Tha Realest
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Yeah, I saw @The Mom ’s post and, beyond violating that, why is this here, rather than one of the two or three Acolyte threads?
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Disney (and others) at the Box Office - Current State of Affairs
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erasure fan1
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And only what, 5 posts later. Lol
Casper Gutman
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So instead of ignoring it, the usual suspects gloat.
Almost like its point scoring.
Almost like its point scoring.
TP2000
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I saw Bug's Life in the early 00's, the waning days of going to Blockbuster to rent a movie for my nephews to watch, and I distinctly remember thinking "Geez, this movie is dumb." A year or so later, DCA opened A Bug's Land in a panic over their failing theme park, and I had the same feeling as watching the movie when riding Heimlich's Chew Chew Train.
I'd love for the Smart Set in Burbank to explain to us why Communist China got two new theme park resorts built there in the past 20 years. If the movies from Burbank aren't able to be screened in China, or get very little play if they do make it past the Communist censors, then what the heck was the point of spending Billions and Billions on theme parks there?
Disney Irish
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I'll give you 899M reasons, its a very large consumer base of 899M people who's money spends just as well as anyone spending the greenback. Its the reason why there were rumors at one point of Disney looking at India with their 473M consumers for their next international Park.I'd love for the Smart Set in Burbank to explain to us why Communist China got two new theme park resorts built there in the past 20 years. If the movies from Burbank aren't able to be screened in China, or get very little play if they do make it past the Communist censors, then what the heck was the point of spending Billions and Billions on theme parks there?
Sirwalterraleigh
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And you fell for that cover story hook, line and sinker too…
Not breaking news on this one
Disney Irish
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Didn't the Mods just post something about no more snark or insults.
Sirwalterraleigh
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Getting the entire reason they built in China wrong isn’t “snark”
But we shall cover that another day
Disney Irish
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Beg to differ. And where did I say it was the only or entire reason?
Sirwalterraleigh
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You missed that “another day” part
Disney Irish
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Lol, I didn't, but ok.
Sirwalterraleigh
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Apparently you did
Disney Irish
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Anyways, so you commented on Inside Out 2 in that thread. Did you actually see it? And if you did what do you feel now on its predictions of being one of the top movies of the year?
Sirwalterraleigh
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What about my review led you to believe I didn’t see it?
It was fantastic. About 2/3 of the way through I had my doubts…but they really STUCK the landing.
And that’s what a good movie has to do. Non-negotiable
Joy and Sadness were also great…really good character develop for all actually.
It was really, really good.
Top for the year? It has a shot.
I thought the trailers for it were terrible. Which made the payoff much better
The mufasa trailer looked ok…the Moana one looked really good.
I’d say it’s gonna be IO2 and Moana close…DM4 next and mufasa next
But all will likely be successes. In a year with a rather light schedule…that would be a nice rebound from all the high quality last year
Disney Irish
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Posting history, can never really tell with your posts if you're being genuine or its just more snark. So instead of assuming that is why I asked.What about my review led you to believe I didn’t see it?
Good I'm glad you liked it.
Well given its just passed Dune 2 for domestic I think it has a really good shot. This weekend it should come close if not surpassing Panda 4 to be the top animated WW for the year to date.
Trailers are always hit or miss for me, that is for all studios.
I agree with most of that.
Sirwalterraleigh
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That history will tell you I praise good things and don’t make excuses for garbage
Unwavering.
BrianLo
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I'd love for the Smart Set in Burbank to explain to us why Communist China got two new theme park resorts built there in the past 20 years. If the movies from Burbank aren't able to be screened in China, or get very little play if they do make it past the Communist censors, then what the heck was the point of spending Billions and Billions on theme parks there?
It’s a not so subtle Trojan horse into the market…
However, in their defense, Shanghai Disney is their first successful new resort launch since 1983. So it is working, it will just take a generation for that market to mature from their childhood trips to Disney adults.
I will also die on a hill that Hong Kong Disneyland is a total gem. Mostly because it’s basically just modeled after Disneyland proper in a beautiful location. Finally, finally, it seems to be finding its support base.
GimpYancIent
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It's about entertainment! People will go, see and pay if the product is quality and entertains them. Quote from the Wrap. ""Inside Out 2" is not only blowing past the high expectations exhibitors had for it with its $155 million opening, it is also proving to have the sort of legs that the biggest post-COVID shutdown box office hits like "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Barbie" have shown. In fact, a $96 million opening would represent a 38% drop from that opening weekend, the best ever second weekend hold for a film with a $150 million-plus opening weekend."
Tony the Tigger
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We’ve talked about finally watching the first one. In fact, the subject came up after the walk-through water attraction.
We’ll see. I tend to bore easily.
Vegas Disney Fan
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You haven’t watched Moana?
The story is great but the music is what sets it apart for me, it’s amazing.