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<blockquote data-quote="Ian_C" data-source="post: 368794" data-attributes="member: 6115"><p>I almost didn't reply. I don't want to needlessly argue a point, or create any dissension. I'm only going to try and clarify my thoughts, which I thought I had but maybe not well enough. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /></p><p></p><p>Disney is a huge factor when it comes to animated films. Just like your example of Frozen. I say it's not a factor with Star Wars because aside from marketing the **** out of it, I don't see Disney converting many, if any, previous non-Star Wars fans into new fans. At least not enough to counter the anti-Disney crowd. Star Wars already has its pre-existing fan base.</p><p></p><p>I already mentioned Christmas. If you really think Christmas is a magical time to release a blockbuster, then why do 99% of them get released in the summer? You've got a week, maybe two, where people are off work at Christmas time, and a couple of weeks with no school for students. That means outside of that week or two, cinemas are mostly empty during matinees and week nights. Maybe they chose Christmas because it wouldn't have any real opposition for several weeks, but in my opinion, that's playing with fire. January and February are not exactly peak times for movies, and Star Wars is going to need to just own those theaters in those months if it wants any shot at breaking records. Then, come April/May, the 2016 blockbusters will start hitting, which kills the end run of the movie, where, say Jurassic World or The Avengers were still going after 5 months because there isn't much heavy competition coming out in the fall.</p><p></p><p>The only thing that will get me into the theater to see this is if my almost 7 year old continues to bug me about it. Even then, I may just give Disney my finger and pirate it instead of giving them my money. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>Having said all of that, I do truly hope you guys love it. Disappointment sucks, especially when there's this insane level of over-anticipation. For you guys, I hope it lives up to your expectations. I just won't be able to share it with you guys. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Cheers,</p><p></p><p>Ian</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ian_C, post: 368794, member: 6115"] I almost didn't reply. I don't want to needlessly argue a point, or create any dissension. I'm only going to try and clarify my thoughts, which I thought I had but maybe not well enough. :( Disney is a huge factor when it comes to animated films. Just like your example of Frozen. I say it's not a factor with Star Wars because aside from marketing the **** out of it, I don't see Disney converting many, if any, previous non-Star Wars fans into new fans. At least not enough to counter the anti-Disney crowd. Star Wars already has its pre-existing fan base. I already mentioned Christmas. If you really think Christmas is a magical time to release a blockbuster, then why do 99% of them get released in the summer? You've got a week, maybe two, where people are off work at Christmas time, and a couple of weeks with no school for students. That means outside of that week or two, cinemas are mostly empty during matinees and week nights. Maybe they chose Christmas because it wouldn't have any real opposition for several weeks, but in my opinion, that's playing with fire. January and February are not exactly peak times for movies, and Star Wars is going to need to just own those theaters in those months if it wants any shot at breaking records. Then, come April/May, the 2016 blockbusters will start hitting, which kills the end run of the movie, where, say Jurassic World or The Avengers were still going after 5 months because there isn't much heavy competition coming out in the fall. The only thing that will get me into the theater to see this is if my almost 7 year old continues to bug me about it. Even then, I may just give Disney my finger and pirate it instead of giving them my money. ;) Having said all of that, I do truly hope you guys love it. Disappointment sucks, especially when there's this insane level of over-anticipation. For you guys, I hope it lives up to your expectations. I just won't be able to share it with you guys. :) Cheers, Ian [/QUOTE]
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