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Star Wars is opening on 18 December and it is expected to be the biggest movie of the year. The Disney share price (Disney now own the Star Wars franchise) has already gone up, ahead of the opening of the movie, because there is a belief that it is going to sell $2 billion in tickets around the world. Such is the demand for tickets that apparently tickets for the opening day, in IMax 3D, which cost $20 are being sold on the black market for $200! I have watched all the Star Wars movies and I enjoy them, but it is not really the type of science fiction that I like.
I prefer grittier, scary science fiction like the Alien movies and Star Wars is a little bit too cute and comedic at times for me. There is no doubt however that it is the biggest franchise in movies, and with Disney planning to launch 6 movies over the next 6 years, Star Wars is no doubt going to be bigger now than it ever was before. The opening weekend is going to be massive around the world and it is sure to fly past all the big box office hits of the year thus far. The Hunger Games has done over $200 million in America alone, and Inside Out is on $356 million for its US release, but those figures are unlikely to stand up to what we are going to see for Star Wars. Toy companies like Hasbro have already seen their share price go up on the basis of being the sole official Star Wars retailers, so prepare yourself, if you don’t enjoy Star Wars, to not focus on what is going on at the movies, or media, for the next 6 years!
Posted by Michael de Broglio on Tuesday 15-Dec-15
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Alexis said:
on Tuesday 12-Jan-16 01:58 PM
Not a huge fan of Star Wars - so honestly have no interest in seeing it. Will wait for it to come out on DVD
Angelique said:
on Tuesday 15-Dec-15 12:33 PM
Interesting to note that Disney owns the franchise. I am definitely not a Star Wars fan and I have attempted at watching the first one but could not understand a single thing, the quality was bad and I think I even dosed off several times. The sound effects were also pretty annoying. I definitely will not be watching or making Disney richer by watching.
latoya said:
on Tuesday 15-Dec-15 09:24 AM
Not my kinda Movie
Zanell said:
on Tuesday 15-Dec-15 08:57 AM
Never understood why people like Star Wars, definitely a movie for the guys.
Tamaryn said:
on Tuesday 15-Dec-15 08:51 AM
Shares in Disney and Hasbro then...may have to remember for the next movie before the share price sky rockets again.
Charlotte Harding said:
on Tuesday 15-Dec-15 08:38 AM
My sons and hubby will love the new Star Wars movie. They are religious Star Wars fans! We will wait until it's on Boxoffice - so much cheaper to rent!
Kaylee said:
on Tuesday 15-Dec-15 08:35 AM
I had an unfortunate childhood due to the fact that my father is the biggest star wars geek in the history of geeks. I have seen star wars a hundred times and I could probably quote all the lines. I am apparently being dragged to the newest one on Friday. I find it completely lame and boring. Hunger Games was great, I really enjoyed all the movies and the books, but Star Wars is just too much for me.
Clare said:
on Tuesday 15-Dec-15 08:17 AM
I didnt like Star wars when i was a child i have never been a fan of this movie but since i have seen the preview i would like to watch it.
Prishani said:
on Tuesday 15-Dec-15 07:34 AM
I have never watched a Star Wars movie in my life! I just don't enjoy it.
Brumilde said:
on Tuesday 15-Dec-15 07:31 AM
i am a huge fan. already booked my ticket for tomorrow IMAX 3D, Cannot wait. been waiting for this for a while. Got goosebumps from watching the trailer . MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU!! WHOOP WHOOP
david said:
on Tuesday 15-Dec-15 07:29 AM
just heard this AM that George Lukas is the richest man in entertainment history with a net worth of over 5$ billion...
i enjoyed the originals as a child, but i haven't seen any of the new ones.
Daria said:
on Tuesday 15-Dec-15 07:28 AM
I personally do not enjoy star wars but i will go see it just to see what all the hype is about.
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