Comments on: Will Grand Theft Auto 4 Hurt Iron Man’s Box Office? http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/28/will-grand-theft-auto-4-hurt-iron-mans-box-office/ Blogging the Reel World Wed, 3 Dec 2008 07:50:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: neoriah http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/28/will-grand-theft-auto-4-hurt-iron-mans-box-office/#comment-419372 neoriah Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:24:37 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/28/will-grand-theft-auto-4-hurt-iron-mans-box-office/#comment-419372 Thats right paramount!Flee before GTA IV!! Thats right paramount!Flee before GTA IV!!

]]> By: Blessrok http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/28/will-grand-theft-auto-4-hurt-iron-mans-box-office/#comment-326521 Blessrok Thu, 08 May 2008 21:10:49 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/28/will-grand-theft-auto-4-hurt-iron-mans-box-office/#comment-326521 I got GTA4 the day it came out and was looking forward to seeing Ironman opening weekend. I was on GTA pretty much the entire weekend and totally forgot ironman was even opening. So for me...it did have an effect on their box office and I'm not the only one. I got GTA4 the day it came out and was looking forward to seeing Ironman opening weekend. I was on GTA pretty much the entire weekend and totally forgot ironman was even opening. So for me…it did have an effect on their box office and I’m not the only one.

]]> By: johnmat http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/28/will-grand-theft-auto-4-hurt-iron-mans-box-office/#comment-320865 johnmat Mon, 05 May 2008 21:28:05 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/28/will-grand-theft-auto-4-hurt-iron-mans-box-office/#comment-320865 "Considering that iron man will suck extremely hard and no one is going to go watch it anyway, who cares?" Considering the film has fantastic reviews and made 104 million over the weekend, I think it's safe to say you, and this article, were off base. “Considering that iron man will suck extremely hard and no one is going to go watch it anyway, who cares?”

Considering the film has fantastic reviews and made 104 million over the weekend, I think it’s safe to say you, and this article, were off base.

]]> By: tyrone http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/28/will-grand-theft-auto-4-hurt-iron-mans-box-office/#comment-316606 tyrone Sat, 03 May 2008 20:01:14 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/28/will-grand-theft-auto-4-hurt-iron-mans-box-office/#comment-316606 Considering that iron man will suck extremely hard and no one is going to go watch it anyway, who cares? -Goes back to playing GTA 4- Considering that iron man will suck extremely hard and no one is going to go watch it anyway, who cares?

-Goes back to playing GTA 4-

]]> By: Tony Stark http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/28/will-grand-theft-auto-4-hurt-iron-mans-box-office/#comment-316180 Tony Stark Sat, 03 May 2008 14:55:40 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/28/will-grand-theft-auto-4-hurt-iron-mans-box-office/#comment-316180 Well, since Iron Man is now on a projected take of , conservatively, 91-100 Million , for it's opening weekend. (Far exceeding expectations and making it the second largest opening in history for a non sequel). I guess its a mute point. Iron man is an incredible movie (saw it last night) and a video game is not going to stop people from attending. Well, since Iron Man is now on a projected take of , conservatively, 91-100 Million , for it’s opening weekend. (Far exceeding expectations and making it the second largest opening in history for a non sequel).

I guess its a mute point.

Iron man is an incredible movie (saw it last night) and a video game is not going to stop people from attending.

]]> By: Hank http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/28/will-grand-theft-auto-4-hurt-iron-mans-box-office/#comment-313889 Hank Fri, 02 May 2008 10:45:27 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/28/will-grand-theft-auto-4-hurt-iron-mans-box-office/#comment-313889 While I do agree with your assertion that the cost of a movie ticket alone ($7-$10) is not enough to dissuade the average 14-30 year old gamer from doubling up on GTA IV and IM, I do think you are utterly ignoring one major factor; time. As an avid gamer I can tell you that a very, VERY, large portion of the GTA IV audience will be sitting at home this weekend since 1.) this is the first weekend the game has been out, and players with school / job responsibilities will be getting their first major free time to devote to this 30-40 hour game, 2.) GTA IV features multiplayer for the first time in the franchise's history, and that will further compel gamers to stay home to try out the new feature. Take it to the bank, Iron Man will not hit its $100 million this weekend, and GTA IV will be a large reason as to why. While I do agree with your assertion that the cost of a movie ticket alone ($7-$10) is not enough to dissuade the average 14-30 year old gamer from doubling up on GTA IV and IM, I do think you are utterly ignoring one major factor; time. As an avid gamer I can tell you that a very, VERY, large portion of the GTA IV audience will be sitting at home this weekend since 1.) this is the first weekend the game has been out, and players with school / job responsibilities will be getting their first major free time to devote to this 30-40 hour game, 2.) GTA IV features multiplayer for the first time in the franchise’s history, and that will further compel gamers to stay home to try out the new feature. Take it to the bank, Iron Man will not hit its $100 million this weekend, and GTA IV will be a large reason as to why.

]]> By: Iron Man vs Grand Theft Auto IV | Gamezor.net http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/28/will-grand-theft-auto-4-hurt-iron-mans-box-office/#comment-311691 Iron Man vs Grand Theft Auto IV | Gamezor.net Thu, 01 May 2008 04:28:47 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/28/will-grand-theft-auto-4-hurt-iron-mans-box-office/#comment-311691 [...] slashfilm.com: Polls have shown that the same audience/demographic for video games is also the same for seeing movies in the theater. If each of those 6 million people chose to play GTA 4 over seeing Iron Man on the big screen, that would be a $41 million hit to Paramount’s opening weekend (I came to this number using BOM’s average price of $6.82, which might even be lower than reality) [...] [...] slashfilm.com: Polls have shown that the same audience/demographic for video games is also the same for seeing movies in the theater. If each of those 6 million people chose to play GTA 4 over seeing Iron Man on the big screen, that would be a $41 million hit to Paramount’s opening weekend (I came to this number using BOM’s average price of $6.82, which might even be lower than reality) [...]

]]> By: movie_sucks http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/28/will-grand-theft-auto-4-hurt-iron-mans-box-office/#comment-311679 movie_sucks Thu, 01 May 2008 04:18:40 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/28/will-grand-theft-auto-4-hurt-iron-mans-box-office/#comment-311679 video game will beat all the industry movie....believe me. it will happen soon video game will beat all the industry movie….believe me. it will happen soon

]]> By: evan http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/28/will-grand-theft-auto-4-hurt-iron-mans-box-office/#comment-311321 evan Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:31:08 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/28/will-grand-theft-auto-4-hurt-iron-mans-box-office/#comment-311321 Iron Man is picking up some outstanding reviews so far. It has an 81 on Metacritic right now with 11 reviews. I'm psyched. Iron Man is picking up some outstanding reviews so far. It has an 81 on Metacritic right now with 11 reviews. I’m psyched.

]]> By: BxA http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/28/will-grand-theft-auto-4-hurt-iron-mans-box-office/#comment-310920 BxA Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:25:59 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/28/will-grand-theft-auto-4-hurt-iron-mans-box-office/#comment-310920 well GTAIV is going to kill it this weekend, and then next week Indy comes out so its screwed both weeks. and probably won't get as much money as it should. well GTAIV is going to kill it this weekend, and then next week Indy comes out so its screwed both weeks. and probably won’t get as much money as it should.

]]> By: Edwin http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/28/will-grand-theft-auto-4-hurt-iron-mans-box-office/#comment-309552 Edwin Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:58:36 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/28/will-grand-theft-auto-4-hurt-iron-mans-box-office/#comment-309552 I will not go watch iron although i heavily anticipate it, and it is for the reason that i have GTA 4. I will keep playing the game till i finish it, i am just taking a break because i look like i just smoke a joint (eyes really red) and its great. I will not go watch iron although i heavily anticipate it, and it is for the reason that i have GTA 4. I will keep playing the game till i finish it, i am just taking a break because i look like i just smoke a joint (eyes really red) and its great.

]]> By: chocobomog http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/28/will-grand-theft-auto-4-hurt-iron-mans-box-office/#comment-309362 chocobomog Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:33:43 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/28/will-grand-theft-auto-4-hurt-iron-mans-box-office/#comment-309362 But... but... but.. Halo 3 hurt the box office of the highly anticipated film Heartbreak Kid. It had Ben Stiller in it therefore everyone and their mother wanted to see it, then Halo 3 came out and everyone (and their mother) played that instead. How do you explain Heartbreak Kid's failure?!? I mean, its not like Hollywood makes crappy movies that no one wants to see... But… but… but.. Halo 3 hurt the box office of the highly anticipated film Heartbreak Kid. It had Ben Stiller in it therefore everyone and their mother wanted to see it, then Halo 3 came out and everyone (and their mother) played that instead. How do you explain Heartbreak Kid’s failure?!? I mean, its not like Hollywood makes crappy movies that no one wants to see…

]]> By: Grand Theft Auto Quiz http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/28/will-grand-theft-auto-4-hurt-iron-mans-box-office/#comment-309315 Grand Theft Auto Quiz Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:47:02 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/28/will-grand-theft-auto-4-hurt-iron-mans-box-office/#comment-309315 I don't believe GTA4 will hurt the film as most people have been saving for this game for some time and actually might have extra money to see the movie after they purchase the game. I don’t believe GTA4 will hurt the film as most people have been saving for this game for some time and actually might have extra money to see the movie after they purchase the game.

]]> By: Tyler http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/28/will-grand-theft-auto-4-hurt-iron-mans-box-office/#comment-309002 Tyler Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:08:53 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/28/will-grand-theft-auto-4-hurt-iron-mans-box-office/#comment-309002 I just go my copy of GTA 4 today and I will probably take 2 hour break to catch Ironman but then again I can't I afford it anymore. Oh well. I just go my copy of GTA 4 today and I will probably take 2 hour break to catch Ironman but then again I can’t I afford it anymore. Oh well.

]]> By: Ian http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/28/will-grand-theft-auto-4-hurt-iron-mans-box-office/#comment-308923 Ian Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:11:11 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/28/will-grand-theft-auto-4-hurt-iron-mans-box-office/#comment-308923 i'm not quite sure what demographic i fall into, but i know that i will be picking gta today. i also know that i wont see ironman (or probably and other movie) until it releases on bluray. the home HD era has totally ruined the theatre experience for me, especially for action flicks. whereas a night at the movies was previously a weekly experience for me, i now might catch a new movie once a year. on the other hand, videogames are consuming a much larger proportion of my entertainment dollars and time (probably too much to be honest). i’m not quite sure what demographic i fall into, but i know that i will be picking gta today. i also know that i wont see ironman (or probably and other movie) until it releases on bluray. the home HD era has totally ruined the theatre experience for me, especially for action flicks. whereas a night at the movies was previously a weekly experience for me, i now might catch a new movie once a year. on the other hand, videogames are consuming a much larger proportion of my entertainment dollars and time (probably too much to be honest).

]]> By: Matt http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/28/will-grand-theft-auto-4-hurt-iron-mans-box-office/#comment-308882 Matt Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:39:37 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/28/will-grand-theft-auto-4-hurt-iron-mans-box-office/#comment-308882 @Jamie - please don't encourage them. Besides a GTA movie would not work for the same reason I don't care to sit around passively watching someone play the game... it's an INTERACTIVE experience that has no business being structured as a linear narrative. @all - the most important thing about GTA v IRON MAN is not the nominal cost of the product... it's the time and attention that one steals from the other. The best part in all of this is how the BO forecasts have been raised recently, as though the NYT called and said they needed a "Iron Man Disappoints with Only $100M" story next week. @Jamie - please don’t encourage them. Besides a GTA movie would not work for the same reason I don’t care to sit around passively watching someone play the game… it’s an INTERACTIVE experience that has no business being structured as a linear narrative.

@all - the most important thing about GTA v IRON MAN is not the nominal cost of the product… it’s the time and attention that one steals from the other. The best part in all of this is how the BO forecasts have been raised recently, as though the NYT called and said they needed a “Iron Man Disappoints with Only $100M” story next week.

]]> By: Zach Pruckowski the 2nd http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/28/will-grand-theft-auto-4-hurt-iron-mans-box-office/#comment-308816 Zach Pruckowski the 2nd Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:39:36 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/28/will-grand-theft-auto-4-hurt-iron-mans-box-office/#comment-308816 GTA the movie with Robert Downey Jr. as the main character! BAM! Instant classic. GTA the movie with Robert Downey Jr. as the main character! BAM! Instant classic.

]]> By: johnie Cash http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/28/will-grand-theft-auto-4-hurt-iron-mans-box-office/#comment-308680 johnie Cash Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:38:27 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/28/will-grand-theft-auto-4-hurt-iron-mans-box-office/#comment-308680 the release of GTA4 will not hurt Iron man. Rober Downy Jr. playing a super hero will hurt Iron man!! I predict a Daredevil type of movie!! One good week and then you can get it on DVD next month! the release of GTA4 will not hurt Iron man. Rober Downy Jr. playing a super hero will hurt Iron man!! I predict a Daredevil type of movie!! One good week and then you can get it on DVD next month!

]]> By: Will Grand Theft Auto 4 Hurt Iron Man’s Box Office? « Chuckjumper4’s Weblog http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/28/will-grand-theft-auto-4-hurt-iron-mans-box-office/#comment-308455 Will Grand Theft Auto 4 Hurt Iron Man’s Box Office? « Chuckjumper4’s Weblog Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:36:21 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/28/will-grand-theft-auto-4-hurt-iron-mans-box-office/#comment-308455 [...] read more | digg story « What do other Game Developers Think of GTA IV? Bloxorz » [...] [...] read more | digg story « What do other Game Developers Think of GTA IV? Bloxorz » [...]

]]> By: Jamie http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/28/will-grand-theft-auto-4-hurt-iron-mans-box-office/#comment-308453 Jamie Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:33:55 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/04/28/will-grand-theft-auto-4-hurt-iron-mans-box-office/#comment-308453 This whole thread proves why it's insane why Hollywood has yet to make a GTA movie. It should or would make a killing at the box office! This whole thread proves why it’s insane why Hollywood has yet to make a GTA movie. It should or would make a killing at the box office!

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