[Locke.]

Now up to 3rd after opening in China.

1. Avatar - $2.788 billion
2. Titanic - $2.187 billion
3. The Force Awakens - $1.733 Billion
4. Jurassic World - $1.669 billion

[Iceman]

So it still has a billion to go. Is it likely to do that??

[Locke.]

It's slightly ahead of what Avatar was on at the same point during its release, not sure really though. Should at least get 2nd though

[Iceman]

Ah okay cool. I'm going to where they filmed Luke's part on Saturday. Pray I'm not one of the unlucky ones who dies visiting this island.

[Jamie89]

Originally Posted by iceman

So it still has a billion to go. Is it likely to do that??

It's extremely unlikely (as much as I'd love it to), for a couple of reasons. Firstly it isn't likely to do very well in China, compared to how well it's performed elsewhere, and China is a huge market (I think it's the 2nd biggest, after North America). It would really need to storm there for it's worldwide takings to beat Avatar. And also, even though it's currently beating Avatar in terms of how much it's taken compared to how long it's been out for, it's very unlikely to run for as long as Avatar did and have the same level of repeat viewings, which is the reason Avatar ended up being so huge.

Originally Posted by iceman

Ah okay cool. I'm going to where they filmed Luke's part on Saturday. Pray I'm not one of the unlucky ones who dies visiting this island.

I'm so jealous!

[user104658]

It was the novelty of being the first seriously major 3D blockbuster (created as that, and heavily advertised as such) that drove the repeat viewings of Avatar, I think it's unique positioning in film history makes it unlikely to be beaten for that reason. 3D is old hat now and, actually, given the strong "retro" ep IV vibe that Force Awakens is going for, I'd say it's actually much more "authentic" in 2D. So, it has nostalgia to fall back on and a huge brand, but it loses that novelty factor and I think that's what mainly fuels repeat viewing.

[Jordan.]

STAR WARS: EPISODE VIII RELEASE PUSHED FROM MAY TO DECEMBER 2017

Disney announced today that they've pushed the release of Star Wars -- Episode VIII from its original May 26, 2017, slot to December 15, 2017.

The studio put a positive spin on the postponement, citing how Star Wars: The Force Awakens (which was also originally slated for a May debut) opened to record-smashing success in December.

The Episode VIII release date change announcement comes on the heels of a rumor that the Rian Johnson-directed sequel was getting a rewrite.

The rumor claimed that new characters in Episode VIII were getting their roles diminished in favor of Force Awakens breakouts and returning heroes Rey, Finn, and Poe Dameron. The report also claimed that shooting would be delayed a month, but Disney's press release today said Episode VIII is currently in pre-production and will begin principal photography in London next month.

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[Ross.]

[James]

Avatar 2 is meant to be released around then.

[Jamie89]

But if it means it'll be an even better film because they've got more time to work on it then I'll forgive them

[Iceman]

I had said for ages that they would do this. It will extend their timeframe too and maximise marketing.

[James]

DVD trailer.

Youtube video

[Jamie89]

Originally Posted by James

DVD trailer.

Youtube video

I'm so excited for this And Maz Kanata making it into the trailer

[Jordan.]

pre-ordered blu ray

[Jordan.]

Originally Posted by Jordan.

pre-ordered blu ray

It's here

[user104658]

I guess they're assuming that anyone who is interested has already seen it in the cinemas - that home release trailer is full of spoilers

[Marsh.]

Han Solo ****

[Scarlett.]

^
Finally seen it myself too :3

[Smithy]

Honestly the most overrated underwhelming film I've probably ever seen

[Ross.]

Originally Posted by Smithy

Honestly the most overrated underwhelming film I've probably ever seen

I can't read suddenly

[Marsh.]

I don't think I've ever watched a Star Wars film all the way through.

I don't see the appeal.

[Jamie89]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

I don't think I've ever watched a Star Wars film all the way through.

I don't see the appeal.

[Scarlett.]

I don't see the appeal in other films. People like different films

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Chewy

I don't see the appeal in other films. People like different films

Thank you Confucius.

[Calderyon]

The movie was absolutely incredible obviously. Still somewhat upset and a little angry about "that one event" happening and wish it didn´t happen, but other than that... simply astonishing.