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Post by shanemeadows on Sept 28, 2008 14:51:06 GMT
Somers Town cracked the Half Million mark at the box office last weekend. Considering that Dead Mans Shoes only did just over 200k in the UK and this only runs at 71 Min's, is B&W and has subtitles, it really is quite staggering!
The only reason I am so ;D is that it will be the first film to make it's entire budget back at the cinema in this country alone and paves the way for 'Le Donk' to possibly get a limited cinema release based on the fact that people in the UK are much more open to watching stuff in the cinema that isn't simply rammed full of Hollywood trickery/pokery than they were a few years back (24/7 died a death in 1997 mainly due to it being B&W).
Somers Town really was never intended to be anything more than a short film that's main ambition was to find a place on late night TV or to tour a few festivals, so the fact that it not only got released, but has done as well as it has (with all of it's supposed handicaps) is nothing short of miraculous!
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Post by RydCook on Sept 28, 2008 16:03:43 GMT
;D
Great news dude! Congrats! Glad you're a happy chappy. It's a deserving film. My favourite yet.
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Post by dude on Sept 28, 2008 18:12:16 GMT
Somers Town cracked the Half Million mark at the box office last weekend. Considering that Dead Mans Shoes only did just over 200k in the UK and this only runs at 71 Min's, is B&W and has subtitles, it really is quite staggering! The only reason I am so ;D is that it will be the first film to make it's entire budget back at the cinema in this country alone and paves the way for 'Le Donk' to possibly get a limited cinema release based on the fact that people in the UK are much more open to watching stuff in the cinema that isn't simply rammed full of Hollywood trickery/pokery than they were a few years back (24/7 died a death in 1997 mainly due to it being B&W). Somers Town really was never intended to be anything more than a short film that's main ambition was to find a place on late night TV or to tour a few festivals, so the fact that it not only got released, but has done as well as it has (with all of it's supposed handicaps) is nothing short of miraculous! Shane i am Staggered that Dead Mans Shoes only did 200k in the uk cinema run . But what it also tells me is that you have build up a awesome reputation as a British film maker at the top of his career |
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Post by salvador on Sept 28, 2008 19:20:01 GMT
Brilliant news Shane. Congratulations!
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Post by jill on Sept 28, 2008 21:51:45 GMT
Congratulations Shane. Said this before, but I was a bit surprised that Somers Town got a general, multiplex release. Not that it isn't worthy in it's own right, but because of the length, plus the B and W (all the commercial, 'this is what they want' gainsaying that goes on in the industry, stuff). Makes me think that post-TIE, 'A Shane Meadows Film' is going to be enough to get that kind of exposure. It's great too because a lot of people who wouldn't normally go near a 'indie' cinema or festival will likely 'take a punt' and end up loving your stuff......looks like you're Big Time now chief! ;D
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Post by Dave on Sept 28, 2008 23:26:25 GMT
Time to crack open the Posh Noodles! Although, they don't make them any more do they?  |
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Post by shanemeadows on Sept 29, 2008 7:42:23 GMT
Time to crack open the Posh Noodles! Although, they don't make them any more do they? I still have a small stash left over for such occasions Davey Baby! |
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Post by Gareth on Sept 29, 2008 21:53:13 GMT
it hasnt even made its way up to cumbria yet, 8th of october for one day only, I'd imagine theres alot of other places it hasnt even been screened yet!
what those figures show as well though is how well DMS and TIE must have done on DVD to spread the word, it must be looking all the more promising for gypsies now too!
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Post by Bill Edwards on Oct 1, 2008 20:32:58 GMT
Congrats!
Maybe you could celebrate by coming to Derby's multi squillium pound arts centre, QUAD, this Friday and do a Q&A afters the showing of ST? ;D
Just kidding there...
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Post by GR on Oct 3, 2008 23:50:37 GMT
Somers Town cracked the Half Million mark at the box office last weekend. Considering that Dead Mans Shoes only did just over 200k in the UK and this only runs at 71 Min's, is B&W and has subtitles, it really is quite staggering! The only reason I am so ;D is that it will be the first film to make it's entire budget back at the cinema in this country alone and paves the way for 'Le Donk' to possibly get a limited cinema release based on the fact that people in the UK are much more open to watching stuff in the cinema that isn't simply rammed full of Hollywood trickery/pokery than they were a few years back (24/7 died a death in 1997 mainly due to it being B&W). Somers Town really was never intended to be anything more than a short film that's main ambition was to find a place on late night TV or to tour a few festivals, so the fact that it not only got released, but has done as well as it has (with all of it's supposed handicaps) is nothing short of miraculous! That is indeed amazing. Congratulations, Shane!  |
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Post by Gary on Oct 4, 2008 14:42:06 GMT
That's awsome, I caught it as a double bill with Eden Lake at Sunny Cleethorpes, twas a good night
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Post by pointblank on Oct 25, 2008 7:29:45 GMT
i spoke to the guy who owns that cinema when i saw eden lake and st on a back to back and he said even though one was an 18 and st a12a the figures were quite good,dont know how much of that was down to tomo being a local but i was pleased for all concerned to hear that
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Post by sparkyuk on Nov 5, 2008 14:47:28 GMT
Excellent news that well done
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