Is it just me, or does it feel like films are being seriously rushed these days? It was just a couple of months ago that production of The Fantastic Four began, and already a teaser trailer is set to be released to us, the unclean masses, for visual consumption. The Good folks over at SuperHeroHype.Com give us this:
The teaser trailer is tentative to come out with Fox’s FAT ALBERT on Christmas, and seems locked. BUT, if for some reason that doesn’t happen, then definitely expect it with ELEKTRA, out January 14th!
Why in sweet heaven would they want to run the teaser in front of Fat Albert? I’m betting 42 people see that movie in total. And 31 of those will discover they’re in the wrong theater.
Back to my original point… this thing (much like Elektra) feels seriously rushed. My gut has a bad feeling about this whole Fantastic Four project and it’s only getting worse. Why don’t they learn a lesson from Peter Jackson, George Lucas or Steven Spielberg and TAKE YOUR FRICKIN TIME! Making the movie right should be your #1 priority, not making sure it’s out on the market by a certain unrealistic date. Do it right, don’t do it fast. I think this whole thing is just going to spin right out of control.
HULK SMASH RICHARDS AND HIS PUNY PRODUCTION SCHEDULE! MOVIE NOT MAKE IT TO DVD SALES BECAUSE HULK SMASH ALL THEATERS!
HULK
Eh, teaser trailers are usually just cool graphics and no footage anyway. They still have five months. Still feels a little rushed, but I’m not writing it off yet.
I’ve noticed this too, and not only with movies. As someone that is in the business of selling action figures and movie collectibles, many products are now solicited 6-12 months in advance, and then end up being delayed. I know that there are reasons for the lengthy time frames, but I would suggest showing movie trailers 3 months in advance, and doing the same thing with new product solicitiations.