STAR WARS: Episode 7 (All-Time #1 opening box office.) (1 Viewer)

[dickey moe]

LOL

 

[General Malaise]

Got the seats and time and theater I wanted for Sat night the 19th.

Hold on.....the seats? You can now choose your seats like in a sporting event? When did this happen?

 

[Capella]

I thought they were doing a Boba Fett movie. Did that get sidetracked?

 

[NCCommish]

I thought they were doing a Boba Fett movie. Did that get sidetracked?

Haven't seen any official announcement on it yet.

 

[Billy Bats]

Got the seats and time and theater I wanted for Sat night the 19th.

Hold on.....the seats? You can now choose your seats like in a sporting event? When did this happen?

Oh yea, most of the theaters switched over to big ol' lazy boy recliners and you have to pick your seats at purchase.

 

[Sinn Fein]

Got the seats and time and theater I wanted for Sat night the 19th.

Hold on.....the seats? You can now choose your seats like in a sporting event? When did this happen?

Oh yea, most of the theaters switched over to big ol' lazy boy recliners and you have to pick your seats at purchase.

Not a fan imo, but it appears to be the way things are going. We have seats now for the 19th, but I had to go with a matinee to avoid some crappy front row seats, or having to split 4 tickets into two pair.

 

[KarmaPolice]

This is going to be the biggest movie of all-time and Disney has unlimited funds. They are not going to roll this out with some ####house 3D.

My opinion is that if it is not purposely shot in 3D - ie Hugo, Gravity, Life of Pi, Avatar then it is just a gimmick so they can charge $3-4+ for tickets. Don't care if it is the best post-3D money can buy, it still adds zip to the movie.

 

[NewlyRetired]

I have 3 tickets in hand for Friday at 7:10pm.

I went for 2D since 3D gives me headaches if I watch for too long.

In the theater I purchased the tickets from, twice as many showings will be in 3d as in 2d so if you want 2d, I would recommend getting tickets early since the showings are limited.

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I personally enjoy opening night/weekend for movies but even if I did not I think I still would chose opening weekend for this one because I think the Luke reveal will be impossible to avoid if you wait until week 2.

I am going to go into a media black out from the Thursday on in the hopes I don't get any spoilers.

 

[KarmaPolice]

All that said, my son wants to try 3D, so him and I are doing that right after school on the 18th. I also go back-up tix for 2D Sunday show for him and mom just in case the 3D doesn't go over with him.

 

[Todem]

Agreed. Seeing it in good ol fashioned 2D.

3D is one of the biggest scams in town unless it fits that exact bill of being filmed that way (The Hobbit trilogy was gorgeous in 3D).

 

[KarmaPolice]

Got the seats and time and theater I wanted for Sat night the 19th.

Hold on.....the seats? You can now choose your seats like in a sporting event? When did this happen?

Oh yea, most of the theaters switched over to big ol' lazy boy recliners and you have to pick your seats at purchase.

Not a fan imo, but it appears to be the way things are going. We have seats now for the 19th, but I had to go with a matinee to avoid some crappy front row seats, or having to split 4 tickets into two pair.

I am the opposite. I have better things to do than stand in line for 2hours so I don't have to sit in the front row. I am all for knowing when and where I am going to be sitting.

 

[General Malaise]

I thought they were doing a Boba Fett movie. Did that get sidetracked?

This is getting just a touch out of hand, no? He had like 3 minutes of air time.

 

[Todem]

I have 3 tickets in hand for Friday at 7:10pm.

I went for 2D since 3D gives me headaches if I watch for too long.

In the theater I purchased the tickets from, twice as many showings will be in 3d as in 2d so if you want 2d, I would recommend getting tickets early since the showings are limited.

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I personally enjoy opening night/weekend for movies but even if I did not I think I still would chose opening weekend for this one because I think the Luke reveal will be impossible to avoid if you wait until week 2.

I am going to go into a media black out from the Thursday on in the hopes I don't get any spoilers.

Tempted but I hate lines (waiting to get in and get a good seat which will require at least an hour standing around time IMO), and huge crowds in theaters. I can't stand all the chatter boxes you hear in a big release. One week will be fine and I will avoid all spoilers.

One week and I will have the environment I want for pure enjoyment and no nonsense around me.

 

[Todem]

I thought they were doing a Boba Fett movie. Did that get sidetracked?

This is getting just a touch out of hand, no? He had like 3 minutes of air time.

Bobba Fett and Darth Maul.....the legends continue. LOL.

I distinctly remember collecting enough proof of purchase card backs from Kenner to mail in and get my Bobba Fett figure!!! I also still own the Slave One ship from Kenner. I have a pretty awesome collection of Star Wars toys...all mine from my childhood in played in condition. But still....cool stuff I shared with my own son until he grew out of it (which happened quickly). Now it's back in the bins up in the attic.

 

[FUBAR]

Got the seats and time and theater I wanted for Sat night the 19th.

Hold on.....the seats? You can now choose your seats like in a sporting event? When did this happen?

Oh yea, most of the theaters switched over to big ol' lazy boy recliners and you have to pick your seats at purchase.

Not a fan imo, but it appears to be the way things are going. We have seats now for the 19th, but I had to go with a matinee to avoid some crappy front row seats, or having to split 4 tickets into two pair.

As opposed to having to show up really early to a sold-out show to try to get 4 seats together? I like it a lot as I can pick my ideal seat even if it means going to a different showing and guarantee we can sit as a family.

Agreed. Seeing it in good ol fashioned 2D.

3D is one of the biggest scams in town unless it fits that exact bill of being filmed that way (The Hobbit trilogy was gorgeous in 3D).

true, though I think SW could be done well in 3D. We'll do 2D first but maybe go back in a month for 3D.

 

[General Malaise]

Had no idea you could select seats.

 

[dutch]

So I'm thinking of surprising my son with tickets to the 2AM showing on the 18th. How early do you think I need to show up for unassigned seats and what are the chances the crowd will be a drunken mess?

 

[NewlyRetired]

I have 3 tickets in hand for Friday at 7:10pm.

I went for 2D since 3D gives me headaches if I watch for too long.

In the theater I purchased the tickets from, twice as many showings will be in 3d as in 2d so if you want 2d, I would recommend getting tickets early since the showings are limited.

========================

I personally enjoy opening night/weekend for movies but even if I did not I think I still would chose opening weekend for this one because I think the Luke reveal will be impossible to avoid if you wait until week 2.

I am going to go into a media black out from the Thursday on in the hopes I don't get any spoilers.

Tempted but I hate lines (waiting to get in and get a good seat which will require at least an hour standing around time IMO), and huge crowds in theaters. I can't stand all the chatter boxes you hear in a big release. One week will be fine and I will avoid all spoilers.

One week and I will have the environment I want for pure enjoyment and no nonsense around me.

I love the energy of opening night but you are right that there always seems to be some dildo who was not interested in the movie and just went with his friends and spends the whole time on twitter on his phone.

The last big opening night I went to, one angry guy stood up at the end of the previews and said "turn your ####### phones off!". Every one cheered

 

[General Malaise]

So I'm thinking of surprising my son with tickets to the 2AM showing on the 18th. How early do you think I need to show up for unassigned seats and what are the chances the crowd will be a drunken mess?

From the sound of things, you'll need to be there 8 hours early to avoid sitting in front and if my instincts are correct, there is zero chance of this crowd being drunk. Dorks don't do booze....they'll be hyped up on Jolt Cola and spazzing out on Sour Patch Kids.

 

[Todem]

Had no idea you could select seats.

IMAX you can.

My local multi plex from Regal just has the new fancy recliners which are all first come first serve. But the only select a seat I saw was the Sawgrass IMAX 10 miles from my home.

I am considering IMAX only because of the incredible sound system and insane screen. The 3D part is whatever.

We shall see what ends up happening.

 

[FUBAR]

I thought they were doing a Boba Fett movie. Did that get sidetracked?

This is getting just a touch out of hand, no? He had like 3 minutes of air time.

true, but he's one of the favorite characters. Could be done well, kid grows up without a father, chooses to become a bounty hunter. Maybe he was mentored by the great bounty hunter Bossk?

 

[General Malaise]

Last time I tried to watch a movie on IMAX I threw up. No thanks.

 

[Todem]

So I'm thinking of surprising my son with tickets to the 2AM showing on the 18th. How early do you think I need to show up for unassigned seats and what are the chances the crowd will be a drunken mess?

From the sound of things, you'll need to be there 8 hours early to avoid sitting in front and if my instincts are correct, there is zero chance of this crowd being drunk. Dorks don't do booze....they'll be hyped up on Jolt Cola and spazzing out on Sour Patch Kids.

LOL true. And seeing all of them dress up will be hilarious.

Total geek convention.

 

[General Malaise]

I thought they were doing a Boba Fett movie. Did that get sidetracked?

This is getting just a touch out of hand, no? He had like 3 minutes of air time.

true, but he's one of the favorite characters. Could be done well, kid grows up without a father, chooses to become a bounty hunter. Maybe he was mentored by the great bounty hunter Bossk?

Can't tell if serious.

 

[General Malaise]

So I'm thinking of surprising my son with tickets to the 2AM showing on the 18th. How early do you think I need to show up for unassigned seats and what are the chances the crowd will be a drunken mess?

From the sound of things, you'll need to be there 8 hours early to avoid sitting in front and if my instincts are correct, there is zero chance of this crowd being drunk. Dorks don't do booze....they'll be hyped up on Jolt Cola and spazzing out on Sour Patch Kids.

LOL true. And seeing all of them dress up will be hilarious.

Total geek convention.

God I hope Triumph the Insult Dog Comic does a bit on this.

 

[dutch]

So I'm thinking of surprising my son with tickets to the 2AM showing on the 18th. How early do you think I need to show up for unassigned seats and what are the chances the crowd will be a drunken mess?

From the sound of things, you'll need to be there 8 hours early to avoid sitting in front and if my instincts are correct, there is zero chance of this crowd being drunk. Dorks don't do booze....they'll be hyped up on Jolt Cola and spazzing out on Sour Patch Kids.

okay, so my son will fit in nicely.

 

[NewlyRetired]

I thought they were doing a Boba Fett movie. Did that get sidetracked?

This is getting just a touch out of hand, no? He had like 3 minutes of air time.

true, but he's one of the favorite characters. Could be done well, kid grows up without a father, chooses to become a bounty hunter. Maybe he was mentored by the great bounty hunter Bossk?

If they are going to make a movie out of characters who got no more than a one line mention ("many Bothans died...."), then Boba certainly is a decent target if they are looking for something after episode 9.

 

[General Malaise]

I forgot how ####### funny this was.

 

[Charlie Steiner]

I thought they were doing a Boba Fett movie. Did that get sidetracked?

This is getting just a touch out of hand, no? He had like 3 minutes of air time.

Never underestimate the power of action figures.

 

[Yankee23Fan]

Just purchased IMAX 3D tickets. Couple days after opening. Hoping the crowd is a little easier to deal with by then.

 

[strykerpks]

So I'm thinking of surprising my son with tickets to the 2AM showing on the 18th. How early do you think I need to show up for unassigned seats and what are the chances the crowd will be a drunken mess?

From the sound of things, you'll need to be there 8 hours early to avoid sitting in front and if my instincts are correct, there is zero chance of this crowd being drunk. Dorks don't do booze....they'll be hyped up on Jolt Cola and spazzing out on Sour Patch Kids.

I'll probably toss back a few beforehand and smuggle in some bourbon or something.

 

[Capella]

I sprung for first night tickets. Hopefully I am sitting next to somebody dressed like chewbacca.

 

[Todem]

I forgot how ####### funny this was.

These are the same geeks who were throwing tomatoes at the screen after an hour into Episode I.

 

[NCCommish]

I thought they were doing a Boba Fett movie. Did that get sidetracked?

This is getting just a touch out of hand, no? He had like 3 minutes of air time.

true, but he's one of the favorite characters. Could be done well, kid grows up without a father, chooses to become a bounty hunter. Maybe he was mentored by the great bounty hunter Bossk?

Can't tell if serious.

Very serious.

 

[Buzzbait]

Just bought tickets for an early showing on Thursday 12/17. I read above where someone bought specific seats. I love this idea and would have paid more for that option. Now I'll feel compelled to get there early to get as good a seat as possible because it will be a zoo.

 

[Dan Lambskin]

I thought they were doing a Boba Fett movie. Did that get sidetracked?

This is getting just a touch out of hand, no? He had like 3 minutes of air time.

Bobba Fett and Darth Maul.....the legends continue. LOL.I distinctly remember collecting enough proof of purchase card backs from Kenner to mail in and get my Bobba Fett figure!!! I also still own the Slave One ship from Kenner. I have a pretty awesome collection of Star Wars toys...all mine from my childhood in played in condition. But still....cool stuff I shared with my own son until he grew out of it (which happened quickly). Now it's back in the bins up in the attic.

I sold off pretty much the entire collection around 1990 for $200

 

[Capella]

I forgot how ####### funny this was.

I've probably seen that a dozen times now and yet when he says

"Here's a spoiler......you will die alone" I almost choke.

 

[flysack]

So I'm thinking of surprising my son with tickets to the 2AM showing on the 18th. How early do you think I need to show up for unassigned seats and what are the chances the crowd will be a drunken mess?

From the sound of things, you'll need to be there 8 hours early to avoid sitting in front and if my instincts are correct, there is zero chance of this crowd being drunk. Dorks don't do booze....they'll be hyped up on Jolt Cola and spazzing out on Sour Patch Kids.

In 1999 I slept out overnight for Phantom Menace tickets. This was one of many terrible decisions I've made in my life. However, at least my friends and I were the only ones who brought a card table, poker chips, and two bottles of bourbon. I stayed up all night and won enough to pay for my tickets and breakfast the next morning. So I guess your instincts are sort of right: 99% of Star Wars fans can't handle their booze. It was the first (and last) time in my life I was member of the 1%.

 

[Hawks64]

Got the seats and time and theater I wanted for Sat night the 19th.

Hold on.....the seats? You can now choose your seats like in a sporting event? When did this happen?

We see movies at a place they servers dinner and booze to you in the theater.

 

[Tom Servo]

"I read all the marvel comic books about Star Wars but I'm holding out till week 2" - angry guy on the Internet

This is my friend. Huge Star Wars fan that has read the entire EU. So its his protest or something to wait till week 2 to watch it since Disney scrapped the EU.

I'm sure Disney execs are quaking in their Brooks Brothers suits over this. Well, that is when they're not rolling in mountains of $100 bills.

 

[Tom Servo]

Had no idea you could select seats.

When I can buy my seats for my local theater here in Podunk, PA, it's definitely a thing.

 

[17seconds]

Who do you guys think is really in the Roller-Bot outfit?

Christopher George Ingram

 

[17seconds]

I thought they were doing a Boba Fett movie. Did that get sidetracked?

This is getting just a touch out of hand, no? He had like 3 minutes of air time.

I'd watch 2hrs of him being digested by the sarlacc

 

[PlasmaDogPlasma]

I thought they were doing a Boba Fett movie. Did that get sidetracked?

This is getting just a touch out of hand, no? He had like 3 minutes of air time.

I'd watch 2hrs of him being digested by the sarlacc

You might be able to catch that during Discovery Channel's "Sarlacc Week"

 

[17seconds]

That is still the funniest thing I've ever seen on TV

 

[skol asylum]

Tickets on Sunday night means total innernets and TV ban for about 72 hours. Uggh.

 

[Jobber]

Tickets on Sunday night means total innernets and TV ban for about 72 hours. Uggh.

Oh man, I didn't even consider this.

 

[MikeIke]

Got tickets for Friday 6:45 pm show. I showed my boys (ages 10 and 8) the trailer and then told then I got tickets. They are almost as excited as I am.

And yes I got to choose my seats, though by the time I got them all that were left was front 2 rows and the outer edges toward the back. I chose the back, and I'm sure it will be just fine.

 

[NCCommish]

Got tickets for Friday 6:45 pm show. I showed my boys (ages 10 and 8) the trailer and then told then I got tickets. They are almost as excited as I am.

And yes I got to choose my seats, though by the time I got them all that were left was front 2 rows and the outer edges toward the back. I chose the back, and I'm sure it will be just fine.

Much rather sit in back than in front.

 

[tommyboy]

Can you ####ing nerds stop buying up all the opening weekend tickets? I want to take my wife to see this on that first Saturday but I'm not sure if I'm going to be in Orlando or at the beach nor what time we'll be able to go. If it's sold out all day, I'm liable to end up wandering around watching her spend all my money on gifts for her giant family. So knock it off. TIA.

Hate to give away this but.. Go to a small town near you that has theaters.. ..

The last 3 releases were sold out well in advance in the Twin Cities, yet my Dad and I walked up opening day and purchased tickets without any issues in our "small town".

I have a feeling that most theaters are going to commit a few extra rooms for this as the day gets closer. No reason to have less then a 1/4 filled room for some geriatric flick when people are clawing at the doors to get in

I imagine every theatre will be 50% Star Wars for the first two weeks. I'm sure they have contractual obligations to other studios to show their crap, but they'll find a way around that.

They dont actually.The studios determine what gets shown, so when a blockbuster like this comes out theyll send extra hard drives of star wars to the multiplexes so they can show in multiple theaters. The other studios wont release much else so the deck is cleared. There will be your normal filler movies but an 8 plex will have 2-4 screens on star wars for 2-3 wks. In return the studios will take 65% of all ticket sales, which is why your $1 popcorn costs $9.