Solo: A Star Wars Story

#177
#177
Biopsyman said:
Isn’t there like 30 now in the series?
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Released....
8 in the main Saga
2 spin offs
1 Animated movie that was really just 3 episodes of one of the....
2 Animated TV series

In the works...
1 more main Saga
At least 1 confirmed spinoff
2 new unrelated trilogies
1 new animated TV show
1 live action show for new Disney streaming service
 
#186
#186
Grand Vol said:
Wait, wut...
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As of right now Rian Johnson is developing a trilogy not involving the Skywalker Saga. And the Game of Thrones show creators, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, are developing a separate trilogy unaffiliated with the Skywalkers and Johnson’s.
 
#187
#187
burntorangeVOLffle said:
As of right now Rian Johnson is developing a trilogy not involving the Skywalker Saga. And the Game of Thrones show creators, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, are developing a separate trilogy unaffiliated with the Skywalkers and Johnson’s.
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I didn’t think the last Jedi was that bad, but I would much rather have someone else direct the trilogy Rian Johnson’s responsible for. I wish someone like Chris Nolan or Denis Villeneuve could be brought on board one day, as unlikely as either would be. But I am looking forward to Weiss and Benioff’s trilogy.
 
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#188
Rockytoptalker said:
I didn’t think the last Jedi was that bad, but I would much rather have someone else direct the trilogy Rian Johnson’s responsible for. I wish someone like Chris Nolan or Denis Villeneuve could be brought on board one day, as unlikely as either would be. But I am looking forward to Weiss and Benioff’s trilogy.
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The SW universe is so big and covers such an insane amount of time, that there inmumerable stories to tell. The question is will they be told well
 
#191
#191
VolsSportsFan said:
Well this looks like it's going to officially bomb.
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That is speaking relative to other Star Wars films, of course. Just 10 days after it's release, it is already the 16th highest grossing movie of the last 365 days (per box office mojo) with $149 million domestically and $264 million worldwide.

I don't think Disney is sweating it much.
 
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BowlBrother85 said:
That is speaking relative to other Star Wars films, of course. Just 10 days after it's release, it is already the 16th highest grossing movie of the last 365 days (per box office mojo) with $149 million domestically and $264 million worldwide.

I don't think Disney is sweating it much.
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I’m sure Disney isn’t because they crap money, but this is pretty bad for a SW film. It cost $250 million to make and generally speaking a film has to make double it’s budget to break even, and it’s going to likely not break even at the box office. With blu rays and rentals it eventually probably will but still.
 
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#193
#193
VolsSportsFan said:
I’m sure Disney isn’t because they crap money, but this is pretty bad for a SW film. It cost $250 million to make and generally speaking a film has to make double it’s budget to break even, and it’s going to likely not break even at the box office. With blu rays and rentals it eventually probably will but still.
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I’ve never understood that. I’ve always assumed budget meant the total cost after the actual filmmaking, paying staff/actors, advertising, etc.

So technically wouldn’t making $1 over budget be considered profit?
 
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#195
chatt-townVOL said:
I’ve never understood that. I’ve always assumed budget meant the total cost after the actual filmmaking, paying staff/actors, advertising, etc.

So technically wouldn’t making $1 over budget be considered profit?
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Without going into too much boring detail, a budget is typically divided into four sections: 1) above the line - creative talent, 2) below the line - direct production costs, 3) post-production costs - editing, visual effects, etc. 4) and other - such as insurance, completion bond, etc.

The budget of a movie excludes film promotion and marketing, which is the responsibility of the distributor. How a studio chooses to report the budget of a film is pretty much up to them. There are many ways to fudge the numbers but it's still unlikely that "Solo" will have to earn $500 million just to break even.
 
#196
#196
Rockytoptalker said:
I didn’t think the last Jedi was that bad, but I would much rather have someone else direct the trilogy Rian Johnson’s responsible for. I wish someone like Chris Nolan or Denis Villeneuve could be brought on board one day, as unlikely as either would be. But I am looking forward to Weiss and Benioff’s trilogy.
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I’m not sure if he is set to direct all three or just develope the story line and oversee production.

I liked TLJ because it went in unexpected directions so I’m actually looking forward to what he comes up with.

I doubt Nolan ever does a franchise movie again. He has the clout to do whatever he wants and doesn’t really strike me as someone that wants to spend a chunk of time working on other people’s properties u less it is in a producer role.
 
#197
#197
BowlBrother85 said:
Without going into too much boring detail, a budget is typically divided into four sections: 1) above the line - creative talent, 2) below the line - direct production costs, 3) post-production costs - editing, visual effects, etc. 4) and other - such as insurance, completion bond, etc.

The budget of a movie excludes film promotion and marketing, which is the responsibility of the distributor. How a studio chooses to report the budget of a film is pretty much up to them. There are many ways to fudge the numbers but it's still unlikely that "Solo" will have to earn $500 million just to break even.
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Maybe not $500 million but it’s a lot more than $250, and I stand by it’s highly unlikely it makes back its total budget at the box office.

Solo is also the most expensive film in the SW series.
 
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VolsSportsFan said:
Maybe not $500 million but it’s a lot more than $250, and I stand by it’s highly unlikely it makes back its total budget at the box office.

Solo is also the most expensive film in the SW series.
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Why? Because of re-shoots following the change of directors?
 
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