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That's what I was thinking why they might have not just gone with a couple of months into the summer.
:)) This...is an awesome video.
They'll never learn, brother. 8-|
noo 1 million pages
@ggl007 Yes I man :P
Thanks..
If by then they did not manage to handle this and managed to get rid off/control the virus, you and us might not be able to watch the movie, because then most of us will be definitely dead...
Wallander is great. You should give us the references!
Premiering a film at a festival means that it's a public screening, with zero NDA on reviews, including the entire plot. Especially in those times where it takes a few seconds to share details all over the world, they don't want their ending to be known more than a month in advance. Having a world premiere later, in front of an audience they've been able to select, who gets some VIP treatment and is more likely to glow over the film without giving any key detail or spot-on criticism on its flaws is much more comfortable to them.
Then, with what would they fill the gap during an entire month and a half, between the end of September and the middle of November? EON had played all their cards until Wednesday for an April 3 (or 10) release. They can't reveal the song anymore, they can't prepare too many new spots as it could be too much of a spoiler, they don't have a lot of tricks left in the bag. And there will be the election in the US that is sure to get much more attention worldwide.
The prime goal is not to get Oscars for No Time to Die, it is to get decent box-office, in the middle of a very busy month, while bringing the film back in the minds at the right moment. End of September is too early to reignite the spark and to maintain it, mostly because their promo strategy wasn't originally built around this idea and they don't have many surprises that could come week after week until the actual release.
I would suggest this is nothing new...Fiona Volpe, Pussy Galore, Tracey could all stand on 5heir own
As I said, other films have been able to do this just fine - by screening at multiple festivals, generating positive word of mouth through reviews coming from each of these, leading in to release. The idea of a festival run really is underpinned by two assumptions though - that the film will get positive reviews and that spoilers won't be a problem here.
I disagree EON barely marketed this film at all, they still haven't released a lot of behind the scenes footage properly as much as the last two bond film's, they can still release Music video like Sam Smith with Billie, some new posters won't spoil anything.
Exactly.
Not really, as the excessive marketing will now stop, take a break and return closer to the film. ;) The 007 Twitter account retweeted the promo clips for Craig hosting SNL (as that appearance couldn't be cancelled in time), but I bet that come next week, the only thing we'll see from that account in the coming months are Skyfall and Spectre clips and more Focuses of the Week™. It holds true for some third parties, however: Swatch is selling their Q watch and Nokia's campaign is ready to launch on the 8th. I'm curious if Heineken will now pull those beer cans with the Bond silhouette and revert back to standard ones until September...
But in hindsight, it's curious a new tv spot aired a day before the cancellation. This probably means MGM/Universal only communicated with tv stations and cinemas about the delay that very morning of the announcement.
agreed
I really doubt tho he is returning. Especially if they crafted a definitive ending for his bond but key word is IF...
Could happen....
https://www.mi6-hq.com/sections/articles/bond_23_dec18_wilson_on_craig.php3
WHATTITW ?!?
That was the only thing that could have made up for the delay. Thank you Mr. Craig! 8-} :D
+1. For those unfamiliar with SXSW, it is a huge music/movie March media event in Austin, Texas. Today’s cancellation decision is huge, and it makes EON look decisive in making a very hard and early decision that enabled them to lock in IMAX screens in their preferred delayed timeline. Other studios are delaying their decision to ”wait and see” and will likely pay dearly in the pileup for postponement dates. This virus is not contained in the US. Every hour brings more bad news. Panic and fear will kill BO as badly as any mass theater closings.
I can imagine his SNL opening monologue:
DC: When hosting a show like this, I get very busy,. There are skits to learn, lines to memorize. I get so absorbed that I sleep here at the studio and have no time to even check my messages. I don't think I've checked in with anyone all week.
Aidy Bryant joins him on stage...
DC: Oh, hi Aidy. What's going on?
AB: Daniel, I am a little concerned.
DC: About?
AB: I think you really ought to check your messages.
DC: But I'm working. I'll check them after the show.
AB: No, I think you really ought to check them right now. We all thought you were in denial all week. Now I see that you just don't know yet.
DC: Know what?
AB: Just go ahead.
DC: Um, OK (Pulls out his cell phone and looks). Oh. 562 unread messages. Oh dear. 276 voice mails?
AB: You need to look at those, Daniel.
A look of horror appears on his face.
DC: Oh, I see I have missed some news.
Plus, NTTD got a prime Thanksgiving release. With unmatched competition through the end of the year, it’ll clean up.