Is Sony feeling the heat ?

[matrix_ghost]

I've been wondering this for quite a while now.
The marketing of Spiderman 3 has been kicking in full gear now for quite a while.
First trailer released with Superman in june of '06 ( almost a year before it's release) , the second trailer was released in november ( right ) with added VFX. Then there are also the EMpire Magazine covers , The Wizard covers as well as the tv spots and footage shown as various conventions.

Did Spiderman 2 also have such an agrresive marketing campaign .
Cause the way this movie is being marketed , it seems like Sony is really trying to get ALOT more people interested in this movie.
No doubt because of the competition it's going to face.

POTC-DMC and Shrek 3 .
Their predececcors outgrossed the second sequel AND also made 400 million worlwide.
Shrek 2 dominated the domestic market whereas POTC : DMC dominated the WorldWide market. What's even more impressive is that both sequels made more money then the first one.
Shrek 1 484 million WW (264 mil domestic) made while shrek 2 made 920 WW ( 440 million domestic) and POTC 1 made 653 million WWW ( 305 mil domestic) while the second made 1 billion WW ( 421 million domestic).
Compare that to Spiderman 2 which made 373 million domestic and 783 WW
First Spidey flick made 403 million domestic and 821 million WW


I really do think that SOny is feeling the heat and therefore is marketing this movie heavily. It's has 2 weeks before Shrek 3 hits the cinema also with it's hefty 250 million budget , they need to make some $$$ to cover the costs.


It'll be interesting to see just which movie will come out as the winner in May.
For me though Shrek 3 will be the loser

 

[TheComicbookKid]

Probably, Superhero movies are funny. Spidey's the only franchise to break 250 million. Considering the numbers, X-3 did only slightly better than X-2 if adjusted for inflation. They need Spidey to do more than 400mill against Shrek and Pirates. Pirates has to suck balls for it to do 400 million. Sad, since Spidey 3 looks to be the best of the trilogy.

 

[matrix_ghost]

The domestic market is where the battle will be fought between Spidey , shrek and POTC.

Worldwide POTC will be the winner with Harry Potter coming at a close second. However what sony has done wisely is basically release Spiderman simultenously with alot of other countries which means it'll bring in the cash.

 

[Fran]

Sony better be feeling the heat if they want to win the box office.

 

[Buford The Sly]

I think Spidey coming out first puts it at a huge advantage to the other May releases.
I know that Spidey and Harry Potter are the only ones that I will be going to opening weekend for sure.

 

[Visionary]

I don't mind if SM3 is the third biggest. As long as it makes a huge amount to garnish Spider-Man 4, I want no excuses not to make SM4.

 

[The Joker]

There are many things to worry about in life. Spider-Man 3 doing well in the box office is not one of them.

It probably won't be number one or even number 2, but it will still rake in the cash.

 

[TheVileOne]

I'm not sure what the movie studios were thinking releasing the third movies of the most popular movie franchises of the decade all in the same mouth. I think it's pretty ludicrous. So I wonder what will happen with that.

 

[Spider-Ranger]

We have really hot thing here... I mean really really hot. I don't want spidey3 to be the third biggest, but I guess that's what's gonna happen.
Spidey3 could at least be the second biggest in the US... but... germany for example... I know germany very well... they are totally hyped about POTC and potter5....
I asked my local theater wheter they know when the tickets for spidey3 will start to be old... the girl told me she doesn't know, because spidey is not such a big movie franchise as POTC is, e.g.
So I don't know how much spidey3 is gonna earn worldwide...

I'm trying to hype spidey3 here in germany, as they're doing not much promotion for it.

 

[Visionary]

LOL, Germany!

 

[Sean Adisano]

There are many things to worry about in life. Spider-Man 3 doing well in the box office is not one of them.

It probably won't be number one or even number 2, but it will still rake in the cash.

i'll have to disagree with you on this...well your 2nd comment about spidey 3 not being number 1 or 2. i happen to think it will be #1 at the box office.

 

[NinjaTurtleFan]

"Shrek 3"- I think will do well but not as well as anticipated. The story to me just doesn't seem that great. Shrek, Donkey, and Puss & Boots on another adventure this time with Justin Timberlake as King Arthur while Fiona protects the Kingdom with a Charlie's Angels-band of storybook heroines. Funny yes, but needs another trailer to sell me on it.

I think "Spider-Man 3" and "Pirates of the Carribean: At Worlds End" will be the top grossing sellers of the year. "Transformers" will do well if and only if Michael Bay doesn't **** it up. From the looks of the first trailer it seems like he has taken the fans advice and is working tediously to make sure it is what everyone wants. On the contrary, trailers can be deceptive.

"Fantastic Four 2: Rise of the Silver Surfer" will beat it's predecessor but won't get the same amount of money as the others.

And "300", "Ghost Rider", and "TMNT" I think will all do the same. Although, "Night At the Museum" and "Happy Feet" has shown us that people seem to be going to kid's movies more than anything else, so maybe "TMNT" will kick major ass at the box-office.

 

[Cristo]

For some reason, I always thought that the Spider-Man franchise was way bigger than POTC...

It's just these stupid fangirls and fan"boys" ruining our chances. And, besides, that girl at the theater just wishes POTC was as big as Spider-Man. We know what will happen come May 4th.

 

[Spider-Ranger]

For some reason, I always thought that the Spider-Man franchise was way bigger than POTC...

It's just these stupid fangirls and fan"boys" ruining our chances.

It's Johnny Depp's fault
You know... Depp actually means "idiot" in german

 

[M.E.H.Z.E.B]

It's Johnny Depp's fault
You know... Depp actually means "idiot" in german

I enjoy Depp's performances. He's been surprisingly consistant in delivering solid performances in whatever medium he works in. The guy's gifted, imho. No need to bash him.

 

[Spider-Ranger]

I enjoy Depp's performances. He's been surprisingly consistant in delivering solid performances in whatever medium he works in. The guy's gifted, imho. No need to bash him.

Didn't mean to bash him... Depp really means idiot in germany

 

[Sean Adisano]

I enjoy Depp's performances. He's been surprisingly consistant in delivering solid performances in whatever medium he works in. The guy's gifted, imho. No need to bash him.

i agree whole-heartily with you

 

[M.E.H.Z.E.B]

Didn't mean to bash him... Depp really means idiot in germany

Fair enough.

 

[Reikowolf]

I believe shrek will beat out spidey on the sheer basis that it is a kid's movie

now.. in my heart of hearts i want to believe that spidey will be the top grossing summer movie of 2007 but there's a lot to go against

either way spidey will not be dwarfed and should find its place this year as one of the top grossing films

 

[mehdi5]

I think Spidey 3 and Pirates 3 will be at the top i can say Shrek 3 will not be the best but that's just my instinct talking but i'm pretty sure of it but i guess we will just have to wait and see

 

[Grobb]

Can't still believe POTC could be such a sucess... but I think Spidey will be beat it!

 

[Road Warrior]

Probably, Superhero movies are funny. Spidey's the only franchise to break 250 million.

1989's Batman made 250 million dollars. Well, anyway, I'm sure Sony is trying its best to beat its competition. There is nothing surprising there!

 

[Spider-ManHero12]

i am sure sony feels the heat but they are being brave about it which is a good thing. both spidey1 and spidey2 did amazingly at the box office so there is no doubt that spidey3 will rule 2007 to me atleast. spider-man1 is the highest grossing superhero movie. POTC plus shrek the third will not be nearly as good as spidey3 in my opinion.

 

[Sean Adisano]

all i know is that this movie is going to be the best movie since spidey 2 and is going to be the best movie of this year!

 

[Spider-ManHero12]

all i know is that this movie is going to be the best movie since spidey 2 and is going to be the best movie of this year!

agreed. POTC and shrek the third will suck compared to how great spidey3 will be. spidey3 will be the best!!!.