tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22906998.post2878065827052230292..comments2024-03-29T02:18:35.303-07:00Comments on TAG Blog: Ten Slots, Two CartoonsSteve Huletthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05537689111433326847noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22906998.post-1998990696747103052014-01-18T18:54:03.898-08:002014-01-18T18:54:03.898-08:00The point I've made (multiple times) with repo...The point I've made (multiple times) with reporters who've called is that NOBODY ever says:<br /><br />"The reason that Live-Action Movie X didn't perform well at the box office is <b>there are too many live-action movies in release.</b><br /><br />Yet the media says this about animated features over and over again. (And yeah, I know that Chris Meledandri was quoted saying the very thing last summer, and that gives the meme credibility.)<br /><br />I think Meledandri is one of the most skilled animation execs out there, but I STILL think the analysis is wrong, because much of the evidence points the other way. Look at the animated movies over the past year, then look at the box office. Audiences aren't getting tired of theatrical animated features.Steve Huletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05537689111433326847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22906998.post-66085736211603170342014-01-18T17:14:17.818-08:002014-01-18T17:14:17.818-08:00I doubt people will be claiming animated movies ar...I doubt people will be claiming animated movies are "devouring each other" this year. According to the schedule, and ignoring limited releases, animated movies will be released three to five weeks apart from each other, allowing each one a chance to perform well without intense competition at the box office.Alex Dudleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03153348263827559073noreply@blogger.com