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And it's ~$50m from most grossed in the USA. I don't know the breakdown of IMAX vs 3D vs 2D showings, but I would bet it has no chance at cracking the top ten in total # tickets sold.
http://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/adjusted.htm
That chart doesn't even take into account the inflated prices with 3D and IMAX showings, but it's roughly "Most tickets sold all time".
http://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/adjusted.htm
That chart doesn't even take into account the inflated prices with 3D and IMAX showings, but it's roughly "Most tickets sold all time".
It also doesn't take into account the fact that pre-vcr the only way to watch a movie was at the theater, maybe we should include rentals and purchases of the movie too. Even once the VCR became mainstream the wait time for it to be released was huge, I think it was about a year. There will never be a good measurement of sales.
He should have 2 movies in the top 25 by time Avatar leaves the theaters, makes him one of the best directors of all time, next to Spielberg and Lucas.
It makes him one of the most-successful of all-time, sure. Can't argue that.
This. Consider how much DVD sales take in. It's insane, often much more than the theatrical run (might not be the case for Avatar though).
I know, but every time I doubt a musician's talent, some one drops in with record sales numbers. So I am just returning the favor now.
I know, but every time I doubt a musician's talent, some one drops in with record sales numbers. So I am just returning the favor now.[/QUOTE]
You've been throwing that best thing around for a while now.
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Chibibar
This. Consider how much DVD sales take in. It's insane, often much more than the theatrical run (might not be the case for Avatar though).[/QUOTE]
I have to agree. Back in the days, the only way to SEE a movie is in a theater. VCR is relatively new stuff in the 80s (give or take when it finally became mainstream) now it is DVD or VoD (Video on Demand from cable channels) that should count too.
Two wrongs do make a right, apparently.
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Chibibar
heh. I only think it should count cause in present days, I may not go see a movie that "just came out" unless it is really really really good. I might even wait until it comes on cable or DVD 6mo-9mo later (depending on how well it does)
Well now it's officially movie of the century: China renames 'Avatar' mountain in honour of film
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Chibibar
that is pretty interesting. I thought China was going to ban it since it could "incite illicit political behavior"
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that is pretty interesting. I thought China was going to ban it since it could "incite illicit political behavior"[/QUOTE]
Who says it was a nice mountain?
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Chibibar
heh. It is funny that the Chinese government is still trying its best to censor information and prevent people from thinking themselves.
http://www.thrfeed.com/2010/01/avatar-ticket-sales-.html
Avatar is actually only the 26th most popular movie
Avatar is actually only the 26th most popular movie
How is taking it out of some theaters remotely the same as banning?
Still not seeing anything remotely fitting the definition of "banned".
Yes, knowing the definition of words is akin to communism. Well played.
http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/forbes-avatar-box-office-king.html
I liked this article. Especially because it acknowledges that with inflation adjustment, Gone with the Wind is still the highest grossing movie of all time.
I liked this article. Especially because it acknowledges that with inflation adjustment, Gone with the Wind is still the highest grossing movie of all time.
Yeah, it's the same lines as the one I posted about # Tickets Sold. I'm glad at least some places are debunking the whole "Avatar is the most-popular movie ever" claim.
Still hard to figure that 202,044,600 tickets were sold to roughly 132,000,000 people.
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Lots of 'em watched it twice?
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Chazwozel
Really who gives a shit eitherway? Nothing is going to stop the media from pumping Avatar through your veins like it's a glucose IV.
Yes, knowing the definition of words is akin to communism. Well played.
[/QUOTE]Being anal about it is... yes, i can say, for example, that "they banned the uncensored version in Australia" without using the word wrong... so there, you pinko commie bastard.
ElJuski
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You know, I have one more reason to hate Avatar: everything is going to be in fucking 3-D now. Harry Potter, Clash of the Titans, fucking CALIGULA: http://www.avclub.com/articles/caligula-director-to-bring-audiences-38ddd-in-3d,37651/.
I really don't want a ton of cheap fucking thrills coming at me with every fucking movie. Just like I didn't want every goddamn Wii game to have some bullshit waggle.
I really don't want a ton of cheap fucking thrills coming at me with every fucking movie. Just like I didn't want every goddamn Wii game to have some bullshit waggle.
Where were the cheap thrills? In the last year I've seen half a dozen 3d movies, and except for Monsters Vs. Aliens, I can't think of any of them that turned it into a gimmick. I think it's a fantastic way to show movies, and a natural evolution of the format. Most of us can see in stereo, and appreciate the spacial awareness that comes along with that. Following from that, if we can do 3d, why wouldn't we do 3d? Previously the limiting factors were technology or cost, but now that those are both being surmounted ... again, I ask why not?
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I have to say that I want to see this film. Especially considering that very little of what Confucius would have to say to the current government of China would be kind ...
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Steven Soderburgin
HEY so I'm sure you were all eagerly awaiting my triumphant return to tell you all what to think about Avatar.
Well here it is:
Looked good, didn't make up for the lazy, stupid story.
This has been another edition of KISSINGER KOMMENTS
Well here it is:
Looked good, didn't make up for the lazy, stupid story.
This has been another edition of KISSINGER KOMMENTS
I'm guessing you would have been one of the holdouts for stereo. Lots of 70's music with stereo gimmicks, but are you willing to go back to mono radio?
The gimmicks will go away, and the 3D effect will simply allow directors to add depth to the film.
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