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

[LittleBuford]

Oh boy that might upset some hack YouTubers if they can’t watch the girl clean

The cleaning scene is charming. The interaction between Snow White and the animals is full of whimsy and humour.

 

[Disney Irish]

Well that’s not fair. You read the article.

I mean how dare I actually read an article to learn about something some poster was talking about instead of just the headline. Even if one just skimmed the article they can still get the context.

 

[Disstevefan1]

Of course theaters prefer shorter run times to fit more screenings.

Pure guess on my part is they want movies of any length THAT SELLS A LOT OF TICKETS, not movies that have 6 people in in the theater during a screening.

 

[Agent H]

I mean how dare I actually read an article to learn about something some poster was talking about instead of just the headline. Even if one just skimmed the article they can still get the context.

Be grateful! At least they bothered to do that and not just take some rage bait YouTubers word for it

 

[Chi84]

To me, it seems unnecessary to keep painting the animated film in a bad light just to vindicate the live-action version. Of course sensibilities have changed since the ’30s; that doesn’t mean the original hasn’t held up beautifully in the eyes of many of us. Taste is too personal a matter to be reduced to the kinds of assumptions and blanket statements being voiced here.

I understand what you mean and I know the original is loved by many.

But I stand by my comments that it would not do well if released as an original to today’s audiences. I stated many reasons supporting my opinion.

 

[Disney Irish]

Of course theaters prefer shorter run times to fit more screenings.

Pure guess on my part is they want movies of any length THAT SELLS A LOT OF TICKETS, not movies that have 6 people in in the theater during a screening.

Its not an easy statement to make though. As its the movies that bring in the audience in the first place. If shorter movies aren't what modern audiences want then its doesn't matter how many showings you have at a theater, as people won't show up and you'll just have more empty showings.

So I think there is a happy medium of just over 2 hrs, even in that article posted the time where it actually starts to affect showings is 2 hours 20 minutes. So if you have a ~120-140 minute movie that is around what most theater owners are comfortable with without affecting too much and that is what I think the average of most movies are these days.

Other side of that though is the amount of screens per theater. Just as with the amount of premium screens, the amount of screens in general per theater needs to increase as well. If you have a town that only has one theater with only 2 screens, well you are missing out on many first run movies. So might want to consider expanding out and adding a few more screens for your theater so you can make more money.

 

[Disstevefan1]

Its not an easy statement to make though. As its the movies that bring in the audience in the first place. If shorter movies aren't what modern audiences want then its doesn't matter how many showings you have at a theater, as people won't show up and you'll just have more empty showings.

So I think there is a happy medium of just over 2 hrs, even in that article posted the time where it actually starts to affect showings is 2 hours 20 minutes. So if you have a ~120-140 minute movie that is around what most theater owners are comfortable with without affecting too much and that is what I think the average of most movies are these days.

Other side of that though is the amount of screens per theater. Just as with the amount of premium screens, the amount of screens in general per theater needs to increase as well. If you have a town that only has one theater with only 2 screens, well you are missing out on many first run movies. So might want to consider expanding out and adding a few more screens for your theater so you can make more money.

I will modify my comment.
Pure guess on my part, theaters wants to screen movies THAT SELLS A LOT OF TICKETS, not movies that have 6 people in in the theater during a screening.

 

[Disney Irish]

I will modify my comment.
Pure guess on my part, theaters wants to screen movies THAT SELLS A LOT OF TICKETS, not movies that have 6 people in in the theater during a screening.

I mean that goes without saying, but yeah.

 

[Tony the Tigger]

Just highlights everyone’s different tastes, no matter what they do what one person likes another will dislike, etc.

That’s movies in general…. Sometimes we forget all movies are subjective…. What appeals to one person…, may not appeal to another

It always has been! Except there are hate groups now.

How many decisions have you made on behalf of the WDC?

My recommendation would have been not to remake Snow White at all. The material is too outdated and slow-moving for a frame for frame remake and it’s just too old for anyone to be clamoring for any kind of remake.

I think that’s all the more reason to remake it. There are more possibilities.

 

[LittleBuford]

I understand what you mean and I know the original is loved by many.

But I stand by my comments that it would not do well if released as an original to today’s audiences. I stated many reasons supporting my opinion.

Of course, but that goes for so many old films that it hardly needs stating.

 

[easyrowrdw]

How many decisions have you made on behalf of the WDC?

My recommendation would have been not to remake Snow White at all. The material is too outdated and slow-moving for a frame for frame remake and it’s just too old for anyone to be clamoring for any kind of remake.

Given that you hate the movie isn't Snow White the perfect movie to be remade? They can only make it better! lol

An argument I read was that Disney should focus remakes on the movies that didn't work (someone in this thread made a similar case). I think I agree with that.

 

[Chi84]

Given that you hate the movie isn't Snow White the perfect movie to be remade? They can only make it better! lol

An argument I read was that Disney should focus remakes on the movies that didn't work (someone in this thread made a similar case). I think I agree with that.

Hate is a strong word. I found it hard to sit through but I understand how others can love it. The movie was a masterpiece for its time and made was a box office hit.