono Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:07:38 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-30137 * bigger * bigger

]]> By: beautifulm http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-oct-30-nov-1-2009/#comment-30132 beautifulm Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:56:59 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-30132 Um, aren't you guys overexaggerating a bit, this was a big hit WW. WTF. Um, aren't you guys overexaggerating a bit, this was a big hit WW. WTF.

]]> By: Ryan http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-oct-30-nov-1-2009/#comment-30130 Ryan Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:57:38 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-30130 Not surprised MJ didn't do that well. The next movies that are going to make any real money opening weekend are going to be 2012 and New Moon. Christmas Carol will open around the mid 20's to low 30's. Not surprised MJ didn't do that well. The next movies that are going to make any real money opening weekend are going to be 2012 and New Moon. Christmas Carol will open around the mid 20's to low 30's.

]]> By: John Debono http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-oct-30-nov-1-2009/#comment-30129 John Debono Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:47:25 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-30129 @<a href="#comment-30090" rel="nofollow">mfan</a>: I mean this in the nicest way possible but to say Hanna Montana is bigger then Michael Jackson is one of the dumbest comments I've ever heard. Yes the numbers indicate that This Is It got its ass kicked by the HM concert movie... in the states but with $101 million worldwide it topped the Hanna Montana movie by more then $30 million within 5 days! Also look at these numbers "Most Successful Entertainer of All Time"—13 Grammy Awards, 22 American Music Awards (20 only as a solo artist, including one for "artist of the century"), 17 number one singles (including the four as a member of the Jackson 5), and estimated sales between 350 million and 750 million records worldwide. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson) Personally after Thriller, Jackson went downhill but there is no way in hell that the kid of the Ackie Breakie Heart dude is bugger then Michael Jackson EVER! @mfan: I mean this in the nicest way possible but to say Hanna Montana is bigger then Michael Jackson is one of the dumbest comments I've ever heard.
Yes the numbers indicate that This Is It got its ass kicked by the HM concert movie… in the states but with $101 million worldwide it topped the Hanna Montana movie by more then $30 million within 5 days!
Also look at these numbers "Most Successful Entertainer of All Time"—13 Grammy Awards, 22 American Music Awards (20 only as a solo artist, including one for "artist of the century"), 17 number one singles (including the four as a member of the Jackson 5), and estimated sales between 350 million and 750 million records worldwide.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson)
Personally after Thriller, Jackson went downhill but there is no way in hell that the kid of the Ackie Breakie Heart dude is bugger then Michael Jackson EVER!

]]> By: Dan Tralder http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-oct-30-nov-1-2009/#comment-30121 Dan Tralder Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:51:08 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-30121 Damnit... no credit for my 19.1 prediction for This Is It, because once I saw Laremy's numbers, I ran scared. No need to believe me, but maybe now I'll start posting Damnit… no credit for my 19.1 prediction for This Is It, because once I saw Laremy's numbers, I ran scared. No need to believe me, but maybe now I'll start posting

]]> By: JM http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-oct-30-nov-1-2009/#comment-30120 JM Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:40:24 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-30120 It looks like both Paul Weitz and Chris Weitz have each directed a potential fantasy franchise into the ground. Congrats. At least "The Golden Compass" did well overseas. It might have gotten a sequel had the economy been better and had the first not cost so much. The same cannot be said about "Cirque du Freak" It looks like both Paul Weitz and Chris Weitz have each directed a potential fantasy franchise into the ground. Congrats. At least "The Golden Compass" did well overseas. It might have gotten a sequel had the economy been better and had the first not cost so much. The same cannot be said about "Cirque du Freak"

]]> By: Topy http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-oct-30-nov-1-2009/#comment-30116 Topy Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:07:09 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-30116 A Christmas Carol: Too scary for kids, too kiddy for adults - 27M Paranormal Activity : Still a decent film - 14.5M (will crack 100M domestically) This Is It : Will not crash - 14.5M The Men Who Stare at Goats - No Comment - 13.1M The Box - Cool Uncool - 9.8M The Fourth Kind - Unkind - 7.1M A Christmas Carol: Too scary for kids, too kiddy for adults – 27M
Paranormal Activity : Still a decent film – 14.5M (will crack 100M domestically)
This Is It : Will not crash – 14.5M
The Men Who Stare at Goats – No Comment – 13.1M
The Box – Cool Uncool – 9.8M
The Fourth Kind – Unkind – 7.1M

]]> By: Vince http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-oct-30-nov-1-2009/#comment-30113 Vince Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:19:05 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-30113 This is what I said on another site: "This is It" is not a once-in-a-lifetime event. It's just a documentary/concert movie. Sony wanted us to believe that this was monumental, "The Dark Knight" of concert films. But it's not. Ultimately, this was a fans-only type thing. Older fans don't seem to want to go to the movies all that often unless THEY believe that it's an event (not just that someone is telling them to believe this). Not surprising that this film quote-unquote "underperformed" but it only underperformed next to monumental expectations. This is what I said on another site:

"This is It" is not a once-in-a-lifetime event. It's just a documentary/concert movie. Sony wanted us to believe that this was monumental, "The Dark Knight" of concert films. But it's not. Ultimately, this was a fans-only type thing. Older fans don't seem to want to go to the movies all that often unless THEY believe that it's an event (not just that someone is telling them to believe this).

Not surprising that this film quote-unquote "underperformed" but it only underperformed next to monumental expectations.

]]> By: m1 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-oct-30-nov-1-2009/#comment-30106 m1 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:26:01 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-30106 @<a href="#comment-30105" rel="nofollow">m1</a>: The Men who Stare at Goats will make 4 million. @m1: The Men who Stare at Goats will make 4 million.

]]> By: m1 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-oct-30-nov-1-2009/#comment-30105 m1 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:25:19 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-30105 @<a href="#comment-30099" rel="nofollow">m1</a>: Law Abiding Citizen will earn 6 million. @m1: Law Abiding Citizen will earn 6 million.

]]> By: Raichu http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-oct-30-nov-1-2009/#comment-30104 Raichu Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:15:11 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-30104 Geez, "This Is It" didn't even unseat "UP" which was going into its' 4th weekend in the UK. For next week (early prediction) A Christmas Carol= 48mil. Will wait to see ticket sales and and buzz as the week goes, but the 3D aspect alone should get this well north of 40mil. Geez, "This Is It" didn't even unseat "UP" which was going into its' 4th weekend in the UK.

For next week (early prediction)

A Christmas Carol= 48mil. Will wait to see ticket sales and and buzz as the week goes, but the 3D aspect alone should get this well north of 40mil.

]]> By: mfan http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-oct-30-nov-1-2009/#comment-30103 mfan Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:53:37 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-30103 My new 'build it and they will come' philosophy got a major boost this weekend as they didn't build it, and no one came. This was the lowest grossing weekend of the year. One good thing for Michael fans in all the hype. It enabled This Is It to open #1. That's good for fans bragging rights. My new 'build it and they will come' philosophy got a major boost this weekend as they didn't build it, and no one came. This was the lowest grossing weekend of the year.

One good thing for Michael fans in all the hype. It enabled This Is It to open #1. That's good for fans bragging rights.

]]> By: Bustray http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-oct-30-nov-1-2009/#comment-30100 Bustray Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:42:08 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-30100 For next weekend: 1) A Christmas Carol- $35 million 2) The Box- $12 million 3) Paranormal Activity- $10 million 4) This Is It- $9 million 5) Men Who Stare At Goats- $8.5 million For next weekend:

1) A Christmas Carol- $35 million
2) The Box- $12 million
3) Paranormal Activity- $10 million
4) This Is It- $9 million
5) Men Who Stare At Goats- $8.5 million

]]> By: m1 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-oct-30-nov-1-2009/#comment-30099 m1 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:39:27 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-30099 Next week: The Fourth Kind (20) A Christmas Carol (18) This is It (15) Paranormal Activity (14) The Box (9) Couples Retreat (5) Where the Wild Things Are (3.5) Astro Boy (2.8) Saw IV (2.1) A Serious Man (1.5) An Education (1) Next week:

The Fourth Kind (20)
A Christmas Carol (18)
This is It (15)
Paranormal Activity (14)
The Box (9)
Couples Retreat (5)
Where the Wild Things Are (3.5)
Astro Boy (2.8)
Saw IV (2.1)
A Serious Man (1.5)
An Education (1)

]]> By: mfan http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/box-office-wrap-up-oct-30-nov-1-2009/#comment-30095 mfan Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:45:45 +0000 http://www.ropeofsilicon.com/article/?p=#comment-30095 My belief in the studios credibility ended when Disney extended Toy Story(s) 3D. If you can't even trust Disney then forget about it. I actually thought Sony might stick to two weeks, though. If This Is It follows the Best OF Both Worlds path, it could make just over $50 million, so extending it makes sense. If This Is It follows the Jonas Brothers path, it's going to be really embarassing for Michaels legacy. But the Vultures don't care about that. They should have waited for Monday of Tuesday to see what the drop will be (steep!), but maybe they already have an agreement with the theaters. My belief in the studios credibility ended when Disney extended Toy Story(s) 3D. If you can't even trust Disney then forget about it. I actually thought Sony might stick to two weeks, though. If This Is It follows the Best OF Both Worlds path, it could make just over $50 million, so extending it makes sense. If This Is It follows the Jonas Brothers path, it's going to be really embarassing for Michaels legacy. But the Vultures don't care about that. They should have waited for Monday of Tuesday to see what the drop will be (steep!), but maybe they already have an agreement with the theaters.

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