Disney (and others) at the Box Office - Current State of Affairs

[easyrowrdw]

I thought this was a good summary of all the controversial things that have happened with Snow White. There was even more than I realized.

'Snow White' hits theaters — and the magic mirror couldn't have predicted the controversy around the live-action film

Mirror, mirror on the wall ... has this been Disney's most drama-filled release of all?

www.yahoo.com

 

[Casper Gutman]

‘Snow White’ Review: Rachel Zegler Shines and Gal Gadot Glowers in Disney’s Mostly Captivating Live-Action Update

Marc Webb directs Erin Cressida Wilson’s adaptation of the studio’s landmark 1937 first animated feature, also starring Andrew Burnap.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

‘Snow White’ Review: Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot Face Off in One of the Better Live-Action Disney Remakes. And Yes, the Controversies Are Bupkis

It's lighter and more frolicsome than most of the Disney remakes, with just enough of a love story to get by. And yes, the controversies are bupkis.

variety.com

 

[Trauma]

Snow, Tomorrow at 9PM also FULL
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Not doing so well over here yet.

 

[Casper Gutman]

Snow White Review: Rachel Zegler Is The Perfect Disney Princess But That's Not Good Enough To Overshadow Live-Action Remake Problems

Does Disney's latest cast a magic spell?

screenrant.com

'Snow White' Review: Disney’s Live-Action Remake of Their First Classic Isn’t as Dopey as You’re Expecting

Starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, 'Snow White' fleshes out a story that needed a bit more depth after 88 years.

collider.com

‘Snow White’ Review: Rachel Zegler And Gal Gadot Breathe New Life Into Disney Live Action Reboot Of Their ‘Fairest Of Them All’ Classic Animated Feature

A review of 'Snow White' In which Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot bring new relevance to Disney's classic animated tale with a brand new live action take.

deadline.com

Snow White Review - IGN

A live-action Disney remake that meaningfully adapts its original, rather than creating a lesser mimicry.

www.ign.com

‘Snow White’ review: One more boring, mediocre live-action Disney retread

This time, the House of Mouse has gone all the way back — to its groundbreaking first full-length feature film, 1937’s “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.” The result? Heigh-ho-hum.

nypost.com

 

[Disstevefan1]

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Not doing so well over here yet.

Yea, I guess where you look.

My examples were from Disney Springs AMC.

Is Disney buying out theaters? JK JK JK

 

[erasure fan1]

I certainly didn’t think what she said before the election about the original film would be a firestorm. Boy, was I wrong.

I did. Just like with Mackie. At this point it should be fairly easy to spot when something is going to go off the rails. For myself, it's more of a surprise when something that I think will and it doesn't. Like it or not, that's how it's been. It's more amplified now, so that's why I have yapped so much about watching what you say and your wording... But there's this push back on the boards that you have to let these people say whatever they want. And if you're for just letting actors have diarrhea of the mouth and say whatever they feel at that moment. You should hardly be surprised when it goes south.

 

[Trauma]

Yea, I guess where you look.

My examples were from Disney Springs AMC.

Is Disney buying out theaters? JK JK JK

Yeah I’m not sure if that’s actually a good sample of a normal theater.

 

[Disstevefan1]

Disney's media team is saying Snow White cost only 240 million.

Even though Forbes already reported by the end of 2023 they already spent 269.4 million. And they've done loads of reshoots since then.

This is a problem with ALL movies Disney makes, no one knows the true cost to make and market. Disney would never tell the true costs.

Someone would need to hack into Disney's Slack to find out

 

[Casper Gutman]

I did. Just like with Mackie. At this point it should be fairly easy to spot when something is going to go off the rails. For myself, it's more of a surprise when something that I think will and it doesn't. Like it or not, that's how it's been. It's more amplified now, so that's why I have yapped so much about watching what you say and your wording... But there's this push back on the boards that you have to let these people say whatever they want. And if you're for just letting actors have diarrhea of the mouth and say whatever they feel at that moment. You should hardly be surprised when it goes south.

People looked for comments to amplify from Zegler and Mackie for very specific reasons. This didn’t just happen.

History exists, convenient or not.

 

[Farerb]

 

[Disney Irish]

Zaslav is narcissistic, vindictive, and embattled. He came up with a (bad) plan for WB content and, in the face of a huge backlash to killing Coyote, doubled down by turning away several interested offers to buy the film lest its critical and/ or commercial success make him look bad.

This really is all due to one petty man.

I'm talking even before the merger with Discovery. Its not like WB was doing anything with them by and large anyways.

I just don't see a resurgence of Looney Tunes on the horizon.

 

[Vegas Disney Fan]

I looked at my closest theater and there are 3 seats sold at the 2pm premier, 0 at the 2:40 show, 0 at 4:15, 1 at 4:50, 0 at 5:30, 2 at 7, 1 at 7:40, 0 at 8:20, 0 at 9:45, and 1 at 10:30… for a grand total of 8 seats sold between 10 showings with advance bookings.

Comparing to my post from last Friday…

2pm - 12 seats sold
2:40 - 3 sold
3:20 - 0 sold (added show)
4:15 - 6 sold
4:50 - 8 sold
5:30 - 0 sold
6:10 - 0 sold (added show)
7pm - 2 sold
7:40 - 5 sold
8:20 - 0 sold
9:05 - 0 sold (added show)
9:45 - 2 sold
10:30 - 1 sold

For a grand total of 39 seats sold for 13 screenings.

Better than 8 a few days ago but still far from good, theaters are off to a horrible start this year.

 

[Casper Gutman]

I'm talking even before the merger with Discovery. Its not like WB was doing anything with them by and large anyways.

I just don't see a resurgence of Looney Tunes on the horizon.

They made Coyote vs Acme.

 

[Trauma]

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Ouch.

 

[Disney Irish]

They made Coyote vs Acme.

And? That doesn't mean it was going to do well. Just because a studio revives a property to try and monetize it doesn't mean it has a resurgence and finds a new audience that brings it back to its former glory. This same discussion was had when Disney tried to do this with Muppets, as I mentioned previously.

Like I said I don't see it, but we'll see.

 

[Casper Gutman]

And? That doesn't mean it was going to do well. Just because a studio revives a property to try and monetize it doesn't mean it has a resurgence and finds a new audience that brings it back to its former glory. This same discussion was had when Disney tried to do this with Muppets, as I mentioned previously.

Like I said I don't see it, but we'll see.

Muppets was a hit.

 

[TalkingHead]

Snow, Tomorrow at 9PM also FULL
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Yeah sure at Disney Springs, not a surprise. How’s it doing in Jacksonville?

 

[Disney Irish]

Muppets was a hit.

Sure it was. That is why they've cancelled every show and haven't done another movie in 11 years.

 

[Wendy Pleakley]

Here's a screen shot of a showing with a decent amount of advance seats sold.

Which is to say, cherry picked theater screen grabs may or may not reflect overall trends.

 

[Agent H]