WB's 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' original script by J.K. Rowling - Part 2

[Sleiek]

And I am pretty sure this first one had a low turnout because I think not a lot of people are aware this is related to Harry Potter.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

And I am pretty sure this first one had a low turnout because I think not a lot of people are aware this is related to Harry Potter.

No, it made as much as it did because it is related to Harry Potter.

 

[Octoberist]

I personally think it's a movie that's very...for the fans. I wouldn't say it's like the Star Wars prequels, but it has the same sort of mentality.

I liked it but I don't know if the appeal goes beyond Potterheads.

 

[Sleiek]

No, it made as much as it did because it is related to Harry Potter.

Oh cmon, how can you possibly be certain that everyone who went to see the Harry Potter movies went to see this one. Maybe some of them snubbed this one as a pointless spinoff made solely to earn money.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Oh cmon, how can you possibly be certain that everyone who went to see the Harry Potter movies went to see this one. Maybe some of them snubbed this one as a pointless spinoff made solely to earn money.

When did I say that? Where did you even get that idea? I think Octoberist nailed it really. Do you think people who hadn't seen a Harry Potter flick made up even a quarter of the audience? Heck 15%?

 

[Sleiek]

Nope. I am under the impression 99% of the audience saw the last few Harry Potter films. But I also think 99% of the Potterheads or fans who liked the HP franchise didn't go see this one.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

Nope. I am under the impression 99% of the audience saw the last few Harry Potter films. But I also think 99% of the Potterheads or fans who liked the HP franchise didn't go see this one.

I would agree in saying a lot of Potter fans didn't go and see the new movie. My question is why would that change going down the road?

 

[Sleiek]

I would agree in saying a lot of Potter fans didn't go and see the new movie. My question is why would that change going down the road?

People end up watching it one day or another and in doing so gives them a reason to check the sequel in the theater.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

People end up watching it one day or another and in doing so gives them a reason to check the sequel in the theater.

True. But then there are those that didn't enjoy FB enough to see a sequel in theaters. So unless we are going to see a TDK level surge, why would the box office really change?

 

[Sleiek]

I am assuming most people felt the way I felt when I watched the film. That is it exceeded my expectations. I am obviously not certain the sequel the will do better at the BO. I just hope it follows the Transformers BO performance rather than TMNT.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

I am assuming most people felt the way I felt when I watched the film. That is it exceeded my expectations. I am obviously not certain the sequel the will do better at the BO. I just hope it follows the Transformers BO performance rather than TMNT.

That's fair.

I liked it a lot more then I expected, even if the ending was a little too long imo. I really liked the core four, even Eddie, who I do not normally like.

 

[Blitzkrieg]

https://***********/BoxOffice/status/818131310103449600

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FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM makes an est. $5.6M overseas weekend, don 36.4%, for a $565.7M overseas

 

[Blitzkrieg]

Domestic is close to 230 million. Definitely hitting 800 million WW now. FB has had a very strong run at the BO. I loved this one but there's room for improvement. There is so much potential. It needs to pick up some pace in the 2nd one. I hope to see this universe flourish. Anyway, I'm happy for it's success.

 

[Blitzkrieg]

http://deadline.com/2017/01/fantastic-beasts-and-where-to-find-them-800-million-global-box-office-1201885631/

Warner Bros.’ Harry Potter spinoff Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them has crossed the $800M mark at the global B.O. Broken out that’s $229.9M stateside and $570.1M overseas.

 

[Blitzkrieg]

http://deadline.com/2017/01/fantastic-beasts-and-where-to-find-them-800-million-global-box-office-1201885631/

In addition, Fantastic Beasts just earned five BAFTA Award nominations: for Outstanding British Film, Best Production Design, Best Costume Design, Best Sound, and Best Special Visual Effects.

 

[Blitzkrieg]

http://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2017/01/13/box-office-fantastic-beasts-and-where-to-find-them-crosses-800-million-worldwide/#4e0d907c8213

One very promising note is that while the domestic total was lower than standard, that $229 million cume from a $74.4m debut makes Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them the second-leggiest J.K. Rowling offering aside from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone back in 2001.

Yes, this is a new franchise, but the post-debut legs, even in the face of Moana and Rogue One (and coming right after Doctor Strange), should not be ignored. The theatrical moviegoing business is much more frontloaded than it was fifteen years ago, and the likes of Fantastic Beasts have gone from event offerings to basically par for the course. I was concerned that the new offering would play more like a "fans only" affair and flame out pretty quickly. So either the fans took their bloody time showing up or there was an audience among the casually curious and those just wanting another big-scale fantasy adventure. Again, the numbers are still lower than the Harry Potter norm, but that it didn't die after Thanksgiving is promising.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

The problem with that argument is it is, when adjusted, it is $85m behind the next film, even with the legs.

 

[Doctor Jones]

This seems like a franchise that will flame just by being dragged out.

 

[Blitzkrieg]

Tbh, I did like FB but it was kinda forgettable. It was charming yet none of it really stuck with me and I only saw it once in theaters. The movie didn't make me want to see it again. Although there's huge potential for the sequels. I feel Queen Jo has so much to tell with the next 4 movies. It should be epic.

I do want someone new to take the directing gig or even bringing Cuaron back for the final 3 movies is a great idea IMO. Nothing against David Yates, he's reliable and solid for the most part but I would like someone with more imagination. Excited for the sequels, Bring 'em on.

 

[Chesterfield]

Yates is insultingly pedestrian as a director for these sort of films. Ever since he took over the magic in these films dimmed significantly. I'd love for Cuaron to return or at least someone dynamic enough to recapture the awe and wonderment of magic.

 

[scarlet-witch]

Cuaron was a terrible director for Potter. All he accomplished was making the films feel darker (which is more about the source material than him) He didn't understand PoA at all.

Maybe he'd do better with a FB sequel because there is no source material that he can pretend to read, but I hated his directing in POA.

 

[Marvolo]

POA is the best film in the series. Cuaron knew that a good film takes precedent over a slavish adaptation. It's the most cinematic of them all and the most well made of the franchise. Cuaron also captured the magic, whimsy, and strangeness of the world better than any of the other directors have.

This series would be lucky to have him back.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

When I originally saw POA, I didn't know how to feel about it. But as time went on, it became my favorite in the series and overall one of my favorite films period. The last act is a feat unto itself.

 

[Sleiek]

POA is the best film in the series. Cuaron knew that a good film takes precedent over a slavish adaptation. It's the most cinematic of them all and the most well made of the franchise. Cuaron also captured the magic, whimsy, and strangeness of the world better than any of the other directors have.

This series would be lucky to have him back.

This.

 

[#root]

When I originally saw POA, I didn't know how to feel about it. But as time went on, it became my favorite in the series and overall one of my favorite films period. The last act is a feat unto itself.

Same. I remember being disappointed how much they cut but watching it now, it's the one that captures the spirit of the books best. It's definitely my favorite film in the series. Also, it's just gorgeously shot unlike the later films which looked really dull and lifeless.