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CATS Film Announces December 20, 2019 Release Date
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CATS Film Announces December 20, 2019 Release Date#1
Posted: 8/31/18 at 1:54pm

Um, currently the same release date listed as the Wicked film...

https://www.broadway.com/buzz/193179/andrew-lloyd-webber-announces-release-date-for-starry-cats-film/

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CATS Film Announces December 20, 2019 Release Date#2
Posted: 8/31/18 at 4:05pm

I get counter-programming, but going directly against Star Wars doesn't seem like the smartest business move.

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CATS Film Announces December 20, 2019 Release Date#3
Posted: 8/31/18 at 4:13pm

The Wicked movie isn't happening (at least, not in a year's time.) I am making a firm prediction that the release date will be pushed back, as there is absolutely no way a Wicked movie will be ready in over a year when there is still no confirmation on a director, a cast, etc.

And yeah, supersam, it is really interesting to note that Cats is going up against Episode IX, but... as we saw in the last holiday season, counter-programming may be the best bet for the film, considering the fact that Jumanji and The Greatest Showman ended up being the "huge holiday hits" of 2017! 

Granted, I still don't think a Cats movie will actually sell tickets (no matter the reviews), but what do I know?

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CATS Film Announces December 20, 2019 Release Date#4
Posted: 8/31/18 at 4:17pm

I don't think their goal is to be a $100m opening weekend blockbuster. They're likely hoping for a respectable opening and be a long-runner and awards-bait. This isn't exactly a Harry Potter/Avengers opening against Star Wars on the competition level.

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CATS Film Announces December 20, 2019 Release Date#5
Posted: 8/31/18 at 4:23pm

I kind of dig that..  Oh, how i'll miss the Zigfield that day

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CATS Film Announces December 20, 2019 Release Date#6
Posted: 8/31/18 at 4:45pm

Counter programming works. Look at Mamma Mia vs. The Dark Knight and The Devil Wears Prada v. Superman Returns. If marketed correctly, it shouldn't be a problem. 

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CATS Film Announces December 20, 2019 Release Date#7
Posted: 8/31/18 at 9:01pm
I don’t see this movie being a big hit anyway, so I doubt they’re worried about competing against Star Wars.
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CATS Film Announces December 20, 2019 Release Date#8
Posted: 8/31/18 at 10:23pm

Going by Variety Wicked is delayed 

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CATS Film Announces December 20, 2019 Release Date#9
Posted: 8/31/18 at 10:36pm

I don’t see this movie being a big hit anyway, so I doubt they’re worried about competing against Star Wars.

I can assure you Universal isn't going into this saying "this won't be a big hit." 

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CATS Film Announces December 20, 2019 Release Date#10
Posted: 9/1/18 at 12:40pm

BroadwayNYC2 said: "Counter programming works. Look at Mamma Mia vs. The Dark Knight and The Devil Wears Prada v. Superman Returns. If marketed correctly, it shouldn't be a problem."

This isn't really counter programming though. Both films appeal to the same audience (families).



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