Wolverine Buzz - $80million opening?! - Blu-ray Forum

GreenScar · 04-19-2009, 01:51 AM

Nikki Finke is reporting that rival studios are predicting an $80 million!

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Twentieth Century Fox internally is projecting $70M-$75M in domestic box office gross. But there wasn't any foaming at the mouth at Fox when I passed along that rival studios were predicting $80M for the May 1st opening weekend of its summer blockbuster X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Then again, fans are expecting a big fat debut along the order of the 2006 threequel X-Men: The Last Stand's $102.7M, not the 2003 sequel X-Men: United's $85.5M. (They cost $210+M and $110+M, respectively.) How much the film exceeds that number depends on the toll taken by all that piracy mishegoss. And whether this 4th pic in the franchise is deemed any good. For those keeping score, X-Men opened to $54.4M back in 2000.

PH3AR · 04-19-2009, 02:09 AM

I could see it making $80 or even more, just because of those X-Men fanboys!

TheForce8686 · 04-19-2009, 02:32 AM

I hope so. It looks amazing and everyone Ive talked to that has seen all or parts of the leaked movie loved it.

209Mason · 04-19-2009, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by PH3AR

I could see it making $80 or even more, just because of those X-Men fanboys!

Does Comic-book fanboy count?!

Granted I wasn't in line to see (or ever saw for that matter) craptacular titles like Electra or Daredevil... but once Marvel/DC learned not to put superstars in thier movies, things have worked out well! That said, Jackman is now a household name, but reprising the role that made him famous, so I'm not gonna complain.

Back to the movie... originally when I heard the premise... my first thought was... wow... a movie based on the most overexposed character in comic history... then, after I saw X-men 3 ... well

I wasn't sure what more they could do I guess.

Anyhoo, after seeing the trailers, I guess my comic nerdiness is winning out, because I'm more and more excited with every trailer I see. I am still bummed that it's PG-13... and kinda worried they may be biting off more than they can chew (Telling the Origin comic story, and throwing in everyone from Gambit, to Blob, to Cyke)... I hope they don't over-do it with too many characters... I must say though... Gambit, Deadpool do get me pretty pumped.

Final thoughts... I'll be there opening weekend for sure contributing to that 80 million goal, but I was hoping for an 'R' rating. Also... no Maverick!? WTF?

scrumptious · 04-19-2009, 02:50 AM

I honestly think the piracy buzz will help the film's opening. I think the only people who will bother to get the leaked film are people who are going to see it anyway. I think everyone will be pleasantly surprised. I would say a 100 million dollar opening.

They should put a digital watermark on every copy they pass out so they can identify the source of the leak. Maybe they did that.

Darkhawk9587 · 04-19-2009, 02:50 AM

I am not sure about the $80 million opening. Sure, it's a movie about Wolverine and the X-Men have had sucess in the past, but the leak and negative reactions by fanboys has me doubting. I'm sure I shall go to see this once, though. Who knows for sure until after the tickets and money is counted.

Clark Kent · 04-19-2009, 03:16 AM

I think this movie will struggle to make $80 million opening weekend. Fanboys have not been wild about this movie and Jackman is not a star like Will Smith that guarantees box-office gold.

andyman1970 · 04-19-2009, 03:26 AM

I grew up reading the X-Men and it was my all time favorite comic, but I have to say I'm not to impressed with what I've seen on the TV spots. Also, in the commercial it shows Wolvie as a child and he has his claws? From what I remember, and this was also addressed in X2 he didn't get his claws until he became a part of the Weapon X program. His mutant power he was born with was the ability to heal himself rapidly. Think I'll pass on this until a Blu-ray release then I'll Netflix it first.

209Mason · 04-19-2009, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by andyman1970

I grew up reading the X-Men and it was my all time favorite comic, but I have to say I'm not to impressed with what I've seen on the TV spots. Also, in the commercial it shows Wolvie as a child and he has his claws? From what I remember, and this was also addressed in X2 he didn't get his claws until he became a part of the Weapon X program. His mutant power he was born with was the ability to heal himself rapidly. Think I'll pass on this until a Blu-ray release then I'll Netflix it first.

His mutant ability is claws (non-metal) and his healing power. The X-program bonded the adamantium to his existing claws/bones making him nigh-indestructible... that's what we saw in X-2. He was the only one who could go through the process due to his healing powers I believe.

Young Wolverine is unveiled in the awesome 6-part 2001 mini titled simply "Origin". If you get a chance you should pick up a copy... good stuff!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Origin_(comics)

andyman1970 · 04-19-2009, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 209Mason

His mutant ability is claws (non-metal) and his healing power. The X-program bonded the adamantium to his existing claws/bones making him nigh-indestructible... that's what we saw in X-2. He was the only one who could go through the process due to his healing powers I believe.

Young Wolverine is unveiled in the awesome 6-part 2001 mini titled simply "Origin". If you get a chance you should pick up a copy... good stuff!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Origin_(comics)

Thanks, it has been a while since I've read a comic or seen the movies. Will have to check out the Origin story.

PH3AR · 04-19-2009, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 209Mason

Does Comic-book fanboy count?!

thats what i meant. since i seem to see every comic-book movie released i guess im one as well!

Blu Titan · 04-19-2009, 03:50 AM

The trailer included in The Day Earth Stood Still looks great. Still, $80 million would be a huge start for the Summer season.

Blu-Benny · 04-19-2009, 04:14 AM

first big blockbuster of the summer season, i could see it going north of $70 mil for sure!!

GreenScar · 04-19-2009, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 209Mason

His mutant ability is claws (non-metal) and his healing power. The X-program bonded the adamantium to his existing claws/bones making him nigh-indestructible... that's what we saw in X-2. He was the only one who could go through the process due to his healing powers I believe.

Young Wolverine is unveiled in the awesome 6-part 2001 mini titled simply "Origin". If you get a chance you should pick up a copy... good stuff!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Origin_(comics)

Don't forget enhanced senses (hearing, smell)

newtype · 04-19-2009, 04:57 AM

I'm scared to make a prediction after F&F opening, I will be shocked if it does though.

AppleCrumbDlite · 04-19-2009, 05:11 AM

way more. If F&F made over 70 this can do way more. And I love F&F so don't take that as a neg comment

GreenScar · 04-19-2009, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by CYMBOL

Really? Almost everything I've read by people who watched the leaked version seemed to say it was cr@p.

Hmmmm, I wonder who's right.

Anyway, the commercials have left me uninspired.

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JonBidinger · 04-19-2009, 06:13 AM

Well, I wouldn't say that it was crap, and with it being unfinished I am withholding final judgement, but they treated Deadpool horribly. I don't have an unlimited amount of money and there are a bunch of movies I want to see this summer, so I plan on waiting for the Blu-ray. I don't have a lot of faith though that the finished version will be much better.

And for the record I rather like Punisher: War Zone.

pBLU-RAYs3 · 04-19-2009, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jasonbird

Nikki Finke is reporting that rival studios are predicting an $80 million!

That's nothing. I'm predicting an 80 million threads about Wolverine in the next 2 weeks or so.

vegeta88 · 04-19-2009, 07:30 AM

I can definitely see this doing super well. Obviously the other X-Men movies did well and Wolverine was basically the star in those. It is also in the same time-slot as Iron Man was (though I actually think that the whole "Summer Blockbuster" is a self fulfilling prophecy).

And as said before, those who pirated the film are people who would have done it anyway and not seen the movie in theaters or are people who are going to see it regardless.

I also hope it does really well because that would give further incentive for a Deadpool spin-off. *Crosses fingers*

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04-19-2009, 02:09 AM	#2
PH3AR Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Dover, Pennsylvania PSN:WORKINtheCORNER Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:325 Blu-ray reviews:2	I could see it making $80 or even more, just because of those X-Men fanboys!

04-19-2009, 02:32 AM	#3
TheForce8686 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2006 Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:992 Trading Score:79	I hope so. It looks amazing and everyone Ive talked to that has seen all or parts of the leaked movie loved it.

04-19-2009, 02:50 AM	#5
scrumptious Banned Member since:Feb 2009	I honestly think the piracy buzz will help the film's opening. I think the only people who will bother to get the leaked film are people who are going to see it anyway. I think everyone will be pleasantly surprised. I would say a 100 million dollar opening. They should put a digital watermark on every copy they pass out so they can identify the source of the leak. Maybe they did that.

04-19-2009, 02:50 AM	#6
Darkhawk9587 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Wisconsin 4K collection:66 Blu-ray collection:487 Trading Score:30	I am not sure about the $80 million opening. Sure, it's a movie about Wolverine and the X-Men have had sucess in the past, but the leak and negative reactions by fanboys has me doubting. I'm sure I shall go to see this once, though. Who knows for sure until after the tickets and money is counted.

04-19-2009, 03:16 AM	#7
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	I think this movie will struggle to make $80 million opening weekend. Fanboys have not been wild about this movie and Jackman is not a star like Will Smith that guarantees box-office gold.

04-19-2009, 03:26 AM	#8
andyman1970 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Birmingham, Alabama, USA DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 45 Trading Score:7	I grew up reading the X-Men and it was my all time favorite comic, but I have to say I'm not to impressed with what I've seen on the TV spots. Also, in the commercial it shows Wolvie as a child and he has his claws? From what I remember, and this was also addressed in X2 he didn't get his claws until he became a part of the Weapon X program. His mutant power he was born with was the ability to heal himself rapidly. Think I'll pass on this until a Blu-ray release then I'll Netflix it first.

04-19-2009, 03:50 AM	#12
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	The trailer included in The Day Earth Stood Still looks great. Still, $80 million would be a huge start for the Summer season.

04-19-2009, 04:14 AM	#13
Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:108 Trading Score:138	first big blockbuster of the summer season, i could see it going north of $70 mil for sure!!

04-19-2009, 04:57 AM	#15
newtype Active Member Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray collection:130 Trading Score:6	I'm scared to make a prediction after F&F opening, I will be shocked if it does though.

04-19-2009, 05:11 AM	#16
AppleCrumbDlite Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Gainesville, FL (Un)Official BD Release poller PSNetwork: Blackhawkin Raptors offed: 26 Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:103 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:7	way more. If F&F made over 70 this can do way more. And I love F&F so don't take that as a neg comment

04-19-2009, 06:13 AM	#18
JonBidinger Active Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:36 Blu-ray collection:375	Well, I wouldn't say that it was crap, and with it being unfinished I am withholding final judgement, but they treated Deadpool horribly. I don't have an unlimited amount of money and there are a bunch of movies I want to see this summer, so I plan on waiting for the Blu-ray. I don't have a lot of faith though that the finished version will be much better. And for the record I rather like Punisher: War Zone.

04-19-2009, 07:30 AM	#20
vegeta88 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2007 Location:CA 4K collection:94 Blu-ray collection:666 DVD collection:116 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:1	I can definitely see this doing super well. Obviously the other X-Men movies did well and Wolverine was basically the star in those. It is also in the same time-slot as Iron Man was (though I actually think that the whole "Summer Blockbuster" is a self fulfilling prophecy). And as said before, those who pirated the film are people who would have done it anyway and not seen the movie in theaters or are people who are going to see it regardless. I also hope it does really well because that would give further incentive for a Deadpool spin-off. Crosses fingers

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