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Jul 27, 2018 18:12:52 GMT
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Post by sgev1977 on Jul 27, 2018 18:12:52 GMT
Netflix bought it: t.co/f0fUi1pdfN?amp=1The movie could be a masterwork but Disney's version gigantic hit damaged its commercial prospect. Especially because it seems this is aimed to an adult audience. |
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Jul 27, 2018 19:39:06 GMT
Post by mllemass on Jul 27, 2018 19:39:06 GMT
I guess I can forget a Benedict premiere at TIFF this year!
The article I read said that there was a 3D version of Mowgli. How would that work on Netflix? Maybe there will also be a theatrical release?
A few of the comments I read were not kind, saying that this switch to Netflix just confirms that the movie is bad and wouldn’t make money in theatres.
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Jul 27, 2018 22:10:39 GMT
Post by sgev1977 on Jul 27, 2018 22:10:39 GMT
TBF from the three big movies bought by Netflix mentioned in those articles, two weren’t well received by critics but the third one was acclaimed (Annihilation) so I don’t think this could considered a straight to DVD thing YET. I think it means it’s not something easy to sell and that has been the case with Mowgli since the huge success of Disney’s The Jungle Book. If I remember well, this was moved immediately after the release of it so I doubt it was (just) something related to the quality of the movie. It could be, of course. But the main problem was always Disney. The trailer is good but very dark and it was clear this would be something very difficult to sell. I think ths Forbes articles is really good: www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2018/07/27/warner-bros-was-right-to-sell-andy-serkis-mowgli-to-netflix/#5bec03a04500It will be interesting to see Netflix promotion. They promote a lot their event movies/series. I understand they will release it on a few screens to show the 3D stuff. Netflix use to do it. For a few days and in a very few screens but they do it. We will see... |
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Jul 28, 2018 3:36:34 GMT
Post by onebluestocking on Jul 28, 2018 3:36:34 GMT
Hahahaha at the steak restaurant references:
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Jul 28, 2018 17:42:51 GMT
Post by sgev1977 on Jul 28, 2018 17:42:51 GMT
In the comments he also confirms it will be released in movie theatres in 3D. |
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Jul 28, 2018 22:30:30 GMT
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Post by roverpup on Jul 28, 2018 22:30:30 GMT
In the comments he also confirms it will be released in movie theatres in 3D. Interesting that this film was compared to Bong Joon-ho's Okja by Serkis. I actually think Netflix is a better place for a project like this. I wonder if they will ever show a 3D version on Netflix?? I have a TV that came with 3D glasses and is capable of showing 3D films. I used to really be a critic of 3D movies but now I think they do have a place for some films. This could be one of them. :-)) |
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Jul 29, 2018 12:32:09 GMT
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Post by roverpup on Jul 29, 2018 12:32:09 GMT
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Jul 29, 2018 13:00:25 GMT
Post by sgev1977 on Jul 29, 2018 13:00:25 GMT
Netflix has a mixed record. They sometimes buy great movies and other times not. This is not an indie flick they watched at some festival so the most obvious comparison are Annihilation (critics raved about it) and Cloverfiel Paraddox (it wasn’t well received). Allegedly this is their biggest acquisition.
Being realistic, it’s clear WB couldn’t see a hit in it which it’s logic considering Disney movie was massive. I remember they moved it immediately after the success of the other film so I think it doesn’t necessarily the fear has to do with a question of quality. Although they also hired Alfonso Cuarón to help them so maybe there was a problem. We will see!
Netflix bought it so I guess they saw something of interest in it. If they will spend showing it on 3D screens then they think it could interest to at least a segment of the public.
The good news is that maybe it could find a bigger audience there than as some big blockbuster. It’s a shame that Andy Serkis first movie that supposedly use revolutionary technology in motion capture is not massively showed on screens but it probably will reach a bigger audience.
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Jul 29, 2018 14:03:49 GMT
Post by mllemass on Jul 29, 2018 14:03:49 GMT
But the movie industry itself also has a mixed record, as does tv. There’s always more bad than good out there for us to watch, so I don’t know why going to Netflix means that Mowgli is bad - or why staying at the theatres would mean it was good.
It sounds like Netflix is going to make a big deal about it and treat it like something special and different. I’d still like to see it have a big, fancy premiere, though!
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Jul 29, 2018 14:36:22 GMT
Post by sgev1977 on Jul 29, 2018 14:36:22 GMT
I never said it means it’s bad. I really hope it’s really good!
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