Ghostbusters (2016) (Post-release)

[Westies14]

Now I will agree that the GB16 has caused a whole new generation to take notice of the original. So they will get the inflow of cash from that and put it under the GB16 column.

They're counting revenue from existing fans of the original who were simply excited to see an influx of classic-themed GB merchandise, too. Very creative, lumping all profit streams into "Ghostbusters" to make the reboot look like less of an albatross...

 

[AJTaliesen]

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/female-oceans-eleven-cast-sandra-918642


another gender bent.

something like this COULD work if you have a good script and cast.. but, Rhianna? isn't she a singer?

I don't even see the point of using the Oceans name anymore. These movies are all just Heist movies.

In any case, I don't see that one bothering people much. The last incarnation was just as much of a gimmick. Even the original was kind of a gimmick: let's make a movie about the rat pack in Vegas. This is just an all girl heist movie, the Oceans name is incidental. Ultimately, an all girl heist movie is actually not a bad idea.

Besides, the original starred a singer.

 

[Axlotl]

*Lightbulb!*

How about a "To Catch a Thief" remake, starring Anne Hathaway in a slinky black cat suit? :love

 

[Westies14]

It's also not exactly a gender-bent recasting of the last iteration if the lead is to be Danny Ocean's sister (as opposed to "Dani Ocean" or something) and some of the male characters are slated to make appearances. It's just a female-led spinoff.

 

[goldenhawk]

"Sony disputes the amount of the potential loss, insisting that revenue streams from merchandising and such attractions as a new Ghostbusters exhibit at Madame Tussauds and a theme park ride in Dubai will help defray any deficit. The studio also notes that the number of people renting the 1984 film has soared over the summer.

"This loss calculation is way off," says the Sony rep. "With multiple revenue streams, including consumer products, gaming, location-based entertainment, continued international rollout, and huge third-party promotional partnerships that mitigated costs, the bottom line, even before co-financing, is not remotely close to that number."

Whole lot of spin coming from the Sony exec. From what ive seen and based on the actual merchandise being sold on the official website, Original GB items are selling while the new GB items are not. Gaming was another bust but he doesnt want to factor in how much Sony dumped into developing the new game. 20-30 million?

Now I will agree that the GB16 has caused a whole new generation to take notice of the original. So they will get the inflow of cash from that and put it under the GB16 column.

Sony is going to hide and spin the losses to try and make things look good to the execs and shareholders. If the execs are really mad, I could see GB going into hiatus and Ghost Corp's closing down.

 

[KrangPrime]

They're counting revenue from existing fans of the original who were simply excited to see an influx of classic-themed GB merchandise, too. Very creative, lumping all profit streams into "Ghostbusters" to make the reboot look like less of an albatross...

one would think those share holders that invested in the success of a Expanded Universe of Ghostbusters would think to ask for daily breakdowns of GB16 earnings.

I just can't believe this whole mess has gotten this far.

Just how high up was pascal when she green lit this? did she not have any bosses above her in her department, or any with common sense?

It's one flop after another for sony.

I'm just trying to work out the logic on this whole thing when fans from the very start said 'bad idea'.

 

[jettajeffro]

October 11th release for the Blu-Ray, really wish that had been the theatrical release date instead:

http://intl.target.com/p/ghostbusters-2016-target-exclusive-blu-ray/-/A-51399937

 

[Snikt]

October 11th release for the Blu-Ray, really wish that had been the theatrical release date instead:

http://intl.target.com/p/ghostbusters-2016-target-exclusive-blu-ray/-/A-51399937

Is that really the box art, or just a place holder? Because seems kind of dubious if that is, Sony didnt put ANYTHING on it differentiate the reboot vs the original. Preying on people thinking its the original and bam. Shanghaied. Kind of hilarious.

 

[Getoninja]

there is a silver lining to this, if they do a sequel , it could be to GB2

 

[jettajeffro]

Is that really the box art, or just a place holder? Because seems kind of dubious if that is, Sony didnt put ANYTHING on it differentiate the reboot vs the original. Preying on people thinking its the original and bam. Shanghaied. Kind of hilarious.

I'm sure place holder. It's going to have an exclusive extra disc. So the cover for their version will probably definitely be different than the standard version anyways. Plus I really hope (2016) would give people an idea which version they're ordering.

 

[Getoninja]

Yes, Feigbusters is dead:

http://splitsider.com/2016/08/ghost...to-score-sequel-after-huge-box-office-losses/

 

[goldenhawk]

October 11th release for the Blu-Ray, really wish that had been the theatrical release date instead:

http://intl.target.com/p/ghostbusters-2016-target-exclusive-blu-ray/-/A-51399937

You know what would be totally awesome, they release Secret Life of Pets on DVD the same day. Nothing like getting Feigbusters trounced by the same movie not once, but twice.

 

[KrangPrime]

You know what would be totally awesome, they release Secret Life of Pets on DVD the same day. Nothing like getting Feigbusters trounced by the same movie not once, but twice.

when is that coming out? ;o)

sony is just likely to **** off more people with that move. dumb parents buy it, not know the silver outline is the reboot logo, and say 'hey, kids, look.. this is what i grew up with'.

how much you want to bet we'll see mass returns?

 

[jettajeffro]

Secret Life is slated for November on DVD.

 

[niennumb1]

Wonder what "universe" the animated stories will take place in...

Not my universe I'll tell ya that

 

[goldenhawk]

Secret Life is slated for November on DVD.

Oh that's right, Secret Life is a summer blockbuster that is making more than three times the money Feigbusters is making.

 

[KrangPrime]

I don't read japanese, but apparently they like the dick shot shot..

http://p-bandai.jp/item/item-100010...bandai.jp/tamashiiwebshouten/item-1000105836/

 

[karmajay]

I'll be looking in the Sausage Party thread to see if any of ya post that you enjoyed the humor in that movie but complained about the "dick" shot in this one.

 

[goldenhawk]

I'll be looking in the Sausage Party thread to see if any of ya post that you enjoyed the humor in that movie but complained about the "dick" shot in this one.

If Sausage Party makes more money during its opening weekend than Feigbusters, then the anti reboot trolling will get worse. LOL.

 

[OldKen]

I'll only complain when they reboot sausage party with all female wieners...



BAZINGA.

I'll be looking in the Sausage Party thread to see if any of ya post that you enjoyed the humor in that movie but complained about the "dick" shot in this one.