Hypothetically Would you want TMNT pushed back to Oct/Nov?

[pennydreadful]

At this stage, I just want to see it so I can stop agonising over whether it's going to be good or not... so I'd only support a pushback if it meant that everyone would get the same release date.

[Nelson]

Originally Posted by Roseangelo

No. Having this awful thing coming out on my birthday just might be the only way I can enjoy it.

Why would you watch this piece of crap on your birthday?

[Coola Yagami]

Naw, just release to get it over with and have GOTG mop the floor with this travesty of a turtle movie. They already decided that this was the route they were going with.. it's not like they're gonna go back and fix it now. Just release and end its misery already.

[MickLock]

Originally Posted by Vicky82

It wouldn't bother me if TMNT was pushed back a month or so as it be closer to the UK release date.

Does anyone actually know why our (the UK) release date is October 17th? It's bad enough having to wait an extra 10 weeks (by then I'll know everything that happens in the film unless I try and avoid all media) but not knowing the reason for the delay makes me so much more angry about this.

[Puddinpop]

This continuing "notion/assumption " that GOTG is somehow a threat to the success of TMNT is ridiculous.. and that it is somehow doomed just bc some of you don't like what you've seen so far so it should continue being moved around.. it's the same premature pessimistic nonsense that has been going on for months now. It really is lol. I am starting to think it's intentional. I wonder what the responses would be if this thread were " Should Guardians be moved back 3 more months? " It's basically saying AGAIN that " This movie is DOOMED so what if they moved it back to fix it " It's just the same ol baseless assumption and the posturing is getting a little old. I'm seeing both films but bc of these constant assumptions that the only chance TMNT has is if it gets moved far away from the "flawless" GOTG, I hope TMNT knocks it out of the park. The fanaticism seems to run on both sides of the fence around here

[pennydreadful]

Originally Posted by MickLock

Does anyone actually know why our (the UK) release date is October 17th? It's bad enough having to wait an extra 10 weeks (by then I'll know everything that happens in the film unless I try and avoid all media) but not knowing the reason for the delay makes me so much more angry about this.

I'm not sure why other countries aren't getting the same release date at the US; I imagine that if you're not getting it til October 17th, I won't either. It always makes me grumpy when I get shafted on release dates - I realise that America is the centre of the universe (joke) but c'mon, people in other countries enjoy things too! Give us things, and then we can share things together!

Being 10 weeks behind the US makes me feel like I live in some crappy little backwater, and it's bad for my self esteem.

[Warhorse]

Originally Posted by chrisdude

I don't think TMNT needs to move back that far. Just a week or two.

http://www.comingsoon.net/movies.php?year=2014&month=08

If I remember correctly, 300 was the #1 movie in America on its opening weekend, TMNT debuted at #1 the next weekend, and 300 was back at #1 by its third weekend. So it pretty much smothered TMNT.

Crap, and that was a hard core R-Rated flick. Too bad TMNT can't be filmed like that, I think it would make mega money just for the curiosity factor alone.

[Shark_Blade]

Why would I want to delay things I look forward to?

[Puddinpop]

Originally Posted by pennydreadful

I'm not sure why other countries aren't getting the same release date at the US; I imagine that if you're not getting it til October 17th, I won't either. It always makes me grumpy when I get shafted on release dates - I realise that America is the centre of the universe (joke) but c'mon, people in other countries enjoy things too! Give us things, and then we can share things together!

Being 10 weeks behind the US makes me feel like I live in some crappy little backwater, and it's bad for my self esteem.

Some would say that you're better off not having you're own Hollywood. But imo I think Hollywood IS the center of the "film industry" Universe unfortunately. I think that may be why we get to enjoy things a little more exclusively. TMNT is also an American based franchise. In this case.. I think the multiple release dates are going to hurt the film.. Maybe that's why it's getting IMAX internationally so far.. idk.

Originally Posted by Warhorse

Crap, and that was a hard core R-Rated flick. Too bad TMNT can't be filmed like that, I think it would make mega money just for the curiosity factor alone.

I think so too.. an R rated TMNT? Yea.. sign me up lol

[Vicky82]

Originally Posted by MickLock

Does anyone actually know why our (the UK) release date is October 17th? It's bad enough having to wait an extra 10 weeks (by then I'll know everything that happens in the film unless I try and avoid all media) but not knowing the reason for the delay makes me so much more angry about this.

Well apparently Paramount want Transformers and TMNT kept way apart and UK have no big films (I think) in October and probably want TMNT to win October (thats my guess and we have school half term that month too) but I don't understand whats wrong with September, I don't see any big movies for that month for us.

Transformers out in UK on 10th July, 2 weeks after US, think it's because the world cup is on and most of England be watching it
Hercules (Paramounts other big film) was meant to released on August 8th in UK but now it's been brought forward to 25th July, I wonder if that was because of Guardians of the Galaxy will probably beat it.

Movies coming out in September for UK

Sex Tape
Life of Crime
Before I go to Sleep
The Boxtrolls
Lets be Cops
The Hundred Foot Journey
Pride
Finding Fanny
Think Like a Man too
Wish I was Here
Posh
What we did on our Holiday
Ida
A Walk Among the Tombstones
Searchparty

Movies Coming out in October for UK

Bang Bang
Gone Girl
The Equalizer
The Maze Runner
TMNT
Kingsman: The Secret Service
The Judge
Dophin Tale 2
Dracula Untold
Paranormal Activity 5
The Book of Life
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
No Good Deed
MR Turner

[Galactus]

Originally Posted by Puddinpop

This continuing "notion/assumption " that GOTG is somehow a threat to the success of TMNT is ridiculous.. and that it is somehow doomed just bc some of you don't like what you've seen so far so it should continue being moved around.. it's the same premature pessimistic nonsense that has been going on for months now. It really is lol. I am starting to think it's intentional. I wonder what the responses would be if this thread were " Should Guardians be moved back 3 more months? " It's basically saying AGAIN that " This movie is DOOMED so what if they moved it back to fix it " It's just the same ol baseless assumption and the posturing is getting a little old. I'm seeing both films but bc of these constant assumptions that the only chance TMNT has is if it gets moved far away from the "flawless" GOTG, I hope TMNT knocks it out of the park. The fanaticism seems to run on both sides of the fence around here

Why is it ridiculous?

Any movie out at the time is potentially a threat and the continuing notion/assumption from defenders of Bay's TMNT that a movie that has been very well promoted and is part of a cinematic franchise as currently hugely popular as Marvel has no chance of outperforming TMNT is ridiculous.

Of course if it does outperform Ninja Turtles doesn't necessarily mean that TMNT is a failure but people do tend to see these things as a competition.

[NoName999]

If it's pushed back to Oct/Nov, the movie would have to compete with Big Hero 6.

If you think a Marvel movie is going to hurt TMNT, then a Disney one is gonna kill it.

[UGHShellshocked]

I'm just ready for it to be over with so we can move on with our regularly scheduled program.

What good will delaying it do?

[The Boston Ninja Turtle]

Originally Posted by Puddinpop

This continuing "notion/assumption " that GOTG is somehow a threat to the success of TMNT is ridiculous.. and that it is somehow doomed just bc some of you don't like what you've seen so far so it should continue being moved around..\

every movie is a threat to every other movie..its why TMNT was moved in favor of transformers


but even if you dont agree with you you can deny that if one was to be moved TMNT is more likely to that GOTG...for whatever reason it was more agaisnt it ...and yes GOTG is a major threat but so is a 2 month gap in international release that could really hurt box office....moving it to release them closer could actually end up making it do tons better at the box office


dont get me wrong i love tmnt as much as the next guy on here..and why their are some things in this movie i can not stand,i will go see it...but i know that GOTG while a "new" franchise has a currently highly popular studio name attached to it as well as a cinematic universe to back it up


personally i feel it would be wise for TMNT not to take that risk..again especially when there is a 2 month gap in INT release dates

[Stugehen]

October? No
November? Definitely.

If they could squeeze the TMNT movie around Thanksgiving time I think they'd find more success. The week before Thanksgiving would compete with the Hunger Games. But if they released it the week of they'd see a longer opening weekend. Plus Thanksgiving is a family holiday, and the TMNT is family friendly.

[Stugehen]

There seems to be much cynicism about TMNT's future going up against GotG. One thing I don't think people have considered is that GOTG is generally receiving a lot of positive hype. TMNT on the other hand is seemingly receiving lots of negative hype.

Generally speaking if the average viewer goes to see a movie with high expectations they're more likely to be disappointed. This would result in a larger opening box office followed by a rapid decline the following weeks if the GOTG turns out to not be that good.

On the contrary if the average viewer goes to see a movie with lower expectations, they are more likely to end up with a more positive outlook of it. So assuming TMNT doesn't totally suck, I'm betting viewers will come out with a better opinion then they did going in. If that's the case there is nothing releasing that noteworthy the 2 weeks following the TMNT release. That gives ample time for positive word of mouth to entice the casual moviegoer to see TMNT.