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

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Cliff

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Chi84 said:
This is well-said. No one should be spending money on something that makes them unhappy.
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Going further, nobody should spend money and be loyal to a brand because they used to make products you loved in the past. Those days are long gone.

It seems to me that Disney fans love the brand MUCH more than the people in Burbank love their fans. We need to see Burbank the exact same way they see us today.
 
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Sirwalterraleigh

Sirwalterraleigh

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Cliff said:
Going further, nobody should spend money and be loyal to a brand because they used to make products you loved in the past.

It seems to me that Disney fans love the brand MUCH more than the people in Burbank love their fans. We need to see Burbank the exact same way they see us.
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Exactly…which means the relationship is “unbalanced”…and it needs a correction like everyone’s 401K

(…too soon?)
 
Disstevefan1

Disstevefan1

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I just saw a commercial for Snow White and I am going to say something controversial.

The commercial looks GOOD! For the "normal" person (not Disney fanatics here) a normal person not knowing anything about the movie, if commercials like the one I saw, can get the normal folks to buy tickets, it does not matter how bad the movie is, at least initially, until the word gets to the normal folks.
 
Chi84

Chi84

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Cliff said:
Going further, nobody should spend money and be loyal to a brand because they used to make products you loved in the past. Those days are long gone.

It seems to me that Disney fans love the brand MUCH more than the people in Burbank love their fans. We need to see Burbank the exact same way they see us today.
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That's probably true, given the number of people who complain and still go to Disney movies and parks. Some correction is definitely going on there.

But don't forget the large numbers who buy Disney products because they love them the way they are now.
 
Chi84

Chi84

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Sirwalterraleigh said:
A shrinking number in a growing world

So that doesn’t line up very well
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Probably not. We'll see how it goes.

I don't know a lot of people who would spend money on something they don't like anymore just because it used to be good and they are hoping it will go back to the way it was. Maybe a restaurant or local business, but not an expensive vacation like Disney.

It's different with movies, since content is so changeable.
 
Disney Irish

Disney Irish

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erasure fan1 said:
Totally agree. The point I was making, and I get it, I don't know what's for sure going through their mind. Is that the overwhelming majority got into it for the fame and lifestyle. That doesn't mean I think they don't love acting. But I can't see many wanting the scrutiny and lack of privacy and all that goes with it unless they want the fame and lifestyle. I'm sure there's some because it's never everyone or no one.
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You think any young actor that is getting started in the business now and seeing other actors get bullied and dragged through the mud online by franchise fans are looking to get into that? I don't think so, it takes a toll on a person. Any sane person would steer clear of that for as long as possible. Or would try to take a break from it after already experiencing it, ie do other things for awhile before jumping into another franchise and the potential mud.

I get it, some here can't understand why someone trying to get business aren't doing franchises for the fame and fortune that go along with it. But that isn't the end all be all for actors.
 
Sirwalterraleigh

Sirwalterraleigh

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Disney Irish said:
You think any young actor that is getting started in the business now and seeing other actors get bullied and dragged through the mud online by franchise fans are looking to get into that? I don't think so, it takes a toll on a person. Any sane person would steer clear of that for as long as possible. Or would try to take a break from it after already experiencing it, ie do other things for awhile before jumping into another franchise and the potential mud.

I get it, some here can't understand why someone trying to get business aren't doing franchises for the fame and fortune that go along with it. But that isn't the end all be all for actors.
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Ding ding 🛎️

We have our first hate network sighting of the day. Can’t wait until we run into the tin man and the angry trees
 
erasure fan1

erasure fan1

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Disney Irish said:
You think any young actor that is getting started in the business now and seeing other actors get bullied and dragged through the mud online by franchise fans are looking to get into that?
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Absolutely. Because what you say is going to happen no matter what. You don't seek out the Hollywood spotlight unless you crave and want it. Otherwise you can be a stage actor, Broadway... There's plenty of options if you're in it for the love of acting.
Disney Irish said:
Any sane person would steer clear of that for as long as possible. Or would try to take a break from it after already experiencing it
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Exactly! Any sane person. So going into it, you have to want it. But some get in and decide, huh, maybe I really don't want this. But the majority start off seeking that fame and fortune in my opinion.
 

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