Fantasy Movie League: October 2018 - March 2019

[Ezee E]

For whatever reason, I thought Robin Hood took place in modern times. Had I known it was simply a retelling, I wouldn't have ever touched it.

[Dukefrukem]

For whatever reason, I thought Robin Hood took place in modern times. Had I known it was simply a retelling, I wouldn't have ever touched it.

Suddenly Alita: Battle Angel doesn't look like that bad of a pick for that round.

[Skitch]

I'd feel bad about Hunter Killer's failure but the entire 2nd half of this draft was a total crap shoot. lol

[Spinal]

The following films have completed their run:

Bohemian Rhapsody - $156,325,453
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms - $49,766,425
Nobody's Fool - $30,746,149

[Spinal]

The following films have completed their run:

The Grinch - $200,000,000
Overlord - $21,216,049
The Girl in the Spider's Web - $14,725,831

[Ezee E]

How dumb to let Creed 2 drop that far...

[transmogrifier]

How dumb to let Creed 2 drop that far...

And to think I almost chose Green Book over it. Thank God common sense prevailed, though it's only going to just creep over 100 mil over the four weeks - it's got pretty weak legs.

[Spinal]

I didn't think Mortal Engines was going to be big-time, but I didn't think it was possible for it to do that poorly. Damn.

[Henry Gale]

I take it back. Ivan Drago is coming up strong.

Yeah, gotta agree. Aquaman seems like it'll be on the higher end of expectations, Creed has been doing very solidly (contrary to how the real Drago would've wanted), and I expect Spider-Man's word of mouth to keep it strong through Christmas.

And as for my picks, as someone who watches a fair amount of live TV and feels pretty plugged into other outlets with advertising, I'm stunned at just how little I've seen Holmes & Watson being promoted anywhere. (Are they expecting walk-up business?) Apparently we get our first glimpse at Jordan Peele's Us around Christmas, so it's commercial viability may start to be clearer then. Not to mention we have no idea if Chaos Walking is even still coming out on time.

EDIT: Ok, apparently Chaos is now without a release date because they won't finish those re-shoots until February of next year. Let me see my options before I officially say "round average."

[Spinal]

Can you give me a link for Chaos Walking? I still see a March 1 release date. Thanks!

[Spinal]

These films have completed their run:

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald - $148,003,410
Instant Family - $56,498,054
Widows - $39,615,656

[transmogrifier]

Creed/Robin Hood/Ralph Breaks all finished today as well

[Spinal]

Creed/Robin Hood/Ralph Breaks all finished today as well

I'm a week behind, I know.

[Spinal]

More final tallies:

Ralph Breaks the Internet - $155,907,320
Creed II - $106,209,862
Robin Hood - $30,164,133

Oh, and The Favourite is now on enough screens (441) to start scoring.

[Skitch]

I'm a week behind, I know.

If anyone gives you shit about it, I'll fight em

[transmogrifier]

Welcome to Marwen is shaping up to be my biggest all-time bomb. Zemeckis, what happened to you, man?

[Spinal]

If anyone gives you shit about it, I'll fight em

No worries. I can use the motivation. This time of year just gets a bit annoying for calculations with all the Wednesday openings and limited releases, etc.

[Henry Gale]

Can you give me a link for Chaos Walking? I still see a March 1 release date. Thanks!

Nothing seems to be out there officially paraded in major trades, but this link is cited various places with Lionsgate's CEO saying on a conference call: "On the film side Chaos is not in March. We're actually been waiting for our two lead starts to finish the photography with them which will happen in February." And then apparently the movie's Facebook page took away the date from its banner, which I guess is less substantial but it's also something.

In the end I wouldn't be surprised if March comes and goes without them saying much until they have a new release date locked.

[Spinal]

Hmmm, ok. Seems legit. Go ahead and make your alternative picks.

[Spinal]

I remember being so happy with my back-to-back picks of Mortal Engines and Holmes and Watson in the 5th/6th rounds. Could end up being a steal, I thought. What a disaster.

[Spinal]

Ezee, Henry ...

I need a replacement film or round average for Chaos Walking by the end of tomorrow, ok?

[Ezee E]

Ezee, Henry ...

I need a replacement film or round average for Chaos Walking by the end of tomorrow, ok?

Had to read this twice because I have no memory of that movie title, much less drafting it. lol.

Coming up!

[Dukefrukem]

I remember being so happy with my back-to-back picks of Mortal Engines and Holmes and Watson in the 5th/6th rounds. Could end up being a steal, I thought. What a disaster.

Could be worse, you could have taken Marry Poppins as your #1 overall pick.

[transmogrifier]

Could be worse, you could have taken Marry Poppins as your #1 overall pick.

Or worse, Welcome to Marwen in any position whatsoever. What a dog

[dreamdead]

Could be worse, you could have taken Marry Poppins as your #1 overall pick.

Hey, my mom was super-excited to see Mary Poppins Returns. She might have been the only one, though.