rk03221
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I think you are underestimating how many people in China will want to see it.It doesn’t have to do that great here as long as it makes money in China
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I think you are underestimating how many people in China will want to see it.It doesn’t have to do that great here as long as it makes money in China
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
I can’t wait for 31 pages of defenses for Disney thinking a couch is a trip to the theater in the psyche...
...for a live action remake that was likely NOT going to do too well in the theaters in NA.
Black widow is the next big decision.
peter11435
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Not really
Theaters won't pause the film for a bathroom break. I know. I tried!
AEfx
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Is Mulan a rental or a purchase? Because new films on VOD have been around $20 just to rent for a day or two. If $30 means you get to “own” it, then yes, in terms of the digital market - that is quite in line and some would say a bargain.
Very interesting it’s Mulan and not Black Widow. Just like Hamilton, I think they are dumping the bigger risks first before they get that desperate as to release a Marvel movie this way.
Very interesting it’s Mulan and not Black Widow. Just like Hamilton, I think they are dumping the bigger risks first before they get that desperate as to release a Marvel movie this way.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
DisneyOutsider
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So you think you should be able to access their new releases for no extra charge? It's a pretty typical price for an exclusive pay per view release.
That's why you ask for two cups with your Giant Slurpee...
That is a matinee.
Slpy3270
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Exactly. Live-action Mulan is much like The Meg in that despite being mostly an American production, it was produced with Chinese audiences in mind (The Meg takes place in China and has lots of Chinese celebs, much like Mulan).
Sir_Cliff
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They'll get more out of charging $30 for Mulan than just putting it up on Disney+ for free and probably more than they can expect from a theatre release anytime in the near future.
I wouldn't as I live alone
, but I can see families paying for it considering it's cheaper than going to the movies and makes it a bit of an event at home when so many are unwilling or unable to spend much time outside the home. I also think it's worth using it as a test case of whether this is a viable strategy for major movies if cinemas take a while to come back or never quite come back in the same way.
I wouldn't as I live alone
, but I can see families paying for it considering it's cheaper than going to the movies and makes it a bit of an event at home when so many are unwilling or unable to spend much time outside the home. I also think it's worth using it as a test case of whether this is a viable strategy for major movies if cinemas take a while to come back or never quite come back in the same way.
Brer Oswald
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Well...it’s on Disney + which is subscription based. You can’t exactly own D+.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
China has generally rejected Disney products in theaters. And boy they sure have tried...
Unless Johnny depp or the notorious RDJ is in it.
Beacon Joe
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Did I hear that right? WDW is operating as a net positive $-wise?
They didn't have meager earnings. They lost $4.8 billion from continuing operations. They show a profit because they were able to book credits associated with past charges involved in their purchase of Fox.
I would guess that Mulan is a test for the VoD market. If it goes well, then I wouldn't be surprised for Black Widow to follow.
kong1802
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You can download the movies though, right?
I wonder if this will be a timed 2 day rental or a downloadable one.
Slpy3270
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NBA, MLS deals.