New Star Wars film Opening on the day as Dragon Ball. Will it effect it Negatively ?

Made this thread because this news is Very relevant to "Dragon Ball" and will most likely have some sort of impact on Dragon Ball. (assuming if either Dragon Ball or Star Wars don't change their opening dates.)

Heres the article:


Star Wars: The Clone Wars Confirmed for Theatrical Release
Source: Lucasfilm
February 12, 2008


The official "Star Wars" website has confirmed that "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" will premiere in theaters as a feature film on August 15 before becoming a half-hour animated TV series in the fall on Cartoon Network and TNT:

A new era of Star Wars entertainment begins in 2008 when Star Wars: The Clone Wars, from creator George Lucas, premieres as an all-new feature film in August, followed by the television series debut in the fall, in a partnership announced today between Lucasfilm Ltd., Warner Bros. Pictures and Turner Broadcasting System Inc.

Produced by Lucasfilm Animation, Star Wars: The Clone Wars takes audiences on incredible new Star Wars adventures, combining the legendary storytelling of Lucasfilm with an eye-popping, signature animation style. Star Wars: The Clone Wars will open in North American theaters Friday, August 15. International release dates will be announced soon.

"I felt there were a lot more Star Wars stories left to tell," said George Lucas, executive producer of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. "I was eager to start telling some of them through animation and, at the same time, push the art of animation forward."

The theatrical debut of Star Wars: The Clone Wars is only the beginning of all-new Star Wars adventures that continue in the fall when the long-awaited television series premieres on Cartoon Network, followed by airings on TNT. Details regarding international broadcasts will be announced shortly. Star Wars: The Clone Wars showcases an entirely new look and feel to the galaxy far, far away -- combining the expansive scope of the Star Wars Saga with state-of-the-art computer-generated animation. Each week, viewers will see a thrilling, 30-minute "mini-movie" created by the talented artists at Lucasfilm Animation.

On the front lines of an intergalactic struggle between good and evil, fans young and old will join such favorite characters as Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Padmé Amidala, along with brand-new heroes like Anakin's padawan learner, Ahsoka. Sinister villains -- led by Darth Sidious, Count Dooku and General Grievous -- are poised to rule the galaxy. Stakes are high, and the fate of the Star Wars universe rests in the hands of the daring Jedi Knights. Their exploits lead to the action-packed battles and astonishing new revelations that fill Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

"Warner Bros. and Turner are uniquely positioned to deliver on the enormous potential of The Clone Wars because together they offer a world-class opportunity: the theatrical and home-video distribution of Warner Bros. and the broad reach of the Turner Networks," said Micheline Chau, President and Chief Operating Officer of Lucasfilm Ltd. "This terrific combination hits the key demographic groups, ranging from kids to adults, that make up the Star Wars audience."

Dan Fellman, Warner Bros. Pictures President of Domestic Distribution, added, "This is a breakthrough project -- returning Star Wars to the big screen in a completely new way while beginning an exciting new chapter in George Lucas' legendary saga. We immediately felt that it would be a fantastic theatrical event and are thrilled to be bringing it to moviegoers."

"Nothing like this has ever been produced for television," said Stuart Snyder, President/COO Turner Animation,Young Adults & Kids Media. "For 30 years, Star Wars has shown that it appeals to a huge breadth of fans. The Clone Wars on Cartoon Network will be appointment television for everyone in the family. We're thrilled to be working with Lucasfilm again and very excited to be playing a role in bringing this remarkable adventure to viewers."With a new story each week, Star Wars: The Clone Wars continues the tradition of thrilling stories, astonishing visuals and extraordinary music that have always been the hallmarks of the Star Wars Saga.

Lucasfilm Animation, which is based in Marin County, Calif., with a studio in Singapore, has produced more than 30 all-new episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and production continues on even more exciting episodes.

Discuss.

 

This is true. But just let alone it being part of the Star Wars franchise gives it a lot of power.

 

Sorry not sure if your talking about "Dragon Ball" or "Star Wars"? On which film people wont see? Please clarify. I'm a little slow

 

You make a good point. It already does have a bit of a disadvantage just because its going to be animated/cgi compared to "Dragon Ball" thats going to be a Live Action film with a 100 million dollar budget.

 

But will all the Star Wars fan go to watch this film. I myself being a pretty big Star Wars fan and Dragon Ball fan will still go watch "Dragon Ball". A lot of Star Wars fan also dislike this entire Star Wars animation and actually have heavily criticized it.

 

This is also true. I'm heavily hoping that 20th Century Fox moves the opening date. But this move could show audiences that 20th Century Fox doesn't have much faith on "Dragon Ball" in the first place.

 

^^^ I would actually mind if they were to release this film earlier than August 15. This film is already rushed this would only rush Post-Production. I would be extremely happy if they push back the release date to October that would give them more time to work on the film. Not to sure if October is a good date for a Big Action film to be released (Maybe December would be better).

 

Seeing as this is FOX were talking about. Do you think it would be financially smart move to reschedule the film around November-December range?

 

Who knows its definitely a possibility. Don't be to sure that they won't change around the opening date for this film.

 

A fantastic point which only leads to believe that this "Star Wars" film is a serious threat to "Dragon Ball".