A Spirited Dirty Dozen ...

[CinematicFusion]

Exactly! It seems there is a "new record" broken every other weekend. I just yawn.

Domestically, Gone With the Wind sold over twice as many tickets (863.8 million) as Star Wars, Empire and Jedi combined (412.9 million).

Where did you see Gone with the wind selling 863 million tickets? I couldn't find that number. Still at 202 million tickets sold, it has sold more then anyone.
Star War got close.

From box office mojo all time ticket sales...
Title (click to view) Studio Est. Tickets Unadjusted Gross Year^
1 Gone with the Wind MGM 202,044,600 $198,676,459 1939^
2 Star Wars Fox 178,119,600 $460,998,007 1977^
3 The Sound of Music Fox 142,415,400 $158,671,368 1965
4 E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial Uni. 141,854,300 $435,110,554 1982^
5 Titanic Par. 135,474,500 $658,672,302 1997^
6 The Ten Commandments Par. 131,000,000 $65,500,000 1956
7 Jaws Uni. 128,078,800 $260,000,000 1975
8 Doctor Zhivago MGM 124,135,500 $111,721,910 1965
9 The Exorcist WB 110,599,200 $232,906,145 1973^
10 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Dis. 109,000,000 $184,925,486 1937^
11 Star Wars: The Force Awakens BV 108,115,100 $936,662,225 2015
12 101 Dalmatians Dis. 99,917,300 $144,880,014 1961^
13 The Empire Strikes Back Fox 98,180,600 $290,475,067 1980^
14 Ben-Hur MGM 98,000,000 $74,000,000 1959
15 Avatar Fox 97,255,300 $760,507,625 2009^
16 Return of the Jedi Fox

 

[gmajew]

https://9to5mac.com/2016/08/09/espn-streaming-service-coming-this-year/

Guessing this is Disney big answer for ESPN. Smart play but s billion dollar investment wow

 

[admiral-ari-x]

Then may I recommend "Hairspray"?

It's timeless to me! <3

 

[Cesar R M]

For anyone that hates the current generic napkins at US disney parks, see below. May I add that even straws and toothpicks are themed with the resort logo

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for now, I bet to impress the chinese..

 

[Cesar R M]

Sausage Party and Pete's Dragon open this weekend and both have good reviews. They might nab some of the under 25 crew (for the former) and families (for the later) that might otherwise go to Suicide Squad.

And, in general, regarding the legs of the film, SS had some significant drops over the course of the weekend. That follows the same pattern at Batman v Superman, which had substantial drops the next weekend without any competition. I think SS will hold up better than BvS but will still have relatively poor legs.

Im surprised how many good reviews sausage party got.
I wonder if its as hilarious as they say.
I dont think we will get that movie until 2 months later or so..

 

[Cesar R M]

Maleficent made over $750 million at the box office. Are you saying that's a bad showing?

Each transformers made on average 1 billion. Are they cinematic experiences?

 

[Cesar R M]

It's neat how when you keep jacking up the ticket price you can keep blasting through those "opening weekend" records like clockwork.

sounds a lot like disney and their financial statements, right?

 

[Cesar R M]

Christopher Walken singing was worth the price of admission alone

Wish he could have danced a bit with the song

 

[Cesar R M]

Where did you see Gone with the wind selling 863 million tickets? I couldn't find that number. Still at 202 million tickets sold, it has sold more then anyone.
Star War got close.

From box office mojo all time ticket sales...
Title (click to view) Studio Est. Tickets Unadjusted Gross Year^
1 Gone with the Wind MGM 202,044,600 $198,676,459 1939^
2 Star Wars Fox 178,119,600 $460,998,007 1977^
3 The Sound of Music Fox 142,415,400 $158,671,368 1965
4 E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial Uni. 141,854,300 $435,110,554 1982^
5 Titanic Par. 135,474,500 $658,672,302 1997^
6 The Ten Commandments Par. 131,000,000 $65,500,000 1956
7 Jaws Uni. 128,078,800 $260,000,000 1975
8 Doctor Zhivago MGM 124,135,500 $111,721,910 1965
9 The Exorcist WB 110,599,200 $232,906,145 1973^
10 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Dis. 109,000,000 $184,925,486 1937^
11 Star Wars: The Force Awakens BV 108,115,100 $936,662,225 2015
12 101 Dalmatians Dis. 99,917,300 $144,880,014 1961^
13 The Empire Strikes Back Fox 98,180,600 $290,475,067 1980^
14 Ben-Hur MGM 98,000,000 $74,000,000 1959
15 Avatar Fox 97,255,300 $760,507,625 2009^
16 Return of the Jedi Fox

Makes you wonder why the huge decline in movie attendance despite skyrocketing population.
I guess people are just BORED and thinking "not worth it" when they have a giant cinema sized TV at home.

 

[Cesar R M]

https://9to5mac.com/2016/08/09/espn-streaming-service-coming-this-year/

Guessing this is Disney big answer for ESPN. Smart play but s billion dollar investment wow

about time.
I mean, theres people streaming online for free. Thats money that could have been in ESPN's pocket.

 

[Cletus]

Where did you see Gone with the wind selling 863 million tickets? I couldn't find that number. Still at 202 million tickets sold, it has sold more then anyone.
Star War got close.

From box office mojo all time ticket sales...
Title (click to view) Studio Est. Tickets Unadjusted Gross Year^
1 Gone with the Wind MGM 202,044,600 $198,676,459 1939^
2 Star Wars Fox 178,119,600 $460,998,007 1977^
3 The Sound of Music Fox 142,415,400 $158,671,368 1965
4 E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial Uni. 141,854,300 $435,110,554 1982^
5 Titanic Par. 135,474,500 $658,672,302 1997^
6 The Ten Commandments Par. 131,000,000 $65,500,000 1956
7 Jaws Uni. 128,078,800 $260,000,000 1975
8 Doctor Zhivago MGM 124,135,500 $111,721,910 1965
9 The Exorcist WB 110,599,200 $232,906,145 1973^
10 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Dis. 109,000,000 $184,925,486 1937^
11 Star Wars: The Force Awakens BV 108,115,100 $936,662,225 2015
12 101 Dalmatians Dis. 99,917,300 $144,880,014 1961^
13 The Empire Strikes Back Fox 98,180,600 $290,475,067 1980^
14 Ben-Hur MGM 98,000,000 $74,000,000 1959
15 Avatar Fox 97,255,300 $760,507,625 2009^
16 Return of the Jedi Fox

I took the unadjusted 198 million gross and divided it by the average ticket price of .23 cents in 1939. I didn't account for any additional releases.

 

[brb1006]

The guy gives me the creeps without singing as a cgi monkey..ahh

What about this?

 

[brb1006]

What do you think about Tim Burton in charge of Dumbo, Winnie the Pooh and a grown up Christopher Robin and Mary Poppins?

I hope Jim Cummings voices Tigger and Pooh in the Live-Action version of Winnie The Pooh as long as they keep the lighthearted atmosphere.

 

[seabreezept813]

What about this?

I'd love to know what he was on during that performance...

 

[RSoxNo1]

No time, stuff's burning

 

[Rteetz]

A look at the email Bob Iger sent to all Disney Employees after today's earnings report.


Dear Fellow Employee,



Today was a great day for the Company, as we announced third quarter adjusted earnings per share that were 12% above last year, marking our 12th consecutive quarter of double-digit growth.


Our Studio led the way once again, delivering 62% growth in operating income year-over-year. Our Studio is having a tremendous year both creatively and commercially, with great successes from Pixar, Marvel, Disney Animation, and Disney live action. Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War; Disney Animation’s Zootopia, and Disney’s The Jungle Book are the world’s three biggest movies of the year so far– earning critical acclaim and averaging more than $1 billion each in global box office – and Pixar’s Finding Dory is the #1 domestic release of 2016. The Studio’s slate of upcoming releases looks very strong, too.


Today we also announced an important strategic investment, acquiring a 33% stake in a technology platform called BAMTech, which provides Major League Baseball and the National Hockey League with a robust means of delivering live, streamed sports on a direct-to-consumer basis. We have an option to acquire majority ownership in the future, which will enable ESPN, and other Disney media businesses, to reach more people in more modern, compelling ways.

If you’d like to know more about our investment in BAMTech or our performance in the third quarter, you can read our press releases or listen to a replay of this afternoon’s earnings call by clicking here.

This has been a year of many highlights, including the opening of Shanghai Disney Resort in June, ESPN’s coverage of one of the most exciting NBA Finals in history, and excellent coverage by ABC News of one of the most interesting presidential elections we’ve ever witnessed.


I hope you are enjoying your summer and I thank you all for your numerous contributions to this performance.


Best,


Bob

 

[Thanks phoenicians]

I'm a little out of the loop on international parks but what is the expansion Bob mentioned that is underway at Shanghai?

 

[Jon81uk]

I'm a little out of the loop on international parks but what is the expansion Bob mentioned that is underway at Shanghai?

He doesn't mention an expansion in Shanghai. The park only opened two months ago.

 

[Rteetz]

He doesn't mention an expansion in Shanghai. The park only opened two months ago.

Yes he did. He mentioned an expansion is already underway. My guess is it's the toy story land that was supposed to be open for opening day but never got finished.

 

[Jon81uk]

Yes he did. He mentioned an expansion is already underway. My guess is it's the toy story land that was supposed to be open for opening day but never got finished.

I don't see any mention?

A look at the email Bob Iger sent to all Disney Employees after today's earnings report.


Dear Fellow Employee,



Today was a great day for the Company, as we announced third quarter adjusted earnings per share that were 12% above last year, marking our 12th consecutive quarter of double-digit growth.


Our Studio led the way once again, delivering 62% growth in operating income year-over-year. Our Studio is having a tremendous year both creatively and commercially, with great successes from Pixar, Marvel, Disney Animation, and Disney live action. Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War; Disney Animation’s Zootopia, and Disney’s The Jungle Book are the world’s three biggest movies of the year so far– earning critical acclaim and averaging more than $1 billion each in global box office – and Pixar’s Finding Dory is the #1 domestic release of 2016. The Studio’s slate of upcoming releases looks very strong, too.


Today we also announced an important strategic investment, acquiring a 33% stake in a technology platform called BAMTech, which provides Major League Baseball and the National Hockey League with a robust means of delivering live, streamed sports on a direct-to-consumer basis. We have an option to acquire majority ownership in the future, which will enable ESPN, and other Disney media businesses, to reach more people in more modern, compelling ways.

If you’d like to know more about our investment in BAMTech or our performance in the third quarter, you can read our press releases or listen to a replay of this afternoon’s earnings call by clicking here.

This has been a year of many highlights, including the opening of Shanghai Disney Resort in June, ESPN’s coverage of one of the most exciting NBA Finals in history, and excellent coverage by ABC News of one of the most interesting presidential elections we’ve ever witnessed.


I hope you are enjoying your summer and I thank you all for your numerous contributions to this performance.


Best,


Bob