Star Wars: The Last Jedi (Pre-release)
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Snikt
Sr Member
I dont really see a problem with this to be honest. I kinda like it, it guarantees the film to be played in the biggest/nicest theater for a month. Nothing pisses me off more than when I want to go see a movie the weekend after it comes out, and its in the crappy theaters in the back instead of the nice one in the front cause Boss Baby or some other crappy movie that doesnt need a big theater came out that weekend. And cmon, even if its in a small town, who isnt going to want to see this movie? And how could they even enforce that? I imagine this is only for the big huge chains anyway.
cboath
Master Member
Hope you like $12 cokes and $20 popcorn and candy because that loss on the theaters end is gonna be made up somewhere. I realizes it's probably cheap here comparatively but $8 for popcorn and $6 for a coke is shameful as well. A @#$%$^&) 2-liter can be had for a $1 on sale. No need at all for a 12x markup.
Jedi-72
Sr Member
The screen thing isn't so bad. But, until Jan 1 should be long enough for it to own the bigger screens. Holidays are over at that point.Taking a larger chunk of ticket sales from exhibitors sucks.
I actually might sit this one out. I haven't bought a ticket yet. The last two I was a first show, first night guy. But, something about what I've seen so far just isn't grabbing me. I was excited the last two times. I literally feel nothing about this one, yet. I'm sure I'll see it at some point. But, I'm just not excited for it. Maybe I finally grew up.
I actually might sit this one out. I haven't bought a ticket yet. The last two I was a first show, first night guy. But, something about what I've seen so far just isn't grabbing me. I was excited the last two times. I literally feel nothing about this one, yet. I'm sure I'll see it at some point. But, I'm just not excited for it. Maybe I finally grew up.
PantheraGem
Sr Member
No, that's not it. You haven't, because I haven't, but I feel exactly the same as you.
Not sure how accurate this article is presented, it's challenged in the comments, but...
"Disney to Theaters Showing The Last Jedi: I Am Altering the Deal, Pray I Don't Alter It Any Further"
https://io9.gizmodo.com/disney-to-theaters-showing-the-last-jedi-i-am-altering-1820052024
"Disney to Theaters Showing The Last Jedi: I Am Altering the Deal, Pray I Don't Alter It Any Further"
https://io9.gizmodo.com/disney-to-theaters-showing-the-last-jedi-i-am-altering-1820052024
I'm in the same boat...
And it's a weird one because I LOVED TFA...
Now, I did hate Rogue One, but that shouldn't be what's killing my enthusiasm... I'm just not feeling as excited. I remember this feeling the first time I didn't get overly excited about Christmas as a kid...
That said, I DO have my tickets... cuz it's what I do... and I MAY love it.
But just not that excited about it currently.
Fly4v
Sr Member
That is awful if true about Disney.
While the Phantom Menace wasn't the greatest Star Wars movie, I was glad that George Lucas wanted (supposedly) everyone to have the chance to see it on opening night.
So, I got to see it opening night in a metal quonset hut up on the DMZ.
Guess that wouldn't happen now with the odious stipulations.
While the Phantom Menace wasn't the greatest Star Wars movie, I was glad that George Lucas wanted (supposedly) everyone to have the chance to see it on opening night.
So, I got to see it opening night in a metal quonset hut up on the DMZ.
Guess that wouldn't happen now with the odious stipulations.
I just don't like the direction they are going in so far. I didn't like TFA, but I am going to see this. I probably won't go the first week though. AND I will reserve the right to say "I've got a bad feeling about this..." as many times as I want.
I was watching the SW show today and they had a clip of Luke climbing out of the wreckage of his "academy". The only thing that really makes sense is they either hit it from orbit, with walkers, or about a hundred Stormtroopers/Knights of Ren Order 66 style. We assumed Luke wasn't there when the attack happened, but that seems to show something different. I doubt the Knights of Ren could take on Luke by himself not to mention any students. We don't know how long some of them have trained or what level of skill they were so no idea how much help they'd be in a fight.
JD
Master Member
I guess we hope they make up for it in volume instead of the already outrageous mark-ups. But, it's not like theaters are the only places that do this... paid $5 for a 16.9 oz. Dasani water at a concert a few weeks ago.
Seeing that resale on a case of 24 is $4.99 for - it's .21 per bottle, the markup is just ridiculous, because they're getting it even cheaper than that. And popcorn!?!? I'm sure it's pennies of actual cost for what they're selling a $5 bag for. I know, I know... there is land to pay for, there are employees costs and all that overhead. But, it's mind boggling how much they actually make on these items. ...and while the movie industry is in a slump, movie theaters aren't.
These articles are a bit old, but details some of how the system worked. "During the film's opening week, the studio might take 70 to 80 percent of gross box office sales. By the fifth or sixth week, the percentage the studio takes will likely shrink to about 35 percent, said Steven Krams, president of International Cinema Equipment Co." Which makes one wonder which article is accurate - or have things changed that dramatically over the years?
JD
Master Member
You mean this one?
[video]https://mobile.twitter.com/starwars/status/925904402031898624/video/1[/video]
JoMamma_Smurf
Master Member
Mother of God....
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JediMichael
Master Member
That last shot with her in the rain really gives you chills.
JoMamma_Smurf
Master Member
Seriously?!?!? Luke on the Falcon did nothing???
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