TMNT at the box office

[tambour]

The all new super-charged computer-animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Warner Bros) is off to an explosive start at the box office with a staggering $9.7 million on opening day, and as much as an estimated $34.5 million for its opening 3-day weekend. TMNT will coast to an easy weekend win battling past 5 other new films entering the marketplace, along with the third weekend for 300 (Warner Bros). My studio sources are telling me that the Ninja Turtles had a huge matinee turnout, then Under 25’s kept theatres packed for evening shows.

EXCLUSIVE FANTASYMOGULS.COM ROUGH EARLY FRIDAY ESTIMATES
-as of 10p pacific on Friday, 3/23-
1. TMNT (Warner Bros) - $9.7 million
2. 300 (Warner Bros) - $5.25 million
3. Shooter (Paramount) - $5 million
4. Wild Hogs (Buena Vista) - $3.8 million
4. The Hills Have Eyes 2 (Fox Atomic) - $ 3.8 million
6. The Last Mimzy (New Line) - $3 million
7. Premonition (Sony) - $2.8 million
8. Reign Over Me (Sony) - $2.5 million
9. Pride (Lionsgate) - $1.5 million
10. Bridge To Terabithia (Buena Vista) - $1 million

EXCLUSIVE FANTASYMOGULS.COM ROUGH EARLY 3-DAY ESTIMATES
-as of 10p pacific on Friday, 3/23-
1. TMNT (Warner Bros) - $34.5 million
2. 300 (Warner Bros) - $16.4 million
3. Shooter (Paramount) - $15.3 million
4. Wild Hogs (Buena Vista) - $13.6 million
5. The Hills Have Eyes 2 (Fox Atomic) - $10.6 million
6. The Last Mimzy (New Line) - $10.2 million
7. Premonition (Sony) - $8 million
8. Reign Over Me (Sony) - $7.3 million
9. Pride (Lionsgate) - $4 million
10. Bridge To Terabithia (Buena Vista) - $2.75 million

http://news.fantasymoguls.com/originalcontent/2007/03/exclusive_early_3.html


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1. TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (TMNT) WARNER BROS. 3,110 8,701,000 2,798 n/a 8,701,000
2. 300 WARNER BROS. 3,280 6,061,000 1,848 -40% 147,891,000
3. SHOOTER PARAMOUNT 2,806 4,772,000 1,701 n/a 4,772,000
4. WILD HOGS BVI 3,401 4,138,000 1,217 646% 113,566,000
5. HILLS HAVE EYES II, THE FOX ATOMIC 2,447 3,910,000 1,598 n/a 3,910,000
6. PREMONITION SONY 2,831 3,256,000 1,150 -49% 25,336,000
7. LAST MIMZY, THE WARNER BROS. 3,017 2,810,000 931 n/a 2,810,000
8. REIGN OVER ME SONY 1,671 2,559,000 1,531 n/a 2,559,000
9. PRIDE LIONS GATE 1,518 1,241,000 818 n/a 1,241,000
10. DEAD SILENCE UNIVERSAL 1,806 1,150,000 637 -60% 10,920,000

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[VaughnMichael]

Hell YEAH! go turtles!:tparty: :tparty:

[R-iZZy]

hell.... yeah! i know i'm personally the reason why a lot of showings were sold-out over here. got to see it twice, today!

[ardnealy]

Sequel !!!!!!!! We need it.

[xChri5x]

Definatly a sequel. There is so much they can do with this style. I wanna see more of the grungy city. Something with a slower pace might be nice too.

[Sewer Bull]

Good. There might be a sequel then.

On a related sidenote... OMG, this movie's already avalaible on the net, camera taken and uploaded like 17 hours ago. Jesus. Some people.

[TerranigmaFreak]

The title actually scared me until I realize it was about the opening on the FIRST day.

[MrOldSchool]

**** yeah! This is awesome! I saw it last night!

[xChri5x]

I really want this on dvd. And I hope they don't give it some cheap dvd cover art.
I think they should use the official movie poster if anything.

[Sewer Bull]

Hell yeah! I want it on DVD as well. I'm planning to import it and watch it before the movie hits the screens here.

When it's planned for release, BTW?

[ardnealy]

movie's already avalaible on the net, camera taken and uploaded like 17 hours ago. Jesus. Some people.

Already?!? That is crazy.

[tambour]

1. TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (TMNT) WARNER BROS. 3,110 8,701,000 2,798 n/a 8,701,000
2. 300 WARNER BROS. 3,280 6,061,000 1,848 -40% 147,891,000
3. SHOOTER PARAMOUNT 2,806 4,772,000 1,701 n/a 4,772,000
4. WILD HOGS BVI 3,401 4,138,000 1,217 646% 113,566,000
5. HILLS HAVE EYES II, THE FOX ATOMIC 2,447 3,910,000 1,598 n/a 3,910,000
6. PREMONITION SONY 2,831 3,256,000 1,150 -49% 25,336,000
7. LAST MIMZY, THE WARNER BROS. 3,017 2,810,000 931 n/a 2,810,000
8. REIGN OVER ME SONY 1,671 2,559,000 1,531 n/a 2,559,000
9. PRIDE LIONS GATE 1,518 1,241,000 818 n/a 1,241,000
10. DEAD SILENCE UNIVERSAL 1,806 1,150,000 637 -60% 10,920,000

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[Warhorse]

Wow. This is exilirating to see the Turtles out on number one, thus far. I was worried that The Hills Have Eyes would be number one, because the theater I went to, had the Turtles in a tiny theater, while I saw THHE playing in the monster sized theater.

It's great to see our beloved boys in green still got it.:)

[iris]

yeehaw! :D

[FearlessLeader]

The only really posistive I can see from the short running time is it gives the movie a chance to have more screenings.

At my theater Turtles had at least 2 more show times then any of the other films, even 300.

[Leonardo_Warrior_Turtle]

Looks like at least a $30 million opening. Most likey, it'll take a 50% drop the weekend after. Putting it at at least $45 million. If I'm not mistaken, would put it just over the budget for the film. I'm sure the numbers worldwide will be good as well. Plus, the positive word of mouth from the viewing public. (Not the critics. Screw the critics.) I really think a sequel is going to happen. *knock on wood*

[iris]

Not all the professional critics have been negative, although nearly all of them are hesitant to praise, because of the pop culture history of TMNT.

The Washington Post review gave it 3 stars and made it a top pick.

[Sliced]

Looks like at least a $30 million opening. Most likey, it'll take a 50% drop the weekend after. Putting it at at least $45 million. If I'm not mistaken, would put it just over the budget for the film. I'm sure the numbers worldwide will be good as well. Plus, the positive word of mouth from the viewing public. (Not the critics. Screw the critics.) I really think a sequel is going to happen. *knock on wood*

A drop of 50% ? I dunno.. I wouldn't be surprised to see tmnt have a $50-55 million box office next week. After that, things are gonna slow down alot, but I do think that It will have 2 strong weeks at the BO.

[Willis]

It's not hard to see why this movie is done well.

Two decades worth of people have become fans of the turtles, old series and new. While a lot of the newer generation visits because "hey I watch that Saturday mornings!!!"... I (we) old-school fans visit in hopes to see the movie we never got.

Combined with the fact the movie was actually good, (I'll admit - to my surprise), factors in the replay value big time.

[CJStyles]

This is good to hear, Kevin you better hurry up with Gatchaman and go back to work on the sequal to TMNT with a PG-13 rating or a movie that's 2 hours our both... but other than that GREAT JOB!

[blue_angel99]

:D Awwwwright!

I never thought they would do that well!! I assumed cause none of my students ever mentioned going to see it. All they talked about was seeing The Hills (bleh) and Mimzy(cute).

[Peanut]

YES! This is great news. It's going to have a strong weekend. A ton of people I know couldn't make it to the movie last night, but are going tonight. It was talked about like crazy at work this morning.

[Warhorse]

I'm going to see it again tonight. I went with my younger friends last night. Tonight, I'm going with my mom and aunt, and some of their friends. I think a cousin might join us too. But alot of people are hyped about this movie.

I just hope next time, PG-13 material, more substance (not so rushed) and I'd like to see this excellent CGI in an IMAX version!:D

[TheMunDial]

All the showings were sold out last night. I watched it at 12:10 AM, and we got in the theater at around 11:55 AM, thinking it would be empty, but we were wrong. Packed, it was. We had to split our group up. There were people sitting along the aisles.

I only spotted two kids in the audience (well, it WAS past midnight), but everyone else looked 20 years old and above.

[Warhorse]

Same thing happened in my theate mundial. There were people sitting on the steps to watch the film, and they had two, count them, two screen going on at the same time. And this was at the 10:30pm showing. I dunno if this is a good thing or not, it's been a while since I've been to the theaters, but the buzz were the Turtles, despite the theater thinking that the Hills Have Eyes would be the shiznit this weekend. Boy were they wrong. And I'm glad of it.

Hey, with 300 and TMNT supposedly taking the two top spots this weekend, seems CGI is really finding it's niche in the world. And so many people were hating on the Turtles for being CGI, would even check the movie out. Fools.

[ThemanthatwouldbeRaphael]

This definatley made my day.

[lilraph]

Thought i read on the monroe thread about him thinking sequel at 100 m. and were at 34.5. That means at nine dollars a ticket we need roughly 7.3 million more people to go see this thing before it leaves theaters. I love the movie but i cant see it that many more times.
I quote raph DDDDDDDDDDDAAAAAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMMMMMMMNNNNNNN

[ThemanthatwouldbeRaphael]

Thought i read on the monroe thread about him thinking sequel at 100 m. and were at 34.5. That means at nine dollars a ticket we need roughly 7.3 million more people to go see this thing before it leaves theaters. I love the movie but i cant see it that many more times.
I quote raph DDDDDDDDDDDAAAAAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMMMMMMMNNNNNNN

I've been thinking about that 100 mil thing. Is he sure that's really what they want to greenlight a sequel, of have they since come to their senses and opted for 50 mil instead. Because even at 50 mil, Warner Bros will still be getting they're investment back and more.

[Fledermaus]

Superherohype! reports:
(http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=5392)

TMNT Opens with $8.7 Million
Source: ShowbizData
March 24, 2007

The Warner Bros. animated feature film TMNT grossed an estimated $8.7 million its opening day according to ShowbizData, averaging $$2,798 in 3,110 theatres. That points to a weekend take somewhere between $25 and 27 million, roughly where the first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles live action movie opened back in 1990.

Also yesterday, Zack Snyder's historic epic 300 added an additional $6 million to its box office take going into its third weekend, where it's likely to cross the $150 million mark after 15 days.

Check back tomorrow on ComingSoon.net for the full box office report.

[jezza]

I wonder what the figures are in other parts of the world. I may have to go see the movie again if it helps put the figures up. Even if the movie doesnt make $100m in theatres, I can assure you DVD sales will help out.

Take Fantastic Four for example. The only reason that got a sequel was because the DVD sales were so high. If we have an HD DVD or BluRay release then TMNT would be on a lot of peoples 'to buy' lists.

[kerfootw]

Just checked the imdb, I think it's at 34.5 million now.

[Head Spinnin' Bebop]

Wow, being #1, its looking to be, I never expected that. I would have been happy if it was even in the top 5, but 1? Thats awesomeness!!!!!:)

[jezza]

Just checked the imdb, I think it's at 34.5 million now.

Whereabouts did you get that figure from?

[johnnyblaze]

I doubt its at 34 million right now

[kerfootw]

Whereabouts did you get that figure from?

I just said that. Imdb.

[johnnyblaze]

where on imdb?

[AquaParade]

I'm about get an x-box360, anyone know if they still come with the hd-dvd players? I heard that the new black ones with more hard drive space that are coming soon are not gonna have hd-dvd players installed and we'll have to buy them seperately, but I'm hoping the regular 360's theyre making right now still come with them. I have an hd-tv in my room and im dying to see this movie in hd on it, what do you guys think the chances of this coming to hd-dvd are?

[jezza]

HD DVD is relatively high since WB supports HD DVD over BluRay right now. However, even if you buy a 360 right now you will still need to fork out for a seperate HD DVD drive.

[Youal]

I seriously hope TMNT kick Meet the Robinson ass at the box office and bring on the age of "cool" animation if you catch my drift....

[Fledermaus]

where on imdb?

Probably from some random poster on the IMDB TMNT messageboards. I didn't see it anywhere in the official section.

[blueoakleyz]

sweet!

these morons here
http://www.boxofficereport.com/wbon/daily.shtml

had shooter #1, (they changed it now though)

I'm glad shooter is doing badly, movie looks so stupid..

[weredog]

I seriously hope TMNT kick Meet the Robinson ass at the box office and bring on the age of "cool" animation if you catch my drift....

You and me both.

I'm glad to hear it hit #1. I haven't been able to see it yet, but I'm hoping to go sometime next week.

[blueoakleyz]

HD DVD is relatively high since WB supports HD DVD over BluRay right now. However, even if you buy a 360 right now you will still need to fork out for a seperate HD DVD drive.

I have a 360 but bluray is seriously the better format, by far. So I'm waiting even if it takes a long time.


as far as 100mil goes, you guys have nothing to worry about!

even Rocky Balboa hit like $140mil

[TerranigmaFreak]

You and me both.

I'm glad to hear it hit #1. I haven't been able to see it yet, but I'm hoping to go sometime next week.

Third!

I'm so sick of seeing all the MTR's commercials on TV. The movie looks really dumb too. I find Pixar's movies very overrated. Then again, I only saw Toy Story 1 and 2, and I really hated the first Toy Story.

[ThemanthatwouldbeRaphael]

All of Pixar's movies are essentially the same over and over, just with different species.

I really hope TMNT smokes MtR at the box office, but you know those souless monsters at Disney, they'll do anything to put MtR at number 1. Let's just hope Warner Bros can step up come March 30th.

[johnnyblaze]

^where did that cool picture of the TMNT voice actors come from?

[ThemanthatwouldbeRaphael]

http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2007-03-20-ninja-turtles-inside_N.htm

[Raph's Girl]

Those wondering when the movie will be on DVD. Well according to the official site it's July 10th. Mentioned in the Upcoming comic section as July 7th is when the TPB of the comic book adaption will be out.

[Raph'N'Roll]

That's great news, I hope we get a sequel!
I went to see it again tonight and the theatre was packed, mostly 20 somethings and students.

[kithng]

http://www.showbizdata.com/dailybox.cfm

second day, 9.4 millions, total 18.1 million now

[Tinuvielsdreams]

yeah I went to see it again too and judging just by how full the really late showing was I bet the early showing was still packed. I am so happy :D

[Rooish]

All of Pixar's movies are essentially the same over and over, just with different species.


Come now. I see barely any similarities between Toy Story, Finding Nemo and The Incredibles. Even if they did have the same plot, the setting and characters are so dratically different that they seem wholly original ... if you want reused plots with different species, look to Disney (yes, I know Disney owns Pixar, but the Disney writers are not the Pixar writers).

As if this TMNT movie didn't reuse billions of elements of other movies.

[X]

Of course the final numbers will be available monday but weekend estimates are in...

http://boxofficemojo.com/weekend/chart/?yr=2007&wknd=12&p=.htm

Looks like it needs to make 9 million more to break even... Here's hoping for that 100 mil mark so we're gaurenteed a sequel... :)

-X-

[Raph'N'Roll]

100 million seems a bit much to get a sequel, surley 60 million will be enough eh?
I can't believe Norbit has earned so much, that looks like such a pile of shite!

[poobone]

sweet!

these morons here
http://www.boxofficereport.com/wbon/daily.shtml

had shooter #1, (they changed it now though)

I'm glad shooter is doing badly, movie looks so stupid..

actually it was really good. so was the book.

[Aztec General]

From the look of things it will be in the 25-30 mil range for its opening weekend. That's pretty good. The true test though will be if it can put up similar numbers NEXT weekend. Word of mouth and repeat viewings will be the key if it is to have a chance to do $100 mil.

[Spitfire]

100 million seems a bit much to get a sequel, surley 60 million will be enough eh?
I can't believe Norbit has earned so much, that looks like such a pile of shite!

Depends on how much it makes opening weekend too. Wait till after today. If it made around 40 Mil it will get a sequel. If not then they will have to hold out and hope for 100 Mil.

The 100 mil isn't a tall order. Domestic is what makes it hard.

[iris]

Variety headline: "TMNT Wins Weekend" !! (blurb posted here (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117961758.html?categoryid=13&cs=1))


Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Media By Numbers LLC. Final figures will be released Monday.

1. "TMNT," $25.45 million.
2. "300," $20.5 million.
3. "Shooter," $14.5 million.
4. "Wild Hogs," $14.4 million.
5. "The Last Mimzy," $10.2 million.
6. "Premonition," $10.1 million.
7. "The Hills Have Eyes 2," $10 million.
8. "Reign Over Me," $8 million.
9. "Pride," $4 million.
10. "Dead Silence," $3.5 million.

[Ecto Jedi]

Depends on how much it makes opening weekend too. Wait till after today. If it made around 40 Mil it will get a sequel. If not then they will have to hold out and hope for 100 Mil.

Don't the inevitable DVD sales figure into the picture somehow? Even if the film doesn't garner $100 mil, won't the DVDs/soundtracks/games convince WB of its profitability?

[Spitfire]

Don't the inevitable DVD sales figure into the picture somehow? Even if the film doesn't garner $100 mil, won't the DVDs/soundtracks/games convince WB of its profitability?

I'd like to hope so, I know DVD sales make them alot of cash because DVDs cost about 5 bucks to make and they sell them for 15-20. Like Blu-ray the disks themselves cost 25 bucks to buy but the movies are like 40.

WB said it needs to make 100 mil domestic so I go by that. Honestly I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't toss that out already. It's doing alot better then I expected it to.

[Ecto Jedi]

WB said it needs to make 100 mil domestic so I go by that. Honestly I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't toss that out already. It's doing alot better then I expected it to.

Whoa, wait -- Warner Brothers said TMNT needed to earn $100 million to get a sequel? When did they say that?

[Barkworm]

Gray said it like a month ago.

[iris]

I don't understand what Warner Brothers has to do with determining whether there will be a sequel. Weren't they contracted by Weinstein to handle distribution? Maybe they involved before production went forward?

I'll never understand Hollywood.

[Spitfire]

WB probably funded it. Honestly I think they could just get Lion's Gate to put it put. They'll pay and produce any movie.

[Ecto Jedi]

Gray said it like a month ago.

Oh, I see. Hadn't heard about that.

[Spitfire]

This is good to hear, Kevin you better hurry up with Gatchaman and go back to work on the sequal to TMNT with a PG-13 rating or a movie that's 2 hours our both... but other than that GREAT JOB!

Kevin said he was done with movies like that in an interview though. I'm pretty sure if there's a TMNT sequel he won't have anything to do with it.

[Starkiller]

Wow, it's done a lot better than I expected. I thought 300 would be far more popular. We haven't hit Easter yet. I'm sure TMNT will make the 100m it needs for a sequel then considering all the parents who will be taking their kids out to the movies.

I can't believe Norbit has earned so much, that looks like such a pile of shite!

Yeah, a pile of sexist, fattest shite. Damn, and I used to love Eddie Murphy.

[Cascadia]

It is doing pretty well...$12 of that 25 million is mine. I will probably see it one more time but not today. I saw it on Friday & Saturday at 2 different movie theaters.

[Tansut]

From Yahoo! Movies...

"It's sequel time, dudes," said Harvey Weinstein, co-chairman of the Weinstein Co., which is distributing "TMNT" overseas. "We knew from the inception of this project that that the `TMNT' characters would continue to resonate with audiences across the world.

[Starkiller]

Yeah, I've already seen it 3 times now (sick little fangirl that I am) - I want some kudos!

Kevin said he was done with movies like that in an interview though. I'm pretty sure if there's a TMNT sequel he won't have anything to do with it.

That's a shame. The movie definitely hints at a sequel. Do you have a link to that interview by any chance Spitfire?

[Ralphmacchio]

From Yahoo! Movies...

"It's sequel time, dudes," said Harvey Weinstein, co-chairman of the Weinstein Co., which is distributing "TMNT" overseas. "We knew from the inception of this project that that the `TMNT' characters would continue to resonate with audiences across the world.

Is this due to the box office?

[Fledermaus]

Kevin said he was done with movies like that in an interview though. I'm pretty sure if there's a TMNT sequel he won't have anything to do with it.

What?? Where is this interview.:o

[Cascadia]

Both times that I went, everyone wanted to know where I got my TMNT t-shirt and I tell them. Word of mouth goes a long way.

[Bry]

Kevin said he was done with movies like that in an interview though. I'm pretty sure if there's a TMNT sequel he won't have anything to do with it.
Wait, what? Where did you hear this? From what I've seen/read he seems very enthusiastic about the movie and the Turtles in general, so if what you're saying is true... well, then it'd be more than a little surprising.

[Splinter's Iroonna]

The way he talked not only in San Diego last summer, but the day before opening in this very forum makes me think he hopes/plans to be involved in a sequel.

[Spitfire]

What?? Where is this interview.:o

It's not written it was a interview that some guy had filmed. It was posted so long ago it would be hell to try and dig it back up. Just look around for video interviews.

They asked what else he was going to do after TMNT and he said a Gatchaman movie. After explaining what it was about he said "And after that I'm done doing movies about mutant teenagers."

[Bry]

Here's a bit on a potential sequel from a very recent interview at Cinematical.com (http://www.cinematical.com/2007/03/23/interview-tmnt-director-kevin-munroe/):

Cinematical: Assuming TMNT does really well, what about the sequel? Are you interested in that? Are there already plans for one?

KM: Yeah, ya know I can't lie and say that we've never spoken about it. I've got a deal to write it, and -- I don't know -- we'll see. I think it will be largely dependent on this weekend, and then overall domestic gross. But I think there are a lot more stories to tell with this universe. I think there are a lot more places to go. And a lot more characters to flesh out.
It may not be a done deal, but he says he's attached to write it at least and he seems interested. Here's hoping.

[Ecto Jedi]

Here's a bit on a potential sequel from a very recent interview at Cinematical.com (http://www.cinematical.com/2007/03/23/interview-tmnt-director-kevin-munroe/):

Damn right!

[Tansut]

Is this due to the box office?It must be, the article was reporting the results of this weekend.

[Brock]

IMDB has posted the estimated weekend numbers!

http://www.imdb.com/chart/

[VaughnMichael]

Heelllllssss yeaaah!:evilgrin:

[Splinter's Iroonna]

Yahoo news says so, too.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070325/ap_en_mo/box_office

[Warhorse]

:D

In Mikey's words. "We're back dudes!!!!!"

[Time Mistress]

TMNT #1! So radical!

[Ecto Jedi]

TMNT #1! So radical!

Was there ever any doubt? :D

[Whitewolf89]

I was watching Fox News this morning (okay, earlier this afternoon) before I Came to the library to make some print-outs (STILL don't have ink in my printer at home yet, drat it! Ah, well.....), and saw (and taped) a bit on the movie that they ran there. On the little "crawler" thing that goes across the bottom of the screen, it said that TMNT made 25.45 million on its debut weekend, and THEN when the s"tory" came on (short though it was), they said that it made WELL OVER 30 million on its opening weekend. So I'm thinking sequel. Definitely.

And here's hoping that Kevin not only writes it, but directs it, too.

I am LOVIN' this!!! My niece Ashley and I went Friday night to see it, and, like everywhere else that it's been, the Glass Sword Cinema 6 (that's the larger of our two theatres here in town) was PACKED! My brother and other niece went to see "Wild Hogs" (which they said was good), but, from what I could tell, MOST of Friday's ticket sales were for TMNT. The section that it was being shown in was PACKED, to the point that Ash and I wound up sitting in the second row from the front (and it's a good thing that I saved her a seat next to mine, or she would've wound up sitting on Aunt Wolfie's lap, or I would've wound up sitting on the floor NEXT to her!)! And when I looked around a couple of times, I noticed that folks were not only sitting on any available space on the floor, there was standing room only along the walls! And this at $7.00 for an adult admission and $5.00 for kids and seniors!

Not only THAT, when the 7 PM showing was over and we left the theatre building, people we lined up clear to a fence next door to the building, and that was like, oh, 200 or 300 yards AWAY form the front door! And MOST floks that I overheard talking about which of the six movies that they were going to see said, "The Turtles' one" (or a variation of that). Which is good.

Also, ANY non-R-rated movie (like TMNT) usually winds up going to our OTHER theatre here (it's called "Family Theatre, hence their "no R-rated movies" rule) about a month (or thereabouts) AFTER it finishes its runs at the Glass Sword. (They go STRAIGHT to it, actually.) So, as you can guess, Ash and I ALREADY have another TMNT movie-watchin' date. And even better, the ticket price in better. Just $4.00 for an adult ticket (don't know WHAT a kid's ticket runs, but I'll find out soon enough.). so I figure that, once itgets there, they might make a bit more money for it.

And I am DEFINITELY getting the DVD when it's released. I think between Mirage, 4Kids, Funimation, LionsGate and Warner Bros., my wallet is going to be in terminally EMPTY mode for some time to come.

And Speaking of the DVD, I hope the release date IS July 10th. It's my bro's birthday (I told him that, and he playfully rolled his eyes, grinned at me, and said, "Yippeee.:lol: ), and the 7th (which I wouldn't usually care about a TMNT DVD release date) is the date that my much-beloved Aunt Floss passed away last year. Still, SHE would want me to get it, as it would make a sad day kinda happy for me. So, while I'lll be getting it anyway, I'll do it in her memory.

Now, if my darned Wal-Mart will just cooperate, and get it in on the RELEASE date, and NOT when THEY want to. HATE that!!!

[Bry]

Great news!

It's also worth noting that TMNT's opening weekend did pretty much exactly as well as the first movie in 1990. Here's (http://boxofficemojo.com/alltime/weekends/month/?mo=03&p=.htm) a list of the all-time top March openings - they're only about $50,000 apart. The 1990 movie went on to make $135 million domestic. So if TMNT has the same legs in the long run, we should be seeing our sequel.

[Whitewolf89]

Was there ever any doubt? :D

Not for a milli-second. Not on MY part, anyway.:lol:

[Warhorse]

I was worried, because Friday Night, The Turtles were stuck in the small screen, and THHE were in the monster one.

But yesterday, I went to see the Turtles again, and guess what, THHE is now stuck in the little screen and the Turtles took it's place in the monster one!

HAHA, The Mutant Turtles kicked the asses of those inbred red necks!:D

[TMNT4Ever]

"It's sequel time, dudes," said Harvey Weinstein, co-chairman of the Weinstein Co., which is distributing "TMNT" overseas. "We knew from the inception of this project that that the `TMNT' characters would continue to resonate with audiences across the world."

I hope that means they already green lit a sequel.

[Whitewolf89]

This is more great news, but one question. What the shell is THHE? I never heard of it.

I don't think.

"It's sequel time, dudes," said Harvey Weinstein, co-chairman of the Weinstein Co., which is distributing "TMNT" overseas. "We knew from the inception of this project that that the `TMNT' characters would continue to resonate with audiences across the world."

I hope that means they already green lit a sequel.

It sounds very much to me like they already have, given the wording of that quote.

[TMNT4Ever]

It a movie about a different kind of Mutants living in the desert hills. In the film they attack and kill national guard soliders.

[jenna]

The Hills Have Eyes, I believe

[Ecto Jedi]

This is more great news, but one question. What the shell is THHE? I never heard of it.

The Hills Have Eyes 2. Horror movie about a group of soldiers who encounter a bunch of mutated cannibals in the desert. The first one blew chunks, so I'm not entirely surprised by its abysmal showing in theatres.

[VaughnMichael]

there was a doubt in my mind because of how crapy the promotion for the movie was half the people I knew didn't even know there was a new tmnt movie coming out untill I started promoting it all over myspace.
Warner bros or whomever does the next movie really needs to promote the next one allot more in advance next time.
I think with the proffits they made on this one they will though either that or they wher ejust being cocky and thought tmnt would do great reguardless because of the property its self.
Anyways I'm super happy it did so well!:D

[kerfootw]

OK #1 at the box office. Phase one accomplised.

Phase two now begins. Bring in $100 million or so. Soon as possible would be nice.

Phase three...whatever else is needed for a sequel!

[VaughnMichael]

OK #1 at the box office. Phase one accomplised.

Phase two now begins. Bring in $100 million or so. Soon as possible would be nice.

Phase three...whatever else is needed for a sequel!

I thought phase 2 was to steal underpants?:lol:

[Warhorse]

THHE two is also being released by New Line, isn't it. Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't Kevin and co go to them to produce the new Turtles, and they thought the franchise was dead.

Haha, payback's a b!itch! Isn't it!:D

How many of you are doing the cabbage patch now that the Turtles claimed king at the box office?

[VaughnMichael]

How many of you are doing the cabbage patch now that the Turtles claimed king at the box office?
ummm not me I don't want people to think I'm an unhip white guy:lol:

[Whitewolf89]

The Hills Have Eyes 2. Horror movie about a group of soldiers who encounter a bunch of mutated cannibals in the desert. The first one blew chunks, so I'm not entirely surprised by its abysmal showing in theatres.

Okay, thankies, guys. I HAVE heard of it, but I SERIOUSLY doubt that I'll ever go see it. Not into horror movie all that much. I mean, WHAT does it say of a gal who got scared (back in my WAY younger days (I was about 9, I think)) by the Don Knotts movie, "The Ghost and Mr. Chicken"?!:lol: :roll: :P

[kerfootw]

I thought phase 2 was to steal underpants?:lol:

If that's a joke, I don't get it.

[VaughnMichael]

Okay, thankies, guys. I HAVE heard of it, but I SERIOUSLY doubt that I'll ever go see it. Not into horror movie all that much. I mean, WHAT does it say of a gal who got scared (back in my WAY younger days (I was about 9, I think)) by the Don Knotts movie, "The Ghost and Mr. Chicken"?!:lol: :roll: :P
a friend of mine went and saw the hills have eys 2 this weekend and said it sucks really bad I said well duuuhhh you should have seen tmnt dummy!:lol:

[VaughnMichael]

If that's a joke, I don't get it.
are there no southpark fans in the house seriously!
and my bad it was phase one!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCZaKSko5I8

[iris]

*petulant glare* Gee, guys, thanks for noticing that I posted about TMNT's #1 spot hours ago.

;) lol

They asked what else he was going to do after TMNT and he said a Gatchaman movie. After explaining what it was about he said "And after that I'm done doing movies about mutant teenagers."

Y'know... I think I remember that. I thought that was a self-effacing joke. But maybe not.

[VaughnMichael]

*petulant glare* Gee, guys, thanks for noticing that I posted about TMNT's #1 spot hours ago.

;) lol



Y'know... I think I remember that. I thought that was a self-effacing joke. But maybe not.
you're welcome *bats eyelashes*

[iris]

you're welcome *bats eyelashes*

You...!! *bats Putrescent*

[R-iZZy]

Good to see it beat out "300". I just hope this movie can maintain its buzz and remain up top.

[Fledermaus]

It's not written it was a interview that some guy had filmed. It was posted so long ago it would be hell to try and dig it back up. Just look around for video interviews.

They asked what else he was going to do after TMNT and he said a Gatchaman movie. After explaining what it was about he said "And after that I'm done doing movies about mutant teenagers."

Hmmm... Well what about what he said here (http://www.firstshowing.net/2007/03/04/tmnt-sequel-planned-could-we-see-shredder/)?

Take this as a spoiler or not, but when asked if the film sets up a sequel at the end, Munroe replied:

“Yea, a sequel big time. It's a very not-so-subtle nod at the end.

I'd love it to happen, I wish it was my decision. I do have a deal to do a second one, we'll just wait and see if it happens. I think it's going to depend, it's just all box office at this point.”

[Jester]

Not sure if this says anything but tonite I went for my second viewing. Now it may have been due to the fact it was the late showing, but I was one of 3 people there, and the other 2 were a young teenage couple, at oldest my age. So, yeah, that may not bode well...but again it was the 9:15 showing.

[Fledermaus]

Not sure if this says anything but tonite I went for my second viewing. Now it may have been due to the fact it was the late showing, but I was one of 3 people there, and the other 2 were a young teenage couple, at oldest my age. So, yeah, that may not bode well...but again it was the 9:15 showing.

You went on a Sunday night. Most people have work or school the next morning, so there probably wouldn't be many people in the theater.

[Jester]

Forgot about thet...that and it's the weekend before Spring Break here, people may be vacationing.

[Juniorx]

TMNT is in number.shell yeah.eat that reviewers and haters.oh what now new line thought you said franchise dead.i know its now live but at least their back that what it counts.sorry im in excited mood now since found out their in 1 box offices.hope there will be a sequel..either live or animation dont matter me alongs it TMNT. TURTLE POWER!!.

[iris]

TMNT reviews/stories are currently on the front page of Google News in the entertainment section. Most of the stories are from the AP coverage of TMNT being number 1.

This is a good thing. :D

From "Weekend Box Office Gets Turtle Power!" by Stephanie Sanchez 3/25/07, quoting Reuters:
The Time Warner Inc. -owned studio had expected the $30 million film -- one of six new entries -- to open in the mid-teen millions. The audience was split fairly evenly among children and nostalgic adults, and exit polls were favorable, it said.

"TMNT" is the fourth entry in the crime-fighting franchise; the previous one, the live-action "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III," opened at No. 1 in 1991 with $12.4 million. (Back then, the average ticket price was $4.21; last year, it was $6.55, according to the Motion Picture Assn. of America.)

Warner Bros., a 50/50 partner on "TMNT" with international distributor Weinstein Co., also released "300," which slipped to No. 2 with $20.5 million. The total for the blood-soaked Spartan saga rose to $162.4 million after three weeks.

So... the movie opened at least 7 mil more than WB expected.

[Sanjuro]

I saw it twice. Also who is the smartest samurai of them all? http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showpost.php?p=473952&postcount=2

Sanjuro.

[VaughnMichael]

You...!! *bats Putrescent*
don't make me cut you!!:lol:

[esco]

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=daily&id=tmntcg.htm

TMNT made another $1,428,373 Monday.

New total = $25,683,578

[Head Spinnin' Bebop]

I hope movie 2/5 isn't too far away. With this being #1, that is very impressive and I didn't think it would. Its awesome and hope it stays in the top 5 for the next couple weeks. That be tubular!

Is the DVD due out in July?

[OA]

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=daily&id=tmntcg.htm

TMNT made another $1,428,373 Monday.

New total = $25,683,578

Cool....about $16 of that was from me and my wife...:)

[Warhorse]

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=daily&id=tmntcg.htm

TMNT made another $1,428,373 Monday.

New total = $25,683,578

I thought the movie had already made 25 million over the weekend, so the 1.4 million added to the weekend gross would bring the total to about 26+ million, right?

[esco]

Opening Weekend was $24.3... 24,255,--- something like that. You can check the link, its not working for me right now. 25 was the estimate but I guess Sunday didn't do as good as predicted.

[iris]

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=daily&id=tmntcg.htm

TMNT made another $1,428,373 Monday.

New total = $25,683,578

That's quite a drop in daily gross. Film's in second place now. Hope it picks back up. At least the word-of-mouth is positive. :D

[xChri5x]

Who goes to the movies on a monday?

[iris]

Heh. Apparently, people who want to see 300 more than they want to see TMNT?

[xChri5x]

300 made only a tiny bit more then TMNT monday

[iris]

300 made only a tiny bit more then TMNT monday
True, but 300 has been out for a long time.

Honestly, I'm just annoyed 'cuz I don't like 300. :)

[johnnyblaze]

TMNT has a kid heavy audience though while 300 doesn't, and this is a school week

[iris]

Yeah. And some are on vacation with their families for spring break.

Meanwhile, the news media continue to bring us fascinating (http://www.quickdfw.com/columnists/jburgess/stories/DN-pg3--jessicacolumn_28ick.ART.State.Edition1.446e5a2.htm l) TMNT articles. :goofygri: :oops: :P

[Kunoichi_Haruko]

Yeah. And some are on vacation with their families for spring break.

Meanwhile, the news media continue to bring us fascinating (http://www.quickdfw.com/columnists/jburgess/stories/DN-pg3--jessicacolumn_28ick.ART.State.Edition1.446e5a2.htm l) TMNT articles. :goofygri: :oops: :P

:chuckles: That was a fun read. :P

[gobo]

"I like it! Step up." <== (There's something wrong with me. I'm quoting Corytello. :sick: )

Anywho, I liked that little article-y thing. But, since the Turtles aren't mammals, they aren't technically social creatures. So, really, they shouldn't mind the solitude.

[esco]

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/daily/chart/

(ESTIMATES) A lot worse than expected, TMNT is currently 5th this weekend and will probably end up 4th after Sunday... maybe 3rd. "Shooter" only made $5,000 more on Friday and "300" made 0.9 mil more. I was hoping TMNT could make 15 mil this weekend but it doesn't look like it'll make 10. I helped with $68 (not me alone) last weekend, but I don't think I can do anything this weekend.

On a positive note, TMNT is #1 after the week despite losing to "300" Monday-Thursday with $29.3 mil.

[Youal]

300 is a beast of a movie. Warner Bros must be dancing with joy with how insane amount of money is still making at the box office. Realistically, I don't see TMNT beating out 300 because its got killer promo and strong reviews. Both movie is under Warner Bros so its win-win situation on which of these movies come at top. Its just too bad that TMNT came out when there is stiff competion on its release.

On a side note, it great to see TMNT made more money on its first day than Meet the Robinsons.

[Whitewolf89]

True, but 300 has been out for a long time.

Honestly, I'm just annoyed 'cuz I don't like 300. :)

300 is too much like Titanic for MY tastes. When I go to see a movie, I want to be surprised at the end, and a lot of the way through. The events in 300 are historical, for the most part, and the ending of IT, like Titanic, isn't a real big surprise. The Titanic sank with a horrendous loss of life, and the Spartans got slaughtered by the Persians at Thermopolea (sp?); BIG surprise there, on BOTH counts.

I like historical stuff, yeah, but IF I want to watch something like THAT, I'll watch a documentary on the History Channel, or something. Doesn't COST as much, you don't have to contend with crowds; etc. And I am NOT gonna pay $7.00 to see something that is technically an overblown documntary on steriods! I like surprises when it comes to movie, thanks much, NOT an over-priced history lesson!

Not being snotty here, just truthful. Ergo, I think that I'll stick with movies like TMNT (which I AM gonna go see again, incidently. My family will probably think I'm nuts, but I'm the adult TMNT fanantic in my clan. So sue me!;) :P )).

On a side note, it great to see TMNT made more money on its first day than Meet the Robinsons.

It did?! That's great! I was a bit worried that "MTR" would do better than TMNT it's opening weekend, but it seems that I had no cause for worry. And as much as I usually like Disney movies (I grew up on 'em, actually), from what I've seen of it, its just flat-out silly!:sleep: NOT something that I'd waste $7.00 on, anyway.:P

[Youal]

Here's an interesting article thats related to this topic:

$35 million budget puts 'TMNT' on road to profits

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/features/columns/e3ic8a667db1a35f3a0a110d1408938c54d

[CyberCubed]

Well hopefully they make it past 35mill after this weekend.

Sad to say, it may not reach 100mil at this rate. Hopefully it gets up to at least 70 mil.

[ToTheNines]

It did?! That's great! I was a bit worried that "MTR" would do better than TMNT it's opening weekend, but it seems that I had no cause for worry. And as much as I usually like Disney movies (I grew up on 'em, actually), from what I've seen of it, its just flat-out silly!:sleep: NOT something that I'd waste $7.00 on, anyway.:P

The weekend isn't over yet, MTR could have a monster saturday... yuck.:evil:

[jezza]

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/daily/chart/

(ESTIMATES) A lot worse than expected, TMNT is currently 5th this weekend and will probably end up 4th after Sunday... maybe 3rd. "Shooter" only made $5,000 more on Friday and "300" made 0.9 mil more. I was hoping TMNT could make 15 mil this weekend but it doesn't look like it'll make 10. I helped with $68 (not me alone) last weekend, but I don't think I can do anything this weekend.

On a positive note, TMNT is #1 after the week despite losing to "300" Monday-Thursday with $29.3 mil.

There is no way that is right. The foreign takings has to be higher than that. Heck I accounted for nearly $80 of that figure.

[iris]

The numbers for Friday aren't done being reported, but it goes Blades, MtR, 300, and Shooter is just about tied with TMNT.

300 is too much like Titanic for MY tastes. When I go to see a movie, I want to be surprised at the end, and a lot of the way through. The events in 300 are historical, for the most part, and the ending of IT, like Titanic, isn't a real big surprise. The Titanic sank with a horrendous loss of life, and the Spartans got slaughtered by the Persians; BIG surprise there, on BOTH counts.

I like historical stuff, yeah, but IF I want to watch something like THAT, I'll watch a documentary on the Histoy Channel, or something. Doesn't COST as much, you don't have to contend with crowds; etc. And I am NOT gonna pay $7.00 to see something that is technically an overblown documntary on steriods! I like surprises when it comes to movie, thanks much, NOT an over-priced history lesson!

"Titanic" is probably a good comparison. I'm sure these films have their merits, but stuff like that is a great big yawnfest for me.

[esco]

There is no way that is right. The foreign takings has to be higher than that. Heck I accounted for nearly $80 of that figure.

$29.3 domestic... something like 33-34 mil worldwide, but I believe the foreign figures from boxofficemojo are only from before monday (opening weekend), so it should be a bit higher than 34 mil as of thursday, worldwide.

edit: Ok, Foreign Total as of Mar. 25, 2007: $4,526,481... Domestic Total as of Mar. 29, 2007: $29,268,284... there you go.

[Fledermaus]

"Titanic" is probably a good comparison. I'm sure these films have their merits, but stuff like that is a great big yawnfest for me.

I'm sure Titanic was a great big yawnfest for you.... but I sure remember the box office lines that went twice around the entire block even after the second week...:ohwell:

*crosses fingers for TMNT*

[Ecto Jedi]

I'm sure Titanic was a great big yawnfest for you.... but I sure remember the box office lines that went twice around the entire block even after the second week...:ohwell:

It was, after all, the highest grossing film of all time with a worldwide gross of $1,845,034,000. No small feat for a "great big yawnfest."

[Jo Dawn]

Remember that Easter is coming, and with it, Spring Break for the kiddies. Things will definitely pick up for TMNT then; they can all go to the movies more then.

Heck, people may be waiting for it.

[Ecto Jedi]

Whatever the weekend grosses may be, I sure hope TMNT has a long lifespan in theatres. Maybe it won't be the fastest-selling movie out there, but perhaps it'll enjoy a nice longevity that'll push its worldwide gross into the high millions.

[iris]

It was, after all, the highest grossing film of all time with a worldwide gross of $1,845,034,000. No small feat for a "great big yawnfest."

I didn't mean that it wasn't a success. It was. So's 300. That's part of why the two films are good to compare. I just have a short attention span for certain types of movies, is all.

[PrivateRadio]

300 is too much like Titanic for MY tastes. When I go to see a movie, I want to be surprised at the end, and a lot of the way through. The events in 300 are historical, for the most part, and the ending of IT, like Titanic, isn't a real big surprise. The Titanic sank with a horrendous loss of life, and the Spartans got slaughtered by the Persians at Thermopolea (sp?); BIG surprise there, on BOTH counts.

I like historical stuff, yeah, but IF I want to watch something like THAT, I'll watch a documentary on the History Channel, or something. Doesn't COST as much, you don't have to contend with crowds; etc. And I am NOT gonna pay $7.00 to see something that is technically an overblown documntary on steriods! I like surprises when it comes to movie, thanks much, NOT an over-priced history lesson!



Both movies however, took giant liberties with the way the movies get to the ending point that you know about. Which means you know about as much in 300 as you do in TMNT. Just as you knew the Spartans would get slaughtered, you also knew the Turtles were going to win over any villian. How they get there is all the fun.

[X]

Ok this is no April fools joke. Here is a link showing how much TMNT made over the weekend.

It did beat out shooter, ended up in 4th place with another 9.1 million.

http://boxofficemojo.com/weekend/chart/?yr=2007&wknd=13&p=.htm

So now it is 3-4 million over its production cost, and reading the interview with Tom Gray, it seems they didn't have to pay for marketing costs, so anything above its production cost is profit. We won't know for sure until monday, it could have a slight chance at making more, or worse, less...

EDIT: They don't show Saturday and Sundays figures just yet, but the total weekend take itself which I directly linked to.

-X-

[Tinuvielsdreams]

yeah but as of that report it looks like TMNT and MTR made about the same their opening weekends...I find that interesting...But you said those figures aren't final?

[iris]

MtR opened in 300 more theatres than TMNT, and I'm sure Disney pushed it through its standing self-advertising outlets... so I'm not that impressed if they did as well as TMNT.

[Tinuvielsdreams]

I didn't even think of that, the number of theaters I mean...looking at it that way does make a difference
Disney does have unlimited advertising resources
I was just thinking that looks good for us that we can stand up to the Disney Monster Industry

[iris]

I was just thinking that looks good for us that we can stand up to the Disney Monster Industry

Yeah, definitely. :)

[johnnyblaze]

what interview did he say they didn't have to pay the marketing cost?

I have to say on one hand I loved the film and i'm happy that it was good but on the other hand i'm upset that more people aren't watching it and showing it some love. I'm a a believer in quality over quantity but still, people are missing out I think. oh well, it'll blow minds on DVDs I bet

[TMNT4Ever]

One could only hope that it's an april fool's joke, and TMNT really made another 25 million and Meet The Robinsons only made 9.1 million.

[iris]

One could only hope that it's an april fool's joke, and TMNT really made another 25 million and Meet The Robinsons only made 9.1 million.

Dude, $9 million isn't what I would call terrible, especially with the strong competition.

I just read that they also released MtR in 3D in a lot of theatres. Many of the reviews have commentary about Disney Animation's internal politics; apparently this movie really is being pushed hard.

[Ecto Jedi]

Dude, $9 million isn't what I would call terrible, especially with the strong competition.

How can boxofficemojo already have the estimates for today? Christ, it's only 2:52 PM!

[X]

I wish it were an April fools joke, but it's not looking like it.

In anycase DVD sales do help make or break franchises. Family Guy DVD's brought the show back to life, never seen that happen before. Same with Futurama getting a set of movies and possibly more air time. Lost was aparently so good it was turned from a mini-series to a full fledged show. Finally Pitch Black DVD sales helped pave the way for The Chronicles of Riddick.

So while its nice that the movie is in the black now, and is all profit from here on out, DVD sales will help fuel the fire.

EDIT: And perhaps WB will make smarter decisions on a release timeframe that isn't so crowded next time. It is part their fault when they could've released it in April to allow two weeks to pass on the films out now, and the big films like POTC:AWE and Spiderman 3.

-X-

[Buslady]

according to imdb it's dropped to 4th with Blades taking #1. *dies*

[iris]

How can boxofficemojo already have the estimates for today? Christ, it's only 2:52 PM!

They don't. Those are projections. I don't think everything will be reported and tallied until maybe Tuesday morning.

[Ecto Jedi]

They don't. Those are projections. I don't think everything will be reported and tallied until maybe Tuesday morning.

Projections? What do they base these "projections" on?

[TheShowstoppa]

You know... It's still not a bad thing that we're 4th. We're still in the top 5 and we broke for profit. $38 Million is a strong gain, and this is only it's second weekend at the box office. I plan to see it again maybe tuesday. I have to go to Kokomo (Indiana, you suckers) to pick up the prequal comics. Nobody needs to fret. TMNT is still going strong.

[iris]

Projections? What do they base these "projections" on?

LOL... I haven't been able to figure that out yet.

[johnnyblaze]

yeah we have to remember its only been out for 10 days, not even 2 weeks yet, and already it made back its production cost

[CyberCubed]

yeah we have to remember its only been out for 10 days, not even 2 weeks yet, and already it made back its production cost

Which isn't that good considering the movie won't be in theaters for more than another 2-3 weeks or so.

[johnnyblaze]

Which isn't that good considering the movie won't be in theaters for more than another 2 weeks or so.

how do you figure?

[CyberCubed]

How long do movies usually last in the theater? I don't see TMNT still being there much longer than a month.

[johnnyblaze]

How long do movies usually last in the theater? I don't see TMNT still being there much longer than a month.
a month i'll give because the next big releases arent until the beggining of next month but thats more than just 2 weeks. plus everything now is profit, plenty of time for the film to work in some extra cash to earn a bigger gross

[The Shelf]

How long do movies usually last in the theater? I don't see TMNT still being there much longer than a month.

Most movies around here seem to stick around for a good two months at least. The decent ones anyway. I imagine TMNT sticking around about two months since it hit number 1. Unless of course it dies a horrible death in the next couple weeks which I really hope doesn't happen.

Those figures above are bogus. I just went to see this movie a second time today with four other people, and I'm pretty sure two more people I know were planning to see it sometime today. I wanna see TMNT hit at least 10 million this weekend.

[Dorkfish]

Yeah, dudes! Don't worry! I just got in the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly and it is number one in the top 20. If you compare it's shared debut opening income to that of "The Hills Have Eyes 2" which grossed only $9.7 mil and "The Last Mimzy" ($10 mil), and "Shooter" at $14.5 we are doin' pretty good opening at $24.3 so far.

Also, "Meet the Robinsons" got an even worse review than TMNT, so I wouldn't worry too much about it as competition. They don't have the fanbase afterall. ^_^

Give it time folks! =D

[johnnyblaze]

they had it in their top 20 what to watch list? cool

[jezza]

Bearing in mind the movie still has yet to open in some other countries. For where it is a week after release is not bad going at all.

[ThemanthatwouldbeRaphael]

Yeah, dudes! Don't worry! I just got in the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly and it is number one in the top 20. If you compare it's shared debut opening income to that of "The Hills Have Eyes 2" which grossed only $9.7 mil and "The Last Mimzy" ($10 mil), and "Shooter" at $14.5 we are doin' pretty good opening at $24.3 so far.

Also, "Meet the Robinsons" got an even worse review than TMNT, so I wouldn't worry too much about it as competition. They don't have the fanbase afterall. ^_^

Give it time folks! =D

Dude, if thats an April Fools joke, I will track you down and hurt you.

[Spawn Guy]

Can I watch?

[Dorkfish]

Fo' Reals yo. I could scan the chart if ya want. ^_^

[Spitfire]

Well they already pushed TMNT into the very last theater in the back where they put movies on their last week at my theater so yeah...f*** Century theaters. F*** them for not putting it in the big theater in the first place and f*** them for pushing it to the last when it took the weekend.

[VaughnMichael]

Well they already pushed TMNT into the very last theater in the back where they put movies on their last week at my theater so yeah...f*** Century theaters. F*** them for not putting it in the big theater in the first place and f*** them for pushing it to the last when it took the weekend.
No one besides us hardcore fans really have any respect for the property.:dead:

[Dorkfish]

Here's the chart from the April 6 issue of Entertainment Weekly:

http://www.geocities.com/gerin_kitsune/movie_chart.jpg

[ThemanthatwouldbeRaphael]

Thanks.

Is that the latest issue?

[Dorkfish]

Yup. Just got it yesterday.

[Andromeda32]

The movie has a an estimated gross of over $43M domestically and world-wide within the first 10 days. It would have been great if it grossed $50M the first weekend and close to $70M by this weekend, but overall, given the competition and the time of year, its done really well. Certainly a lot better than most of the critics would give it credit for.

[esco]

The $43 mil worldwide, though still an estimate, should actually be much higher than that. The foreign figures are only from Mar. 23-25... so I wouldn't be surprised if TMNT is $50+ mil by Monday when the foreign figures will be updated for Mar. 26-April 1st intake.

[Youal]

Other countries such as France and Korea are not accounted for yet. Its being release on April 4th there.

[Ramboraph4life aka Matt]

Just wanted to let you guys know what boxofficemojo said about the second weekend:

"After being heralded as a franchise revival upon its No. 1 debut, TMNT devolved 62 percent to an estimated $9.2 million for $38.4 million in 10 days and, at its current trajectory, will likely be the least-attended of the four Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movies. " End quote.

Looks like maybe a 50-60 million gross at most...so much for the 100 million I was hoping for (as well as the director and producer). Very disappointing indeed...and next weekend we have Grindhouse which will be big. It's too bad, it's a good film. It deserved better.

[Fledermaus]

Just wanted to let you guys know what boxofficemojo said about the second weekend:

"After being heralded as a franchise revival upon its No. 1 debut, TMNT devolved 62 percent to an estimated $9.2 million for $38.4 million in 10 days and, at its current trajectory, will likely be the least-attended of the four Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movies. " End quote.

Looks like maybe a 50-60 million gross at most...so much for the 100 million I was hoping for (as well as the director and producer). Very disappointing indeed...and next weekend we have Grindhouse which will be big. It's too bad, it's a good film. It deserved better.

It deserved to have better marketing, it deserved to be released at a smarter time. I guessed that something like this would happen.

I'm only waiting, though... I know quite a few people who are very interested in seeing TMNT -- I mean people haven't forgotten it, so... I don't know. As always, I'm hoping for the best. TMNT I felt was just for the fans -- it wasn't edited or assembled to please non-fans... I don't see how it could.

We'll see.:|

[Ecto Jedi]

It's too bad, it's a good film. It deserved better.

It did. It really, really did. :ohwell:

[Warhorse]

What the problem is, that there is hardly no marketing. I haven't seen not one commerial for the movie since the thing came out. They should have been flooding the screens with Number movie of the week! But no.

[Ramboraph4life aka Matt]

True, very true.

Maybe Warner Bros. is too busy counting all the cash they're making from the movie 300. :|

[Ecto Jedi]

What the problem is, that there is hardly no marketing. I haven't seen not one commerial for the movie since the thing came out. They should have been flooding the screens with Number movie of the week! But no.

*sigh!* Well, whatever. $38,428,000 in two weeks ain't that bad. I don't, and neither should anyone else, view TMNT as anything but a grand success -- an artistic success, a commercial success, and a stylistic success. It's the best animated film in years and the greatest thing to happen to the Turtles franchise since the debut of the 'toon in 2003.

F*ck boxofficemojo and their "predictions."

[Rooish]

Kevin seemed so sure it would get $100 million ...

Seriously, the movie itself is not making much profit. Do you people think we will get a sequel?

[iris]

*sigh!* Well, whatever. $38,428,000 in two weeks ain't that bad. I don't, and niether should anyone else, view TMNT as anything but a grand success -- an artistic success, a commercial success, and a stylistic success. It's the best animated film in years and the greatest thing to happen to the Turtles franchise since the debut of the 'toon in 2003.

Case closed.

Totally. It's still party time, people. Are you seriously bummed that TMNT made $9 million this weekend?

And yeah, I still see a sequel in our future.

[Fledermaus]

What the problem is, that there is hardly no marketing. I haven't seen not one commerial for the movie since the thing came out. They should have been flooding the screens with Number movie of the week! But no.

Exactly. :(

It's not like the movie was terrible -- it was at least a B movie. Better than Over the Hedge, for crying out loud. But if you don't see it you won't think about it. Word of mouth can only do so much. Am I supposed to perpetually remind people like a living advertisement?

...

I seem to remember Harvey Weinstein saying something along the lines that they were relying heavily on word of mouth for the success of the movie.

You know what? I blame myself. I could have downloaded the posters for the movie a week or more before TMNT's release and posted them all over campus, just like some army of students did for Blades of Glory. I could have even offered to paint the advertisement for the TMNT movie in the campus tunnel -- whoever they got to make it made the absolutely sh**tiest ad I've ever seen. Picture this, boring white background, barely painted over the previous advertisement so it's semi-translucent and not standing out as much as it could; stupidly placed in a corner where it's easy to miss; the lettering was f***ing horrible with the words smashed so close together you could hardly read it; the turtles looked like retarded baby martians with colored bandanas -- either that or they were butt naked without their plastrons.

I would have given a strong black background located front and center in the underpass, the turtles looking badass and actually in some kind of recognizable turtle pose, the letters would have been made with neons and metallics to stand out against the black... I would draw people into the ad by making it blow their minds, sending the message: "The turtles are back."

I now wish I had joined my school's filmboard at the beginning of the year...:(

[Warhorse]

It's hard to tell now Rooish. I'm still optimistic. Easter weekend is around the corner, families will be together and will want to go see family oriented movies together and things might pick up.

It's a possibility the toyline is selling like crazy, and maybe the toy companies will push WB into making another movie.

Perhaps the dvd's will be flying off the shelves, like Fantastic Four did.

It's still too soon to really say anything concrete. Could be (in my opinion anyways) is that the franchise is being marketed to the wrong age group. Many people here have mentioned, it was mostly older teens and twenty somethings that were in the theaters. Perhaps if people saw the PG-13 slapped on the movie, it would draw some more interest. Nothing is more appealing than seeing an animated movie aimed more at the adult crowd.

[Ramboraph4life aka Matt]

I must say, I AM bummed that it made only 9 million this weekend. That means it's only going to go downhill.

Plus it's the fact this film DESERVES more...at least in my opinion. If other CGI flicks like Open Season (which made $84 million) and Over the Hedge (which made $155 million) can make gigantic bucks...why not a great flick like TMNT? Plus TMNT had a built in fan base, TMNT SHOULD be making the big dough but it isn't.

Sorry for the rant heh, *takes a deep breath*

[Head Spinnin' Bebop]

It already did get #1, I don't see whats to be so disappointed about. I think its doing great so far, still in the top 5. Where did it say they expected 100 million at the box office? Thats just foolish. How can you expect that already?

If they really did say 100 mil, then they're probably meaning by the end of box office and DVD sales. Like said previously, many studios get most of their profit from DVD sales and look towards that more, which is why movies are released so much faster now. Its only been out for a little over a week now.

Sure, I wish it did better this week, but its not that bad. Its still gonna be in theaters for a while to. They'll make well over a 100 million in theaters and DVD sales. Plus, merchandise seems to be selling good.

[Hyper Metal Sonic]

Well Dammit.

I need to find time to take my girlfriend to this ASAP before it's out of theatres.

Damn work & school schedules.

[Spacefille]

It opens in Austrailia this weekend... I still have hope.

[iris]

I must say, I AM bummed that it made only 9 million this weekend. That means it's only going to go downhill.
Well, here's a fun fact: our dear friends at Warner Bros didn't expect TMNT to make more than around 14 million last weekend... it exceeded that by over 10 million.

Even this weekend, it's still ahead of the expected curve, with the kind of competition it's facing.

I seem to remember Harvey Weinstein saying something along the lines that they were relying heavily on word of mouth for the success of the movie.

You know what? I blame myself. I could have downloaded the posters for the movie a week or more before TMNT's release and posted them all over campus, just like some army of students did for Blades of Glory. I could have even offered to paint the advertisement for the TMNT movie in the campus tunnel -- whoever they got to make it made the absolutely sh**tiest ad I've ever seen. Picture this, boring white background, barely painted over the previous advertisement so it's semi-translucent and not standing out as much as it could; stupidly placed in a corner where it's easy to miss; the lettering was f***ing horrible with the words smashed so close together you could hardly read it; the turtles looked like retarded baby martians with colored bandanas -- either that or they were butt naked without their plastrons.

Don't fret, Fledermaus. Your guilt can't top mine! My school's mascot is a freaking TURTLE. They play part of the Old Toon theme song at games, after which the crowd yells, "TURTLE POWER!" :D

We didn't have any murals or anything here. We had nada. And I have street-level marketing skills which I, for the most part, didn't use, though I offered. :ohwell:

But I did get over 50 people to see this flick, by my estimation. And several times that number to see the teaser trailer. The word of mouth did work to some extent.

[Head Spinnin' Bebop]

Many have already claimed this to be a TMNT revival. I don't see why a #1 box office movie, that hinted toward a sequel, wouldn't get a sequel.

[jignat]

I must say, I AM bummed that it made only 9 million this weekend. That means it's only going to go downhill.

Plus it's the fact this film DESERVES more...at least in my opinion. If other CGI flicks like Open Season (which made $84 million) and Over the Hedge (which made $155 million) can make gigantic bucks...why not a great flick like TMNT? Plus TMNT had a built in fan base, TMNT SHOULD be making the big dough but it isn't.

Sorry for the rant heh, *takes a deep breath*

I agree with you, So many talking animal movies that are really similar make more than 70 plus million witohut any preexisting fanbase, yet TMNT may struggle to geto to 60 million, even though it is a great film.
:cry:

[Ecto Jedi]

I agree with you, So many talking animal movies that are really similar make more than 70 plus million witohut any preexisting fanbase, yet TMNT may struggle to geto to 60 million, even though it is a great film.
:cry:

So what? I'd rather have a great film that treats the property with respect and does well at the box office than just another piece of garbage "talking animal" movie that rakes in the dough. Wouldn't you?

[Head Spinnin' Bebop]

This was more a "boys" movie too don't forget. The talking animal movies and the others, probably bring the little girls in too and the whole family, even grandma. And if you have the Disney name behind it, that also seems to help.

[Ramboraph4life aka Matt]

Let me put it this way

If films like "Wild Hogs" and "Ghost Rider" could make over a $100 million...then TMNT more than deserved to make that much (or more). Like I said before, and many on here agree, this is a GOOD film. And because a good film like this doesn't make that number, but certain craptacular movies (cough Wild Hogs cough) make that much...it's depressing.

Although it wouldn't be the first time an awesome movie got dismissed (although at least it isn't a bona-fide flop). Anyone remember a little film called "Big Trouble in Little China"? :D

[Krutch]

I wouldn't count out a sequel just yet. This was a cheap film to make, so it doesnt have to make alot to break even. And Silent Hill basically made what its production budget was and still got the go ahead for a sequel. It's a good time to have franchises these days, since each sequel tends to bank more at the Box Office.

[TheShowstoppa]

I know this probably isn't the place to post this... however, I had to share with everyone that I just spent $20 to purchase the official Trailer print of TMNT online on Ebay. I wasn't going to at first, but then I just decided to say the hell with it and get it. This truly is a piece of TMNT history I couldn't pass up.

[Warhorse]

This was more a "boys" movie too don't forget. The talking animal movies and the others, probably bring the little girls in too and the whole family, even grandma. And if you have the Disney name behind it, that also seems to help.

I dissagree with this statement. I actually started a thread once, trying to find the gender demographic for this franchise, and it seems to be split even. I remember the old movies, there were just as many girls watching the movies as boys. I give that credit purely to Eastman and Laird for creating a strong female presence in April O' Neil, and later on, when I became familiar with the 2k3 toon, Karai is another very poignant female role model.

Plus, my mom and aunt went to see the Turtles (they had a blast hearing Black Betty play while Raph was getting the snot kicked out of him) and they are old enough to be grandmothers too.

Believe it or not, girls do like action flicks, and hell, a good majority of us have a damned good time at a horror blood fest too!

[Seiza]

Perhaps it's a "boy" movie in that parents watch the commercials, see ninjas and martial arts and non-Pokemon-style monsters, and assume, "My little girl won't be interested in that!" So they don't bother introducing it to their daughter/bring their single daughter to watch the movie.

But personally? It wasn't Karai or April that got me interested in the series. It was the turtles. Ninja Turtles (and Transformers, and sentai, and Ultraman, and Swat Kats, and...) can appeal to girls too, and it doesn't necessarily need a strong female presence for that to happen.

[Leo's Man]

First off, I loved this new movie not only as a turtle fan but also as a movie fan of the action genre, and hope that TMNT does well enough in the end to warrant a sequel. In saying that though, I think there are two things that ultimately will lessen the impact and there of the overall financial takings of the new TMNT film. Publicity and Fan Knowledge.
At least here in Oz where I am there was little or no warning of the new TMNT film save for a few posters in the back of the theatre lobby and a few teaser trailers ON THE DAY OF RELEASE. How in the hell are people supposed to have known there was a new TMNT release when there was little prior acknowledgment that there was one being released ? The marketers slaughtered the calf before it even left the stable.
Another reason why I think the new film will not do that well is that, as some have already noted, it is very much a movie made with the assumption that you already know the mythos, the characters and what has happened before this movie has played out. Basically it hits the ground running and does not stop until the end credits has rolled and you are leaving the cinema. But in doing that it also leaves newcomers a bit on the outer and a bit out of whack as to who these guys are and what is unfolding out before us. The Leo/Ralph friction does indeed, on reflection, come so out of left of field unless you know the relationship between the two brothers before hand, not to mention the Don/Mike dynamic.

[Keno]

my boss at work, was telling me all of last week that he was looking forward to seeing the movie with his son during the weekend, because i kept going on an on about it, and this morning just now he told me that the two times he tried to go see it this weekend, it was sold out! ahhhh that made me so happy to hear :)

[The Shelf]

The Leo/Ralph friction....

OMG! :eek: You did not just say that! You're dead, man.

[Dorkfish]

I believe he did! XD That's why I think it is funny that people think of it of more of a "boy" movie. It was the girls in my huge movie going group that were more happy about the movie as we left the theater. "I'm better than you." *giggles* Ahem...but anyway, I believe the movie will do very well in the future! Give it time. Like someone said, Easter weekend is a huge time for movies! ^_^

[Jo Dawn]

I dissagree with this statement. I actually started a thread once, trying to find the gender demographic for this franchise, and it seems to be split even. I remember the old movies, there were just as many girls watching the movies as boys. I give that credit purely to Eastman and Laird for creating a strong female presence in April O' Neil,

I gotta disagree there, IF you're talking OT April. I hated her. I felt she was weak and narcissistic. Damsel in distress, bah. If you're talking comic and 2K3 and Movie April, then do go on. ;)



Believe it or not, girls do like action flicks, and hell, a good majority of us have a damned good time at a horror blood fest too!

Heck yes! I'm all for the horror. Bring it on!

[Ecto Jedi]

my boss at work, was telling me all of last week that he was looking forward to seeing the movie with his son during the weekend, because i kept going on an on about it, and this morning just now he told me that the two times he tried to go see it this weekend, it was sold out! ahhhh that made me so happy to hear :)

I'm happy to hear that, too. :)

You're in Toronto, right? Which theatre is this?

[Keno]

This was at the Queensway theatre.

I feel bad for him though because he doesn't see his kid much, and was really looking forward to taking his kid to see it since I hyped it up so much to him. But still, it made me happy to hear

[Ecto Jedi]

This was at the Queensway theatre.

Wait, the Odeon Cineplex on the Queensway? The one right by the Mandarin?

[Daunt]

Had to post about the girl thing. I disliked April in the early cartoon much like I dislike Lois Lane. The nosy reporter thing gets to me. Or maybe it's the 'The scoop is far more important than my life or other people's lives so I'm going to do something utterly moronic to get it."

If they'd at least try to be smart I think I could take it better. :P

But April in this movie, most of the movies and the comics was good! :D I didn't really watch TMNT for her though.



I had a crush on Michaelangelo. :((((

[Keno]

Wait, the Odeon Cineplex on the Queensway? The one right by the Mandarin?

yeah, that one. near the highway

[jenna]

I dissagree with this statement. I actually started a thread once, trying to find the gender demographic for this franchise, and it seems to be split even.

You are absolutely right! Girls love TMNT - most of the people I know who grew up with it in the 80s but still love it are girls. I think the strong characterisation that TMNT has always exhibited appeals to women. The ninja bit is wicked, too, but I certainly love the turtles for its endearing and complex characters.

As well as being tough, all the turtles have a gentleness to them (even Raph who despite being very aggressive is the most likely be shown having symapthetic moment with a child or an old lady and also often arouses empathy when he is distress) and I think this helps girls relate to the characters.

[Ecto Jedi]

yeah, that one. near the highway

Wow, that's cool. I was there on Saturday night of opening weekend and it wasn't sold-out! That means we're making headway, no? :)

[ThemanthatwouldbeRaphael]

I got this email back from Dan today.

> Are there retards running Warner Bros? Seriously, how can they > really expect this movie to make 100 million in domestic box office > alone.

I suspect it has something to do with the TMNT being privately owned. As a distributor, WB is going to expect a much larger box office take than for a film they produced and own.

> Even at 60 million they'd be making almost double they're > investment back, I mean they only put 34 million into it.

That's been the problem with getting a TMNT flick made for the past 15 years. The studios don't want to hit doubles - they want grand slams.

> Why do they really think they can get 100 million in domestic box > office alone?

It's probably more an accounting issue than anything else. I don't know if they thought it could do 100 million - but that's the dollar point that makes a sequel fiscally feasible for their bean counters. They were willing to gamble that the movie would become a sleeper hit (like "300" has) - but they're not going to make the same gamble for a sequel. They need to know there's a huge audience for it, because if there's not, they'll move on to the next sleeper-hit gamble.



That's not making me feel any better.

[johnnyblaze]

oh man. damn :(

[Head Spinnin' Bebop]

I dissagree with this statement. I actually started a thread once, trying to find the gender demographic for this franchise, and it seems to be split even. I remember the old movies, there were just as many girls watching the movies as boys. I give that credit purely to Eastman and Laird for creating a strong female presence in April O' Neil, and later on, when I became familiar with the 2k3 toon, Karai is another very poignant female role model.

Plus, my mom and aunt went to see the Turtles (they had a blast hearing Black Betty play while Raph was getting the snot kicked out of him) and they are old enough to be grandmothers too.

Believe it or not, girls do like action flicks, and hell, a good majority of us have a damned good time at a horror blood fest too!


Oh, I know that. I'm talking more little girls though and even grandmas. I'm not saying none are at all, I’m saying they’re more inclined to see the Disney or little animal movies over Ninja Turtles. Obviously. More so now than back in the 90's. I know a lot of girls are into TMNT and back in the day lots were too. The theater I was a, at my showing, was all boys, except for moms who were there with them.

In regards to WB, all I've heard is they have been very impressed with TMNT and didn't expect it to do so good at the box office. I keep hearing mixed stuff here. I dunno. Anyway, I'm anxious to see how the DVD sales are too. That alone has given many movies that were not planned to get sequels, get them. And as many have said, its only been in theaters a little over a week, give it a month at least.

[raphdude]

Another possibility could be that direct to DVD sequels could be made, like Disney has done for many of their sequels.

[Fledermaus]

Another possibility could be that direct to DVD sequels could be made, like Disney has done for many of their sequels.

... And just when Disney announces that Little Mermaid III will be their last DTD sequel (http://mag.awn.com/index.php?ltype=pageone&article_no=3224) after learning their lesson the hard way...

Better to make something of good quality than to half-ass another TMNT movie. We've already had two, and they weren't even direct-to-DVD.

[ThemanthatwouldbeRaphael]

Another possibility could be that direct to DVD sequels could be made, like Disney has done for many of their sequels.

I dare not dream that.

[SLASH!!!]

Another possibility could be that direct to DVD sequels could be made, like Disney has done for many of their sequels.


They only do it for they traditionally animated movies not the CG ones. I would not want a sequal to be direct to DVD. Now a direct to DVD movie based on 2K3 I would welcome.

[ThemanthatwouldbeRaphael]

I hope Warner Bros realizes they do have an audience in TMNT. The kids being number one, fortunatley story to them pales in comparison to action. Also, the die-hard fans, along with the comic book fans, the 18-25 demographic who grew up on the turtles, and, if they get the word out again, the MySpace crowd.

The problem is, most of that crowd are waiting for the DVD, probably becasue they're too scared to see it in theatres.

If they do a sequel, they can get a cool 100 million out of it. All they have to do is 2 simple things.

1. Make it PG-13. The PG rating scared some potential viewers off. They could benifit from PG-13. That why they could up the violence, throw out an occasional hell and damn, and let Mikey use his chucks. Also, a tad bit of bloodshed(in the heavy action scenes) might help.

2. Get someone new to edit the trailers. Someone with common sense.

[Warhorse]

I gotta disagree there, IF you're talking OT April. I hated her. I felt she was weak and narcissistic. Damsel in distress, bah. If you're talking comic and 2K3 and Movie April, then do go on. ;)



Heck yes! I'm all for the horror. Bring it on!


As for old toon April. I can't hardly remember her now. But I think her being in the franchise kind of made it more comfortable for the girls to like the green machine. I presonaly, always liked Raph from the old toon, because he acted just like I did.

But I thought the original movie April was not so bad. She did help knock a foot ninja out with a bo staff in the final fight!;)

But as for horrors, as long as it's not ridiculous (like the Hills Have Eyes, that was a bit retarded for my tastes) are some great pieces of entertainment. Horror movies really bring out all your emotions out.

[Ecto Jedi]

2. Get someone new to edit the trailers. Someone with common sense.

What was wrong with the trailers?

[Fledermaus]

What was wrong with the trailers?

They made TMNT look like nothing but a dumb fart-joke film for 8-year-olds.:|

[X]

Well looks like TMNT broke 40 mil today. It went down a notch from yesterday. It is now at number 5 and shooter edged above it for today.

Still TMNT passed 40 mil today.

-X-

[Shark_Blade]

That's still good news.I'm gonna help as much as I can too.:)

[odupianist]

I know I'm going again tonight. Only my second time, but still, better than not going lol

[Fledermaus]

Heheh... I seen it four times now, so I think I should take a healthy break (like a week at least) before I see it again.:lol: I'm hyping the movie all I can around my friends and acquaintances. With all the new movies coming out, I just hope TMNT can stay in the top ten. More than that, of course, I really really want TMNT to somehow break 100mil at the domestic box office.:( I want a good, if not better, sequel. I'd also love to not have to wait over a decade for the next one.

[jenna]

I hope Warner Bros realizes they do have an audience in TMNT.

Yeah... so how do we get them to realise this? Letters? Emails? I'm in the UK and still meeting people who had no idea the film exists. There has been absolutely zippo marketing here outside of London - the scope is so much vaster than is reflected in the box office numbers.

I don't think it's doing very well in the UK (don't know the figures) as every time I've been (advanced preview, opening night, and a couple of other times) there have been less than 15 people in the cinema.

I know that UK figures will not count to the £100mill target, but seriously, come on...No posters here, no TV trailers... I had to really rummage in a major book store to find the books, and it's not like I live in a remote village - I live in the city. How do they expect it do well if they don't market the bl**dy thing?

[Cascadia]

I am probably going to see it tonight for the 3rd time. Two of my friends will be seeing it too.

[jezza]

In the first week, marketing wasn't too bad in the UK imo. The game was fairly decent advertising to some. They just needed a hit single in the charts like they had with partners in kryme years ago, to maximise awareness. I managed to walk into tescos a couple of nights ago to find the graphic novel for £3.73 which was a bargain buy :D

[Ecto Jedi]

Well there's some good news on the horizon. It seems the foreign box office is starting to come in; current worldwide gross for TMNT has jumped to $50,462,003 according to boxofficemojo.com. So right now the foreign ticket sales are accounting for about 20% of the total box office gross, compared to barely 10% just a few days ago.

[Warhorse]

Do any of you think that there might be a surge in ticket sales this weekend with families getting togeather and wanting to go see a family oriented movie?

[Ecto Jedi]

Do any of you think that there might be a surge in ticket sales this weekend with families getting togeather and wanting to go see a family oriented movie?

I sure hope so. :D

[Tinuvielsdreams]

I think this must be a good time for the movie to be out...spring break has definitely got to be good for sales...I am going again tonight too :)

[Warhorse]

So do I, but this whole marketing campaigne is really starting to get on my nerves. Since the Turtles have come out, I have not seen one commercial on the tv for it. Not one. And I watch a lot of tv.

[Ecto Jedi]

So do I, but this whole marketing campaigne is really starting to get on my nerves. Since the Turtles have come out, I have not seen one commercial on the tv for it. Not one. And I watch a lot of tv.

I get your point, but there's really not a whole lot we can do about it. :ohwell:

[Tinuvielsdreams]

I saw two yesterday, but during the day...They haven't been playing in the evening lately

[The Shelf]

So do I, but this whole marketing campaigne is really starting to get on my nerves. Since the Turtles have come out, I have not seen one commercial on the tv for it. Not one. And I watch a lot of tv.

Really? I've seen 2 or 3 in the last couple days and I don't watch tv very much at all. I agree they could be advertising a bit more, but it's not like they're not advertising at all.

[Spitfire]

Do any of you think that there might be a surge in ticket sales this weekend with families getting togeather and wanting to go see a family oriented movie?

No because TMNT is the most unfamily ordinated family film I've ever seen.

Sure it's about a broken family that comes together but other then that it's not really a family/kids flick. They really screwed themselves by making it a kids film. We all know a 13 on the end of it's rating would have banked it more cash then it has been getting.

But nooooo TMNT has to be for kids.

[Fledermaus]

No because TMNT is the most unfamily ordinated family film I've ever seen.

Sure it's about a broken family that comes together but other then that it's not really a family/kids flick. They really screwed themselves by making it a kids film. We all know a 13 on the end of it's rating would have banked it more cash then it has been getting.

But nooooo TMNT has to be for kids.

I like to be in America
Okay by me in Ame-ree-ca
Lots of cartoons in Ame-ri-ca
Only for kids in Ame-ri-ca! :D

:( ....

Damn you, Walt Disney. For all your wonderful achievements, you have forever burned the idea in our national culture that the beautiful medium of animation should only be for prepubescents. :cry:

[johnnyblaze]

TMNT is screwed. They really should have released it a bit earlier

[The Shelf]

I like to be in America
Okay by me in Ame-ree-ca
Lots of cartoons in Ame-ri-ca
Only for kids in Ame-ri-ca! :D

:( ....

Damn you, Walt Disney. For all your wonderful achievements, you have forever burned the idea in our national culture that the beautiful medium of animation should only be for prepubescents. :cry:

Right... Tell that to all the Adult Swim and Comedy Central fans. No, it's not Walt Disney's fault that TMNT is doomed to cater to a kiddie audience. We can blame the old toon for that. But I really can't complain because if it weren't for the old toon I never would have been introduced to the turtles.

[Fledermaus]

Right... Tell that to all the Adult Swim and Comedy Central fans. No, it's not Walt Disney's fault that TMNT is doomed to cater to a kiddie audience. We can blame the old toon for that. But I really can't complain because if it weren't for the old toon I never would have been introduced to the turtles.


What I meant was it's the fault of the Disney tradition (not that I disrespect the great things he did contribute) that all feature-length animated films (that aren't foreign or rated R) for theatrical release should be for kids. At least... that's what I hear a lot of morons saying: "Oh, it's animated. Therefore, because it it is animated, I can't suspend my disbelief even for a second. Because TMNT is animated, it is a kids only film and any adult TMNT fan who sees it can't get laid.

But I'm not going to get too bent out of shape defending that. I'm not saying you're wrong. But I don't think I'm totally wrong either. There's definitely a connotation in America especially that animated movies that you can take even a little seriously = for kids.

[iris]

I'm not so sure I blame Disney. I'd lay the blame closer to America having a wonky sense of what it means to be a mature adult.

At this point, what's done is done. We'll just have to wait and see. Although, I have a couple of friends who still want to see TMNT with me.... my friends are awesome. :D

I like to be in America
Okay by me in Ame-ree-ca
Lots of cartoons in Ame-ri-ca
Only for kids in Ame-ri-ca! :D

:( ....

Damn you, Walt Disney. For all your wonderful achievements, you have forever burned the idea in our national culture that the beautiful medium of animation should only be for prepubescents. :cry:

Damn you, Fledermaus! That song is SUCH an earworm! Please be more considerately illiterate about your twisted allusions; choose something from modern pop culture that I won't know. ;)

[Fledermaus]

Damn you, Fledermaus! That song is SUCH an earworm! Please be more considerately illiterate about your twisted allusions; choose something from modern pop culture that I won't know. ;)

I picked the song because it is scathing, and because it annoys me.

And sorry for the Disney comment. I do respect the man for his contributions, but Disney has become a lot more than a man, if you know what I mean. The company, and the model which it sets forth is one that promted/promotes childhood innocence in its animated features... Nice spawn of the age of plastic and cellophane...

Okay, so I'm irrational. Or maybe I'm just too lazy/too long-winded to type up my thesis and supporting statements. You got a problem with that? :evil: :P

[Ecto Jedi]

Okay, so I'm irrational. Or maybe I'm just too lazy/too long-winded to type up my thesis and supporting statements. You got a problem with that? :evil: :P

I hear what you're saying, Fledermaus. And I agree...Animated films, for the most part, don't get the same level of respect as their live-action counterparts. I know a few douchebags who refuse to see the new TMNT movie specifically because it wasn't live-action.

Idiots. :roll:

[iris]

Disney is iconic, for good and ill, so I get what you're saying. But the situation's more complicated. TMNT is associated with "kiddie stuff" because of the marketing. Roger Rabbit wasn't, isn't. There are enough cartoons that aren't totally kid-oriented, I think.

It would take earthquakes and hailstorms to shake TMNT's kiddie reputation. This movie was marketed the best way it could have been without trying to topple the behemoth, and that was the PG route, like it or not. Any other way would have dangerously narrowed the profit margin, and with TMNT being a tough sell already, it ain't likely this movie would have gone forward in the first place.