I mean wouldn't it make more sense to just do it a week later considering this is the biggest thing since toasted bread?
I mean I am sure there are decent releases, but who really is gonna notice this week?
Big Worms
09-15-04, 08:39 PM
True. But I am sure that the release dates are planned months in advanced and a lot goes into it. Not much you can do about it. Atleast that is what I would think.
Fok
09-15-04, 08:41 PM
I guess its for those small group of folks who don't like star wars. I for one think that everyone should like star wars.
scott1598
09-15-04, 08:44 PM
Originally posted by Big Worms
True. But I am sure that the release dates are planned months in advanced and a lot goes into it. Not much you can do about it. Atleast that is what I would think.
yeah, but theatrical releases change dates according to a bigger movie opening. also, dvd's are easily pushed back, etc...
RyoHazuki
09-15-04, 08:45 PM
There stuff will be on the new release rack next to the highest selling dvd of the year. I don't think it could hurt to release it then.
Jackskeleton
09-15-04, 08:50 PM
This isn't a movie theater so it doesn't offer much of an issue. You realize that people buy more then one dvd at a time. Best Buy is hoping that you come in for star wars and pick up something else. That's why they are called Loss leaders. Now other studios can take advantage of this and put out their products in hope that they go in for star wars, but also see their title next to it and say "what the hell, why not".
With films in the theater the person has to make a choice on which 1 movie to see that night. When buying it on dvd they don't have to make that "one or the other" choice as they can see the movies whenever they want.
Makes sense right?
Grizzly
09-15-04, 08:52 PM
well, they can be pretty sure that people will be flooding into stores to pick up the Star Wars DVDs.. and with other new releases on the racks, they might pick up a few of those too while they're at it.. makes sense to me. not that i think it'll be much of a boost to release it the same date as Star Wars or anything, but i don't think it'll hurt other titles either.
Tscott
09-15-04, 08:53 PM
but who really is gonna notice this week?
I'd notice. If I'm not able to find Mr. Show The Complete 4th Season next Tuesday I'll be pissed. I just hope I don't slip in the puddles of jizz all you guys will be leaving in the isles when I go to purchase my non-SW DVDs.
Regardless of what some think the world does not revolve around the Star Wars DVDs.
Big Worms
09-15-04, 08:53 PM
And to be honest looking at the list nothing stands out that I would want to get anyway. Maybe that is why the first two weeks of September have been so heavy at new releases. Especially the first week.
madcougar
09-15-04, 09:01 PM
Because some of us make more than minimum wage?
fumanstan
09-15-04, 09:03 PM
There isn't any other really big releases on DVD that day, at least in the case of movies realeased theatrically. So... it looks to me like studios are avoiding Star Wars.
Jackskeleton
09-15-04, 09:04 PM
Originally posted by madcougar
Because some of us make more than minimum wage?
:lol:
Sir, I salute you.
Mike Lowrey
09-15-04, 09:07 PM
The only other purchase I'm making next week is the computer game, ROME: Total War. The first game I've bought in nearly a year.
PopcornTreeCt
09-15-04, 09:11 PM
Oh puhlease! Indie and Foreign fans have reason to celebrate next week with La Dolce Vita and John Cassavetes: Five Films both coming out!
Kal-El
09-15-04, 09:26 PM
Originally posted by Fok
I guess its for those small group of folks who don't like star wars. I for one think that everyone should like star wars.
Agree on both counts.
Coral
09-15-04, 09:31 PM
Because not everyone is going to purchase Star Wars.
I've got La Dolce Vita and Last Night to purchase on the 21st... I couldn't care less about Star Wars.
joliom
09-15-04, 10:04 PM
The more new stuff that comes out the better. I for one am far more likely to make a trip to the store if there are a whole bunch of new releases coming out instead of just one thing I'm interested in. So there's a definite advantage in multiple releases. Also, a lot of studios might want to take advantage of the obvious hype around the Star Wars release by doing a little unofficial cross-promtion. If I'm one of the other studios, I might see it as an opportunity to showcase any in my catalogue titles that have related themes to Star Wars. What better day to release a Spaceballs, Troops, or Thumb Wars DVD for instance? Or other less well-known sci-fi action catalogue stuff that you want to generate some interest in. People who see something like that right next to Star Wars are likely to at least give it a look where they might otherwise have left it dwelling in relative obscurity.
marty888
09-15-04, 10:31 PM
Originally posted by scott1598
......this is the biggest thing since toasted bread
I mean I am sure there are decent releases, but who really is gonna notice this week?
I'm looking forward to this release as much as anybody, but thank heavens my vision is not limited to the world of George Lucas.
(Toasted bread ain't THAT big a deal.)
mike45
09-15-04, 10:50 PM
I am buying the Star Wars Boxset.
But, I'm watching La Dolce Vita on Tuesday.
Sessa17
09-15-04, 10:54 PM
Originally posted by scott1598
I mean wouldn't it make more sense to just do it a week later considering this is the biggest thing since toasted bread?
I mean I am sure there are decent releases, but who really is gonna notice this week?
Ughhhhh.... I am going to notice. I may be the only person in the world that is INSANELY psyched for a box set that comes out on Tues, & it's NOT Star Wars, it's the John Cassavetes, & it saddens me that more people don't appreciate truly brilliant movies such as these. Plus & cannot wait for the final & best season of Mr. Show.
I could care less that Star Wars is coming on DVD, every person on earth who owns a DVD player will own it (besides me) so if I ever want to watch it I have countless people to borrow it from. I'm not knocking Star Wars, but true film fans hopefully know there are some other amazing & highly anticipated new releases coming out besides the most marketed one.
gutwrencher
09-15-04, 10:55 PM
sorry...but just Star wars wont do it. I enjoy buying 7 to 10 and this coming week will be the same ole song and dance. I may only get 2 of the other new releases...but that fat import order I'm getting next Monday(7 titles)...blows away Darth.:D
ok...so maybe it is only SW that I'll be picking up at midnight and watching till the sun comes up.:lol:
Dabaomb
09-15-04, 10:57 PM
The only big recent theatrical release is Mean Girls which has a different demographic than Star Wars (mostly females will be buying Mean Girls).
gutwrencher
09-15-04, 10:57 PM
Originally posted by Sessa17
Ughhhhh.... I am going to notice. I may be the only person in the world that is INSANELY psyched for a box set that comes out on Tues, & it's NOT Star Wars, it's the John Cassavetes
yup...getting that box set too.:thumbsup:
jessebo
09-15-04, 11:04 PM
why wouldn't they release other stuff. not everyone is going to buy this reedited crap..
Jackskeleton
09-15-04, 11:11 PM
Originally posted by jessebo
why wouldn't they release other stuff. not everyone is going to buy this reedited crap..
I think the guy is confussing or thinking that studios choose release dates for videos like they do for theater releases. In the general idea, a theater release date changes or works around the competition. A studio may hold back a movie a week or two in order to secure the #1 spot that weekend. When it comes to home video though, They don't care about the competition because of the different mind set when buying a dvd then watching a film in the theater.
At the theater you have one choice for that night. two hours to spend and you need to pick one movie. at a store you are buying a film and can watch at any time. So people will be happy to buy more then one title on dvd. Studios don't fear big title release dates. they capitolize on it by counter programing or just figuring that people have enough cash.
jough
09-16-04, 04:19 AM
Well, there are no other big major studio releases this week coming up, other than TV season sets and such.
I for one am looking forward to La Dolce Vita and Battle of Algiers in addition to the Star Wars Trilogy.
Great month for DVD! :up:
JTH182
09-16-04, 05:50 AM
Originally posted by Fok
I guess its for those small group of folks who don't like star wars. I for one think that everyone should like star wars.
And who's going to make them? You?
Sounds like a dictatorship to me.
:lol:
p h a n a t | c
09-16-04, 06:48 AM
I guess its for those small group of folks who don't like star wars. I for one think that everyone should like star wars.
well, i like them, but not enough to buy them...
plus i don't want to give any more money to lucas. he's getting $10 for the ticket to the next one, but that's it.
amazing how much dough he milked out of a couple of above average popcorn movies.
KillerQ
09-16-04, 07:18 AM
To answer the original Question....
Let's see -- because not everyone is obsessed with Star Wars. I hope you weren't 100% serious when asking this question.
:)
Matt
freudguy
09-16-04, 08:47 AM
The Star Wars DVD's are going to bring people into the stores, increasing exposure to other new releases as they will most likely be stacked nearby.
Concorde
09-16-04, 09:04 AM
Originally posted by scott1598
I mean wouldn't it make more sense to just do it a week later considering this is the biggest thing since toasted bread?
Huh? you're kidding, right? ...not everybody thinks Star Wars is all that....
Get Me Coffee
09-16-04, 09:23 AM
Because some people could careless if Star Wars is released on DVD.
matome
09-16-04, 10:09 AM
Originally posted by Get Me Coffee
Because some people could careless if Star Wars is released on DVD.
Exactimundo. I'm looking forward to <i>Mean Girls</i> and <i>Mr. Show S4.</i>
Get Me Coffee
09-16-04, 10:15 AM
Mean Girls is a cute movie. I saw it on a flight from LA to NY
Demontooth
09-16-04, 11:46 AM
I liked Mean Girls also
Josh H
09-16-04, 11:53 AM
SW will lure shoppers into stores, and these shoppers may pick up other new releases they see on the shelf near SW.
cross
09-16-04, 11:58 AM
Originally posted by scott1598
I mean wouldn't it make more sense to just do it a week later considering this is the biggest thing since toasted bread?
I mean I am sure there are decent releases, but who really is gonna notice this week?
Right .. cause all DVD buyers show uncanny amounts of restraint when buying movies and only buy 1 item every Tuesday.
Green Jello
09-16-04, 11:59 AM
Originally posted by Get Me Coffee
Because some people could careless if Star Wars is released on DVD.
Because some people COULDN'T careless if Star Wars is released on DVD.
Bugg
09-16-04, 12:13 PM
I doubt Star Wars will match the numbers put up by Passion of the Christ and I also expect Shrek 2 & Spidey 2 to be ahead of it for total sales at the end of the year.
Star Wars may be the biggest thing among net geeks, but Soccer moms strolling down the aisle of Stop&Shop want "new" movies.
Not saying that Star Wars isn't going to sell a ton of copies, but I don't think it's going to be the big dvd event of the year.
Altimus Prime
09-16-04, 12:27 PM
Originally posted by scott1598
I mean wouldn't it make more sense to just do it a week later considering this is the biggest thing since toasted bread?
I mean I am sure there are decent releases, but who really is gonna notice this week?
It's a big world. There's lots of people out there with lots of interests, not all of which are the same as yours.
Not everyone is going ga-ga over Lucas' latest changed movies.
I'll be interested in anything BUT Star Wars. I like Star Wars, but I don't need these DVDs. I've got the original "original trilogy" on VHS, and considering how infrequently I watch them, it's good enough.
Qui Gon Jim
09-16-04, 12:35 PM
Originally posted by Bugg
I doubt Star Wars will match the numbers put up by Passion of the Christ and I also expect Shrek 2 & Spidey 2 to be ahead of it for total sales at the end of the year.
Star Wars may be the biggest thing among net geeks, but Soccer moms strolling down the aisle of Stop&Shop want "new" movies.
Not saying that Star Wars isn't going to sell a ton of copies, but I don't think it's going to be the big dvd event of the year.
Are you high? While I won't get into hyperbole, this is the granddaddy of them all! The demand will finally be fulfilled. I will be very shocked if anything else tops this set for the year.
majorjoe23
09-16-04, 12:40 PM
Originally posted by Bugg
I doubt Star Wars will match the numbers put up by Passion of the Christ and I also expect Shrek 2 & Spidey 2 to be ahead of it for total sales at the end of the year.
Star Wars may be the biggest thing among net geeks, but Soccer moms strolling down the aisle of Stop&Shop want "new" movies.
Not saying that Star Wars isn't going to sell a ton of copies, but I don't think it's going to be the big dvd event of the year.
Of course Passion, Spider-Man and Shrek will sell more, they'll be $15, Star Wars will be $40. Star Wars will easily be the biggest set up the year, just like Indiana Jones was last year.
slop101
09-16-04, 01:22 PM
Originally posted by jough
I for one am looking forward to La Dolce Vita and Battle of Algiers in addition to the Star Wars Trilogy.
Great month for DVD! :up:
Algiers got moved to 10/12 - it's my most wanted dvd of this year! - but we have the Cassavetes set to more than hold us over.
mjlukich
09-16-04, 01:23 PM
Originally posted by scott1598
I mean wouldn't it make more sense to just do it a week later considering this is the biggest thing since toasted bread?
I hate to be picky, but doesn't the phrase go: _____ is the best thing since sliced bread.?
Green Jello
09-16-04, 01:26 PM
Originally posted by mjlukich
I hate to be picky, but doesn't the phrase go: _____ is the best thing since sliced bread.?
Toast is nice too. :)
Get Me Coffee
09-16-04, 01:41 PM
Originally posted by Green Jello
Because some people COULDN'T careless if Star Wars is released on DVD.
Thanks for the correction. Real Men of Genius.
Tscott
09-16-04, 02:19 PM
Originally posted by Green Jello
Because some people COULDN'T careless if Star Wars is released on DVD. It was pretty careless that you corrected one mistake in that post but apparently couldn't care less about the other.
(I only mention it since everyone else is already nit-picking.)
Green Jello
09-16-04, 02:40 PM
Originally posted by Tscott
It was pretty careless that you corrected one mistake in that post but apparently couldn't care less about the other.
(I only mention it since everyone else is already nit-picking.)
Good point. While it would be a full time job correcting everyone's spelling and grammar in online forums, I HAVE taken it upon myself to help the world quit incorrectly using that expression.
:)
jough
09-16-04, 04:09 PM
Originally posted by mjlukich
I hate to be picky, but doesn't the phrase go: _____ is the best thing since sliced bread.?
Actually, I believe the expression is now:
_________ is the best thing since night baseball, which came only a few years after sliced bread became popular.
Toad
09-16-04, 04:25 PM
It's simple counter-programming - it's the same reason that Paramount will release some movie like "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" when Episode II is released in theaters. Not everyone wants to buy/see Star Wars.....which leads me to believe something is wrong with them. ;)
Kal-El
09-16-04, 04:51 PM
Originally posted by Bugg
I
Star Wars may be the biggest thing among net geeks, but Soccer moms strolling down the aisle of Stop&Shop want "new" movies.
That's true, but some of those soccer moms also enjoyed Star Wars when they were young and maybe would like to share it with their children yes?
This is STAR WARS, and yes, not everyone is going to buy it but to also limit the market to "online geeks" only is seriously underestimating it.
wendersfan
09-16-04, 06:19 PM
So Star Wars is being released on DVD? First I've heard of it.
Alan Smithee
09-17-04, 08:55 PM
Bah- I've still got the Diff'rent Strokes set to finish, screw Star Wars!
flyboy
09-17-04, 10:10 PM
Believe it or not....there are alot of people out there in the world that could give a shit about Star Wars...and alot more of us who will not be purchasing those fake OT films...so why shouldnt something else be released on that day? :)
corycouger
09-18-04, 03:21 AM
I am keeping Man on Fire and Scooby Doo 2 for a extra week because there are no new movies coming out on Sept 21 except mean girls which looksl like a lame chick flick.
LuisL
09-18-04, 04:09 AM
well i was only allowed to pre-order that and battlefront...why oh why did i get married???????????? ok i still love her though.
Jackskeleton
09-18-04, 06:12 AM
Originally posted by corycouger
I am keeping Man on Fire and Scooby Doo 2 for a extra week because there are no new movies coming out on Sept 21 except mean girls which looksl like a lame chick flick.
the christmas dance/song scene is plenty enjoyable for any male, let me tell you that. :drool:
Buy: