"Avatar" Movie discussion - Page 7 - Basketball Forum : Professional and College Basketball Forums

**LionOfJudah** · 12-04-2009, 12:54 PM

I'm not too excited about this movie even after seeing the special effects porn preview a handful of times already. Starwars meets the Smurfs, yawn...

**jmk** · 12-04-2009, 02:34 PM

I probably won't be seeing it in theatres. I doubt I see it on DVD either. Maybe on TV a few years down the road.

ATLien · 12-04-2009, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HB

Nope I am saying the studio that released both, made sure to release Alvin and the Chipmunks as a backup just in case Avatar doesnt do so well. The original chipmunk movie cost 60 mill and brought in 210, of course they will go the safer route this time. If they lose big time with Avatar, at least they can recoup with the Chipmunks.

Doesnt mean they think Avatar will tank, they are just being cautious.

how has nobody responded to this bull**** reasoning yet

**Protein Data Bank** · 12-04-2009, 03:23 PM

i had a long response in the works but i couldn't take it anymore

**Pay Ton** · 12-09-2009, 06:34 AM

I still don't think it looks that great from the trailers, but maybe I spoke too soon.

Early word is Avatar might be another Cameron hit after all...

http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/2008-12-...aga-for-avatar

Quote:

Over a decade ago James Cameron was battling media reports that his delayed and pricey epic "Titanic" was a creative disaster and ready to sink at the box office like the famed ocean liner whose story it dramatically re-told. Instead, the Paramount Pictures/20th Century Fox production became a cultural phenomenon and grossed over $1.8 billion worldwide and won a staggering 11 Academy Awards including the prestigious Best Picture trophy. In less than two weeks, Cameron returns to the big screen with his almost as hyped Sci-Fi motion capture adventure "Avatar." The film has sparked heated debate among genre fans and everyday moviegoers as well as finding itself under the microscope of the testy entertainment media. Factoring in the substantial negative responses to the IMAX and Comic-Con previews, many in the industry were coming to the conclusion that "Avatar" would be a nice hit (i.e., $200 million plus in the U.S.) at best thanks to some nicely cut TV spots. You'd be hard pressed to find anyone who expected the picture to stand alongside the critical favorites of Cameron's previous work. Boy can things change after one screening in Hollywood. No one who has seen the film is allowed to go on record [and this writer has not seen the film himself], but word has leaked that Fox's gamble may have paid off and "Avatar" may be way more than meets the eye.

After a screening yesterday morning, very reliable sources have told Awards Campaign that the HFPA were incredibly positive about Cameron's latest endeavor. In fact, it's now very likely to be nominated in both the Best Picture - Drama and Best Director categories when the Golden Globe nominations are announced next Tuesday. This was almost unthinkable a week ago and may push expected Globe nominees such as "The Hurt Locker" or "An Education" out of the Best Picture - Drama race. Additionally, this could (emphasis on "could") find "Avatar" seriously being considered for one of the ten nominees for Oscar's Best Picture trophy -- especially considering the 8-10th slots hardly seem secure at this point in the race.

HB · 12-09-2009, 09:10 AM

The buzz has definitely grown for it. Should put up good numbers

**Protein Data Bank** · 12-09-2009, 09:17 AM

welcome to reality HB

HB · 12-09-2009, 09:23 AM

Unlike other films that I commented on, I actually wanted this one to do well being a fan of sci-fi and all that good stuff, but the first few trailers released were quite disappointing.

HB · 12-10-2009, 12:32 PM

The guys at comingsoon.net saw it and they were blown away.

ATLien · 12-10-2009, 01:16 PM

am glad the reaction to this is getting better. Nothing else to see this time of the year except boring oscar bait.

**R-Star** · 12-10-2009, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HB

The buzz has definitely grown for it. Should put up good numbers

Well if it doesn't, there's always Alvin and the Chipmunks to fall back on.

**Hyperion** · 12-10-2009, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R-Star

Well if it doesn't, there's always Alvin and the Chipmunks to fall back on.

Alvin, Simon and Theodore?

**Protein Data Bank** · 12-10-2009, 01:30 PM

instead of giving them a bailout, the government gave 20th Cent. Fox the rights to Alvin & Chipmunks to keep them afloat during these turbulent times.

**R-Star** · 12-10-2009, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hyperion

Alvin, Simon and Theodore?

That is correct sir.

**Hyperion** · 12-10-2009, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by painted duck blessing

instead of giving them a bailout, the government gave 20th Cent. Fox the rights to Alvin & Chipmunks to keep them afloat during these turbulent times.

Didn't you know that movies do better during crappy economic times? The movie industry is set to break $10billion this year.

12-04-2009, 12:54 PM	#91 (permalink)
LionOfJudah MIA Join Date: May 2003 Location: ATX Age: 30 Posts: 10,839 Rep Power: 3801681	re: "Avatar" Movie discussion I'm not too excited about this movie even after seeing the special effects porn preview a handful of times already. Starwars meets the Smurfs, yawn... __________________ "That until the philosophy which holds one race superior and another inferior is finally and permanently discredited and abandoned: That until there are no longer first-class and second class citizens of any nation; That until the color of a man's skin is of no more significance than the color of his eyes; That until the basic human rights are equally guaranteed to all without regard to race; That until that day, the dream of lasting peace and world citizenship and the rule of international morality will remain but a fleeting illusion, to be pursued but never attained.." ONE LOVE

12-04-2009, 02:34 PM	#92 (permalink)
jmk Yes, please. Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 16,649 Rep Power: 13702009	re: "Avatar" Movie discussion I probably won't be seeing it in theatres. I doubt I see it on DVD either. Maybe on TV a few years down the road. __________________ I have to return some videotapes.

12-04-2009, 03:23 PM	#94 (permalink)
Protein Data Bank hmmmmmm Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 5,927 Rep Power: 14206243	re: "Avatar" Movie discussion i had a long response in the works but i couldn't take it anymore

12-09-2009, 09:17 AM	#97 (permalink)
Protein Data Bank hmmmmmm Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 5,927 Rep Power: 14206243	re: "Avatar" Movie discussion welcome to reality HB

12-10-2009, 01:16 PM	#100 (permalink)
ATLien Icon Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 45,742 Rep Power: 21472363	re: "Avatar" Movie discussion am glad the reaction to this is getting better. Nothing else to see this time of the year except boring oscar bait.

12-10-2009, 01:30 PM	#103 (permalink)
Protein Data Bank hmmmmmm Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 5,927 Rep Power: 14206243	re: "Avatar" Movie discussion instead of giving them a bailout, the government gave 20th Cent. Fox the rights to Alvin & Chipmunks to keep them afloat during these turbulent times.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode