The Crucial Third Weekend

POSTED BY: StakeTheLurk
UPDATED: Saturday, October 15, 2005 20:18
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Thursday, October 13, 2005 2:51 PM

well I've finally gotten the scoop from my local area:
we lost one theater, and another theater is doing fewer shows, but that isn't as bad as it could have been.
I was afraid it wouldn't be playing in my area at all
(and I really can't drive a hundred miles each way to go see the BDM)
So I'll be able to get out and see 'Serenity' for the 6th time this weekend!
Yay!

BROWNCOAT1

Thursday, October 13, 2005 3:05 PM

I don't think things are so gloomy as some others seem to. According to the main page here, as of 10/11 we are over $19 million in the domestic market. That is two day old info. Since it has not been dropped in any theatres yet, and no other big movies hit until next weekend, we have at least this weekend and perhaps even next weekend to get to $30 million. $30-35 million is what 'Versal was looking for in the domestic take & that seems attainable if we can stay in theatres through the 24th. I mean it is only $10 million more right? Shouldn't be a stretch w/ other movies out longer that have drawn off some of the crowds seeing their attendance drop.

Let's stay positive people. We are not out of this yet!

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MONGER

Thursday, October 13, 2005 3:22 PM

Be forewarned that there may not be another weekend after this one in certain markets. I just checked Fandango and it looks like Serenity is getting pulled from most of the NYC theatres on Thursday, 10/20... it'll only be at the Sony 14th Street and perhaps one or two other places.

HARSHCRITIC

Thursday, October 13, 2005 3:43 PM

I saw the movie last night and loved it! Prior to that I had only seen 1 episode of the series. Now, I am a big fan. Btw, fam and friends know how critical I am. People have told me that I should become a movie critic.

With that said, I strongly believe that if non fans go and see the movie, they will love it and there will be sequels.

However, with the sales as they are that is not going to happen. Unless all of the fans go to see it THIS weekend and try to take at least one non fan with them. Then, it has a real chance of surviving. Just go to the matinee if that is all you can afford and offer if you can to pay for your guest.

I am serious IF YOU WANT SEQUELS, then we need to organize a mass effort for this weekend with follow through. Maybe even get fans to pledge to see it!

STAKETHELURK

Thursday, October 13, 2005 4:59 PM

*bump*

SOUPCATCHER

Thursday, October 13, 2005 5:04 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by monger:
Be forewarned that there may not be another weekend after this one in certain markets. I just checked Fandango and it looks like Serenity is getting pulled from most of the NYC theatres on Thursday, 10/20... it'll only be at the Sony 14th Street and perhaps one or two other places.

I would caution against using fandango as a final source this far in advance. They'll have a more accurate listing closer to the twentieth. The listings for this weekend should be fine since we're only a day out.

Movietickets.com is another alternative to check listings. I actually prefer them since they show all theaters in my area and not just the ones that use their service. Plus you can look for theaters up to 40 miles away from you. They didn't start putting up weekend showings until yesterday or the day before.

So far, it looks like we lost four theaters (from 33 to 29) in my area. Which is great news! I'm giddy

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SOUPCATCHER

Thursday, October 13, 2005 9:24 PM

Okay, boxofficemojo just released the theater totals. We lost 489 theaters. Not terrible (that would be Into the Blue). Not great (that would be A History of Violence). It is what it is and that's what we have to work with.

Let's show the theater owners who renewed Serenity for another week that there's a good outcome for their good decision!

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/counts/chart/?yr=2005&wk=41&p=.htm

STAKETHELURK

Friday, October 14, 2005 4:19 PM

*bump*

Hit those theaters again today & this weekend, Browncoats! If theaters near you have dropped it and you still want to contribute, maybe try Fandango. We keep this movie profitable for theaters and they'll hang on to it longer, which means more money & more people seeing it. Every little bit helps. So keep soldiering on, Browncoats.

ARKAIGN

Friday, October 14, 2005 4:52 PM

Well, as a new fan (never heard of Firefly until I saw 'Serenity' on the first day of release, I really hope we get a sequel ;)

I introduced my friend James (USAF, headed to Iraq on the 20th) to the show on my newly bought DVD set, and now he is going to see the film this weekend ;)

The movie/show is so damned good, I think word-of-mouth and friend to friend will keep the growth steady, and I know I will buy the DVD several times over when it's released (for myself, and gifts for others)

PIZMOBEACH

Friday, October 14, 2005 5:07 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by StakeTheLurk:
...If theaters near you have dropped it and you still want to contribute, maybe try Fandango.

I think this is a great idea - some people may not be able to go to the movie or it's just too much of a hassle for them (and there's that gas thing). So, just log on and buy 2 or 2,000 tickets (completely your call), takes 5 minutes.
Movietickets.com -
http://www.movietickets.com/movie_detail.asp?movie_id=48243

Fandango -
http://www.fandango.com/MoviePage.aspx?mid=85802&source=moviesearch

Just bought 3 ($21)

If you want bargain prices check out Salt Lake City's ticket prices, $5 for a child. senior or bargain. Every ticket helps!

Scifi movie music + Firefly dialogue clips, 24 hours a day - http://www.scifiradio.net

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