Endgame Official Avengers: Endgame News & Speculation Thread!

[m2k]

Avengers 4: Marvel Reportedly Considering Intermission Due to Length
To me, an intermission in a 3 hr movie is not needed. If people are made aware it's a longer than usual movie, they'll hopefully make a greater effort to go beforehand or even drink less fluids before or during. 3 hours for the bladder to rebuild it's retention after it's been relieved is nothing really

If like myself, most people won't even need to go during the intermission cuz we would've went right before. They're thinking we need to go a hour and a half or 2 after we went already?

What harm can there be to include an intermission? For one it breaks immersion for me. Another, we're talking about 20 minutes at least. They've got to consider line waiting for some theaters. That's another negative to number of showings.

 

[Spider-Fan]

Your intermission would likely be 10-15 minutes. It ain't going to be 20. Also, factor in the fact that this is a franchise with a heavy kid fan base. That is why, in general, companies don't want these too far over 2hrs in the first place. It's hard to keep your kid from being restless for 3hrs. As for breaking up immersion, maybe for a few minutes, but as soon as it starts again, you'll be immersed again quickly.

As for less showtimes, that is a 2 edged sword. This movie is going to sell out auditoriums regardless. But, a theater makes more money off concessions than they do the ticket. If there is an intermission, people like me are more likely to purchase concessions. Heck, some may decide to go get a mid-movie drink! It will drive sales at the concessions stands. The theater may have less showings, but they will be making much more money where it counts. Also, if Marvel was that concerned with the number of screenings per day, then they would not make a 3hr movie.

 

[Chip Chipperson]

I don't believe that intermission stuff for a single second, but should it actually happen, I hope they offer a full nonstop 3 hour screening. I can sit for that long with a movie like this. I'm invested enough.

I can also hold it in for a really long time, so I'm fine. Like if holding it in was an olympic sport, just consider me Phelps.

 

[m2k]

Your intermission would likely be 10-15 minutes. It ain't going to be 20. Also, factor in the fact that this is a franchise with a heavy kid fan base. That is why, in general, companies don't want these too far over 2hrs in the first place. It's hard to keep your kid from being restless for 3hrs. As for breaking up immersion, maybe for a few minutes, but as soon as it starts again, you'll be immersed again quickly.

As for less showtimes, that is a 2 edged sword. This movie is going to sell out auditoriums regardless. But, a theater makes more money off concessions than they do the ticket. If there is an intermission, people like me are more likely to purchase concessions. Heck, some may decide to go get a mid-movie drink! It will drive sales at the concessions stands. The theater may have less showings, but they will be making much more money where it counts. Also, if Marvel was that concerned with the number of screenings per day, then they would not make a 3hr movie.

Your intermission would likely be 10-15 minutes. It ain't going to be 20. Also, factor in the fact that this is a franchise with a heavy kid fan base. That is why, in general, companies don't want these too far over 2hrs in the first place. It's hard to keep your kid from being restless for 3hrs. As for breaking up immersion, maybe for a few minutes, but as soon as it starts again, you'll be immersed again quickly.

As for less showtimes, that is a 2 edged sword. This movie is going to sell out auditoriums regardless. But, a theater makes more money off concessions than they do the ticket. If there is an intermission, people like me are more likely to purchase concessions. Heck, some may decide to go get a mid-movie drink! It will drive sales at the concessions stands. The theater may have less showings, but they will be making much more money where it counts. Also, if Marvel was that concerned with the number of screenings per day, then they would not make a 3hr movie.

Truthfully, I've never been through an intermission for a movie. Only went for plays which ran about 3 and half to 4 hours in totality. Intermission for those were 15 to 20 minutes. Thus, went by those figures.

 

[Spider-Fan]

Truthfully, I've never been through an intermission for a movie. Only went for plays which ran about 3 and half to 4 hours in totality. Intermission for those were 15 to 20 minutes. Thus, went by those figures.

If you look at some older movies that had intermissions, like 2001: A Space Odyssey, that included a 3-5 minute intermission. That intermission is even still on the blu ray/dvd releases of the movie. I think all movies Kubrick did that had intermissions still do on the DVD/Blu Ray. Plays are different because they have to change over a set, get into new costumes, etc. The cinema doesn't have to do any of that. It would be 10 mins max.

 

[Mjolnir Reborn]

I don't believe that intermission rumor either. 3 hours isn't that extreme and there's been plenty of such films without any intermission. The LotR trilogy was 3h, 3h and 3h 21 min in theaters.

As for concessions, theaters would really need to puzzle their starts so that intermissions didn't just avoid to collide with intermissions for other screenings, but also not to collide with the start of other screenings. If you go on intermissions and people that are about to see Endgame on a different screen are in line for concessions you risk not getting anything before the intermission is over. Seems like a hassle for a film that will be shown on many screens all the time in theaters.

 

[Silvermoon]

The only time I've had an intermission during a movie was when a theater was doing special showings of the Extended Editions of Lord of the Rings - and with those, they had already figured in a natural 'break point' due to the home release having the full movie spread across multiple discs - not to mention, even the shortest of the EE's was still almost 4 hours long.

Personally, though, I don't believe in the intermission rumors for Endgame... even if the run time clocks in at 3 hours, I don't think there's a need for one.

 

[m2k]

If you look at some older movies that had intermissions, like 2001: A Space Odyssey, that included a 3-5 minute intermission. That intermission is even still on the blu ray/dvd releases of the movie. I think all movies Kubrick did that had intermissions still do on the DVD/Blu Ray. Plays are different because they have to change over a set, get into new costumes, etc. The cinema doesn't have to do any of that. It would be 10 mins max.

Well if they do go with intermissions, let's hope you're right about the 10 or less. Regardless of length, they do break immersion for me in those plays, took me a good 30 minutes to get back into mindset. I would hate to have that happen in Endgame. But alas, it's all subjective really.

 

[MrWayne]

It seems to be the Aether in liquid form in its stone container. Look at this clip from The Dark World:




On another note, have yall heard the theory that Thanos didnt kill the ashed people when he snapped rather the ashed people were sent to an alternate universe? The theory goes on to speculate that it cant be undone and the two universes cant be rejoined and the OG avengers that didnt get sent to the alternate universe will stay in the original universe and all the ashed people stay in the alternate universe. Future MCU films would be set in the alternate universe with the ashed characters. It would certainly be a reason for Cap and Tony not appearing in future films. They would be in the original universe. And if those actors decided to ever return their character could travel from the original universe to the alternate universe.

The theory also speculates that the Xmen will exist in the alternate universe.

This. This makes the MOST logical sense to me, not the time travel stuff.. Approved!

 

[Spider-Fan]

'Avengers: Endgame' Official Synopsis Released

Marvel fans can't wait to see more from Avengers: Endgame, and now we have the official synopsis for the much-anticipated film.

The new synopsis comes courtesy of Disney's Australian website, which features a countdown to when the movie hits theaters. It also has the first official synopsis, which picks up where Avengers: Infinity War left off and gives us a glimpse at the incredibly high stakes in Endgame.


You can check out the official synopsis below.

"After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War (2018), the universe is in ruins due to the efforts of the Mad Titan, Thanos. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers must assemble once more in order to undo Thanos' actions and restore order to the universe once and for all, no matter what consequences may be in store."

 

[samsnee]

I had to go soooo damn badly during Homecoming that I missed the car scene between Vulture and Peter. I didn't know about that scene until I saw the blu-ray.

I had to go during IW and missed the scene with Rocket and Thor talking about everything he had lost. That was actually the most emotional moment of the movie for me.

 

[Marvolo]

They arent going to do an intermission for this. It's not even worth hoping for it. They only happen with marathpns and roadshow type special screenings for movies designed for them. Kingdom of Heaven had a roadshow edition that got a limited theatrical release and Alexander's long cuts had them. Old film screenings for Ben Hur and the like get them because they are a traditional part of the experience. But major modern blockbusters, even the 3+ hour ones, dont have them. Titanic didnt and neither did LOTR's 3 hour theatrical cuts.

Personally it doesnt bother me. Most days during the work week I go 12 hours without peeing and that's while drinking to stay hydrated. A 3 hour film really isnt a challenge for me.

 

[Abudefduf]

Wait a minute, I don't get it. Why can't you guys go to the bathroom during the break at the middle of the movie.

EDIT: Well no one was answering me so I did some research and apparently in America there's no break at the middle of the movie? No offense but you guys are wack.

 

[I Am The Knight]

I had to go soooo damn badly during Homecoming that I missed the car scene between Vulture and Peter. I didn't know about that scene until I saw the blu-ray.

That's crazy. That's one of the best scenes in the entire MCU.

 

[Venom'sDad]

This. This makes the MOST logical sense to me, not the time travel stuff.. Approved!

Hmmm....BW & Thor gets new solo film.

 

[Nicko-Ray]

I definitely plan my movie outings where I won't drink eat/drink anything an hour before showtime. And right before I get in the theater, I'll empty it just so it's a sure shot that I won't be going. I do that for 2 and a half hour films or 1 and a half hour films.

I definitely can't go during the flick as one user mentioned here -- you wanna experience the film and immerse yourself as best as possible. Leaving and missing one scene is a red flag for me. Even if it's a "slow scene".

But I do think it's important to have some energy/have a meal before showtime. I've been in a movie (one being INFINITY WAR), where after I got up from my seat after the film is finished, my legs are in a weird pain/asleep due to no energy or movement. It's a tricky thing lol

 

[Asharad]

I had to go soooo damn badly during Homecoming that I missed the car scene between Vulture and Peter. I didn't know about that scene until I saw the blu-ray.

I missed the same scene due to a pee break.

We must be kin.

 

[Asharad]

Most days during the work week I go 12 hours without peeing and that's while drinking to stay hydrated. A 3 hour film really isnt a challenge for me.

I remember what it was like to be young.

 

[Ninjablade]

Wait a minute, I don't get it. Why can't you guys go to the bathroom during the break at the middle of the movie.

EDIT: Well no one was answering me so I did some research and apparently in America there's no break at the middle of the movie? No offense but you guys are wack.

Other countries have breaks during movies? Never heard of that before. Do they break it up at the halfway point for each film or does it vary?

 

[MbJ]

Promo art from Orville.

 

[Abudefduf]

Other countries have breaks during movies? Never heard of that before. Do they break it up at the halfway point for each film or does it vary?

Well I can't speak for other countries but I can speak for mine and yes, here there's always a 4-5 minutes break halfway through the movie.

 

[AndrewGilkison]

Promo art from Orville.

Classic scale mail design for Cap, a nod to the old school Iron Man armor for Tony, and its obvious we are getting Hulk and Banner merging together as a single character (a nod to Professor Hulk).

 

[Mjolnir Reborn]

Other countries have breaks during movies? Never heard of that before. Do they break it up at the halfway point for each film or does it vary?

I've heard that they do it in Italy, but in general I'd say that most of the world doesn't do forced intermissions.

It's probably a bit controversial to some filmmakers to have someone else make such changes to their films. I know filmmakers that have gotten angry for less (like Mel Brooks being annoyed at how his film titles were translated in Sweden in the past).

 

[Iceman]

Promo art from Orville.

Hulk looks totally like Ruffalo!

 

[Iceman]

Well I can't speak for other countries but I can speak for mine and yes, here there's always a 4-5 minutes break halfway through the movie.

Nice. Which country is that?