As of this weekend, it's only in 852 theaters. They should go for the jugular now since word of mouth should get more fans.
2007-01-07 16:17:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
$10K from 852 theatre isn't a great average - it's good but not great. The reason it's not in more theatres is because the studio is doing a controlled roll out leading up to the Oscar nominations. From everything I've heard they plan to go wide on 1/19 which means it would be brand new in theatres when the Oscar nominations come out on Tuesday 1/23. If you look back at previous years this is a standard practice.
You should also look for expansion of The Queen, Notes on a Scandal, The Good German, The Good Shepherd, Babel, Apocalypto, Volver, Venus, and Letter from Iwo Jima.
Again, this happens every year at this time.
By the way, I am a theatre manager.
2007-01-07 16:24:37 · answer #1 · answered by Justin H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my understanding is that the movie company is releasing the movie cautiously, since it's a musical, trying to make sure that every theater is filled to capacity, instead of spreading things too thin. before christmas, there were $25 screenings in new york and L.A. with programs that made it an "event." i saw it at a free screening as they were trying to build buzz in the mainstream and as a result, have been telling everyone i know how brilliant it is. i can't wait to go again... and pay. it's that good. i think the movie company is being very deliberate because a) it's a musical and b) it's an all-black cast, which sometimes limits its overall appeal. in any case, even in limited theaters, it cracked the top 10 last week, so it's a bon fide hit! p.s. i'm in NYC, where the buzz is huge.
2007-01-08 00:23:59 · answer #2 · answered by nystrele 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I honestly have no idea. I live in a moderately sized city and its only in two theaters. It may have something to do with it being perceived as a "black movie" and movies under that category generally not picked up by as many theaters. But the movie is great and well received so maybe more will pick it up.
2007-01-08 00:23:38 · answer #3 · answered by licia0018 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I don't know what you mean....it's at every freakin' theater here!!! They replaced Apocolyptica with this piece of crap!!!
2007-01-08 00:35:56 · answer #4 · answered by rswdew 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that movie looks boring and stupid.
i hope my town gets rid of it and puts in something good.
2007-01-08 00:34:22 · answer #5 · answered by clomtancy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋