According to Deadline.com -- so much for some saying "This Is It" would do "Titanic" numbers.... Not that most imagined that really. Still it's basically free money for the Jacko estate, isn't it?
Estimates:
1. This Is It (Sony) New $7.5M Fri [3,481 runs] $20M Wkd 5 1/2-day $31.5M
2. Paranormal Activity (Paramount) Week 6 $6M Fri [2,404] $16M Wkd
3. Couples Retreat (Universal) Week 5 $2.4M Fri [3,026] $6.8M Wkd
4. Law Abiding Citizen (Overture) Week 4 $2.4M Fri [2,764] $6.6M Wkd
5. Where The Wild Things Are (WB) Week 3 $1.9M Fri [3,645] $7.0M
6. Saw VI (Lionsgate) $1.9M Fri (-73%) [3,036] $5M Wkd
7. The Stepfather (Sony) $1.1M Fri (-47%) $3.5M Wkd
8. Astro Boy (Imagi/Summit) $1.0M Fri (-42%) [3,020] $4M Wkd
9. The Vampire's Assistant (Uni) $1.0M Fri (-55%) [2,754] $3M Wkd
10. Amelia (Fox Searchlight) $900K Fri (-36%) [1,070] $2.7M Wkd
I really hoped Where the Wild Things Are would be doing better.
KillerCannibal
10-31-09, 06:50 PM
Ho-ly shit! Saw VI sank like a fuckin' stone! I'll bet LG is sweating VII and VIII big time.
I wish PA would steal the weekend away from MJ. Still hope since tonight could be a big night for it.
Artman
10-31-09, 06:53 PM
Still it's basically free money for the Jacko estate, isn't it?
I guess Sony paid them 50 or 60mill for the footage, so the box office take is Sony's. Prob make 50mill here, 100 overseas.... still good for a documentary.
Jason
10-31-09, 07:21 PM
I guess Sony paid them 50 or 60mill for the footage, so the box office take is Sony's. Prob make 50mill here, 100 overseas.... still good for a documentary.
DVD/BD sales is where they'll really clean up with this.
Neeb
10-31-09, 07:56 PM
Anyone find it odd the top movie for HALLOWEEN is going to be a musical documentary? I know it's a morbid event with the death and all, but still...
maingon
10-31-09, 08:05 PM
I never thought "This is It" would do huge numbers. Suprised Saw Sank so badly, not that I like the series but it is Halloween
Seantn
10-31-09, 08:19 PM
Why is everyone surprised with Saw?
What is the last horror franchise to have a Part 6 that did really well compared to what its previous installments made? I'm honestly shocked that Part 5 made as much as it did. With the Friday the 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street Series, both of their Part 5s were where their box office started taking a dip.
fumanstan
10-31-09, 10:49 PM
Why is everyone surprised with Saw?
What is the last horror franchise to have a Part 6 that did really well compared to what its previous installments made? I'm honestly shocked that Part 5 made as much as it did. With the Friday the 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street Series, both of their Part 5s were where their box office started taking a dip.
Because the other ones all performed similarly. I think a small drop was expected since Saw V saw a dip, but I don't think anyone expected this bad. I think Paranormal Activity really helped.
NiCK Crush
10-31-09, 11:51 PM
there is not a doubt in my mind that Paranormal Activity really hurt Saw VI
writer106
11-01-09, 12:35 AM
I never thought "This is It" would do huge numbers. Suprised Saw Sank so badly, not that I like the series but it is Halloween
I was thinking the same thing about Halloween. I thought maybe Saw would little bit better this weekend but it didn't.
dsa_shea
11-01-09, 01:48 AM
Just give us one more Saw, axe the 3-D idea, bring back either Whannel or Bousman to direct and wrap up the whole series.
Daytripper
11-01-09, 01:07 AM
Please PLEASE let this be the last of the "Saw" movies. Until the reboot in 2015 that is.
ChristianB
11-01-09, 11:19 AM
Saw VII hits theatres 22 October, 2010.
David Hackl directs. He did Saw V. Believe Saw VII will be in 3D.
xage
11-01-09, 12:45 PM
Anyone find it odd the top movie for HALLOWEEN is going to be a musical documentary? I know it's a morbid event with the death and all, but still...
It was High School Musical Last Year and earned $40+million over the weekend. So I dont found it odd.
Sierra Disc
11-01-09, 02:58 PM
Re: This Is It, I do quite like this quote from David Poland, which is appropriate for an awful lot of things (not just box office) these days:
"We are now responding to hype as though it is news and then attacking the news because "we" bought into the hype."
David Hackl directs. He did Saw V. Believe Saw VII will be in 3D.
Joy.
ardathbey
11-01-09, 10:14 PM
Joy.
What's the big deal? If movies are made you are not interested in, you don't have to see them. I have no interest in them
but they can make a hundred of them as far as I'm concerned. Good on them if they make money off em.
jrsl76
11-01-09, 10:54 PM
Christ, can the shitty Saw movies just go away.
NiCK Crush
11-01-09, 10:56 PM
Christ, can the shitty Saw movies just go away.
not only has VII been greenlit, but VIII as well. Deal with it.
jrsl76
11-01-09, 11:03 PM
Deal with it. Huh, no accounting for the taste of a huge portion of America.
Saw 1 was clever, I'll give you that, but I thought it tried way too hard to be that way. Still, leaps and bounds better than later installments. The francise needs to die. As soon as possible.
NiCK Crush
11-01-09, 11:09 PM
Forgive me, but I just can't seem to grasp how this is upsetting you so much. Hang in there.
RyoHazuki
11-01-09, 11:13 PM
Just try your absolute best to not accidentally wander into a theater when it's playing and try really hard not to break your legs so you can't escape said theater.
dsa_shea
11-01-09, 11:31 PM
Just try your absolute best to not accidentally wander into a theater when it's playing and try really hard not to break your legs so you can't escape said theater.
He could just saw off the useless part and crawl out of there.
Boba Fett
11-01-09, 11:47 PM
Paranormal Activity has to hold the record for most profitable film when compared to it's original budget.
It's approaching $100mil gross in the states on a $15,000 budget.
fumanstan
11-01-09, 11:48 PM
Deal with it. Huh, no accounting for the taste of a huge portion of America.
Saw 1 was clever, I'll give you that, but I thought it tried way too hard to be that way. Still, leaps and bounds better than later installments. The francise needs to die. As soon as possible.
So since I enjoy the series, you're insulting my taste then? Thanks.
RichC2
11-01-09, 11:57 PM
Christ, can the shitty Saw movies just go away.
Was this one that bad?
NiCK Crush
11-02-09, 12:08 AM
Was this one that bad?
No, as a Saw fan, I actually found it the best one since II.
Daytripper
11-02-09, 12:14 AM
What's the big deal? If movies are made you are not interested in, you don't have to see them. I have no interest in them
but they can make a hundred of them as far as I'm concerned. Good on them if they make money off em.
Gee, thanks. I don't go see the movies I'm not interested in. But I'm tired of the Hollywood assembly line. Here another enstallment is already in the works even before they knew if the most recent one would be a hit. Which it is not. Not sure if it's going to make a profit since I have no idea what the budget is. But it will be the lowest grossing chapter in the series.
And jrsl76, I know what you're trying to say. Even if several people don't. I stopped watching these films after the 3rd one. And the Variety review sums it up the best "A film so frighteningly familiar it could well be called Saw It Already."
NiCK Crush
11-02-09, 12:22 AM
SAW VI is already making profit. It was hurt by Paranormal Activity. VII and VIII will also make profit. The franchise has fans. Fans will see the films.
fumanstan
11-02-09, 12:25 AM
Gee, thanks. I don't go see the movies I'm not interested in. But I'm tired of the Hollywood assembly line. Here another enstallment is already in the works even before they knew if the most recent one would be a hit. Which it is not. Not sure if it's going to make a profit since I have no idea what the budget is. But it will be the lowest grossing chapter in the series.
And jrsl76, I know what you're trying to say. Even if several people don't. I stopped watching these films after the 3rd one. And the Variety review sums it up the best "A film so frighteningly familiar it could well be called Saw It Already."
You can voice your dislike for a movie or series without insulting those who enjoy the series. Comments like that are senseless, like those that week in and out continue to cite the state of the movie going public because another Tyler Perry movie is #1. And with budgets of only 10 million, it's going to make money regardless of this grossing the lowest of the series. Sorry, but I guess you're just going to have to complain for a few more years.
anomynous
11-02-09, 12:26 AM
Law Abiding Citizen is #3?
Pretty decent box office take, the movie itself was pretty decent
Daytripper
11-02-09, 12:30 AM
You can voice your dislike for a movie or series without insulting those who enjoy the series. Comments like that are senseless, like those that week in and out continue to cite the state of the movie going public because another Tyler Perry movie is #1. And with budgets of only 10 million, it's going to make money regardless of this grossing the lowest of the series. Sorry, but I guess you're just going to have to complain for a few more years.
That is the second time in this thread you've used the insult card when someone has expressed their opinion about these movies. But mine was insulting to no one. You need to grow some thicker skin.
NiCK Crush
11-02-09, 12:35 AM
You need to grow some thicker skin.
I know this wasn't directed towards me... but you're the one that is all up in arms about a successful film series making multiple installments.
Daytripper
11-02-09, 12:37 AM
I know this wasn't directed towards me... but you're the one that is all up in arms about a successful film series making multiple installments.
Up in arms!? LOL! You need to stop. Seriously.
fumanstan
11-02-09, 12:41 AM
That is the second time in this thread you've used the insult card when someone has expressed their opinion about these movies. But mine was insulting to no one. You need to grow some thicker skin.
Insult card :lol: I was still referring to the comment made by jrsl76 that you were agreeing with, not anything in your post. I don't need thicker skin, as i'm hardly offended by an internet forum post. Just pointing out that I feel those type of comments are ridiculous. I look forward to your complaints for at least two more years :up:
Daytripper
11-02-09, 12:46 AM
Insult card :lol: I was still referring to the comment made by jrsl76 that you were agreeing with, not anything in your post. I don't need thicker skin, as i'm hardly offended by an internet forum post. Just pointing out that I feel those type of comments are ridiculous. I look forward to your complaints for at least two more years :up:
Wait...so OUR views and comments are ridiculous and senseless, but also insulting. Hmmm.
And yes, look for me for the next two years. Maybe more.
Jackskeleton
11-02-09, 02:09 AM
Gee, thanks. I don't go see the movies I'm not interested in. But I'm tired of the Hollywood assembly line. Here another enstallment is already in the works even before they knew if the most recent one would be a hit. Which it is not. Not sure if it's going to make a profit since I have no idea what the budget is. But it will be the lowest grossing chapter in the series.
And jrsl76, I know what you're trying to say. Even if several people don't. I stopped watching these films after the 3rd one. And the Variety review sums it up the best "A film so frighteningly familiar it could well be called Saw It Already."
Best advice. Avoid it. Funny enough I haven't been stuck watching a movie of a franchise I didn't like.
Besides that, why would another movie in the FRANCHISE piss you off so much? It's a Halloween tradition to some, get that stick out of your ass. It's dirt cheap and they turn a profit, no matter how much they sink from week to week.
Besides that, horror movies in general are films no critic can really sink. No matter how bad it may be, people will watch it that have stuck with seeing them.
While you may not like it, much like a burger king burger, it may not be healthy but it's something those who want a cheap meal can get.
On a related note, glad that MJ-Porn didn't do gangbusters or anything.
jrsl76
11-02-09, 03:20 AM
Jesus, people. The Deal with it at the end of NickCrush's post seemed a jibe, I reacted. Not a big deal. Like what you want, but there is a certain lowest common denominator factor to cranking out one more installment and the masses will roll out in droves. I guess they all like it and great for them. No I'm not up in arms and pissed off, but apparently just providing an unpopular opinion. Yeah, I don't like the Saw films and it's for no other reason than I just don't think they are very good and I wish they'd just go away. Probably not going to happen.
Jackskeleton
11-02-09, 03:58 AM
But again, why do you wish they go away if there's some people (the unwashed masses) that are enjoying them and they're easy enough to make and turn a profit. Just as easy as it is for you to ignore them.
anomynous
11-02-09, 09:15 AM
Where's The Boondock Saints II? :lol:
Daytripper
11-02-09, 09:55 AM
Jesus, people. The Deal with it at the end of NickCrush's post seemed a jibe, I reacted. Not a big deal. Like what you want, but there is a certain lowest common denominator factor to cranking out one more installment and the masses will roll out in droves. I guess they all like it and great for them. No I'm not up in arms and pissed off, but apparently just providing an unpopular opinion. Yeah, I don't like the Saw films and it's for no other reason than I just don't think they are very good and I wish they'd just go away. Probably not going to happen.
Agree. I'm also not "pissed off" about any of this. Nor do I have a stick up my ass about it. Like you, just expressing my useless opinion. Glad some people enjoy them. And I already said I gave the franchise a try. But dropped off after #3.
Daytripper
11-02-09, 10:00 AM
Where's The Boondock Saints II? :lol:
It was at number #16. It made nearly $500K at only 68 theaters. That's not exactly terrible.
wm lopez
11-02-09, 10:29 AM
Please PLEASE let this be the last of the "Saw" movies. Until the reboot in 2015 that is. Or take a break and come back on the 20th anniv. of the 1st one.
Rypro 525
11-02-09, 10:45 AM
It was at number #16. It made nearly $500K at only 68 theaters. That's not exactly terrible.
i wonder if thats enough to justify an expansion of theaters
RichC2
11-02-09, 10:51 AM
^ Next week will decide that.
anomynous
11-02-09, 11:10 AM
It was at number #16. It made nearly $500K at only 68 theaters. That's not exactly terrible.
I know, it's just the point of showing all these commercials for it, then playing it at that many theaters.
RichC2
11-02-09, 11:20 AM
...I never saw a single ad for it.
Matthew Chmiel
11-02-09, 12:18 PM
In regards to Boondock Saints II, Sony only released advertising material less than a month ago. Nobody knew what kind of theatrical release it was getting until a week and a half ago.
If it opened on 500 locations this weekend and maintained the same PSA, it would've pulled in a $3-4 million opening weekend. Not impressive, but for a sequel to a film that got a one week release in 5 theaters a decade ago? I could see Sony expanding it into a few more markets, but not many. Too bad Black Dynamite dropped like a fucking rock in it's second weekend of release. :(
fumanstan
11-02-09, 01:38 PM
Wait...so OUR views and comments are ridiculous and senseless, but also insulting. Hmmm.
And yes, look for me for the next two years. Maybe more.
Sure, if you're subscribing to the idea that just because you don't care for a movie the people that do have bad taste. I couldn't care less if you hate a movie and the series, but comments like "there's no accounting for taste" is a terrible reason. I don't think that's too terrible of a complaint to get all uppity about.
Chew
11-02-09, 02:09 PM
Paranormal Activity has to hold the record for most profitable film when compared to it's original budget.
It's approaching $100mil gross in the states on a $15,000 budget.
I read somewhere over the weekend that it does. Blair Witch was over 400,000% return (I think it made $240mil total?) and PA has already exceeded that.
RichC2
11-02-09, 06:14 PM
Meanwhile, The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day debuted at 68 sites and delivered a modest estimated $462,000. Predecessor The Boondock Saints played only five theaters nearly ten years ago and made just $30,471, but it developed a far greater audience on home video and beyond. Distributor Apparition plans to expand the sequel on Nov. 13.
TomOpus
11-02-09, 07:02 PM
I read somewhere over the weekend that it does. Blair Witch was over 400,000% return (I think it made $240mil total?) and PA has already exceeded that.I don't understand how PA is more profitable:
BW: Budget $60,000 Total BO $248 million
PA: Budget $15,000 Total BO $84 million (to date)
SethDLH
11-02-09, 07:22 PM
I don't understand how PA is more profitable:
BW: Budget $60,000 Total BO $248 million
PA: Budget $15,000 Total BO $84 million (to date)
If you go by a ratio of budgets PA is more profitable since Blair Witch cost about 4x more to make.
Rypro 525
11-02-09, 08:27 PM
how did 'Blair Witch' cost 60 grand? Like Chris Rock said at the 99 vma's "where'd the money go?"
riley_dude
11-03-09, 01:23 AM
So glad the Saw Sequel sank. These movies suck. Lets hope this is the last one.
Matthew Chmiel
11-03-09, 02:53 AM
So glad the Saw Sequel sank. These movies suck. Lets hope this is the last one.
:thmbsdwn:
Since I am not bougie and have my head placed firmly up my ass, I am looking forward to both Boondock Saints III (if it becomes a possibility and we're not waiting another decade) and Saw VII based off how the sequels played out.
NiCK Crush
11-03-09, 02:57 AM
Lets hope this is the last one.
It's not.
KillerCannibal
11-03-09, 11:43 AM
I don't understand how PA is more profitable:
BW: Budget $60,000 Total BO $248 million
PA: Budget $15,000 Total BO $84 million (to date)
how did 'Blair Witch' cost 60 grand? Like Chris Rock said at the 99 vma's "where'd the money go?"
A recent interview I read with Eduardo Sanchez said that with post-production work and additional tweaking, the final budget of BWP was closer to $500-750k. That quite a big leap from the $60k everyone thinks it was.
PA literally cost no more than $15k, so it's definitely beater BWP in that respect.
KillerCannibal
11-03-09, 02:52 PM
Oh yea, and the 1000+ theater re-issue of H2 made a whopping.... $435,000!
Hahahaha. Nice move, Weinsteins!
RyoHazuki
11-03-09, 02:56 PM
PA's advertising budget probably dwarfed Blair Witch's. PA was being advertised on pretty much every web site I went to.
KillerCannibal
11-03-09, 03:54 PM
According to this link: http://www.troupcreative.com/viral/witch.htm
BWP spend around $6.5m on ads.
PA spent about $10m.
GizmoDVD
11-03-09, 06:12 PM
how did 'Blair Witch' cost 60 grand? Like Chris Rock said at the 99 vma's "where'd the money go?"
$55,000 went towards the weed needed to film.
TomOpus
11-03-09, 08:24 PM
A recent interview I read with Eduardo Sanchez said that with post-production work and additional tweaking, the final budget of BWP was closer to $500-750k. That quite a big leap from the $60k everyone thinks it was.
PA literally cost no more than $15k, so it's definitely beater BWP in that respect.Okay, so let's round up:
BW: $248 million BO minus $1 million budget = $247 million profit.
AP: $84 million BO minus $15,000 budget = $83.xx million profit.
Again, show me how AP has made more profit?
dan30oly
11-03-09, 09:06 PM
You've heard of percentages right?
DthRdrX
11-03-09, 09:07 PM
If my memory is correct BW was also pretty huge when it hit dvd.
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