Snakes on a Plane in No Press Screenings Shock!
Filed under: Action, Drama, New Line, Newsstand, Movie Marketing
In a move that will be shocking to about 14 people (most of them under the age of nine), New Line announced last night that they will not be screening Snakes on a Plane for critics. Can you believe it? A totally buzz-driven film that is going to make money even if it sucks, not be pre-screened. Stunning news, huh? The best thing about the announcement is that the studio is spinning their decision as a sign of their love for fans, rather than their hatred of critics and everything they stand for. To wit: "Understanding that [fans] would be the driving force behind the film, we decided early on they should be the first to see it."Aw. Isn't that sweet? It's nothing to do with the fact that they're afraid critics won't like the movie, and might have the balls to harsh the whole country's SOAP buzz right before the movie comes out.
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7-19-2006 @ 3:30AM
Duvy said...
I'm sorry but I don't get honestly why they need to be afraid of critics. I mean if one single critic says they really liked it I will be suprised. I know it's not going to be a good movie. Who would? But you know what...I can't wait to see Samuel L. Jackson mutter the words, "We need to get these Mother Fu***** snakes off this Mother Fu***** plane!!!" I am down with bad movies that are too good. And I think the followers of SOAP are too. August 18 couldn't get here any faster.
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7-19-2006 @ 11:55AM
thegrizzle said...
Y'know, if America is really interested in fighting a war on drugs, they wouldn't allow movies like this to get made. No one sober will see it in its first week, but it'll still make a gazillion dollars. Booyah grandma.
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