Star Trek Crowds

[modano079]

I have a question for everyone who has gone and seen the new Trek movie. How were the crowds? I really want this movie to make money and the showing I went to last night (9pm) was in a small theater and was only about half full. The line for the midnight showing was not all the impressive either when we were leaving. I'm hoping it was just because it was a weeknight that the theater was not crowded. Would love everyone's feedback!

[DigitalfreakNYC]

Saw it this morning. only about 1/8 full...if that.

I only saw 2 shows in all of manhattan that were sold out. Very surprising. The movie was very good.

[Sammy]

The advertising budget is more than the production budget and they need to fill the seats to break even. At least there's blu to make up the difference but that means they'll be charging up the yin-yang for it when it releases.

[GreenScar]

Originally Posted by Sammy

The advertising budget is more than the production budget and they need to fill the seats to break even. At least there's blu to make up the difference but that means they'll be charging up the yin-yang for it when it releases.

How much was their production budget?

[Suntory_Times]

Originally Posted by jasonbird

How much was their production budget?

$150 million, and I doubt they would have spent more then $50 million on advertising (probably around $35 million).

[GreenScar]

Originally Posted by Suntory_Times

$150 million, and I doubt they would have spent more then $50 million on advertising (probably around $35 million).

So it needs to make about $350 to turn a profit (including everything)

What's your source? Certain sources include marketing in the budget.

[sonnyworld85]

I went to see a 9:45pm showing last night and it was packed to the brim! Everyone gave a standing ovation at the end

[Uncle Leo]

First time I saw it 7:00 Thursday Almost full ( 10 open). This morning 10:00 am same thing. BIG applause at end!!!

[Chuey]

Went to the 10:15 showing last night in a Cinemark XD3 theater in Plano Tx, picture and sound are impressive, about 99% full, the theater hold over 500 audience and a big applause at the the end. I may have to see it again this week.

[Jagster]

Went to the movie last night at 8:15 and it was about 90% full. Got there early to get good seats. The movie itself is really awesome. As someone who remembers watching the original series when it was on in the 60's this movie really hit all the right notes. It does a great job of setting up and introducing each of the main characters. The Trek humor was in full force that had me chuckling throughout the movie. The story actually plays secondary to the characters and really sets this up for further movies. My theater also clapped when it is over which you do not see too often in movies. I can only hope it does well at the box office so they can make many more Trek movies. This was an ingenious idea of bring back Star Trek by going back to it roots and learning about the characters when they first met and their first missions. If you haven't seen it I would highly recommend going. You do not even need to be a Trekie to enjoy it. My two young children loved it and they do not know Star Trek at all. Big thumps up from me.

**Hi I am Jagster's daughter. He is right you don't have to be a Trekie to watch this movie, they explain everything for you, it is very interesting and not very violent. I am 10 and i was fine. I say 100 thumbs up!

[solarrdadd]

I just finished watching it in IMAX and it was incredible! I may even see it again. Oh and of course, i can't wait for it to be released on blu-ray! my only hope is they have two versions, the standard blu-ray and an IMAX (complete) version. I think for The Dark Knight, they should have done the same thing, have an IMAX Complete version and yes with 7.1 sound please! I caught the 10am show and it was SOLD OUT with the 1pm show sold out and lined up when we left! I do hope they make another one with the same crew and energy as this one. JJ Abrams has out done himself with this and YES, the franchise has been RE-BOOTED!

[Petra_Kalbrain]

Originally Posted by sonnyworld85

I went to see a 9:45pm showing last night and it was packed to the brim! Everyone gave a standing ovation at the end

Are you sure they weren't just standing up to leave?

Technically, every movie has 95% of the theatre audience stand at the moment an end credit rolls. A standing ovation would be if the stood there and applauded for a full 5 minutes without leaving first. Just because they were applauding while gathering their belongings to leaves, that doesn't mean it was a standing ovation.

Honestly, I think that standing ovations for film only take place at festivals where the creative team behind the project is present.

[pacificvibes]

I think its funny when people stand up at the end and applaud. It seems corny to do, who hears you? The movie employees?

[jadedeath]

I have a question for the folks that have seen it, how many kids were there?

It would be nice to see the franchise get rebooted and have a whole swath of new young fans getting involved in Star Trek again.

Logan

[Petra_Kalbrain]

Originally Posted by jadedeath

I have a question for the folks that have seen it, how many kids were there?

It would be nice to see the franchise get rebooted and have a whole swath of new young fans getting involved in Star Trek again.

Logan

Well, since my showing was at 1PM in the afternoon an a school day, the majority of people in my screening were all 20+ years in age... more 25+ would be my extimate for most of the theatre. I'm sure that the weekend showings will see far more youthful viewers in attendance.

[Blu-ray Fanatic]

Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

Are you sure they weren't just standing up to leave?

Technically, every movie has 95% of the theatre audience stand at the moment an end credit rolls. A standing ovation would be if the stood there and applauded for a full 5 minutes without leaving first. Just because they were applauding while gathering their belongings to leaves, that doesn't mean it was a standing ovation.

Honestly, I think that standing ovations for film only take place at festivals where the creative team behind the project is present.

+1 Maybe that standing ovation by the audience was sarcasism and everyone was applauding because the movie finally ended.