Transformers Breaks 7-day Non-sequel record in 5 days!
Posted by Raymond T.
Jul 8, 2007 at 12:31pm CDT
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In a span of 5 days, the movie has broken the 7 day non-sequel record, previously held by Spider-man I in 2002 with 151.6 million dollars in 7 days. (So Transformers still needs two more days to complete this score)
With 23 overseas markets adding $93 million to the global market, it is estimated that Transformers will have made $246.1 million by the end of this weekend, in its first week.
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Comment by RatchetMD
Jul 8, 2007
That's great news! Go Transformers!
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Comment by BlurPrime
Jul 8, 2007
so does anyone else think that this movie will be much higher in profits then et and titanic?
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Comment by Maju Garzett
Jul 8, 2007
Makes all the pre-movie haters feel stupid, doesn't it?
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Comment by Tigertrack
Jul 8, 2007
"We are the champions, my friends...
...and we'll keep on fighting 'til the end!"
Awesome!!!
...and we'll keep on fighting 'til the end!"
Awesome!!!
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Comment by DSanza
Jul 8, 2007
Excellent news! Roll out!
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I don't think so... Both made more than 843 and 880 million dollars in total. And that is with the inflation adjusted.
That's a lot of money, you know.
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http://www.the-numbers.com/movies/records/
Just found this page with all kinds of information regarding box office sales.
Comment by Calenatarion
Jul 8, 2007
BlurPrime wrote:so does anyone else think that this movie will be much higher in profits then et and titanic?
I don't think so... Both made more than 843 and 880 million dollars in total. And that is with the inflation adjusted.
That's a lot of money, you know.
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http://www.the-numbers.com/movies/records/
Just found this page with all kinds of information regarding box office sales.
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Comment by Nemescream
Jul 8, 2007
I'm sure Bay is relieved, after The Island bombed so bad last Summer. Career saved by nerds and car robots! Must be pretty sobering for him considering how much he initially loathed the idea, and still hates the G1 cartoon.
Now they need to bring in a new writer (SIMON FURMAN PLZ), and a new director for the sequels.
Now they need to bring in a new writer (SIMON FURMAN PLZ), and a new director for the sequels.
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Comment by Night Raid
Jul 8, 2007
Sweet! I think we're pretty much golden when it comes to sequel-age. So...
IT'S PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TIME!!! *dancing banana appears onscreen*
IT'S PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TIME!!! *dancing banana appears onscreen*
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Roll Out!
Let's Start Working on TF2
Comment by Ultra Supericon
Jul 8, 2007
Roll Out! Let's Start Working on TF2
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They should, but they won't. But the same thing was said about PotC. All the haters and whiners said it wasn't period accurate, pirates didn't act that way, etc, etc. The movie was not meant to be period accurate, or a historical documentary. It was a fun action film. Same with Transformers, it's a work of science fiction. Sure things are different, but they are not too different. If things stayed exactly the same, this would be a boring world to live in. Go Transformers Go! Make those millions, and break more box-office records. I'm eagerly awaiting them awesome sequels.
Comment by Sportimus Prime
Jul 8, 2007
Maju Garzett wrote:Makes all the pre-movie haters feel stupid, doesn't it?
They should, but they won't. But the same thing was said about PotC. All the haters and whiners said it wasn't period accurate, pirates didn't act that way, etc, etc. The movie was not meant to be period accurate, or a historical documentary. It was a fun action film. Same with Transformers, it's a work of science fiction. Sure things are different, but they are not too different. If things stayed exactly the same, this would be a boring world to live in. Go Transformers Go! Make those millions, and break more box-office records. I'm eagerly awaiting them awesome sequels.
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Comment by Voodoo
Jul 8, 2007
Fan-bloody tastic!
Even if it doesn't beat Titanic - this was a huge weekend. And hopefully will propel the movie to be the box office champ of the year.
Even if it doesn't beat Titanic - this was a huge weekend. And hopefully will propel the movie to be the box office champ of the year.
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Comment by KoH4711
Jul 8, 2007
Well, like I've said before, even if people loathe the movie, the kind of profit this film looks poised to turn will be a HUGE thing for Transfans. I'm still of the opinion that the Universe/Classics 2.0 line is born out of the profits they've made, and now they can afford to do more things with the TF brand. I mean, think about it... it's not outside the realm of possibility that someone would invest in a War Within prequel DTV movie.
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Yeah, because who could have possibly thought a film pandering to the very lowest common denominator would be profitable?
Comment by AbsumZer0
Jul 8, 2007
Maju Garzett wrote:Makes all the pre-movie haters feel stupid, doesn't it?
Yeah, because who could have possibly thought a film pandering to the very lowest common denominator would be profitable?
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Comment by Nemesis_Apoc
Jul 8, 2007
heh heh... i just won a bet
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Nicely said.
Also nicely said. It's perhaps the only point to this crappy era that stops me from dumping, burning or eBaying off everything I own remotely having to do with Transformers.
Comment by Riotflea
Jul 8, 2007
AbsumZer0 wrote:Maju Garzett wrote:Makes all the pre-movie haters feel stupid, doesn't it?
Yeah, because who could have possibly thought a film pandering to the very lowest common denominator would be profitable?
Nicely said.
KoH4711
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Well, like I've said before, even if people loathe the movie, the kind of profit this film looks poised to turn will be a HUGE thing for Transfans. I'm still of the opinion that the Universe/Classics 2.0 line is born out of the profits they've made, and now they can afford to do more things with the TF brand. I mean, think about it... it's not outside the realm of possibility that someone would invest in a War Within prequel DTV movie.
Also nicely said. It's perhaps the only point to this crappy era that stops me from dumping, burning or eBaying off everything I own remotely having to do with Transformers.
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Comment by Black Bumblebee
Jul 8, 2007
I think it has a chance of making it into the top five highest grossing movies of all time. After all, this is the sort of movie people go to the movies to see.
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Why would we want a different director for the sequels? Michael Bay is pretty smart. His vision was a hit the first time. Do you really think things should be changed when the formula he has created with this movie works and is enjoyed and accepted by the movie audience by large? Transformers is his baby now. He has set a bar with this movie and now has a benchmark to go on for future sequels.
Comment by Ultra Prime
Jul 8, 2007
Nemescream wrote:I'm sure Bay is relieved, after The Island bombed so bad last Summer. Career saved by nerds and car robots! Must be pretty sobering for him considering how much he initially loathed the idea, and still hates the G1 cartoon.
Now they need to bring in a new writer (SIMON FURMAN PLZ), and a new director for the sequels.
Why would we want a different director for the sequels? Michael Bay is pretty smart. His vision was a hit the first time. Do you really think things should be changed when the formula he has created with this movie works and is enjoyed and accepted by the movie audience by large? Transformers is his baby now. He has set a bar with this movie and now has a benchmark to go on for future sequels.
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I agree Michael Bay should direct the sequels. If he doesn't we're just back to square one.
Comment by tech348
Jul 8, 2007
Ultra Prime wrote:Nemescream wrote:I'm sure Bay is relieved, after The Island bombed so bad last Summer. Career saved by nerds and car robots! Must be pretty sobering for him considering how much he initially loathed the idea, and still hates the G1 cartoon.
Now they need to bring in a new writer (SIMON FURMAN PLZ), and a new director for the sequels.
Why would we want a different director for the sequels? Michael Bay is pretty smart. His vision was a hit the first time. Do you really think things should be changed when the formula he has created with this movie works and is enjoyed and accepted by the movie audience by large? Transformers is his baby now. He has set a bar with this movie and now has a benchmark to go on for future sequels.
I agree Michael Bay should direct the sequels. If he doesn't we're just back to square one.
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No bescause Transformers is still getting the recognition it deserves. In the end this opens up more possibilities for the francise and future products which make me happy
Comment by Arcadius-Prime
Jul 8, 2007
Maju Garzett wrote:Makes all the pre-movie haters feel stupid, doesn't it?
No bescause Transformers is still getting the recognition it deserves. In the end this opens up more possibilities for the francise and future products which make me happy
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Yes, because I am sure that a film that pandered only to the hardcore fans and was impenetrable to the general public would have been successful!
Comment by HyperConvoy
Jul 8, 2007
AbsumZer0 wrote:Maju Garzett wrote:Makes all the pre-movie haters feel stupid, doesn't it?
Yeah, because who could have possibly thought a film pandering to the very lowest common denominator would be profitable?
Yes, because I am sure that a film that pandered only to the hardcore fans and was impenetrable to the general public would have been successful!
