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Post by stu14001 on Jun 16, 2005 20:48:00 GMT -5
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Post by J-Man on Jun 16, 2005 21:18:45 GMT -5
[shadow=purple,left,300]$15 million isn't bad. It's actually quite perfect, because that means it will do about twice that on Saturday and about 3/4 Saturday's intake on Sunday. The film will top out at about $95 million by the end of the weekend.
(assuming it makes $15 million today and tomorrow, too)[/shadow]
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Post by Freddy PhatsaXXX on Jun 17, 2005 10:57:48 GMT -5
It makes me really sad that Star Wars did 16 million on its first midnight showing alone. What is this world coming to?
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Post by /\/\att on Jun 17, 2005 11:23:46 GMT -5
It makes me really sad that Star Wars did 16 million on its first midnight showing alone. What is this world coming to? nerds mikey...nerds.
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Post by Green Ghost on Jun 17, 2005 12:53:05 GMT -5
I think that the movie will become better at box-office from day to day. Because Batman hasn't that good image after Batman Forever and Batman & Robin. I know some people who like comic-book movies but they don't like Batman. But now that they see comercials and so, they want to see the movie. So I think if people are talking about the movie and say to other that it is a good movie (and it is amazing). And then people who don't like batman are going to see the movie... I think it will do good btw: I LOVE the movie, best Batman/ Comic-Book movie ever!!!
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Post by Robin on Jun 17, 2005 20:35:22 GMT -5
The best thing we can do is tell people to go see this movie. I've been telling everyone to go see it.
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Post by J-Man on Jun 17, 2005 21:11:52 GMT -5
[shadow=purple,left,300]"Batman Begins" made about $9.4 million yesterday, bringing it's total to just over $24 million. Expectations still have this movie making $60-70 million over the weekend. Stay tuned. [/shadow]
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Post by Batdan on Jun 17, 2005 21:21:06 GMT -5
It makes me really sad that Star Wars did 16 million on its first midnight showing alone. What is this world coming to? Bottom line is that Star Wars has greater weight as a pop culture phenomenon and the whole "How Does Anakin Turn?" bit made for an instant hook. Meanwhile, Batman has a spotty history on screen: Camp-serious-camp. For reasons I won't even bother getting into, I expect Star Wars will ultimately make more money. But, really, who cares? Begins is getting good-to-excellent reviews, the fans seem to love it and they'll make more. That's what's important.
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Post by /\/\att on Jun 17, 2005 22:25:56 GMT -5
It makes me really sad that Star Wars did 16 million on its first midnight showing alone. What is this world coming to? Bottom line is that Star Wars has greater weight as a pop culture phenomenon and the whole "How Does Anakin Turn?" bit made for an instant hook. Meanwhile, Batman has a spotty history on screen: Camp-serious-camp. For reasons I won't even bother getting into, I expect Star Wars will ultimately make more money. But, really, who cares? Begins is getting good-to-excellent reviews, the fans seem to love it and they'll make more. That's what's important. I have to disagree. I think Batman has more long term lasting power in the public eye, and as soon as word gets out that Batman Begins is the business, the people will come. Opening weekend means jack. Lets sit back and see how it does overall.
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Post by jasontodd2 on Jun 17, 2005 22:41:57 GMT -5
Batman Begins will go on to be the movie of the summer. It is playing in regular theatre's along with Comcast Imax's which charge a little bit more than regular ticket prices.
Now I understand the concern about the movie doing well at the box office because a poor showing means no sequel, and a good showing means we will get to see another great Batman movie put out by Nolan & Company. But like mentioned before it has only been out for three days, and still has a long summer to go! And the only competition Batman has this weekend is Herbie and Mr. Perfect, which I highly doubt anybody will want to go and see, so I think when it is all said and done Batman Begins will probably take in about 77-82 million at the box office over the weekend!
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Post by gotham95 on Jun 18, 2005 12:24:41 GMT -5
Co-workers have told me they plan on watching it this weekend. And like others have said I belive the word of mouth will get people in the theatres.
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Post by jasontodd2 on Jun 18, 2005 12:26:02 GMT -5
Batman Begins is playing in a limited amount of theatre's as well, and it will expand after the five day opening
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Post by gotham95 on Jun 18, 2005 12:37:31 GMT -5
Check this out from www.superherohype.comBatman Begins Friday Box Office Report Source: ShowBIZ Data June 18, 2005 ShowBIZ Data reports that Warner Bros. Pictures' Batman Begins added $15.2 million from 3,858 theaters on Friday. The Christopher Nolan-directed comic book adaptation has now collected $39.4 million in three days.
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Post by Green Ghost on Jun 18, 2005 14:26:14 GMT -5
I think Batman will be like X-Men. The first one was very good and makes good at the box-office. But the second one was better and make a lot more at bo. In the first movie the charakters get introduced to the audience. But in the second they can really start, because the people get warm with the charakters.
And Batman 2 is going to have a bigger villain (I woun't spoil it for people who haven't seen Batman Begins) and more Batman.
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Post by J-Man on Jun 18, 2005 15:58:42 GMT -5
Batman Begins is playing in a limited amount of theatre's as well, and it will expand after the five day opening [shadow=purple,left,300]Batman Begins is playing in about 4,000 locations, which is technically considered a wide release.
And as previously stated, this film has the entire summer to go. If it doesn't do $100 million this weekend, don't worry about it. Overall, it should make up its production costs and then some.[/shadow]
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Post by Batdan on Jun 18, 2005 19:34:38 GMT -5
I have to disagree. I think Batman has more long term lasting power in the public eye ... Long-term across the decades, in multiple media, sure. But it has a spotty history at the box office. And if you compare the Star Wars machine against the way Warners has handled and mishandled Batman in the past, well there's no comparison. Look at it this way: Star Wars was on the cover of Time. Batman wasn't. Right now, in the current zeitgeist, Star Wars has a greater pull. Batman still suffers from camp hangover. I mean, how many news articles are we still seeing that stress that Begins is a departure from the campy side? It's a defense. Anyway, my basic point is this: Whether I'm right or you are is irrelevant. As long as Batman does well at the box office, we'll get more. And every single indication is that it will do well, even if it doesn't set all-time records.
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Post by MANBAT on Jun 18, 2005 21:17:29 GMT -5
That is why word of mouth will help this film, and not just from Bat fans, my brother lives in vegas, hates all things comic related, called me after seeing the movie and stated is was the best comic movie he's seen to date, people like this will generate word of mouth.
This movie will not beat Titanic but when it first came out it was floundering, word of mouth made it one of the all time grossing films.
I'm really surprised how many non-batfans have told me they love this film, I'm also surprise with how many have asked me if I've seen it yet too.
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Post by azrael24 on Jun 18, 2005 21:29:03 GMT -5
i know, even my mom said she liked it when she saw it, and she hates batman movies, but likes The Batman
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Post by Robin on Jun 18, 2005 22:41:00 GMT -5
Wow! My cousins are visiting and I took them to see it, and they were showing it in 4 different rooms and they were all sold out. So then we called the other theatres and they are all sold out as well! Then my cousins checked the theatre in their area on the net and they are all sold out to.
I'm mad because I wasn't able to see it again but I'm glad it's doing well.
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Post by jasontodd2 on Jun 18, 2005 22:48:35 GMT -5
Batman Begins is playing in a limited amount of theatre's as well, and it will expand after the five day opening [shadow=purple,left,300]Batman Begins is playing in about 4,000 locations, which is technically considered a wide release.
And as previously stated, this film has the entire summer to go. If it doesn't do $100 million this weekend, don't worry about it. Overall, it should make up its production costs and then some.[/shadow]Just to be a bit more clear it is showing on 3,718 screens right now and it will expand to 3,858 screens on Sunday And being Fathers Day it could be a good thing with Dad's flocking to the theatre to see Batman Begins with there family. Or it could be a bad thing with nice weather and Dad's wanting to stay at home and BBQ with the family
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Post by gotham95 on Jun 19, 2005 4:21:09 GMT -5
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Post by jasontodd2 on Jun 19, 2005 11:46:50 GMT -5
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Post by Batdan on Jun 19, 2005 19:18:53 GMT -5
Yeah, it's a franchise again, guys. Rest easy.
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Post by talosman on Jun 20, 2005 1:21:47 GMT -5
www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200506/s1395695.htm'Batman Begins' leads worldwide box office The Caped Crusader led the charge at the North American box office as Batman Begins sold an estimated $US46.9 million worth of tickets in its first weekend, reigniting a lucrative superhero franchise that burned out eight years ago. According to studio estimates issued on Sunday, the Warner Bros Pictures release has earned $US71.1 million across the United States and Canada since opening Wednesday. The figures were within expectations, said Dan Fellman, president of distribution at the Time Warner Inc-owned studio. The movie also earned an estimated $US41.7 million from 73 international markets, led by Britain with $US7.8 million and France with $US3 million, both in three days, while Mexico contributed $US4.2 million in five days. But Batman could not prevent overall North American ticket sales from posting their 17th consecutive weekend of year-on-year declines. According to tracking firm Exhibitor Relations, the top 12 films earned $US128.5 million, down almost 2 per cent from last year. The highest-profile victim of the box office blues has been Russell Crowe's boxing drama Cinderella Man, which has grossed just $US43.6 million after three weekends. The Universal Pictures release, currently at number eight after a $US5.2 million weekend, cost $US88 million to make. Industry observers have blamed its failure on timing. Such prestige releases usually come out in the fall as awards season gets under way. The five-day haul was the best start among the five films in the Batman franchise, Warner Bros. said. The record of $US66 million was held by the third film, 1995's Batman Forever, which starred Val Kilmer. The franchise folded in 1997 with the next film, Batman & Robin, starring George Clooney in a batsuit with nipples. -Reuters
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Post by thegothamite on Jun 20, 2005 5:54:32 GMT -5
Guys. It is no.1 at the box office currently. I'd say that's pretty damn good.
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Post by DarknessFalls on Jun 20, 2005 9:00:49 GMT -5
$71 Million Dollars?! 4 millions less than I've expected. Oh well at least the movie is the best Batman film ever and if it can be #1 the next week, I can die happy.
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Post by J-Man on Jun 20, 2005 14:58:49 GMT -5
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Post by jasontodd2 on Jun 20, 2005 17:46:47 GMT -5
That is awesome and I am proud to say that I helped to contribute to that total because I went and saw the midnight screening at the IMAX last Tuesday
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Post by /\/\att on Jun 20, 2005 23:14:31 GMT -5
Very disappointing numbers for me. I'm happy, don't get me wrong, but I was thinking it'd break at least 100 million. That doesn't reflect on the film in any way....its those damn movie goers, lol.
The film deserved to break it...it should be breaking records. sigh. I guess perhaps next time after some of that past damage created by wb is repaired.
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Post by Drizzt2218 on Jun 21, 2005 4:03:46 GMT -5
My initial reaction to these numbers was one of disappointment. However, there are several factors to consider.
1) This, in the public eye, is the fifth film to feature Batman. Despite being a restart, the older films are still, by and large, remembered. There isn't the novelty that the first X-Men and Spider-Man films had, which coupled with the quality of those films, led to very strong sequels. Which leads to...
2) The last sequel is typically regarded as both a joke and one of the worst films ever made. Ever. Not just a disappointment, but a new level of bad. "Well, this film wasn't Batman & Robin bad..." is a fairly common phrase among filmgoers. B&R is the Gigli of its time. And again, it's rare for a follow-up to a film that bad to generate ANY interest at all. Most filmgoers, despite the reviews, will be weary of a new Batman film. All they remember is how bad the last film was. It's very hard to regain audience trust, and these numbers show that people are willing to give it a shot, but word of mouth will have to carry it further.
3) The promos themselves were, basically, weak. The first previews (intentionally) did not reveal this film to be a Batman movie, and subsequent promotions didn't really pick up steam and show much action until a couple months ago. I'd regard this as a mistake, but following B&R, WB was in the tough spot of selling the audience on this film without bringing up the name "Batman" (initially), that is, underplaying the costume in favor of selling this as a serious action/drama.
4) Also, this is an odd situation, in that it's both a sequel and a restart. Which basically means that the next sequel (or second film in this series) should perform stronger than this film has -- much the way of X2. This movie is regaining the trust of a weary audience, and it's working. But it's going to take time, word of mouth, and yes, the DVD sales are going to be a huge factor as a good amount of people, rather than risking money on another bat-fiasco, will wait to see it on DVD and decide then.
5) DVD sales will be huge, and only further the word of mouth, which, in turn, will promise a larger turn-out for a sequel. I hesitate to use the comparison, but it's the same thing that happened with the Austin Powers franchise, and closer to Batman, the same thing that's happened to films like Hellboy and Blade, where sequels were green-lit based solely on how well the DVDs sold.
6) Last, I expect some solid numbers during the week, higher than WB have expected. It should, by Thursday, have around 90 million. I also anticipate that with the strong word of mouth and no direct competition, next weekend's numbers will be very positive, with only a 40-45% drop-off.
Are these great numbers? No. Are they bad? Heck no. Given all the circumstances, WB should be very pleased with this performance. By all means following B&R, the franchise should be dead right now. Instead, it's thriving, with the potential to grow and become a mega-hit once more. We should be thankful that people are seeing this movie at all, instead of shunning it. Wait and see what happens by next Sunday before calling doom and gloom. I think we'll be seeing very positive numbers in the days to come.
--Larry
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