Movie Thread

[Legend]

what video games??

Well they might keep killing their studios, but they still own the ip.

[the-pi-guy]

https://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-50th-anniversary-theatrical-release

>Part of Lucasfilm's yearlong 50th anniversary celebration, a newly restored version of the classic Star Wars (1977) theatrical release — later renamed Star Wars: A New Hope — will play in theaters for a limited time.


A lot of people's dreams coming true.

[kitler53]

isn't this like the 4th theatrical rerelease?   

[the-pi-guy]

isn't this like the 4th theatrical rerelease? 

Yes, but no. 

Star Wars 1977 has been released in theaters a bunch, but this is the first time in like 45 years that the original is in back in theaters. 

Star Wars A New Hope, got edited by George Lucas in the late 90's and those edits are what have been re-released since. 

There's a big fan project called Star Wars 4k77, 4K80, 4K83 who have recreated the original theater releases.  

[Legend]

I bought dolby tickets for avatar. Was filling up.

Maybe Avatar 3 will do good! I have genuinley wondered if it'll be huge or just do ok.

[kitler53]

it's only the 3rd one?   i thought we were on the 5th one already..

[Legend]

it's only the 3rd one?  i thought we were on the 5th one already..

It's not 2040 yet kitler.

[nnodley]

I bought dolby tickets for avatar. Was filling up.

Maybe Avatar 3 will do good! I have genuinley wondered if it'll be huge or just do ok.

Early estimates were having it at 110+ million opening.  But I think that was early and am sure it will go up.  I've been seeing pretty good early impressions from the premiere screenings.  Plus a lot of his movies tend to have a softer opening with really big legs from all the holiday weekends and not much competition.

[nnodley]

I think 2 billion or more is likely.  It may not do quite avatar 2 levels, anything they make should be massive profit.  Or really all profit, since they likely made all their money back plus profit from TWOW.  

Anything less than 2 billion and haters will say it's a failure, but is pretty typical with sequels not doing as well. 

[Legend]

I think 2 billion or more is likely.  It may not do quite avatar 2 levels, anything they make should be massive profit.  Or really all profit, since they likely made all their money back plus profit from TWOW. 

Anything less than 2 billion and haters will say it's a failure, but is pretty typical with sequels not doing as well.

I mean even 1+ billion is fine in my book. Just enough for Avatar 4 to be safe.

But I also really hope it does great. Avatar 2 was safe. I want crazy new stuff that blows everyone away. And no spoilers or teases, I am going in as blind as possible.


In other news, avengers doomsday trailer next week with avatar I think. Now that could be a flop.