CJ25 Star Wars Celebration (social thread)

The really scary thing is that they aren't even linking this sudden spike to the protests. This was apparently caused by the re-opening from about a month ago. So there's still plenty more to come if that's the actual timeline for this to happen, not the two weeks we were previously told.

 

Mulan is apparently in danger of moving again.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/mulan-late-july-release-date-jeopardy-1287110

 

Did you get an email from Reed about 'hotel block reservations in the near future' or was it about something else? And when did you get it?
I am just trying to figure out if I am still not on the mailing list, after being promised so on June 16th.

 

I don't think so

 

The ReedPop email was about the refund link being live. The hotel block thing was from answering a fan question on Twitter.

 

https://us.cnn.com/2020/06/24/media/disneyland-reopening-postponed/index.html - Disneyland opening delayed as the state of California won't be issuing guidelines on theme park re-openings til sometime after July 4.

 

I’m amazed they’re still pushing ahead with the Florida opening given the massive surge there recently.

At this point I wouldn’t be surprised to see both Mulan and Tenet move to later dates. I know there’s a lot of costs involved but part of me wouldn’t be surprised to see Mulan move to Disney+. Getting rid of the free trial and premiering Hamilton there will probably be a bit of test for them.

 

It's really crazy how we are doing this state by state approach. States with Republican governors are under a lot of pressure to reopen. I do think there's a good chance Disney World gets delayed though. It would be a PR nightmare for Disney if a bunch of cases were to be traced to their park.

Disney paid $75M for Hamilton and now can't give it a theatrical release. That's still cheaper than The Mandalorian though. So if they pick up new subscribers with some keeping their subscription, it can work out over time. Mulan would be tough to make a profit without a theatrical release. Even a theatrical release could lead to a loss.

 

Yeah, the last thing they need is bad PR from opening too soon when there’s already stories of staff petitions to delay the reopening.

I guess some of it depends on how soon production can actually restart vs when cinemas can properly reopen enough for big releases. It’s going to be much harder to profit off something like Mulan or Black Widow but at some point they’re going to want the content. I guess it depends on how Hamilton plays out and how reopening goes. I just wouldn’t be surprised if they did at this point.

 

I think if Mulan went straight to home release they would put it out for rental before putting it on Disney+ to make some money. People interested in Mulan already have Disney+. I think Artemis Fowl is different because Disney knew they had a dud, so they just put it on Disney+.

I keep waiting for the day when poor New Mutants gets delayed yet again.

 

VOD is definitely a possibility. Really surprised they haven't dumped New Mutants on streaming yet but I guess with it being Fox the rights are a bit more complicated and (at least in the US) it would have to go on a rival service rather than Disney+ so they're holding out for theatrical.

 

My understanding is they are contractually obligated to release New Mutants in theaters.

 

I was truly surprised by the straight to Disney Plus release of Hamilton since that wasn't even set for a theatrical release until fall 2021

 

Mulan and Tenet could move again according to Hollywood Reporter. I think it's time to start looking for a new job :/ Movie theaters are not looking good.

 

Just cancelled my Anaheim hotel and airport hotel here in the UK. Trying to get United to clarify their credit policy at the moment. Credit is valid 24 months from original issue date (so to Jan 2022 in my case) but getting mixed messages on whether flights have to be taken by then or just booked by then and can be taken later. Getting a straight answer is like trying to catch water at the moment.

 

Sadly it seems the second person was right and I’d have to take the flights within 24 months of the original booking not just rebook them in that period. Might try writing to them but looks like I’m going to be crossing my fingers they’re cancelled and we can claim a refund that way.

 

I think it will work out. I don't think the ban will be lifted by then.

 

The rational part of me knows this, I guess I’m just nervous Johnson and Trump will lift it early like they are other restrictions.

 

Just started my savings jar for Celebration. $50.00 in Quarters...

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That'll slow you down going through the metal detectors.

 

I'm gonna deposit the money in my bank account before I go...

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But at least we can all hear em coming.

 

I love the idea of walking up to Mark Hamill's table and just pouring the jar out on the table.

 

Tenet is now August 12th.