Has Guardians of the Galaxy already won August

[IndigoErth]

Originally Posted by Warhorse

Well, i watch mostly fox and i have been seeing lots of gotg trailers but no tmnt.

One would think, if this movie it ok for the kids, we'd at least have seen the trailer by now during commercial breaks for the Nick Turtles... I find that odd. I have yet to run across it anywhere on tv, but you'd think Nick at least would be the obvious one.

[Warhorse]

Originally Posted by IndigoErth

One would think, if this movie it ok for the kids, we'd at least have seen the trailer by now during commercial breaks for the Nick Turtles... I find that odd. I have yet to run across it anywhere on tv, but you'd think Nick at least would be the obvious one.

And, if they start to promote either Hunger Games Mocking Jay or The Hobbit TABA, expect to see TMNT to take a backseat to those two juggernauts. Last night, I was watching mostly USA (NCIS) or Bravo (Bourne Identity trilogy was showing) and many GOTG trailers, but no TMNT. Also, like I said before, I have been seeing lots of Lucy too.

[voltron80]

Originally Posted by Bry

Because it's from a studio with a proven track record, has very talented folks in the creative team and cast, has created a lot of positive buzz online, and has a great marketing campaign. Anything could happen come August, but it's got a solid recipe for success.



Funny - you see "angry internet nerd reaction" in the GotG fans' excitement for "their" movie. Meanwhile, I see a persecution complex in those accusing me of basing my personal preference on spite.

Again - we all like what we like. That's all there is to it.

Not so fast... Using your logic anytime something related to this movie hits YouTube the thumbs up are blowing the thumbs down out of the water. Two when I mention guardians to people think I'm talking about a game on the PS3. Lastly this isn't personal taste this is about trying to prop up one movie against the other because the team behind the turtles movie offended your fan boy sensibilities by changing things.

[NinjaPug]

Apparently there is a sneak peek of GOTG at DisneyLand right now. Good to hear positive reactions so far. I hope it lives up to the hype. According to the link, Quill calls one of the aliens a 'Ninja Turtle' in the movie.

http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansit...news/?a=103099

[IndigoErth]

Originally Posted by voltron80

Not so fast... Using your logic anytime something related to this movie hits YouTube the thumbs up are blowing the thumbs down out of the water.

Well... though I'm sure many may like it, the thumbs up use as bookmark feature doesn't necessarily guarantee proof of how all thumbs-upers feel about it, so judgement by thumbs is a little iffy.

[TurtleTitan97]

Originally Posted by NinjaPug

According to the link, Quill calls one of the aliens a 'Ninja Turtle' in the movie.

http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansit...news/?a=103099

Nice.

So looking forward to this movie.

[Xiewin]

Originally Posted by NinjaPug

Apparently there is a sneak peek of GOTG at DisneyLand right now. Good to hear positive reactions so far. I hope it lives up to the hype. According to the link, Quill calls one of the aliens a 'Ninja Turtle' in the movie.

http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansit...news/?a=103099

hmm...that's not what I really expected. It sounds ok, but hopefully that will change when I go see the 17 minute preview on Monday. ugh, im having so many mixed feelings between this movie and ninja turtles...

[voltron80]

Originally Posted by IndigoErth

Well... though I'm sure many may like it, the thumbs up use as bookmark feature doesn't necessarily guarantee proof of how all thumbs-upers feel about it, so judgement by thumbs is a little iffy.

According to the "fans" of the Guardians who post here internet buzz = box office success and I just applied it to the fact the people who are whining about this movie on every forum they can are in the minority when it comes to thumbs up or downs on these YouTube videos.

[Pondslider]

Originally Posted by voltron80

According to the "fans" of the Guardians who post here internet buzz = box office success and I just applied it to the fact the people who are whining about this movie on every forum they can are in the minority when it comes to thumbs up or downs on these YouTube videos.

I thought from reading this forum that the reason TMNT is going to make a billion dollars world wide is because of its youtube views. Is that not right?

[TigerClaw]

Originally Posted by NinjaPug

Apparently there is a sneak peek of GOTG at DisneyLand right now. Good to hear positive reactions so far. I hope it lives up to the hype. According to the link, Quill calls one of the aliens a 'Ninja Turtle' in the movie.

http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansit...news/?a=103099

That's interesting, It seems like they new they were going up against TMNT, So they through in that reference.

And to be fair, Star-Lord was a child of the 80s, So that TMNT reference makes sense.

[voltron80]

Originally Posted by Pondslider

I thought from reading this forum that the reason TMNT is going to make a billion dollars world wide is because of its youtube views. Is that not right?

According to the guardians "fans" every living person that have internet access will see guardians when it comes out.

[The Boston Ninja Turtle]

Originally Posted by voltron80

According to the guardians "fans" every living person that have internet access will see guardians when it comes out.

same can be said about those who praise this tmnt film to no fault....this battle is a dead horse and no one seems to be beating it but you


let it go and movie on

[Xiewin]

Am I the only one who really doesn't care who wins this August?? As long as both of them make a decent amount of money for future sequels, then its fine by me lol

[samxsteal]

Originally Posted by Xiewin

Am I the only one who really doesn't care who wins this August?? As long as both of them make a decent amount of money for future sequels, then its fine by me lol

Seriously both will be amazing

[graphic_content]

Originally Posted by Xiewin

Am I the only one who really doesn't care who wins this August?? As long as both of them make a decent amount of money for future sequels, then its fine by me lol

you are not alone my friend...

this thread title's alone 'Has GOTG already won August' implies that GOTG is a better film than TMNT

...basically a loaded question, putting the stoked on the defensive, and the leery a sounding off board.

BOTH films will be amazing - but im pulling for TMNT, obviously.

[SwiftNinjaFox]

Originally Posted by voltron80

According to the "fans" of the Guardians who post here internet buzz = box office success and I just applied it to the fact the people who are whining about this movie on every forum they can are in the minority when it comes to thumbs up or downs on these YouTube videos.

Actually most everyone on here has been pretty damn vocal that internet buzz does not equate to box office. You just can't judge it by that.

Scott Pilgrim vs the World had insane internet buzz and was trending for weeks, not just pop the radar and disappear, but consistently generating some attention. Still didn't result in box office super success.


On the topic of Guardians, I heard a radio ad for it this weekend as well. Only part that was new to hear was at the end.

Rocket: Why do you care about saving the galaxy anyway?!
Quill: Because I'm one of the idiots who lives in it!

[Warhorse]

Originally Posted by TigerClaw

That's interesting, It seems like they new they were going up against TMNT, So they through in that reference.

And to be fair, Star-Lord was a child of the 80s, So that TMNT reference makes sense.

Damn. Wouldn't it be awful for the Turtles, they appeared in The Lego Movie, which was a mega hit, they are going to be mentioned in GOTG, which I am expecting to be a modest hit, and yet, their own movie just might barely make it's budget back.

[Sumac]

Damn. Wouldn't it be awful for the Turtles, they appeared in The Lego Movie, which was a mega hit, they are going to be mentioned in GOTG, which I am expecting to be a modest hit, and yet, their own movie just might barely make it's budget back.

I doubt it would be the case, but it could be super ironic.

[Xiewin]

Quill calls one of the aliens a 'Ninja Turtle' in the movie.

How many times does this film need to be step on and made fun of?? Im seriously thinking about not wasting any of my money on this movie if their gonna pull crap like this

[Discogod]

Originally Posted by Xiewin

How many times does this film need to be step on and made fun of?? Im seriously thinking about not wasting any of my money on this movie if their gonna pull crap like this

What, GOTG? It's a throwaway comment, and I seriously doubt it has any double meaning regarding the upcoming TMNT film. Starlord's an 80s kid, we've already seen that he's got a load of 80s memorabilia (wouldn't it be awesome if he had one of the original TMNT figures?), so it's safe to say he'd have been a TMNT fan before getting taken by aliens. He sees a green alien, and his mind immediately jumps to the closest point of reference, which would be the Turtles. I'd probably do the same...