Will 2015 be the Biggest Year for Film Ever?

[Taipan]

Thanks for the thread. There looks to be nothing original in all of those films; just a bunch of sequels and continuations from previous franchises.

I'm so tired of POTC!

[Buddy Ackerman]

Originally Posted by Taipan

Thanks for the thread. There looks to be nothing original in all of those films; just a bunch of sequels and continuations from previous franchises.

I'm so tired of POTC!

I agree about POTC - the last one was just so uninspired and dull. But audiences still love it.

I agree that the above is almost all sequels but that's what makes it easy to predict as a massive year as there is a barometer of success to judge them against. I'm sure there'll be plenty of original films announced as we get closer to 2015 itself but, for the time being, getting the tentpole dates is important for the studios trying to protect their franchises so franchise pictures is what we currently have.

[Scourge]

Originally Posted by Taipan

Thanks for the thread. There looks to be nothing original in all of those films; just a bunch of sequels and continuations from previous franchises.

I'm so tired of POTC!

Yup, not interested about anything on this list, either.

In fact, I found the whole list boring as hell. I'll get excited when I hear about new films, with new ideas.

Originally Posted by ONE_DAY_AS_A_LION

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1984_in_film

Geez - you're right - what a big year. Look at all those classic 80s films that came out that year.

And most of those films were original movies, I only counted three sequels. Whereas in this 2015 list, all of them are sequels. Sad.

[M0llyM0M0]

Here's a partial list of movies that are supposed to be released in 2015: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_in_film

Here's another one: http://www.movieinsider.com/movies/-/2015/

[s2mikey]

Originally Posted by Taipan

Thanks for the thread. There looks to be nothing original in all of those films; just a bunch of sequels and continuations from previous franchises.

I'm so tired of POTC!

Yeah, really. Most of those franchises are WAY past their sell by date too. POTC 5? What the fock for? Doesnt the Lone Ranger work as POTC 5 anyways?

Avengers sucks, Buns of Steel sucks, The Terminator franchise is long over with, Justice league is just more superhero CG crap - as if we havent had enough of that already. Ant Man? Fut the wuck is that all about?

Star Wars EP 7 is the ONLY thing that has any intrigue at all and its possible they screw that up too.

James Bond? Talk about desperation - The Bond franchise died with Roger Moore about 30 years ago. Even then it was repetitive and more predictable than a made for TV movie.

Wake me up when something original comes out that isnt just an excuse to cram copius amounts of shit on the screen and show shaky-cam fighting scenes for two+ hours.

Originally Posted by Oateyboat

I don't understand the people who are so desperate for 3D to die. If you don't like it, choose the 2D alternative. Just because you don't like it, doesn't mean you have to stop it completely for those that do. I could understand a bit if your local theatre rarely offers the 2D choice, but in that case I feel like what you really should want is the choice between the two, and not your least preferred option to be destroyed. If 3D does go away I expect it'll be around 2018. There's still the possibility that Peter Jackson might make good on his wish and have The Lord of the Rings trilogy rereleased annually in 3D following the Hobbit, which would run from 2015-2018 if it did happen. And I expect the new Star Wars trilogy will be complete in 3D, which Disney said they want in 2015, '17 and '19. Avatar sequels may invigorate the interest in the technology, or better yet improve it, and they'll be around '15-'18 too. So if it does die down, after these would be when it did. But who knows, it might live longer. I personally hope it does, as long as the choice between 2D and 3D remains until the technology is perfected.

Well, I agree that those of us that cant stand 3D do get a little whiny about it and its demise. I dont want it to die a horrible death, I just dont want it to become the norm or raise the costs of the viewing experience for everyone else. In other words, keep it as an upcharge/upgrade item for those that want it but do NOT build it into the price of regular blu-rays or whatever else. Dont make it harder to get 2D versions of films. Dont force it on everyone. I feel modern TVs already are sacrificing image quality in order to cram 3D support in their products.

Just keep it seperate and pass the costs onto ONLY those that must have it.

[Infernal King]

Originally Posted by s2mikey

Yeah, really. Most of those franchises are WAY past their sell by date too. POTC 5? What the fock for? Doesnt the Lone Ranger work as POTC 5 anyways?

Avengers sucks, Buns of Steel sucks, The Terminator franchise is long over with, Justice league is just more superhero CG crap - as if we havent had enough of that already. Ant Man? Fut the wuck is that all about?

Star Wars EP 7 is the ONLY thing that has any intrigue at all and its possible they screw that up too.

James Bond? Talk about desperation - The Bond franchise died with Roger Moore about 30 years ago. Even then it was repetitive and more predictable than a made for TV movie.

Wake me up when something original comes out that isnt just an excuse to cram copius amounts of shit on the screen and show shaky-cam fighting scenes for two+ hours.



Well, I agree that those of us that cant stand 3D do get a little whiny about it and its demise. I dont want it to die a horrible death, I just dont want it to become the norm or raise the costs of the viewing experience for everyone else. In other words, keep it as an upcharge/upgrade item for those that want it but do NOT build it into the price of regular blu-rays or whatever else. Dont make it harder to get 2D versions of films. Dont force it on everyone. I feel modern TVs already are sacrificing image quality in order to cram 3D support in their products.

Just keep it seperate and pass the costs onto ONLY those that must have it.

There's being critical and then there's being insufferably miserable.

[s2mikey]

Originally Posted by Gate

There's being critical and then there's being insufferably miserable.

I know - sorry. Ive just been totally unimpressed with many of these franchises and the fact that they wont just let some of them rest in peace. Im not miserable though.... there are plenty of decent flicks out there and some have promise that are still yet to come out. Ive just reached my "max" point with superhero movies, remakes, reboots, reimaginings.

Plus, there are always the tried and true favs to go to when needed.

[Infernal King]

Originally Posted by s2mikey

I know - sorry. Ive just been totally unimpressed with many of these franchises and the fact that they wont just let some of them rest in peace. Im not miserable though.... there are plenty of decent flicks out there and some have promise that are still yet to come out. Ive just reached my "max" point with superhero movies, remakes, reboots, reimaginings.

Plus, there are always the tried and true favs to go to when needed.

I'm mostly in agreement with you (although as a hardcore uber-fan of the James Bond franchise, I scoffed at your denigration of it), however, I'm in a "wait-and-see" mode for now. Maybe some of these high-profile movies will start looking good as we approach their release dates. Maybe none of them will. I just don't go see the films I'm not interested in watching. The main reason we keep getting more sequels, prequels, remakes, reboots and reimaginings is because they continue to make money, as you well know.

The only 2 movies I've seen in the cinema so far this year have been franchise sequels, so I'm as guilty of this as anyone.

[Buddy Ackerman]

Originally Posted by s2mikey

James Bond? Talk about desperation - The Bond franchise died with Roger Moore about 30 years ago.

if you don't like something, just say so. No need to make such absurd statements to try and justify it. Skyfall was one of the biggest hits with audiences and critics last year, it was the second biggest money maker of the year - in front of The Hobbit and The Dark Knight Rises - and continued Craig's run as one of the most popular Bonds of all time.

I'm not saying that because it mades loads of money and loads of people liked it that it means you have to think it's good or like it yourself. But it does show that the franchise is far from desperate or that it died 30 years ago - it's at the top of its game at the moment.

[Oateyboat]

Bond's return confirmed for 2015 with Skyfall director Sam Mendes returning. Another big hitting franchise to secure 2015 as the biggest year for film

[Toadbully]

And also the possibility of PROMETHEUS 2

[Buddy Ackerman]

Originally Posted by Oateyboat

Bond's return confirmed for 2015 with Skyfall director Sam Mendes returning. Another big hitting franchise to secure 2015 as the biggest year for film

Updated the first post with that, thanks

Originally Posted by Toadbully

And also the possibility of PROMETHEUS 2

I mentioned Prometheus 2, just down in the small print

[Buddy Ackerman]

Two new rumours to throw into the pot - firstly, Star Trek 3 will shoot next year according to Zachary Quinto, leaving it ready for a 2015 release. I don't believe this will happen as it seems stupid to not wait until 2016 for the 50th anniversary. especially after it worked so well for Bond/Skyfall. he also says that Abrams is looking to direct again, which makes it even less likely that it will film next year as JJ will have his hands full.

Even less likely, aintitcool.com are running a rumour that the Batman reboot will come in 2015. Only 3 years after The Dark Knight Rises? Extremely unlikely.

[Dubstar]

Originally Posted by Taipan

Thanks for the thread. There looks to be nothing original in all of those films; just a bunch of sequels and continuations from previous franchises.

I'm so tired of POTC!

couldn't agree with you more ... one word: pathetic.

[qb2333]

Originally Posted by Dubstar

couldn't agree with you more ... one word: pathetic.

+1
And I'm superheroed out but as long as they keep making a zillion dollars this trend will continue. It's a business and these are relatively safe bets to make money