Lucas convinced Ep III will tank?

[David Howery]

just out of curiosity, did either of the prequels actually tank? I can't imagine that they weren't fairly profitable...

 

[Desdichado]

But what he said in the CNN article wasn't 'boneheaded' at all. He just said they're recieving a lot of flak from parents and such over the PG-13 Rating, and that CAN be seen as a hint that the movie may not do too well.

He's not saying "my movie sucks". He's never said that. What he always worries about, though, is that no one will ever see it and even if they do, he'll be the only one who likes it. THAT, is not something unique to Lucas, or this movie. Many, many artists are like that. Especially when its something this big. So yes, this is unwarranted Lucas attacking.

I was talking about the Guardian article. "George Lucas unveiled the final part of his Star Wars sextet to a select gathering of American journalists at his Skywalker ranch in California yesterday after admitting that he is currently convinced that the film won't make any money."

Also, even if you do think that, it's a bad time to bring it up. That's what's boneheaded.

 

[Wolf72]

I did see in theater but the teaser was not shown

well okay then (at least you did watch the Incredibles... we won't stone you, but there's some flying popcorn coming your way buddy!

 

[Villano]

just out of curiosity, did either of the prequels actually tank? I can't imagine that they weren't fairly profitable...

Neither film bombed. However, AotC, considered by nearly everyone to be the better film, made less money than TPM. According to Box Office Mojo, worldwide, TPM made $924,488,301 and AotC $649,476,740 (and TPM did over $100 million more domestically). People who saw the first didn't like it enough to see the second.

While both films did great at the box office, I remember reading that the merchandising for TPM did much worse than anyone expected. All things considered, that should have been expected. Who wants a toddler Anakin or Jar-Jar toy?

 

[Frostmarrow]

I was talking about the Guardian article. "George Lucas unveiled the final part of his Star Wars sextet to a select gathering of American journalists at his Skywalker ranch in California yesterday after admitting that he is currently convinced that the film won't make any money."

Also, even if you do think that, it's a bad time to bring it up. That's what's boneheaded.

Boneheaded or no. That sort of statement will rack up big points in my book. I think it's kind of classy. Besides, maybe Lucas wanted to tell them how much money he has spent?

Just about anyone can deliver marketing lines to journalists. I'm pretty sick of bland marketing. I like it clever or honest. Preferably clever.

The "problem" with Lucas is that he's got geek advisors.

 

[mojo1701]

The "problem" with Lucas is that he's got geek advisors.

I thought he didn't listen to the fanbase.

 

[LrdApoc]

I'm surprised this is considered Lucas Bashing.. I merely comented on the fact I thought his comment was stupid.. not that he was stupid.. sigh.. the internet wins again. I make stupid comments all the time and I get called on them. Doesn't mean I'm stupid... or does it??

 

[Ranger REG]

I make stupid comments all the time and I get called on them. Doesn't mean I'm stupid... or does it??

Is that a rhetorical question or do you really want an answer?



IMHO, I guess he just does not want to jinx his films. After all, there are some of us fans who can't stand a pompous ass who boast that they're good. We already have enough French chefs in the world for that.

 

[Henry]

I merely comented on the fact I thought his comment was stupid.. not that he was stupid.. sigh.. the internet wins again.

Your quote was "Man what an ignorant sucker..." which kind of belies what you just said now. On the other hand, if he thinks it won't make money seriously, and isn't trying to crack a joke poorly, then I think he's seriously underestimating the power of fans if they like this movie. No one but rabid fans will go and see the movie the equivalent of five moviegoers' worth of tickets. We'll buy the DVD, the extended DVD, the extended DVD recut, AND the DVD packaged with the bobble-headed Darth Vader.

The reason that Phantom Menace I think made as much as it did was the impact of those rabid fans contributing sight unseen. Maybe I'm wrong, but I could see this movie making somewhere between that 600 million and 900 million dollar mark, if not surpassing the 900 million from Phantom Menace if it has some awe-inspiring moments or really catchy dialogue in it.

 

[mojo1701]

The reason that Phantom Menace I think made as much as it did was the impact of those rabid fans contributing sight unseen. Maybe I'm wrong, but I could see this movie making somewhere between that 600 million and 900 million dollar mark, if not surpassing the 900 million from Phantom Menace if it has some awe-inspiring moments or really catchy dialogue in it.

That, and it wasn't that bad. Clones, sure, cheesy cliched love dialogue (which seemed to have so much riding on it in the movie).