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Originally posted by ndrage85:
Despite what the critics said, i enjoyed Riddick. sure it wasn't great, but i admired the fact that it was the first Sci-Fi movie in a long time that actually attempted to create a whole seperate and distinct universe. It was no Firefly 'verse, but i admired its ambition. i think that was also one of its faults, unfortunately for the minds responsible.
as far as how many DVDs it sold, I don't know exact numbers, but i do remember the talks about how its fate would be determined by how well they sold. if they are indeed going forward with the trilogy, I am happy. 1.) I enjoyed the first movie, it's about the only Vin Diesel movie that I enjoyed. 2.) It gives me more hope for our Serenity sequal. especially since Serenity had a much smaller budget and was about 100 times better. I'm hoping to pick up some more fans this week. i'll be screening the BDM at my place on the 52-inch for a couple of virgins to the 'verse.

also, where is this news about Universal going forth with the next Riddick?

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Originally posted by aahhaaa:
Then, there's the quasi-religous component in both stories... & in today's atmo that would keep some types away in droves. Science, even science fiction, and religion don't seem to be getting along too well lately; and imho, its not Science that's being intolerant.

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Originally posted by harshcritic:
I just found out that Chronicles of Riddick will become a trilogy. Yes, there will be 2 more movies in this franchise!

Remebering it being a disappointement, I decided to look up its stats on box office mojo. With production and marketing, the movie cost $140 mil. It earned $115 mil totaled worldewide; thus, it was -$25 mil in the hole before it was released on dvd.

I then did a search to find out how many dvds it sold. I still don't know. However, I found an article that said much like Serenity the dvd sales would determine its fate. I assume the dvd sales must have been satifactory for the studio to release 2 more films. But, it was not in the top 20 for dvd sales in 2004.

The studio responsible is ..wait for it...
UNIVERSAL!!

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Originally posted by Gixxer:
Why's everyone badmouthing it? Wasn't too bad a film.

The bit with Aslan's death really got me...

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Originally posted by queenofthenorth:
Wow, some people are really angry. I thought Chronicles of Riddick was a great movie. Not as good as Serenity, but what is?

Mind you, I've heard that the director's cut is way better than the theatrical version. I never got to see it in the theatres, so I don't know, but my cousin saw both versions and says the director's cut is way better. It explains way more stuff.

In short, I hope it gets a sequel. I hope Serenity does too. Sequels for everyone!! And one day our BDHs will be Big Damn Big Names. Hopefully everybody will still like them then.

"Sir, you actually said 'wink, wink'. I don't think that -"
"Oh, you'd be surprised."

"Yes, the new plan will STILL involve rocket skates."
"YAY!"

Like books? Go to this thread: http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=14862
to find out how to buy mine!

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Originally posted by Gixxer:
Why's everyone badmouthing it? Wasn't too bad a film.

The bit with Aslan's death really got me...

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Dumbass....Could have put a spoiler there, seeing as not everyone have read the book. Frak me.

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