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Oct. 2nd, 2005 01:45 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
jebbypalGah, the people at whedonesque are insane. Particularly the thread about money estimates and the freak-outs of "OmG, we might not get a trilogy". (I honestly think the movie would have to bomb if that were to happen.
If you encounter someone in this state, please use the following steps.
1) A very hard slap to the face. Repeat if necessary. As a last resort, use the safe word.
2) Remind them that this is a three day period. Universal also has the money from the advance screenings.
3) Not everyone in the world is a browncoat. Not everyone in the world likes sci-fi. Despite the numbers of Browncoats, this is the type of movie that will grow through word of mouth. Look at how Wedding Crashers opened, for example. At a minimum, the movie will be out for three weeks, I predict. If a strong enough surge occurs for the theaters to retain it (ie, it maintains its current numbers every weekend), we'll have done good.
4) For the love of joss, have you not read anything about movie performances? Everything is performing poorly of late which is why DVD sales now figure into the sequel decisions for any expensive, effect heavy movie. Gas is expensive, tickets are expensive, and frankly, I don't think a lot of people enjoy going to the theaters.
Everyone, take a deep breath and trust in Joss. Universal has done a fantastic job at marketing. Critics love it. It has yet to open world wide. Just calm down.
If you encounter someone in this state, please use the following steps.
1) A very hard slap to the face. Repeat if necessary. As a last resort, use the safe word.
2) Remind them that this is a three day period. Universal also has the money from the advance screenings.
3) Not everyone in the world is a browncoat. Not everyone in the world likes sci-fi. Despite the numbers of Browncoats, this is the type of movie that will grow through word of mouth. Look at how Wedding Crashers opened, for example. At a minimum, the movie will be out for three weeks, I predict. If a strong enough surge occurs for the theaters to retain it (ie, it maintains its current numbers every weekend), we'll have done good.
4) For the love of joss, have you not read anything about movie performances? Everything is performing poorly of late which is why DVD sales now figure into the sequel decisions for any expensive, effect heavy movie. Gas is expensive, tickets are expensive, and frankly, I don't think a lot of people enjoy going to the theaters.
Everyone, take a deep breath and trust in Joss. Universal has done a fantastic job at marketing. Critics love it. It has yet to open world wide. Just calm down.