Comments on: Star Trek Film Competition Update

By: Gary

Gary — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:52:36 +0000

Where is the ENTERPRISE?!

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:33:59 +0000

Problem with this secrecy is people are starting to fall into “what are they trying to hide” mode. Negative word of mouth is building, especially among the die-hards who are concerned it might take too many liberties with the all-powerful “canon”

Just as an aside, I wonder if the decision to make Zachary Quinto’s character Sylar in Heroes a bit more likeable (if not necessarily a completely nice guy) might have something to do with trying to prepare audiences for him being Spock?

I agree not releasing it at Christmas is going to be seen as a big mistake. Especially with this Christmas expected to be grim for a lot of people due to the financial meltdown, a Star Trek film would have provided an outlet for a lot of people.

By: SpikedCanon

SpikedCanon — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:12:41 +0000

Excellent Article. Nicely written

By: ADMIRAL POOP

ADMIRAL POOP — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:33:02 +0000

BO ESTIMATES FOR MAY 09: (total worldwide figures)

Wolverine – 400m
Star Trek – 150m
Angels & Demons – 500m
T4 – 350m

i think ST will get lost inbetween the other movies

if star trek had stayed on course for this xmas itd do about 300m as nothing else is out this xmas…

just look at last xmas’ ‘i am legend’ – it had little to no competion and did nearly 600m – if it had come out in the summer u could safely shave off about 100 – 200m

By: De

De — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:04:07 +0000

What the story doesn’t mention (and conveniently omitted from other stories on the subject) is that the theater concert movie was $20+ PER TICKET. That’s how it was able to generate such a high revenue and per-screen average.

That’s nearly three times as much as the average film ticket price.

There’s no denying that the Hannah Montana pop phenomenon exists, but let’s be a little more upfront about the details.

By: VERG

VERG — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:47:45 +0000

What competition? Hanna who? Just another tweener fad that will blow away in time. I can safely say there will be ZERO competition between these two films. This is a non issue.

By: Rastaman

Rastaman — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 19:23:31 +0000

“Star Trek is not Cloverfield, and super-secrecy carried all the way into mid 2009 would likely backfire.”

A very well reasoned conclusion. Thanks!

By: Capt. Fred

Capt. Fred — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 17:05:21 +0000

144
Sorry

Me want movie in December NOW!

By: Closettrekker

Closettrekker — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 05:13:18 +0000

#137—I think it is a mistake to compare Star Trek to Batman, as far as the general interest at any given time. The Dark Knight was much more capable of sustaining interest over that long period of time. I believe that the public’s attention span for Trek, no matter how impressive the campaign will be, will be far shorter.

Once again, particularly with Star Trek, the goal is to peak general interest in the film when it counts…not 8 months before.

#143—-Actually, “we” want you to disengage the caps lock…

By: Capt. Fred

Capt. Fred — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 23:56:39 +0000

ME WANT MOVIE IN DECEMBER NOW!