Serenity NOW! - Page 2

*Melanie68* · 11-03-2005, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by gillyruless

Too bad that the movie hasn't even grossed 25 million dollars in the US. I'd love to see a series of movies (assuming Joss Whedon could continue write decent scripts) but I'm not sure if the movie has made enough money for that. It's frustrating an absolute bore of a movie like Doom will end up grossing more than Serenity.

I rarely see movies in the theatre and made an exception for this one and did not regret spending my money. Fabulous movie!!!! I've never experienced such rapid changes in my emotions as I did in watching this movie I went from laughing to crying in a split second-

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Maquisard · 11-03-2005, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by gillyruless

Too bad that the movie hasn't even grossed 25 million dollars in the US.

Domestic: $24,940,965 71.4%
+ Overseas: $9,971,849 28.6%
= Worldwide: $34,912,814

from Box Office Mojo

The international figures are encouraging.

*Melanie68* · 11-03-2005, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Mares

Domestic: $24,940,965 71.4%
+ Overseas: $9,971,849 28.6%
= Worldwide: $34,912,814

from Box Office Mojo

The international figures are encouraging.

It cost $39 million to make so they haven't quite reached that.

Maquisard · 11-03-2005, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Melanie68

It cost $39 million to make so they haven't quite reached that.

I know. Even if the worldwide gross does reach that figure, not all the money goes to the studio. Plus they had to spend millions on marketing the movie as well. Bottom line, DVDs are our friends.

11-03-2005, 03:20 PM

I loved the move... the second it come out on DVD i'll be getting it. i bought the box set becuase i saw that people were talking about it on this forum about a year ago. it was the best box set i've ever bought. maybe even the best dvd..

***tabacco*** · 11-03-2005, 03:25 PM

The sad box office take on Serenity just pisses me off so much. It's not even Serenity in particular as generalized frustration with the moviegoing public. Argh!

Kolzig · 11-04-2005, 06:14 AM

http://whedon.info/article.php3?id_article=12284 lol!

After a brisk nap · 11-04-2005, 09:16 AM

Although I personally didn't like the movie, and am therefore not shedding any tears over its poor performance, I do find it puzzling.

Here's a movie that gets universally good reviews, uses a popular genre, is clearly mainstream-friendly, and created by a proven talent. What more could people want?

The only thing I can think of is that the marketing campaign was dismal.

Maquisard · 11-04-2005, 12:02 PM

No major actors, a name that doesn't scream "action", trailers aimed at fanboys, low theater attendance in general...

After a brisk nap · 11-04-2005, 12:13 PM

Well, you could say many of the same things about The Matrix when that was released.

I guess this movie just needed, desperately, some kind of hook that would make people sit up and pay attention. The trailers and marketing campaing failed to offer that.

Darque · 11-05-2005, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Melanie68

It cost $39 million to make so they haven't quite reached that.

It would need to reach double that to be considered a financial success... not a good sign for any sequels.

Though DVD sales may change that.

Lucien21 · 11-06-2005, 11:19 AM

Serenity DVD is scheduled for a release in the US December 20th.

That's quick- 3 months from cinema to DVD.

It's probably a one disc release with a 2 disc "Special Edition" to follow next year.

***tabacco*** · 11-06-2005, 01:28 PM

Yep... already preordered

Huz · 11-06-2005, 05:17 PM

Yeah, it's a shame about the poor performance at the box office, but that seems to be par for the course for sci-fi movies...

If nothing else, it made me buy the DVD box set of the series and I'm enjoying it immensely. I'm sure I'm not the only one!

Kolzig · 12-09-2005, 08:24 AM

http://www.whedon.info/article.php3?id_article=12851

R2 release gets an extra documentary.

Maquisard · 12-09-2005, 11:36 AM

Well, the international figures have finally caught up with the production budget. If the DVDs are as succesful as Firefly was, we may see something happen. I've heard rumors of a straight-to-tv movie w/ SciFi channel in the works. I'd wish for the series being renewed instead.

Maquisard · 12-09-2005, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kolzig

http://www.whedon.info/article.php3?id_article=12851

R2 release gets an extra documentary.

Well, shit! I want the Brit version!

Joss

Huz · 12-09-2005, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Kolzig

http://www.whedon.info/article.php3?id_article=12851

R2 release gets an extra documentary.

Muah, excellent.

It makes absolutely no sense - Firefly wasn't even on TV over here so it's not as though it can have a massive established fan base - but whatever!

We did take Buffy in widescreen though. That must be it. Yeah.

Lucien21 · 12-10-2005, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Huz

Muah, excellent.

It makes absolutely no sense - Firefly wasn't even on TV over here so it's not as though it can have a massive established fan base - but whatever!

We did take Buffy in widescreen though. That must be it. Yeah.

It has been on the Sci-Fi UK channel tons of times.

Just not on poor mans telly (terrestial)

Kolzig · 12-11-2005, 04:09 AM

I've already got Serenity R1 on pre-order, I can't wait extra two months for the R2, so I guess that I'll have to buy both.

11-03-2005, 03:20 PM	#25
guybrush_guy Guest Posts: n/a	I loved the move... the second it come out on DVD i'll be getting it. i bought the box set becuase i saw that people were talking about it on this forum about a year ago. it was the best box set i've ever bought. maybe even the best dvd.. Share Share this post on Twitter

11-03-2005, 03:25 PM	#26
*tabacco* Friendly Server Admin Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Marin County, CA Posts: 4,087	The sad box office take on Serenity just pisses me off so much. It's not even Serenity in particular as generalized frustration with the moviegoing public. Argh! Share Share this post on Twitter

11-04-2005, 06:14 AM	#27
Kolzig The Reggienator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vaasa, Finland Posts: 5,519	http://whedon.info/article.php3?id_article=12284 lol! Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "The old standby, that never got old in the first place. We come back to them weekly, nightly, for hours at a time--and they always deliver. They are pure, timeless, and often taken for granted." - Nick Breckon - Shacknews My gamesale list updated 26.8.2007 Hey, dear people please buy my games, I need money to conquer Europe! Or do something similar.

11-04-2005, 09:16 AM	#28
After a brisk nap Elegantly copy+pasted Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,773	Although I personally didn't like the movie, and am therefore not shedding any tears over its poor performance, I do find it puzzling. Here's a movie that gets universally good reviews, uses a popular genre, is clearly mainstream-friendly, and created by a proven talent. What more could people want? The only thing I can think of is that the marketing campaign was dismal. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Please excuse me. I've got to see a man about a dog.

11-04-2005, 12:02 PM	#29
Maquisard Citizen of Bizarro World Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Htrae Posts: 4,219	No major actors, a name that doesn't scream "action", trailers aimed at fanboys, low theater attendance in general... Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ By no rocket’s blue shade am no shells dead down there, Gave no proof all day long that the flag was unwhere! No say does am spar-strangled shroud hang limply! Under land of no free! Am us home coward-leeee! ~Excerpt from the Bizarro Anthem

11-04-2005, 12:13 PM	#30
After a brisk nap Elegantly copy+pasted Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,773	Well, you could say many of the same things about The Matrix when that was released. I guess this movie just needed, desperately, some kind of hook that would make people sit up and pay attention. The trailers and marketing campaing failed to offer that. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Please excuse me. I've got to see a man about a dog.

11-06-2005, 11:19 AM	#32
Lucien21 Psychonaut Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,114	Serenity DVD is scheduled for a release in the US December 20th. That's quick- 3 months from cinema to DVD. It's probably a one disc release with a 2 disc "Special Edition" to follow next year. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ I'm not insane, my mother had me tested!

11-06-2005, 01:28 PM	#33
*tabacco* Friendly Server Admin Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Marin County, CA Posts: 4,087	Yep... already preordered Share Share this post on Twitter

11-06-2005, 05:17 PM	#34
Huz Kersal Massive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,430	Yeah, it's a shame about the poor performance at the box office, but that seems to be par for the course for sci-fi movies... If nothing else, it made me buy the DVD box set of the series and I'm enjoying it immensely. I'm sure I'm not the only one! Share Share this post on Twitter

12-09-2005, 08:24 AM	#35
Kolzig The Reggienator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vaasa, Finland Posts: 5,519	http://www.whedon.info/article.php3?id_article=12851 R2 release gets an extra documentary. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "The old standby, that never got old in the first place. We come back to them weekly, nightly, for hours at a time--and they always deliver. They are pure, timeless, and often taken for granted." - Nick Breckon - Shacknews My gamesale list updated 26.8.2007 Hey, dear people please buy my games, I need money to conquer Europe! Or do something similar.

12-09-2005, 11:36 AM	#36
Maquisard Citizen of Bizarro World Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Htrae Posts: 4,219	Well, the international figures have finally caught up with the production budget. If the DVDs are as succesful as Firefly was, we may see something happen. I've heard rumors of a straight-to-tv movie w/ SciFi channel in the works. I'd wish for the series being renewed instead. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ By no rocket’s blue shade am no shells dead down there, Gave no proof all day long that the flag was unwhere! No say does am spar-strangled shroud hang limply! Under land of no free! Am us home coward-leeee! ~Excerpt from the Bizarro Anthem

12-11-2005, 04:09 AM	#40
Kolzig The Reggienator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vaasa, Finland Posts: 5,519	I've already got Serenity R1 on pre-order, I can't wait extra two months for the R2, so I guess that I'll have to buy both. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "The old standby, that never got old in the first place. We come back to them weekly, nightly, for hours at a time--and they always deliver. They are pure, timeless, and often taken for granted." - Nick Breckon - Shacknews My gamesale list updated 26.8.2007 Hey, dear people please buy my games, I need money to conquer Europe! Or do something similar.

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