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Re: Will Grand Theft Auto 4 Hurt Iron Man’s Box Office?

alarm clocks — Sat, 08 May 2010 00:36:11 -0000

He’s one of the few actors in Hollywood these days that folks like to see succeed. Which can’t be said for most celebrities in the tabloids these days.

Re: Will Grand Theft Auto 4 Hurt Iron Man’s Box Office?

alarm clocks — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:33:35 -0000

Not to mention a lot of people are going to buy a PS3 just for this game and that is a lot of money to blow in one weekend and they don't want to spend any more on Iron Man, especially when they can find a pirated link online anyways.

Re: Will Grand Theft Auto 4 Hurt Iron Man’s Box Office?

neoriah — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:24:37 -0000

Thats right paramount!Flee before GTA IV!!

Re: Will Grand Theft Auto 4 Hurt Iron Man’s Box Office?

Blessrok — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:10:49 -0000

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.

Re: Will Grand Theft Auto 4 Hurt Iron Man’s Box Office?

johnmat — Mon, 05 May 2008 17:28:05 -0000

"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.

Re: Will Grand Theft Auto 4 Hurt Iron Man’s Box Office?

tyrone — Sat, 03 May 2008 16:01:14 -0000

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-

Re: Will Grand Theft Auto 4 Hurt Iron Man’s Box Office?

Tony Stark — Sat, 03 May 2008 10:55:40 -0000

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.

Re: Will Grand Theft Auto 4 Hurt Iron Man’s Box Office?

Hank — Fri, 02 May 2008 06:45:27 -0000

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.

Re: Will Grand Theft Auto 4 Hurt Iron Man’s Box Office?

movie_sucks — Thu, 01 May 2008 00:18:40 -0000

video game will beat all the industry movie....believe me. it will happen soon

Re: Will Grand Theft Auto 4 Hurt Iron Man’s Box Office?

evan — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:31:08 -0000

Iron Man is picking up some outstanding reviews so far. It has an 81 on Metacritic right now with 11 reviews. I'm psyched.

Re: Will Grand Theft Auto 4 Hurt Iron Man’s Box Office?

BxA — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:25:59 -0000

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.

Re: Will Grand Theft Auto 4 Hurt Iron Man’s Box Office?

Edwin — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:58:36 -0000

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.

Re: Will Grand Theft Auto 4 Hurt Iron Man’s Box Office?

chocobomog — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:33:43 -0000

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...

Re: Will Grand Theft Auto 4 Hurt Iron Man’s Box Office?

Grand Theft Auto Quiz — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:47:02 -0000

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.

Re: Will Grand Theft Auto 4 Hurt Iron Man’s Box Office?

Tyler — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:08:53 -0000

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.

Re: Will Grand Theft Auto 4 Hurt Iron Man’s Box Office?

Ian — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:11:11 -0000

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).

Re: Will Grand Theft Auto 4 Hurt Iron Man’s Box Office?

Matt — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:39:37 -0000

@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.

Re: Will Grand Theft Auto 4 Hurt Iron Man’s Box Office?

Zach Pruckowski the 2nd — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:39:36 -0000

GTA the movie with Robert Downey Jr. as the main character! BAM! Instant classic.

Re: Will Grand Theft Auto 4 Hurt Iron Man’s Box Office?

johnie Cash — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:38:27 -0000

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!

Re: Will Grand Theft Auto 4 Hurt Iron Man’s Box Office?

Jamie — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:33:55 -0000

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!

Re: Will Grand Theft Auto 4 Hurt Iron Man’s Box Office?

Anton Chigurh — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:47:15 -0000

I'll be flipping a coin.

Heads = Iron Man and a trip to the Gas Station
Tails = GTAIV

Anybody else wanna call it?

Re: Will Grand Theft Auto 4 Hurt Iron Man’s Box Office?

AnthonyM — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:20:47 -0000

Haha, some of you guys trip me out lol.

Anyway, let me start out by saying that I do play and love video games. I am 28 years old and admittedly love them. I have friends and associates, including my wife, that play them also. Sure, GTA4 will make boat loads of money. Tons, believe me people. But it still comes dowon to this, like he was trying to explain above, a video game cost $50-60, movies cost like say $10 for one ticket to be safe. Of course the game is going to do more. No question about it.

Now, will it cut into Iron Man's take? Maybe a little bit, possible 10-12 million. I am still guessing that Iron Man does like 80-85 million. Which is a safe guess but still is going to make the studio happy. Sure, without the game being released the same week it probably would have done 100+ mil. But you have other things that everyone is not taking into consideration out of all of this. I mean, say it rains the entire weekend in certain areas, people naturally stay inside and will play games lol, or what about, alot of parents will not be letting their kids play the game, to violent or whatever, they will be seeing the movie I bet you. Sure you have some that are absolutely addicted to games, lol, that wont ever change, but me being an avid gamer I can guarantee you that I will see it. Hell, what about all of the guys, and they are the majority gamers sorry ladies, that have girl friends or wives lol, you think all of the females are going to just want to stay home on a weekend night and let their man play video games when they can take them out to a movie that has been promoting pretty well on television, which I am sure all of them have seen the adds for? I dont think so. In the end, the video game industry will win by profits, but not in terms of people. So everyone is really right here, but unless the price of movies jumps up to $50-60 a ticket it wont change the amount of people that go see the movies. That will always be more then the amount of people that BOUGHT the video game.... Anthony

Re: Will Grand Theft Auto 4 Hurt Iron Man’s Box Office?

kfizz — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:15:03 -0000

well one thing the last time they blamed video games for a crappy movie take the movie sucked any ways. So i would blame it on the movies plus games cost more and you get more hours out of it. Plus you seem kinda bitter so just try and play games just go and play rock band or GHIII and get your feet wet. Dont nock it tell you try it. Plus play alone and find games that are user friendly. I think Bio Shock since it is a really good game and gives you hints. Plus it appeals to alot of people since you can play it any way you want.

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Re: Will Grand Theft Auto 4 Hurt Iron Man’s Box Office?

dan — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:37:44 -0000

picking it up tonight..seeing iron man on saturday!

Re: Will Grand Theft Auto 4 Hurt Iron Man’s Box Office?

JP Dyno — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:30:08 -0000

Im picking up GTAIV after work and im going to play it for the next 3 days straight. Then on saturday im going to take a break and go see iron man.

I think alot of people will do the same