http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/film/2675474/The-Hobbit-still-unfunded
OK everyone, stop downloading.
OK everyone, stop downloading.
The Hobbit still unfunded - Jackson
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I can't speak for the rest of the planet, but over here I think the falling box office might have something to do with the lack of standards in local cinemas. They're overpriced, understaffed, the food & drink is criminally expensive, the seats are often uncomfortable with next to no leg room (coming from a short person) and the sound is never balanced right. Usually with the bass up so high you can feel the music as much as hear it and the dialogue is often next to inaudible. At least that's been my experience at several cinemas and multiplexes around the country.
With all that, most people can have a much better film experience in the comfort of their own home. Still, I can't see myself bothering to watch a film on an iPod, what'd be the point?
With all that, most people can have a much better film experience in the comfort of their own home. Still, I can't see myself bothering to watch a film on an iPod, what'd be the point?
There has to be some financial backing; they've already begun rebuilding Hobbiton in New Zealand.
That's just my holiday home. They look similar.
I completely agree with this.
Bolded bit again is interesting, almost implies Jackson doesn't quite buy it.
Though I cant quite get onboard with the piracy = automatically lost revenue I would argue that a few equally as valid factors that are increasingly effecting revenue that the studios dont mention all that often. Such as how much quicker it is for a bad movie to be recognised as such and that information spread. Its harder and harder for studios to sell turkeys to audiences, they are opening low and dropping fast. Do they try and prevent this by making better movies? no they just try and promote them more and more obscurely (how many films in the last 5 years have you essentially "seen" in the trailers?) and make back money other ways (product placements e.t.c)
I can see this ending ultimately only 1 way http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TSClLogh5E8/SG4HqWYaliI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/MeHyyXcUWjQ/s1600-h/iRonman.jpg
This is my opinion as well for the most part. In New York City it costs about 13 bucks to see a movie in theaters, and it seems to rise every 4 months or so. To see an IMAX film is about 20 bucks. With such prices plus an economey that isn't exactly great, it shouldnt be a shock that people are staying home instead of going to the movies.What they SHOULD do is lower prices and turn theaters into the cheap yet fun thing to do for people who have to keep a close eye on their wallets
More importantly, based on the incredible commercial (worldwide) and critical success of the LOTR films, the two Hobbit flicks are poised to make a tremendous amount of money. It's inconceivable that the films will remain unfunded.
Besides ... how was del Toro hired without an actual monetary contract in place? Someone is already financing the film -- at least as far as preproduction goes. And really, why would a studio commit production money until they at least had a script ready (both Jackson and del Toro have repeatedly stated their deep in the writing phase)? I'm guessing once the script is done and casting is ready to begin, the studio will pony up whatever is needed to get the film made. This is a cash cow all around. They just need to see what the film is going to look like on paper, first.
Besides ... how was del Toro hired without an actual monetary contract in place? Someone is already financing the film -- at least as far as preproduction goes. And really, why would a studio commit production money until they at least had a script ready (both Jackson and del Toro have repeatedly stated their deep in the writing phase)? I'm guessing once the script is done and casting is ready to begin, the studio will pony up whatever is needed to get the film made. This is a cash cow all around. They just need to see what the film is going to look like on paper, first.
I think the current lack of funding might have something to do with the fact that the script hasn't been finished yet. They can hardly draw up a budget if they don't know exactly what it is they'll be filming; how many scenes, how many green screen/effects shots, how many forced perspective gags etc.
What they're doing to rebuild Hobbiton is probably being paid for by Weta, which is a production company, not a Studio and while they probably have enough to finance some pre-production work, that's most likely about all they can afford. Remember that last time they left the Hobbiton set to go to seed for about a year before filming, to give it a natural slightly overgrown look, so they're probably getting just the build done as soon as possible, on the theory that they will at some point be getting studio financing.
What they're doing to rebuild Hobbiton is probably being paid for by Weta, which is a production company, not a Studio and while they probably have enough to finance some pre-production work, that's most likely about all they can afford. Remember that last time they left the Hobbiton set to go to seed for about a year before filming, to give it a natural slightly overgrown look, so they're probably getting just the build done as soon as possible, on the theory that they will at some point be getting studio financing.
Exactly.
Most people are willing to sacrifice the experience of seeing an extraordinary film in its proper setting if it means not getting burned by expensive tickets, expensive food and idiots who can't shut the fuck up for two hours.
I still like going to the movies, personally.
Then don't.
I guess I'm very lucky with our local multiplex (an AMC one). Currently it's £5 for a ticket (The food and drink is expensive, but we get our drinks elsewhere first and the staff have never bothered us about taking it in).
The seats are comfy enough and the legroom surprising decent enough for me (at 6ft 2).
If the sound is off, a quick word with one of the staff members usually gets it sorted in short order.
As for other people, I can't say for the afternoon showings as we tend to go for the quieter morning shows but we've only been bothered a couple of times by noisy people and the staff managed to get them to quiet down
I've been to one or two others which are complete nightmares
Hard to blame him with all of the constant headlines about the box office records being set this year. But then I don't pretend to actually read those headlines critically so 'Biggest Wednesday/5 day/Midnight/etc. Opening EVER!!' may not actually mean anything.
Jan
