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Ky Boyd
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Posts: 314
From: Santa Rosa, CA, USA
Registered: Jun 99

posted 11-02-2000 05:47 PM

Best In Show will continue to be a strong draw through Thanksgiving.

Billy Elliot will do very, very well on its national break (600 runs) 11/10 and will probably play through the end of the year.

Almost Famous will get a second wind come the Top Ten lists and Golden Globe nominations

Chocolat looks to do great biz in the art houses.

State and Main may be David Mamet's commercial breakthrough.

Quills will surprise people.

And what was Glenn Close thinking making a sequel to 101 Dalmations. Hope she got mega bucks for it.

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Dave Quincer
Film Handler

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From: Wadena, MN, USA
Registered: Sep 2000

posted 11-02-2000 11:31 PM

I saw the Grinch on 11/1 with three of my kids, ages 11, 9, and 3. We all loved the film, its going to do huge business. My 3 year old sat wide eyed through the whole thing and was never scared once. Don't let the trailer fool you, this is a film for all ages. Carrey is great. This movie is destined to become a holiday classic.

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Carl King
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From: Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Registered: Mar 2000

posted 11-03-2000 11:28 AM

There are lots of good possible hits this Christmas season. Grinch should do really well as should Men Of Honor and a few others. Keep in mind that we thought the summer would be great and it turned out to be mediocre. Numbers are down all over the continent. Is the industry in a downturn? Maybe. With the number of U.S. chains filing for bankruptcy protection it looks like trouble ahead. I haven't heard of any Canadian chains doing this.

Keep your screen presentations good and at least we will keep the regular filmgoers.

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John Pytlak
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From: Rochester, NY 14650-1922
Registered: Jan 2000

posted 11-03-2000 12:48 PM

Carl said: "Keep your screen presentations good and at least we will keep the regular filmgoers."

I agree, now is NOT the time to scrimp on providing the best in presentation quality. It scares me when I hear people unable to get spare parts and supplies, or eliminating basic maintenance and alignment. Once audiences feel that the "home theatre" experience is better than they can get in a theatre, they won't come back. Dim pictures, misaligned A-chains, and show cancellations can ultimately kill the theatre business. IMHO, poor product alone doesn't explain all of the recent downturn in theatre attendance .

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Steve Scott
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From: Minneapolis, MN
Registered: Sep 2000

posted 11-07-2000 03:13 AM

Because Disney has god-like hypnotic powers over kids, 102 dalmatians should do well during matinee shows, along with rugrats.

The Grinch should have a fair share there, as well as at night, when the adults faithful to Dr. Seuss come out to see a show.

In my view, Charlie's Angels should pander out by Thanksgiving, making way for the 6th day. (I've gotten dozens of calls wanting to know if that one's out yet!)

Anybody left should be called by the name of M. Night Shymalan to go see unbreakable with Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson (and his goofy haircut!)

I don't doubt that Meet the parents will still be around, albeit in smaller houses.

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Steven Gorsky
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From: Frederick, MD, USA
Registered: Sep 2000

posted 11-08-2000 03:21 AM

"Little Nicky" better be big, our sister theatre (same city) is opening it on Thursday on 3 screens.(yes three - and they're only a 9 plex)

Steven Gorsky

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Rick Fowler
Film Handler

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From: Richmond, VA, USA
Registered: Sep 2000

posted 11-08-2000 03:38 PM

angels opened big will die quick
6th day unknown not much tv ads
red planet as bad as mission to mars
102 fair don't expect much have had same trailer all along not a good sign
grinch huge will make over 150 million
rugrats go the way of pokemon 2000 poor and opening same as grinch forget this one
new groove think it will build up steam
castaway be medium to big about 100 million
men of honor do well in some areas but not all
little nicky should do very well sandler has quite a following
unbreakable will have a long steady run
there are bound to be some surprises this holiday season but be none listed above.
dungeons and dragons?????
dracula 2000 ????
dude where's my car ?????
13 days????
I guess just be prepared make sure you have a good trained staff.

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