Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (USE SPOILER TAGS!)

[Geoff D]

So they actually acknowledged the existence of the prequels, eh? Well I never.

[aiman04]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

So they actually acknowledged the existence of the prequels, eh? Well I never.

They do, in articles and merchandises and all. But I doubt they will mention anything about it in the main films.

[aiman04]

‘Star Wars VII’ Could Become The 3rd Highest Grossing Film Ever – Analyst

Talk about The Force: Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens, which opens December 18, could trail just Avatar and Titanic — with $1.95 billion in global box office sales — Morgan Stanley’s Benjamin Swinburne says today in a detailed a report about the film’s potential impact on Disney.

The analyst raised his box office forecast nearly 22%, mostly due to his growing optimism about overseas sales. After throwing in all revenues and costs, he expects SW to be “wildly profitable” for Disney with $1.03 billion headed to the bottom line from $1.67 billion in the company’s share of sales.

Swinburne sees domestic ticket buyers spending $650 million on the film, with overseas sales at $1.3 billion. The ratio — with non-domestic sales doubling domestic — is higher than the last three SW films. International sales were about 1.2 times domestic for the releases in 1999, 2002, and 2005. But “the international market has grown significantly since, as evidenced by the recent strength of Furious 7” which had a ratio of 3.3-to-1.

Disney’s also poised to take a larger than average slice of the theatrical sales pie. The studio typically splits the proceeds in half with domestic theaters. But for SW “we expect Disney retains 55-60% of domestic box office receipts and 40-45% of the international take,” Swinburne says.

His view of global merchandise sales also has improved. The forecast now assumes that consumers will spend $3 billion a year on licensed toys, clothing, and other assorted SW-related stuff, with about $215 million going back to Disney.

In other realms, Disney might see $350 million in home video revenues, $100 million from video games, and $75 million from global pay TV.

On the cost side he figures the movie production will run $423 million — including $200 million for the film, $98 million from profit participations, and $125 million to make and distribute home videos. Print and ad costs subtract $175 million for the movie, and $40 million for the home video.

Swinburne says that his new projections put him pretty much in line with investor assumptions. Disney shares are regularly setting new all time highs; they’re up 0.7% to $114.20 in mid-day trading. The price is up 21.3% so far in 2015, and 38% over the last 12 months.

http://deadline.com/2015/06/star-war...st-1201452210/

[DisneyBlu]

‘Star Wars VII’ Could Become The 3rd Highest Grossing Film Ever

It will. Easily.

[toddly6666]

Most likely because unlike Age of Ultron, Fast and Furious 7, and Jurrasic World, there will probably a lot more people seeing this a bunch of times in the theater.

[Megalith]

So when is the next trailer? I feel like the buzz on this film has died. No, news about dumbass toys don't count.

[SilentDawn]

Originally Posted by Megalith

So when is the next trailer? I feel like the buzz on this film has died. No, news about dumbass toys don't count.

Hopefully at Comic-con.

[kopitarrulez]

Originally Posted by SilentDawn

Hopefully at Comic-con.

thats what i'm thinking

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by DisneyBlu

It will. Easily.

Yeah, I'd say it's on for two billion at the minimum.

[Riddler The Slag]

Originally Posted by Megalith

So when is the next trailer? I feel like the buzz on this film has died. No, news about dumbass toys don't count.

Comic Con will be the next teaser. After that, it's a wait until October when things really kick into gear.

[Ernest Rister]

Originally Posted by Riddler The Slag

Comic Con will be the next teaser. After that, it's a wait until October when things really kick into gear.

Are they streaming this year at CC like Celebration?

[Riddler The Slag]

Doubtful but I bet there will be periscopes of it. Just my two cents unless security clamps down.

[aiman04]

When is the SDCC?

[MechaGodzilla]

Originally Posted by aiman04

When is the SDCC?

July 9-12, so in a week.

[AaronJ]

Originally Posted by DisneyBlu

It will. Easily.

Of course. They seriously hire people at Morgan Stanley to simply state the obvious? Maybe I should apply for a job there?

"Analyst AaronJ from Morgan Stanley states that the sky is blue."

[tigertron]

I'd say there was a possibility it could beat Titanic and Avatar. This isn't just another Star Wars prequel, this is the sequel to Return of the Jedi.

One thing is guaranteed though, it will pass the billion dollar mark.

[DarkDune]

If the movie is actually good, there is no telling how much people will choose to re-see it in theaters alone, and/or with their friends and families. I mean, how many times have people re-watched the good Star Wars movies since 1977?

I have a GOOD feeling about this!

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by tigertron

I'd say there was a possibility it could beat Titanic and Avatar. This isn't just another Star Wars prequel, this is the sequel to Return of the Jedi.

One thing is guaranteed though, it will pass the billion dollar mark.

I'd say it's got Titanic firmly in its sights, but it will take something truly special to beat Avatar.

[aiman04]

Concept art of Lupita's Maz Kanata:

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http://makingstarwars.net/2015/07/is...force-awakens/

[DisneyBlu]

Originally Posted by aiman04

Concept art of Lupita's Maz Kanata:

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http://makingstarwars.net/2015/07/is...force-awakens/

Pretty big shame the beautiful Lupita has to play an ugly CGI alien, but at least she gets to be in Star Wars.