BRACE YOURSELVES. . .THIS ROCKS!!!!!
POSTED BY: Static
UPDATED: Friday, June 24, 2005 20:46
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Originally posted by Flechette:
I have yet to see the trailer in any theatre in Greensboro...
They showed the Serenity trailer at the Carmike Cinemas on Koger Blvd with "Hitchhiker's".
Three or four of us yelled, "YES!!!!" and the rest of the PACKED house were all saying things like, "That looks cool" and 'ooh-ing', 'aah-inbg' and laughing at all the appropriate times.
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You know, speaking of HITCHIKER'S, to tell you the truth, in retrospect, I was glad that they moved SERENITY from its April release. Because looking back, if it had debued then, it probably would've petered out.
Everyone in the industry has been making a big deal about how for like the past 16 weeks or so, the overall gross and attendance was down cosiderably for the last year. Personally, I think it's stupid that they even worry about this stuff, because nothing could've topped last years incredible run, what with PASSION OF THE CHRIST, SHREK and SPIDER-MAN 2. But there's no sense in releasing something that's supposed to go off like a bombshell if very few were around to see it.
And if you want further evidence that it was all about timing, look at HITCHIKER'S. That flick pretty much had the same thing going for it (cult sci-fi comedy with huge following. Maybe even bigger than ours, since it's been around for twenty plus years, whereas we've only been around for three) Came out a week later than when SERENITY was supposed to be released. And while it did loads better than that XXX sequel (which I think it tanked because no one gave a shit about it), it's pretty much topped out at $50 million. It made back it's budget, but you can't categorize it as a blockbuster, can you?
Timing is key. And coming out late Sept, early Oct is a smart move. Whe it makes MATRIX money and the sequels are greenlit (hoepfully not to be filmed at the same time. You don't want to bleed it dry like they did with RELOADED/REVOLUTIONS), THEN they'll get the sweet summer or winter openings that all the big blockbuster's get.
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And wow! Hey! What's this thing suddenly coming towards me very fast? Very very fast. So big and flat and round, it needs a big wide sounding name like ... ow ... ound ... round ... ground! That's it! That's a good name - ground! I wonder if it will be friends with me?
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Originally posted by reannaremick:
Guys, our heros LOVE Dragon Con and Jewel told me Joss is excited as well, so trust me - he's not gonna let them mess up Dragon Con by putting the release date too close to it that the cast would have to miss out. I honestly hope it comes out BEFORE Dragon Con so we don't have to run spoiler control at panels for people who saw the advanced screening. Shiny shiny news, I'm excited. Though as someone said changing all the merchandise is gonna be a pain - but we've already done it once, so we should be pros by now! *still has many many things that say April 22nd* Just hang tight - Universal is here to take care of us, they won't let us down!
Now here's a thought (okay, so maybe it's more of a fantasy
): What if they were to premiere the movie *at* DragonCon? Of course, the con would be in utter chaos and no one would be able to get in...On second thought...Universal, please disregard what I just said! Not on Labor Day weekend, please!!
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In regard to test screenings... these can be people that the studio brings in to see a screening and usually is carefully demographic-ed or whatever-you-call-it. I doubt they're happening on the same nights as the advanced screenings. Who knows.
Someone said somewhere that advanced screenings counted towards the opening numbers of the film. Is that true?
I'll certainly go see this movie multiple times whenever it hits theatres, and I'm looking forward to the screening on the 23rd.
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They didn't keep it or didn't show it on all showings then,cause wasn't there when a friend and fellow browncoat saw HG2TG a week after opening.
Then again, since I haven't seen every movie at every theatre I did perhaps speak a bit too widely- it was based on my calling all the theatres in the area (even Sedgefield) and being told they didn't have the trailer/ haven't shown the trailer for Serenity.
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don't mean to imply I doubt your word Static, I believe you guys saw it - just trying to point out that many others in Gso did not see it and the theatre staff themselves don't seem to know they have the trailer....
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Originally posted by Static:Quote:
Originally posted by Flechette:
I have yet to see the trailer in any theatre in Greensboro...
They showed the Serenity trailer at the Carmike Cinemas on Koger Blvd with "Hitchhiker's".
Three or four of us yelled, "YES!!!!" and the rest of the PACKED house were all saying things like, "That looks cool" and 'ooh-ing', 'aah-inbg' and laughing at all the appropriate times.
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I'll be happy for the release in Sept. I'd be even happier if it came out the 9th.
My birthday is the 12th, so I can spend my days off watching Serenity!! 
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Static,
Have you checked with your contact he is okay with your listing his name here, together with quoting him?
You need to bear in mind SERENITY is a commercial property, and is therefore subject to confidentiality. All those involved are limited as to what they can say publicly. This is asking for trouble, trust me.
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Thanks for sharing the great news Static! I enjoyed the advance screening, but can't wait to see Serenity in it's finished form. Many times.
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The selfish part of me wants the earliest release possible, but let's fantisize for a moment....Oscars are usually later movies. While the movie is on thier minds late Sept will be great for Joss not as great for us to wait. I would like to see Joss accepting an Oscar for a show that was cancelled.
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OMG! OMG! *runs around in happy delirium* Whoot! Yee-HAH!!!!
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