This absolutely sucks and is a really bad sign for Universal’s remake of THE WOLF MAN. The negative buzz that comes with constant delays can be fatal, even if it’s just trying to find a better slot for release.
Fangoria claim they have heard that the current April 3rd release date for Joe Johnston’s movie is to be pushed back, possibly to as late as next fall!
So it could be a whole 12 months before we see the transformation of Benicio del Toro into THE WOLF MAN though the wise move would be Oct. 31st. From the looks of things, the move is more out of financial box office strategy than the film not being complete in time.
April is never a good time to release a movie, especially a horror one.
Though of course any Halloween date and it would have to go up against SAW VI but I’m sure Benicio with the help of Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt and Hugo Weaving could take Jigsaw down!
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An Oct release would be a good business move as it would be much easier to promote during Halloween season! I still think the films appeal will be limited to around a 40 or 50 million dollar total U.S boxoffice. That’s if it gets good reviews.
Chuck
Uh, $40-50 million North American total? You’re talking about the first weekend, aren’t you?
I predict that would be its entire run. Why: I don’t think the under 25 crowd that makes the Saw like films popular would be that excited for a Wolfman film that seems to be more adult oriented going by its trailer. I could be wrong of course but I just don’t feel this would do really big box-office.
Chuck
The wolfman has been delayed as it is not finished. They think its so good they are spending even more money and shooting some new footage at Pinewood.
SAW WAS READY TO BE TAKEN DOWN AFTER #2! Hell, Trick R Treat wouldve killed it in 2008! Too bad JJ Abrahms didnt direct this too. He did great with Star Trek!