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Post by Viva la Vida on Sept 12, 2008 18:25:52 GMT -5
I'm a little worried now that Warner Bros. has announced a re-release of The Dark Knight next January in time for the Oscar season. Even though WALL-E has gotten more buzz than all previous Pixar films, it seems to me that WALL-E's buzz has been eclipsed by the TDK juggernaut. I know we've yet to reach the end-of-year period where all the Oscar-tailored heavyweights are released(and I'm looking forward to several), but the TDK re-release indicates that WB might likely make a huge push for it's chances next year. Between that and the end-of-year candidates, WALL-E might get lost in the shuffle. And if WALL-E fails to even get Best Animated, then the Oscars can officially go to hell as far as I'm concerned. (Though, to be honest, I don't see Black or Jolie actively going out of their way to sway voters)
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Post by MidgardDragon on Sept 12, 2008 18:44:30 GMT -5
I think we can safely assume WALL-E will win Best Animated no matter what else happens. It is unfortunate that WB is making a push for the Oscar in January, especially considering despite liking the film I feel it's nowhere near Oscar material. But if WALL-E even gets nominated for Best Picture, that will be a milestone achievement, and I'll be happy.
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Post by Bubblegum on Sept 12, 2008 19:22:07 GMT -5
I'm a little worried now that Warner Bros. has announced a re-release of The Dark Knight next January in time for the Oscar season. Do they honestly think that the Academy will forget the massively overhyped TDK? Although I wish they would...
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Post by Norwesterner on Sept 12, 2008 20:38:14 GMT -5
I think the Academy will see through such ploys itself in judging awards.
However, I think Warner Brothers is probably trying to capitalize on Oscar season to boost DARK KNIGHT's box office grosses to even more stratospheric levels. Maybe they've read the analyses I have that say their grosses will have to reach over $900 million to threaten TITANIC's all time highest-grossing film ranking (adjusted for inflation.) Warner Brothers know they have a hot property in DARK KNIGHT, and they're just most likely making a calculated business decision to maximize their profits for shareholders, probably more than playing for an Oscar.
What is usually more important in hyping a movie for the Oscars is the campaigns studios mount, in ads in Variety, generating buzz (mostly in critical acclaim for a film) and in other ways. So look to Variety, more than box office results, for who is really pushing which movies for Oscars.
Also, I've checked Rotten Tomatoes again, and one other rumored Best Picture contender, BURN AFTER READING, has only risen to a 77 rating now that it's widely-reviewed and out in release, which is likely where it will peak in this critical acclaim index. WALL•E is a full 20 points above this, plus I've heard one mediocre review on BURN AFTER READING on radio, and read one review largely panning this film. So I no longer consider this film a threat to WALL•E's Best Picture Oscar possibilities!
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Post by bima on Sept 13, 2008 10:08:55 GMT -5
KFP for best animated feature? GOD please do not let this happen!!! WTF? That would be my worst LIVING NIGHTMARE!!
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Post by MidgardDragon on Sept 13, 2008 10:09:42 GMT -5
I can see KFP getting a nomination along with WALL-E, but WALL-E's the shoe-in for winning.
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