Tuesday, June 30, 2015

We just can't get enough of dinosaurs!

Ted 2 and Max were steamrolled in the wake that is Jurassic World.  The dinosaurs continue to lead the way for a third straight weekend racking up $500 million in the process.  As a result there wasn't much change in the league.  Emily is still perched on top of the Multipliers and Beth is leading the way in Blockbusters.

Do you want to hear something scary?  Emily might be clinching the Multipliers this week.  This week happens to be the midpoint for the season.  That is awful early right?  Much too soon to be winning anything! But that isn't the scary part.  The scary part just so happens to be that she can do it with Magic Mike ... XXL.  As if they will make a XXXL.  You may let out your scream followed by an overly exaggerated sigh here.

Yes there are still potential big releases as well, but June has been good to Emily.  Beth has been reigning queen in the Blockbusters for several weeks now.  However, everyone is starting to stack up behind her.  With fewer openings, she will have to sweat it out as teams will each be staking their claim at the title.



BLOCKBUSTERS
Name Blockbusters LW Movies Back
Beth $652,647,836 1 3 $0
Emily $647,350,879 2 4 -$5,296,957
Ned $626,270,576 3 4 -$26,377,260
Jeff $602,912,646 4 4 -$49,735,190
Colleen $598,539,368 5 4 -$54,108,468
Brian $569,453,649 6 5 -$83,194,187
Faith $557,900,502 7 4 -$94,747,334
Jamie $548,230,267 10 5 -$104,417,569
Tawny $525,494,880 11 5 -$127,152,956
Jenna $523,545,816 8 6 -$129,102,020
John $523,545,816 8 6 -$129,102,020
Chuck $422,761,263 12 4 -$229,886,573


MULTIPLIERS
Name Multiplier LW Back
Emily $5,114,140,274 1 $0
Beth $4,897,764,863 2 -$216,375,411
Jeff $4,587,313,712 4 -$526,826,562
Colleen $4,539,485,253 3 -$574,655,021
Faith $4,301,243,655 7 -$812,896,619
John $4,294,485,491 5 -$819,654,783
Jenna $4,257,915,542 6 -$856,224,732
Ned $4,016,819,430 8 -$1,097,320,844
Brian $3,965,504,998 9 -$1,148,635,276
Jamie $3,477,188,497 10 -$1,636,951,777
Tawny $3,318,729,947 11 -$1,795,410,327
Chuck $3,262,712,235 12 -$1,851,428,039



NOW SHOWING...
Cartel Land
Terminator Genisys
Jackie & Ryan
Magic Mike XXL

Jimmy's Hall

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

The Others, 2nd Half picks are here!

Hey there movie fans.  It is now time to pick for the second half of The Others.  If you recall back in April I was going to submit 2 different lists for The Others.  Well now is that time.  Just like you did for the 1st half, pick 8 movies.  Order does not matter because I will score your top picks.  Picks are due July 4th. Happy hunting!

In case you are wondering, the reason for this is to have more to choose from.  Due to being smaller releases, its harder to gauge when or if they ever come out. If any questions, feel free to email.

Dinosaurs are still living large!

For the second straight week Jurassic World takes the box office.  However, Inside Out had a very respectable showing at $90 million.  Dope was a little to indie for audiences and topped out at $6 million.  The question this brings out, is there any money left to make?  With two massive openings and some decent ones to boot, how much money is left in people's wallets?

The Dailey family once again are out front with a strong showing after being off the past few seasons.  However, it will not be smooth sailing 'til the finish.  The Blockbusters is turning out to be close.  Those at the top, the Dailey's have fewer openings remaining.  Actually one less than listed due to everyone picking the Minions.

In other news, it looks like they have moved Pan's opening back to October of this year.  If you did pick Pan to be in your top 10, all those below will move up a spot.  Your first Alternate will then be your 10th pick overall.


BLOCKBUSTERS
Name Blockbusters LW Movies Back
Beth $652,647,836 1 3 $0
Emily $647,350,879 2 4 -$5,296,957
Ned $592,762,706 5 5 -$59,885,130
Jeff $569,404,776 7 5 -$83,243,060
Colleen $565,031,498 8 5 -$87,616,338
Brian $535,945,779 9 6 -$116,702,057
Faith $524,392,632 3 5 -$128,255,204
Jenna $523,545,816 10 6 -$129,102,020
John $523,545,816 10 6 -$129,102,020
Jamie $514,722,397 4 6 -$137,925,439
Tawny $491,987,010 6 6 -$160,660,826
Chuck $389,253,393 12 5 -$263,394,443

MULTIPLIERS
Name Multiplier LW Back
Emily $5,114,140,274 1 $0
Beth $4,897,764,863 3 -$216,375,411
Colleen $4,472,469,513 6 -$641,670,761
Jeff $4,386,266,492 2 -$727,873,782
John $4,294,485,491 5 -$819,654,783
Jenna $4,257,915,542 7 -$856,224,732
Faith $4,167,212,175 4 -$946,928,099
Ned $3,983,311,560 9 -$1,130,828,714
Brian $3,764,457,778 8 -$1,349,682,496
Jamie $3,343,157,017 10 -$1,770,983,257
Tawny $3,251,714,207 11 -$1,862,426,067
Chuck $3,162,188,625 12 -$1,951,951,649



ON A LOCAL SCREEN NEAR YOU
The Algerian
Batkid Begins
7 Minutes
Ted 2

Max

Big Game

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Chomp, Chomp, Chomp ...

For the second time this movie season, I have left the theaters wanting more.  The first time was back in May when the Marvel Universe expanded even further featuring a new set of Avengers.  I wasn't even done with the old team.  This time around it was with dinosaurs.  I have always been a big fan of Jurassic Park.  The second two were watchable. With the edition of the 4th, I am now hoping that there will be a 5th ... and I am not alone says the $200 million opening weekend.

Jurassic World (JW) was huge. It could have an impact on the upcoming weeks.  At this point, I am really not sure if there is anybody out there who hasn't seen it but the openings coming up could feel a little bit of an ... aftershock.  With 2 big openings in the first half of the season, are people set to keep heading to the theaters this summer?

Emily took a risk back in April by placing JW first in the Multipliers.  She was the only one and it has paid off.  The question to ask right now, is it enough?  If May and early June are any indication, then no.  Minions and Fantastic Four could play a major role in the league's outcome.  Orrr people could just run out of money.  Orrr people might become overloaded with too many movies.   In any case, the lead is being passed around like a hot potato.  September 6th is when the buzzer will go off.  Who will be in first?  It is hard to tell at this time.  


BLOCKBUSTERS
Name Blockbusters LW Movies Back
Beth $562,207,564 1 4 $0
Emily $556,910,607 2 5 -$5,296,957
Faith $524,392,632 3 5 -$37,814,932
Jamie $514,722,397 4 6 -$47,485,167
Ned $502,322,434 6 6 -$59,885,130
Tawny $491,987,010 7 6 -$70,220,554
Jeff $478,964,504 8 6 -$83,243,060
Colleen $474,591,226 9 6 -$87,616,338
Brian $445,505,507 9 7 -$116,702,057
Jenna $433,105,544 11 7 -$129,102,020
John $433,105,544 11 7 -$129,102,020
Chuck $298,813,121 5 6 -$263,394,443

MULTIPLIERS
Name Multiplier LW Back
Emily $4,571,498,642 3 $0
Jeff $4,295,826,220 4 -$275,672,422
Beth $4,264,682,959 5 -$306,815,683
Faith $4,167,212,175 6 -$404,286,467
John $4,023,164,675 8 -$548,333,967
Colleen $3,839,387,609 7 -$732,111,033
Jenna $3,715,273,910 10 -$856,224,732
Brian $3,674,017,506 11 -$897,481,136
Ned $3,350,229,656 9 -$1,221,268,986
Jamie $3,343,157,017 12 -$1,228,341,625
Tawny $3,251,714,207 1 -$1,319,784,435
Chuck $2,529,106,721 2 -$2,042,391,921




COMING TO A THEATER TO YOU
Inside Out
Dope
Infinitely Polar Bear
The Overnight

Manglehorn

Thursday, June 11, 2015

It's anybody's to take at this time...

This past weekend's box office returns are turning out to be a perfect example of this season.  On Friday, the third chapter of Insidious was in the lead and poised to to take the weekend.  However, by Sunday night, Spy was sitting on top.  Just like this league, the lead was up for grabs.  After taking the top spot in both leagues last week, now Emily finds herself in 2nd and 3rd respectfully.  In fact this league could go down to who ever has the last opening.

Out this week is Jurassic World.  Most teams picked it to finish in their top five.  This movie could scramble the league pretty good and leave those who didn't pick it to finish high or not at all scratching their heads.  On the other hand it could be another Aloha and they are thought of as geniuses.  Nah, its giant dinosaurs fighting Star Lord and his new minions, JW 1 through 3 bad guys. If anything else, the teaser trailer was awesome.  Just a hint of the original score!

BLOCKBUSTERS

Name Blockbusters LW Movies Back
Beth $353,401,294 2 5 $0
Emily $348,104,337 1 6 -$5,296,957
Faith $315,586,362 3 6 -$37,814,932
Jamie $305,916,127 4 7 -$47,485,167
Chuck $298,813,121 7 6 -$54,588,173
Ned $293,516,164 5 7 -$59,885,130
Tawny $283,180,740 8 7 -$70,220,554
Jeff $270,158,234 6 7 -$83,243,060
Colleen $265,784,956 9 7 -$87,616,338
Brian $236,699,237 9 8 -$116,702,057
Jenna $224,299,274 11 8 -$129,102,020
John $224,299,274 11 8 -$129,102,020

MULTIPLIERS

Name Multiplier LW Back
Tawny $2,625,295,397 2 $0
Chuck $2,529,106,721 5 -$96,188,676
Emily $2,483,435,942 1 -$141,859,455
Jeff $2,416,569,790 3 -$208,725,607
Beth $2,385,426,529 4 -$239,868,868
Faith $2,287,955,745 6 -$337,339,652
Colleen $2,168,937,449 8 -$456,357,948
John $2,143,908,245 7 -$481,387,152
Ned $2,097,392,036 9 -$527,903,361
Jenna $2,044,823,750 10 -$580,471,647
Brian $2,003,567,346 11 -$621,728,051
Jamie $1,881,513,127 12 -$743,782,270

COMING OUT THIS WEEK
Jurassic World
Live From New York!
The Wolfpack
Me Earl Dying Girl

WARx2

Thursday, June 4, 2015

"Aloha means goodbye"

San Andreas was a nice surprise while Aloha was a bust.  Did you see in the paper where the director is already apologizing for the cast selections?  Maybe it was the script ... just saying.

As for the league, Emily has jumped into the top spot for both the Blockbusters and the Multipliers. Having picked more to open in May she leads the way to a June that is jam packed with potential hits.   It could be a bumpy ride so hold onto your hats folks.  

And another thing, will Dope make money.  I kind of want to see it.



BLOCKBUSTERS
Name Blockbusters LW Movies Back
Emily $348,104,337 2 6 $0
Beth $324,315,575 4 6 -$23,788,762
Faith $315,586,362 1 6 -$32,517,975
Jamie $305,916,127 12 7 -$42,188,210
Ned $293,516,164 2 7 -$54,588,173
Jeff $270,158,234 6 7 -$77,946,103
Chuck $269,727,402 4 7 -$78,376,935
Tawny $260,487,999 6 8 -$87,616,338
Brian $236,699,237 8 8 -$111,405,100
Colleen $236,699,237 8 8 -$111,405,100
Jenna $224,299,274 10 8 -$123,805,063
John $224,299,274 10 8 -$123,805,063


MULTIPLIERS
Name Multiplier LW Back
Emily $2,483,435,942 3 $0
Tawny $2,466,446,210 1 -$16,989,732
Jeff $2,416,569,790 2 -$66,866,152
Beth $2,356,340,810 6 -$127,095,132
Chuck $2,354,592,407 4 -$128,843,535
Faith $2,287,955,745 5 -$195,480,197
John $2,143,908,245 7 -$339,527,697
Colleen $2,139,851,730 8 -$343,584,212
Ned $2,097,392,036 9 -$386,043,906
Jenna $2,044,823,750 10 -$438,612,192
Brian $2,003,567,346 11 -$479,868,596
Jamie $1,881,513,127 12 -$601,922,815

Out Now....
Spy
Entourage
Insidious: Chapter 3
How to Save Us

Testament of Youth
Love & Mercy