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This is all so very frustrating. What enormous disappointment for Warner Brothers. What are they supposed to do, close up shop and go home?
goodvibe61
Jul 22, 11:19
Until I see research that shows the incident drove people away, I remain skeptical
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Rednax
Jul 22, 11:32
Even if it did AVNGR-like business, without the 3D premium it would only make ~172 OW (according to earlier posts here)
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Rednax
Jul 22, 11:35
Second weekend performance will give a better idea.
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Jay_Beezy
Jul 22, 11:39
that ice age dropped around 59% vs the last one 38% 2nd weekend is pretty conclusive
notfabio
Jul 22, 12:36
You are crazy if you're even skeptical. I guy behind me at the IMAX show on Friday night said he would have turned his ticket in if he could
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MiyazakiFan
Jul 22, 12:40
"enormous disappointment" "living hell" Don't you think you are over reacting a bit? Arent those more appropriate terms to describe Aurora,
Moviesnob
Jul 22, 11:35
I've already spoken multiple times, on multiple sites, about the people in Aurora. And your point is exactly part of what I'm saying.
goodvibe61
Jul 22, 11:47
I think you're wrong. It's been affected, but not broken and done. I'm reacting to your extreme reaction. Most people don't deal in extremes
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Moviesnob
Jul 22, 11:54
Let me ask this question: For how long do we wait until we discuss any other aspect of this? When is it no longer inappropriate?
goodvibe61
Jul 22, 12:06
I'm not saying we can't talk about it, lets just not over react about it and also try to be respectful about it. You are over reacting
Moviesnob
Jul 22, 12:13
It'll be pretty darn callous of them to market it now, won't it? I assume midnight screenings are done for the unforseen future.
goodvibe61
Jul 22, 12:20
i honestly don't know. In regards to The Watch, I think sometimes the train is too big to stop. I am sure they are having conversations
Moviesnob
Jul 22, 12:28
Yeah; The Watch is such a big train compared to TDKR, I see what you mean. The Watch must go on, what can FOX do?
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goodvibe61
Jul 22, 12:59
No and no. Why stop marketing the film and why stop midnight showings? This was an isolated event.
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skamanfu
Jul 22, 12:28
What, you mean it's okay for The Watch to go on like nothing's happened, whereas anything T
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goodvibe61
Jul 22, 12:39
TDKR does is offensive to the public?
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goodvibe61
Jul 22, 13:02
No, I'm saying it should be business as usual for BOTH flicks. Things happen. People are killed by drunk drivers every weekend
skamanfu
Jul 22, 13:49
Even with this event, the theater is one of the few places to escape the harsh realities of what is happening in the world.
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skamanfu
Jul 22, 13:57
"Living hell"? How about the victims? The families?
jseremet
Jul 22, 11:35
Your post is exactly what I"m saying. PR is done for this flick; saying anything shows a lack of compassion. They're done here.
goodvibe61
Jul 22, 11:57
don't be so quick to provide final judgment and its not what you are saying thats disrespectful, its how you are saying it. Warner knows how
Moviesnob
Jul 22, 12:02
FWIW TDKR ads are still running on UK TV
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Rednax
Jul 22, 12:05
I'm sure the US will be the only place where the advertising is pulled for the time being as we are a country of knee-jerk reactions.
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skamanfu
Jul 22, 12:34
WB is right to do nothing, but send out their condolences. It's up to the people to show that they will not be intimidated by a mad man.
elchan
Jul 22, 11:36
It'll still make plenty of money. The extreme predictions are just out the window. It probably just impacted front loading.
medv4380
Jul 22, 11:39
We could see a somewhat softer second weekend drop, if only somewhat.
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Jay_Beezy
Jul 22, 11:44
it's an awesome movie and people will come...just not all in one weekend
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tealfan
Jul 22, 12:00
I'm more curious how long until Cinemark builds a new theater on/near the site and tears this one down?
The Digital Mariner
Jul 22, 14:32