Universal's New Park/Site B Blue Sky Thread

[Scott W.]

Fantastic Beasts merchandise showing up in the parks now.

 

[Viator]

To just bring up, this isn't the first time I believe; considering that I think a few of the creatures were sold as plush merch before Where to Find Them came to theaters.

 

[Viator]

DPing,

Sooo to update, how would people think of the odds of House with a Clock in It's Walls now, considering it's now made nearly 90 million dollars?

 

[Brian G.]

DPing,

Sooo to update, how would people think of the odds of House with a Clock in It's Walls now, considering it's now made nearly 90 million dollars?

I know the answer - but why spoil the fun?

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[Magic-Man]

DPing,

Sooo to update, how would people think of the odds of House with a Clock in It's Walls now, considering it's now made nearly 90 million dollars?

That's not enough, IMO. It should make at least 200 million before it's considered to be theme park material. But, as it would make a great ride, I'll be happy to see it here.

 

[Imperius]

I know the answer - but why spoil the fun?

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Hmmm. Pointing towards yes for me now. Haven’t seen the movie, but based on trailers could make a very good dark ride.

 

[Magic-Man]

If a House With A Clock In It's Walls gets a ride in the new park, Mortal Engines should get a ride (or land) as well. That movie looks like it has theme park material written all over it. Plus, it's directed by the guy who directed LOTR and the Hobbit.

 

[darkridelover]

If a House With A Clock In It's Walls gets a ride in the new park, Mortal Engines should get a ride (or land) as well. That movie looks like it has theme park material written all over it. Plus, it's directed by the guy who directed LOTR and the Hobbit.

Yeah but it hasn't been a box office success so there's no chance.

 

[Viator]

If a House With A Clock In It's Walls gets a ride in the new park, Mortal Engines should get a ride (or land) as well. That movie looks like it has theme park material written all over it. Plus, it's directed by the guy who directed LOTR and the Hobbit.

I hate to put the brakes on ME..but it isn't directed by Pete.

He is involved, yes, but they are misleading who is actually directing (as it is Christian Rivers [which he hasn't done any full fledged films to this point]). Peter produced and had a hand in the screenplay, sure, but he never had a hand in the directors chair for this.

And considering the film had already been slated at 100 million dollars on a production budget; the risk is going to be much higher for Mortal Engines than House with a Clock in It's Walls as it stands, if Universal wants to use it for the parks.

I know the answer - but why spoil the fun?

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Fair enough, the game is fun after-all..

 

[Magic-Man]

I hate to put the brakes on ME..but it isn't directed by Pete.

He is involved, yes, but they are misleading who is actually directing (as it is Christian Rivers [which he hasn't done any full fledged films to this point]). Peter produced and had a hand in the screenplay, sure, but he never had a hand in the directors chair for this.

And considering the film had already been slated at 100 million dollars on a production budget; the risk is going to be much higher for Mortal Engines than House with a Clock in It's Walls as it stands, if Universal wants to use it for the parks.

Oh, my bad. But it’s still great theme park material.

Yeah but it hasn't been a box office success so there's no chance.

I can’t tell if this is sarcasm? The movie isn’t even out yet.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

I would argue that anything can be theme park material by just using Water World as an example... but today's Universal isn't as daring.

 

[Mad Dog]

If I was still a betting man, I would say the odds of either of those IP's being in the new park would be in the vicinity of 'when hell freezes over'.

 

[JungleSkip]

If I was still a betting man, I would say the odds of either of those IP's being in the new park would be in the vicinity of 'when hell freezes over'.

I could see Clock in the Walls as a possibility as a family friendly ride in a Monsters/Horror themed section.

 

[quinnmac000]

If I was still a betting man, I would say the odds of either of those IP's being in the new park would be in the vicinity of 'when hell freezes over'.

both are planned franchise starter films for Universal hints why there is a chance. Mortal Engines is part of a 9 part book series (4 main series, 5 prequels) and House with A Clock is a series of 12 books

 

[ThemeParks4Life]

House with a Clock is probably getting a sequel. The budget is low for a movie of its caliber, so even though it's only making around 70-75M domestically, that's still enough for a profit. A sequel may or may not increase.

Mortal Engines has bomb written all over it though. It'll be one of Christmas' casualties.

 

[TommyJK]

$91 million global gross ($56 Domestic, $34 Global) IMO is a bomb (even if production budget was $41) as the studio will not make huge returns. I highly doubt a sequel will get off the ground, and ditto for a theme park attraction with so few people seeing it.

The Mummy (2017) did $410 globally ($80 Domestic, $330 Global) and the studio considered it bad to the point they likely aren't proceeding with their overall "Dark Universe".....

 

[shiekra38]

$91 million global gross ($56 Domestic, $34 Global) IMO is a bomb (even if production budget was $41) as the studio will not make huge returns. I highly doubt a sequel will get off the ground, and ditto for a theme park attraction with so few people seeing it.

The Mummy (2017) did $410 globally ($80 Domestic, $330 Global) and the studio considered it bad to the point they likely aren't proceeding with their overall "Dark Universe".....

Universal has been consistently pushing out Monster merch this Halloween, we'll see if that lasts/leads to anything

 

[UniversalRBLX]

Universal has been consistently pushing out Monster merch this Halloween, we'll see if that lasts/leads to anything

If the Monster merch is selling it should indicate to Uni that people like the monsters. You don't need the Dark Universe to base it on, just create a traditional 'generic' monster area/ride/whatever.

 

[Viator]

$91 million global gross ($56 Domestic, $34 Global) IMO is a bomb (even if production budget was $41) as the studio will not make huge returns. I highly doubt a sequel will get off the ground, and ditto for a theme park attraction with so few people seeing it.

The Mummy (2017) did $410 globally ($80 Domestic, $330 Global) and the studio considered it bad to the point they likely aren't proceeding with their overall "Dark Universe".....

So it's okay to compare a 42 Million dollar family Psuedo-Horror film (that most likely has a smaller marketing budget than most) to a 100+ million dollar kickstart to a cinematic universe? Why, that's a great idea!

O:

 

[TommyJK]

Oh, I don't think Universal needs the cinematic universe to build out a land based on the classic monsters. They are iconic/timeless and their history likely means that such a land would probably be a good idea/successful.

I was using the Mummy as an example of the likelihood of "House with a Clock....." getting a sequel. i.e. If the Mummy at $400m globally = Dark Cinematic Universe getting shelved, then the likelihood of House with a Clock getting a sequel is next to nill. And with such a poor overall showing and no sequels means that representation in the parks is not going to happen IMO.