Box Office for the Boys

[feliciakw]

Here's what's doing for those who are interested:

MBV placed 3rd in the box office ratings its opening weekend. It dropped to 6th, then to 9th, then to 16th, and has held onto 16th place for a second week in a row. In other words, it's been in the top 20 since it opened.

It had a budget of approximately $15 million, and has, to date, made $50,861,000. Rule of thumb is that a movie must make back 3X its original cost to be considered successful. They are 5 million above that mark, so it's definitely considered a successful movie. Wheels are probably already turning for a sequel.

F13 placed at the top of the box office this weekend. It had a budget of $19 million, and it brought in $42,245,000. It is well on its way to reaching the 3X mark. Not surprising, considering the built-in following of the franchise.

And thank you so much, Boys, for making me interested in box office placement again. *eyeroll* [/sarcasm]

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[leelust.livejournal.com]

Thanx for the info. I didn't know the F13 budget. I wonder if they consider the franchise when trying to predict how much money the movie can make? I mean MBV has almost no of it and F13 is way better known.

[kimmer1227.livejournal.com]

You changed your layout, yes? Me likes.

It's not surprising F13 took #1, but boy howdy it made the bucks! I just hope both projects lead to bigger and better things for the boys.

[feliciakw.livejournal.com]

Yep, changed the layout. It was time. Thanks! :-)

I would really like for these to lead to bigger, better, and more mainstream things for the Boys after SPN. And I have really mixed feelings about a sequel to MBV. I don't want Jensen to get trapped in the genre. Like everyone else, I know he is capable of so much more, and I'd like to see him receive work in that regard. Otoh, I want him to enjoy his career, his work, and the people he works with. I've been through the whole frustrated fan thing of really wanting an actor to make it big, and in my experience, it's just a lot of wasted energy. If Jensen is working, and he enjoys what he's doing, and I can watch and appreciate his work, that's really the most I can ask for from where I'm sitting.

You know?

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[kimmer1227.livejournal.com]

I've been through the whole frustrated fan thing of really wanting an actor to make it big, and in my experience, it's just a lot of wasted energy.

I know, right. I know you're a Scaper, so probably are a Ben Browder fan. I just *knew* Ben would make it big. I thought he had it all. Talent, good looks, charisma, boy next door charm, likeability, screen presence, sex appeal. And that special quality where you look at him and just *know* that something is going on behind those eyes. Jensen reminds me so much of Ben. I think Jensen is better at the subtle moments, but they both have talent and are fairly down to earth, grounded guys.

I was really disappointed that Ben didn't take off. I know some fans were pissed that he *lowered* himself and took the part on Stargate. I just figured, give the guy a break. He's got kids to feed. I don't follow Ben's career path like I used to, but I still hope he finds work that fulfills him in some financial and artistic way.

[feliciakw.livejournal.com]

Ah, Ben. I've not been as infatuated with him as I am with Jensen, but you're very right. He's a great actor, and he's got everything going for him like you say. I also think, doesn't he have a theatrical background of some sort? Like he studied in England or something? I think his wife is English, isn't she?

I also know he wrote some of the FS eps, and didn't he direct? So maybe he's done some work behind the camera, too.

I know some fans were pissed that he *lowered* himself and took the part on Stargate.

This is something that is really starting to annoy me about fandom--that fans think they know what is best for their favorite actor's career, when most of them really don't have a clue how the industry works, or how acting works, or how it's a balance of doing what you enjoy while still being able to support yourself (and in Ben's case, a family). And in Ben's SG-1 case, he had some really big shoes to fill. Plus he was coming into the show at a point when, imo, it was on its final lap around the track. I liked what he brought to the character, and I was thrilled that they didn't pair him up with Vala (Claudia Black, also an awesome actor), because that would have been too much like a FS repeat.

The actor I'm thinking of specifically is not a well-known actor by any means, but when I was most active in fandom, I went to a few small conventions and even went to see him in a bit part in a play. He had a real sparkle on the show he co-starred in, but in talking to him, he really wasn't that serious about acting as a craft. He as much as admitted that he wasn't in it for the craft, but to have fun. I used to say that he had a very lackadaisical attitude toward his career. That's not to say he didn't want to work, or he wasn't looking for work, but when you're competing against actors who, when they're not working, they're honing their craft and keeping in practice . . .

Anyway, I just got tired of expending my own energy on fretting about this actor not getting the work I thought he should be getting, because no matter how often or in how many different ways I expressed my opinions, nothing changed. Which, yeah, is a pretty obvious observation, but I think fans sometimes get too absorbed in their own opinions.

That's one of the things I love about Jensen--that he seems to love what he does as a craft. That he puts thought into how he's going to play something. That he looks for ways to make it the best it can be. But he hasn't gotten this "artiste" attitude, if you follow my meaning. He seems to thoroughly enjoy what he does, and he's professional about it. (Personally, I think a lot of that probably comes from his family and upbringing, but that's just pure speculation on my part, so take that for what it is.)

I just hope Jensen's career goes in the direction he wants it to go in, not where we as a fandom think it "should."

All that said, if I had it in my power to write a really good western for him, I would. :-)

[kimmer1227.livejournal.com]

Like he studied in England or something? I think his wife is English, isn't she?

I'm not sure about theater training, but he did study in England with Clive Owen. His wife is indeed British, and played 3 different roles on FS. He did write 2 eps, but never directed.

This is something that is really starting to annoy me about fandom--that fans think they know what is best for their favorite actor's career.

I think it's a boundary thing. You're never really gonna be a part of this persons life, so the only outlet you have at your disposal is a self given sense of entitlement to their career, and even love life. I have no doubt that I'm obsessed with Jensen, but I am not his mother, sister, wife, friend, manager, publicist or priest. I will trust his judgment on the decisions he makes in his professional and personal life. More than anything, I want Jensen to be artistically challenged, 'cos that's what seems to keep his juices flowing and rocks his boat.

I think it all sounds easy when you're sitting back watching as a fan, making judgments on the decisions of actors, writers, directors, etc. Those armchair quarterback fans who dog Kripke, 'cos they can write and story board an entire season arc of beauty and perfection. Of course they don't have to worry about making magic on a very limited budget, quick turn around time, location/production/weather issues, actor availability, grumpy studio or nitwitted network. Why can't that damn Kripke just get it right! Oh, fandom.

[luvwinchesters.livejournal.com]

You can definitely tell he loves what he does just by listening to him talk about it. My daughter and I saw him in Chicago in '07 and she asked him about the play and he gave such a thoughtful answer. I love that he wanted to challenge himself (we saw the play opening night and he was magnificent) and that he tries different things. And yes, I love how he seems so professional about it as well, as we've learned from interviews of those who have worked with him.

And like you, I would love to see him in a western. I know that is one of his dream roles, so maybe some day we'll get to see it happen.

[feliciakw.livejournal.com]

All my acting experience is in theater, so that's the only point of reference I have. And it is for that reason that I would seriously consider massive debt if I got the opportunity to see Jensen in a live stage performance. Because, dude. The only thing I think I'd like better is maybe actually working with him, which even just pondering that thought scares the living daylights out of me because he is so freakin' good, and I'm really, really out of practice.

I love how he enthuses about his work in his interviews. He always speaks so thoughtfully and intelligently, and he's interested in all the technical aspects as well. Considering the career he has chosen for himself, it sounds like he really takes advantage of any learning opportunity he can, and I love that about him.

[luvwinchesters.livejournal.com]

One more comment, then I'll move on. :-)

We were in the front row of the play. There was a scene where he was voicing that he thought his father would be proud of him...and he shed those tears...and guh! Heart wrenching. We could see they were real. Then the scene ended and he wiped his eyes and prepared for the next. It was amazing. And when he and Lou Diamond Phillips went at it....there was so much chemistry between those two it was electric...they were yelling, their faces were red...it was just so REAL.

After the play, there was no stage door because there was a cast party. I know some fans "crashed" the party but Ariel and I didn't think it would be appropriate. We had taken some pics just in case for Jensen to autograph. Anyway, we went back to our hotel and the next morning I got up early and drove back to the theater (less than a mile away) and explained in a note that the play had been a birthday gift for my daughter's 17th birthday, how much we enjoyed it, and I left the pictures in case he had a chance to sign them, but said that if it couldn't be done, that was fine, that we had really just come for the experience to see him on stage and felt honored to have witnessed it (which was completely true). I stuck the envelope in the doors and left. One week later I received two autographed pictures. One said "Happy 17th birthday Ariel. Jensen Ackles." the other said, "Ariel, thanks for your support. Jensen Ackles." I got these in time to have them framed and wrapped for my daughter's actual birthday party. We later saw him in Chicago at the con and she thanked him for the pictures. He smiled that smile of his and said, "No problem. It was my pleasure." I tell ya, he's just really a good guy.

[kimmer1227.livejournal.com]

What a great story! I'm so happy for Ariel, and her Momma. He's good people, I tell ya.

Thanks for sharing.