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kagenish

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  1. Anyone preorder a Nintendo Switch?

    I have to see more games before I consider picking one up. While I'm sure they're great, I need more then Zelda 24, Mario 52, and Mario Kart 458.

    Zelda looks to be a game-changer for the series, I think this is the first Mario game that is a true follow-up to galaxy.
  2. budget was $350 million including marketing, closer to 400 with the reshoots

    $750-$800 was the minimum it needed to do to not be seen as a failure. ( http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/suicide-squads-secret-drama-rushed-916693 )

     

    Movie did not completely fail, but articles claiming it was successful or impressive, very misleading.

     

    Fortunately, that same reference has been proven inaccurate already. Plus the Time Warner CEO noted how the movie helped the company exceed forecasts.

     

    Suicide Squad Helped Time Warner Exceed 2016 Earnings Estimates

     

    Recently, Time Warner CEO Jeff Bewkes said Suicide Squad helped the company exceeded earning predictions for 2016.

     

    “We had a strong third quarter, which keeps us on track to exceed our original 2016 outlook and underscores our leadership in creating and distributing the very best content," said Bewkes. "In television, HBO took home more primetime Emmy Awards than any other network for the 15th consecutive year, and Time Warner’s divisions won a total of 40 Emmys, more than any other company. CNN’s standout election coverage made it the No. 1 news network in primetime among adults 18-49 for the fourth consecutive quarter, and Turner’s momentum doesn’t stop there. Year-to-date, TBS, TNT and Adult Swim are three of the top five ad-supported cable networks in primetime among adults 18-49."

     

    Bewkes continued, saying, “In film, Warner Bros. had a strong quarter led by Suicide Squad and has the No. 1 release of the fall in Sully, while anticipation is off the charts for J.K. Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.”

    reshoots are plan and set in the budget of the movie. plus no studio shows or adds their marketing cost to the film since they can claim it has a lost or balance it out with product placements & deals.
  3. THE FLASH Loses DOPE Director Rick Famuyiwa; Release Likely Delayed

     

    The Hollywood Reporter has learned that Warner Bros.' upcoming The Flash solo feature, which stars Ezra Miller (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them), has lost its director Rick Famuyiwa (Dope) over creative differences.

     

    This news should undoubtedly come as a shocker, as Famuyiwa, who has been attached since June, was actively involved in the pre-production process and played an integral part in casting both Kiersey Clemons (Justice League) as Iris West and Billy Crudup (Watchmen) as Henry Allen. He now becomes the second director to exit the project after Seth Grahame-Smith, who left in late April.

     

    According to THR's report, Famuyiwa hoped to make a movie with a much edgier take on the Scarlet Speedster, but was met with considerable resistance from the studio, which probably shouldn't come as a huge surprise considering they had already been burned twice by edgier superhero movies just this year.

     

    Following the announcement, Famuyiwa released a statement:

    "When I was approached by Warner Bros and DC about the possibility of directing The Flash, I was excited about the opportunity to enter this amazing world of characters that I loved growing up, and still do to this day.

     

    I was also excited to work with Ezra Miller, who is a phenomenal young actor. I pitched a version of the film in line with my voice, humor, and heart. While it’s disappointing that we couldn’t come together creatively on the project, I remain grateful for the opportunity. I will continue to look for opportunities to tell stories that speak to a fresh generational, topical, and multicultural point of view. I wish Warner Brothers, DC, Jon Berg, Geoff Johns, and Ezra Miller all the best as they continue their journey into the speed force."