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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2010 14:51:41 GMT -5
I'll give them time to prove themselves, since most of their movies turned a profit on DVD. With that said, outlook looks grim. Well their model isn't getting any better... they're going with lesser stars now. And I believe every movie since the first has seen a decline in revenue. See No Evil performed the best in theaters, but The Marine did so well on DVD it's easily their most profitable movie. |
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Post by slickster on Jan 19, 2010 15:27:26 GMT -5
So according to the article WWE will now do small-scale releases of their films in select theaters with WWE Superstars attending the premieres and interacting with the WWE Universe.
Also, instead of using WWE Superstars as leading men they'll use them as supporting actors or as part of an ensemble cast.
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Post by casualobserver on Jan 19, 2010 15:41:47 GMT -5
One of the announcements in that article is that Randy Orton will be in a film called "Big Red" (shouldn't that be a Kane movie), which is about a 12 year old boy doing an English assignment with the school outcast. It's not been said who Orton plays. It should be a Sheamus movie with the tagline "KILL HIM SOME MORE!" |
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Post by Dave at the Movies on Jan 19, 2010 15:46:22 GMT -5
Who would want to leave Lionsgate? They're a company that has a film named "Kick Ass" coming in April. How could you leave a company releasing a film like that? Because Lionsgate is losing money like crazy. Why is Lionsgate losing money? |
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Post by Nacho STAYS Hyped on Jan 19, 2010 15:53:26 GMT -5
One of the announcements in that article is that Randy Orton will be in a film called "Big Red" (shouldn't that be a Kane movie), which is about a 12 year old boy doing an English assignment with the school outcast. It's not been said who Orton plays. Well, obviously he's gonna play the 12 year old.  Kid: "Hey! You're pretty big for a guy my age! Where'd you get all those tattoos?" Orton: "SHUTCHERMOUTH!" |
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Post by brettappedout (BLM) on Jan 19, 2010 16:13:06 GMT -5
Prowrestling.NET
WWE Studios has signed a deal with Samuel Goldwyn Films to oversee it's theatrical releases, and Vivendi Entertainment will handle the home video releases. As part of the agreement, WWE has agreed to produce nine movies through 2012.
The movie "Brother's Keeper" comes out this summer, and Big Show's "Knucklehead" will come out in the fall. Future releases include Randy Orton's "Big Red," a thriller written for Batista, and a comedy "Midnight Run" with John Cena.
"We've learned a great deal that brings us to where we are now," Vince McMahon told Daily Variety. "This is an opportunity for us to completely control everything from the production all the way through to release. We're putting our money where our mouth is." To read the full story, visit Variety.com.
The story also notes that the budget of the films will be around $5 million, and that WWE is going for family friendly movies. It specifically notes that the company is passing on "The Marine 3."
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Post by Dean-o on Jan 19, 2010 16:18:03 GMT -5
and a comedy "Midnight Run" with John Cena. This BETTER not be a remake of the classic DeNiro comedy from the 1980s, or I will lead a boycott straight to WWE Headquarters. ;D Who's with me?!?! |
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Post by Steveweiser on Jan 19, 2010 16:20:37 GMT -5
The Variety article says it's a film that's similar to Midnight Run, but involving a child in some way.
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Post by Nacho STAYS Hyped on Jan 19, 2010 16:21:53 GMT -5
The Variety article says it's a film that's similar to Midnight Run, but involving a child in some way. |
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Post by MAGGLE on Jan 19, 2010 16:33:12 GMT -5
 Vince McMahon is a successful wrestling company owner with Billions of Dollars on his bank account. ZRRRRRRRRRRRRPPP But now he has to make MOVIES!!!! OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooH! And NOW McMahon has to find out what true love means and that movie making is not that easy! ... Rated PG 13 |
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Post by YellowJacketY2J on Jan 19, 2010 16:39:27 GMT -5
One of the announcements in that article is that Randy Orton will be in a film called "Big Red" (shouldn't that be a Kane movie), which is about a 12 year old boy doing an English assignment with the school outcast. It's not been said who Orton plays. I can't stop laughing. I hope Orton plays the dick teacher. |
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Post by Yami Daimao on Jan 19, 2010 16:48:49 GMT -5
One of the announcements in that article is that Randy Orton will be in a film called "Big Red" (shouldn't that be a Kane movie), which is about a 12 year old boy doing an English assignment with the school outcast. It's not been said who Orton plays. I can't stop laughing. I hope Orton plays the dick teacher. I would honestly watch the movie just to see Orton yell at a bunch of kids for no reason. Kid: When is this due Mr. Orton? Orton: SHUTCHERMOUF! Kid: But I'm only tr-- Orton: I SAID SHUTCHERMOUF! ARE YOU STOOPID OR SOMETHING? I should have the right to kick you...IN THE SKULL! |
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Post by Cry Me a Wiggle on Jan 19, 2010 16:50:57 GMT -5
WBF...XFL... WWE Films! On the next episode of Vince McMahon failing at all things not handed to him by his daddy.. Don't forget launching WCW and ECW as separate entities. |
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Post by Lt. Palumbo on Jan 19, 2010 19:53:58 GMT -5
It specifically notes that the company is passing on "The Marine 3." Jesus Christ, how shit must that script be if even WWE Studios is passing on it |
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Post by Michael Coello on Jan 19, 2010 22:20:56 GMT -5
It specifically notes that the company is passing on "The Marine 3." But.......who will save their wife from baddies now?  |
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Post by Rorschach on Jan 19, 2010 22:22:57 GMT -5
Because Lionsgate is losing money like crazy. Why is Lionsgate losing money? Because of piss poor business decisions, and also because of the fact that SAW has, more or less, ran out of steam and is no longer single handedly able to keep that company afloat. Studios are just now beginning to realize that you CANNOT lose more than some COUNTRIES make in a year and stay in business infinitely. |
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Post by Beets by Schrute on Jan 19, 2010 22:56:42 GMT -5
It specifically notes that the company is passing on "The Marine 3." But.......who will save their wife from baddies now? There's no need to fear...  Underdog is here! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2010 10:29:45 GMT -5
Who would want to leave Lionsgate? They're a company that has a film named "Kick Ass" coming in April. How could you leave a company releasing a film like that? Because Lionsgate is losing money like crazy. Keep in mind that Lionsgate was responsible for producing all the Seltzerberg movies. Just wanted to point that out. |
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Post by Mesousa on Jan 20, 2010 13:13:26 GMT -5
Because Lionsgate is losing money like crazy. Is there proof of this? I haven't heard anything about Lionsgate having money troubles at all. |
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Post by YellowJacketY2J on Jan 20, 2010 14:13:01 GMT -5
Because Lionsgate is losing money like crazy. Keep in mind that Lionsgate was responsible for producing all the Seltzerberg movies. Just wanted to point that out. With the exception of Disaster Movie, those all made money. |
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