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[Blind Gossip] “This movie MUST succeed!”

That’s the word from a little spy in the industry who told us that it is imperative for this movie to open well at the box office.

They are giving away tons of tickets so that some theaters will appear to be more full than they would be if the public purchased tickets naturally.

We’re not sure if this is intended to artificially inflate the revenue and attendance figures, or if they are hoping that if they get enough people in the seats during the few few days of the release, those early birds will turn around and recommend it to their friends.

Well, at least the film’s star is doing their part to promote the film and to ensure it goes into the black as quickly as possible!

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Movie:

[Optional] The next movie you plan to see in a theater is __________ .

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  1. suzyQ888 says

    I’m so glad this movie underperformed. I need her to get out of my sight line. She mirrors the same path of her best bud Amy Schumer who I was a big fan of before she blew up. Even as a fan, I couldn’t deal with her over-exposure & neither could anyone else. Same with J Law. I was never a “fan” but I saw Winter’s Bone in an independent theater, no one even knew who she was. It’s gross to see how different & fake she is now w/ her success. Take a break Jen! No one likes you anymore!

  2. aaaacidbubble says

    Tomb Raider?

    this movie looks like a big shit!

    I’m not going to watch any movies this month, I’ll wait until Infinity War, 😉

  4. PatioPrincess says

    This has to be Black Panther. I don’t know anyone who is remotely interested in this film and I see that certain celebrities are buying-up tickets in order to fill a cinema or two and try to pump up the numbers. The black community is understandably interested, but, not many others are.

  5. cocobeans says

    ”Red Sparrow”
    it is the only film of jlaw that I’ve been remotely interested in seeing other than the xmen films (and she’s overly saturated in those). But then a friend of mine pointed out how this film feels like black widow origin story. Yeah, I think I’ll wait for this to hit on demand.

  6. amjxray says

    Red Sparrow. I saw this movie a couple of months ago when it was called ATOMIC BLONDE (which was awesome btw). Next movie I plan to see in the theaters is mission impossible.

  7. jasper says

    Wrinkle is getting mixed reviews. I can see Oprah pulling publicity “school viewings” so more see it, esp with many WOC in it & behind scenes, following on the Panther success, plus potential LeGuin franchise.
    (Pine & Zach are main white cast “tokens”, and look pretty interchangeable in appearance here.)

    Only other movie I’m hearing is a potential bomb? Solo. It’s getting trampled by Avengers:IW (just moved up week to 4/27) and Deadpool2 (moved up from June to week ahead of Solo).

  9. Mokeimiehe says

    Definitely Red Sparrow. “Early birds,” “goes into the black,” as in Black Swan, another ballerina movie. Plus JLaw is promoting the hell out of it and she is a spy (“our little spy”) in it.

  10. Mokeimiehe says

    Definitely Red Sparrow. “Early birds,” “goes into the black,” as in Black Swan, another ballerina movie. Plus JLaw is promoting the hell out of it.

  12. jlewicke70 says

    Red sparrow, Jennifer Lawrence. She is pathetic. Does she think we dont know all the lies. Announcing her nude scene won’t get people in theatres. Instead of trying to save America why dont u go back to middle school. Oh and say hi to Harvey for me next time you 2 chat.

  15. whateverwillbe14 says

    Movie: Red Sparrow

    [Optional] The next movie you plan to see in a theater is Infinity War.

  21. bbatty says

    Red Sparrow

    (Clues – “early birds”; “in the black” as opposed to “in the red”.)

    Plus Jennifer Lawrence has worked hard to promote the movie.

  25. crazycatlady says

    Red Sparrow. My rule of thumb is that the more a film is hyped on TV, etc., the worse it is. Jennifer Lawrence’s accent in this is enough to make me avoid it.

    [Optional] The next movie you plan to see in a theater is Black Panther.

  28. lucasj says

    Red Sparrow. So odd.

    I don’t go to the movies much in general, really expensive! However I may go see Black Panther.

  34. ringobingo says

    Red Sparrow! Clues: “Spy” and “early birds”. I’m seeing the movie today, not sure if I’ll like it though.

  40. bluekisses07 says

    Movie: Red Sparrow
    Clue: little spy..movie is about being spy, Jennifer Lawerence just cant stop lying about herself and the overexposure of her doesnt help either.

    [Optional] The next movie you plan to see in a theater is Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom. I enjoyed the first one even though i dont care for Chris Pratt.

  49. Arianna1 says

    Red Sparrow with the hideous JLaw. No amount of money could make me watch anything she is in. I don’t get how she is even an actress, she is so unspectacular in every way.

  50. Hiccupotomus says

    Movie: Red Sparrow
    Clues: Little spy, Early birds
    Star: JLaw and all those little B*******t tories.

  51. amagod121 says

    Movie: Red Sparrow

    Obviously Hollyweird has gotten word that many people are not thrilled with JLaw at the present time.

    I want to see the one with Christopher Plummer playing J Paul Greedy. I will be going to a cheapie theater that plays movies that have been out for a bit and I’d like to see this one. I recall this and how dreadful Getty was so it should hopefully be interesting.

  52. secrets says

    Red Sparrow
    My husband is Russian and her accent was so bad. I have no idea why Hollywood couldn’t hire a real Russian actress.

  58. sepium says

    Red Sparrow. Using every trick in the book to get media attention due to its release and it’s probably failure.

  60. Goodgrief says

    Because of “goes into the black”, I will say Black Panther. I never go to a theater to see a movie. Just not something I want to spend my money on. It isn’t enjoyable for me. I stream on Netflix. I have seen maybe 5 movies at the theater in 20 years.

  62. TheSalmon says

    Gotta be Red Sparrow with the reference to “little spy” and “early birds” and getting the movie “into the black.” Plus Jennifer Lawrence has been EVERYWHERE promoting it, and she needs a hit after mother! bombed so badly.

  63. traherne says

    Red Sparrow

    I no longer go to the movies, too much of a hassle and too expensive.

  73. aaaAVHL says

    Sounds like Red Sparrow… clue is ‘spy’, ‘early birds’, ‘goes into the black’.

  78. skatykats says

    Movie: Red Sparrow. No interest, I like Jennifer Lawrence in some roles but the Russian accent in trailers just had me laughing.
    Next movie I’m actually wanting to see is the Nutcracker movie, also Toy Story 4.

  92. cantbearsed says

    Red Sparrow and Jennifer Lawrence.

    I don’t see the point, wouldn’t you have to give away at least half a million tickets to make a real impact?

  94. GingerNaps says

    spy….early bird
    tweet tweet JLaw Red Sparrow

    I’d like to see Three Billboards.

  95. itstarapagain says

    A Wrinkle in Time
    The next movie I will see in a theater is: None. Too expensive, people don’t know how to behave in public anymore, very little I want to see. Comic book, Fast and Furious sequels and 50 shades of ridiculousness? Not for me.

  96. GatorGirl says

    Red Sparrow with JLaw

    Clue: A little “spy” in the industry

    I’m watching Black Panther again!

  100. est1996 says

    jennifer lawrence / red sparrow?

    i plan on seeing infinity war since i’m an mcu fan

  101. mlever2180 says

    No brainer. RED SPARROW

    Clues: “little spy” and “goes into the black” (red means negative profit, black positive)

    Black Panther and Love, Simon.

  103. nycmadam says

    Red Sparrow

    Next movie: not this one! Actually, I think all the “stories” coming about L Law the past couple of weeks have hurt the movie, not helped.

  104. dadiegirl says

    Ha! Ha! Red Sparrow! Hints: spy, bird, being in the “black” vs the “red”

    Not. Going. To. See it! LOL Sorry. Wouldn’t go even with free tickets!

  105. CapnZebbie says

    Red Sparrow
    Clues — “a little spy” — ” early birds” — ” into the black” (as opposed to in the red)

  106. chlofa says

    Red Sparrow. It’s embarrassing how desperate they are.

    Opt: I don’t know yet but it won’t be Red Sparrow for sure!

  107. JHntr113 says

    Movie is Red Sparrow.

    Optional: Infinity War.

    Youtube movie reviewers who saw the early screenings are kind of meh about it, so it wasn’t going to open huge, anyway. But then JLaw got a hankering for her foot again and opened her big mouth. Now the studio has to do damage control instead of just promoting a movie

  109. KCeagle says

    Red Sparrow
    – or –
    Lara Croft – Tomb Raider

    I definitely want to see Avengers Infinity Wars but will NEVER watch a movie in a theater again. My last experiences were dreadful. Rude, crude inconsiderate people who bring crying babies or rowdy brats to an inappropriately rated flick. The constant talking and munching/crunching around me distracts me past the point of irritation. I can wait for the PPV release on cable.

    • dadiegirl says

      That’s why I wait until its been out a while and then I go in the middle of the week. I rarely see movies opening weekend. I hate the crowds and people can be so annoying. ??

  111. endorstoi says

    Artificially inflate was mentioned which leads me to correlate that with “artificial intelligence” – AI; Ex Machina. Alicia Vikander for Lara Croft: Tombraider

  112. DuncanCh says

    Movie: Red Sparrow

    Optional: Red Sparrow. Not getting one of those free tickets but using MoviePass instead.

  115. nikkimermaid says

    Red Sparrow. And, no it will not sell out people are sick of J Law. She’s rude, mean, pretentious and not very like-able anymore. Go away.

  117. CharpBunny says

    Red Sparrow ?
    I rarely go to the movies since they are so expensive now and nothing is really worth wasting money on to see IMO, so I sure as hell won’t be spending money to see this movie.

  119. katekatekate says

    I’m gonna go ahead and guess “Red Sparrow.” Looks like utter garbage. Clue is “little SPY in the industry”.

  123. gemini1993 says

    that flop annoying jlaw is in
    i will either see black panther again or a wrinkle in tim

    • CanaryCry says

      I don’t think I’ll see anything in the theater until the next Wonder Woman happens.

  126. macallah says

    Jennifer Lawrence’s new movie, Red Sparrow.
    Hints-early birds, in the black.
    So far, Red Sparrow has been shredded in the reviews so it will be interesting to see how opening weekend goes. Her last movie was a disaster so it’s easy to see why they want this one to well.

  128. canntastic1030 says

    Red sparrow ? There has been a lot of talk about Jennifer Lawrence’s movie flops as of late.

    The next move I’m gonna see- Black panther

  129. High Steppa says

    I’m guessing Red Sparrow, based upon the clues “early birds” and “in the black.”

  134. aaaflst says

    Annihilation…. actress is Natalie Portman… clue is “black” as in her Black Swan movie..

  136. Lindasu says

    Red Sparrow.

    Hints: Little spy = Little Birdie
    Early birds – Red Sparrow
    Star – Jennifer with all the press she’s doing

  141. redstilettos says

    Jennifer Lawrence and Red Sparrow.

    Not sure what I’ll see in the theater next. It’s gotten so expensive that I usually wait until it comes on-demand or the dollar theater.

  143. Bend3r says

    Red Sparrow. I actually thought it could be a great movie, but the reviews have been off-putting. David Fincher liked the book and wanted to adapt it (with Rooney Mara), but ended up in World War Z 2 and the guy from The Hunger Games got Red Sparrow, and he seems to have dropped the ball. Too bad.

  144. Kingofboggle says

    Red Sparrow
    JLaw had to prove she can open a movie. That thing with Chris Pratt bombed. Mother! bombed. This one looks halfway decent though.

    Just saw “Annihilation” today. Damn good movie.
    Gonna see “Game Night” this weekend.

  145. boyzmom says

    A Wrinkle in Time. This looks like a stinker. We laughed out loud at the trailer recently.

    • itstarapagain says

      It does look bad. Some things should be left alone. A Wrinkle in Time, imo, is best left a book. So much of it Megs thoughts and feelings about the events around her, big questions about life and love and let’s not forget the fabulous mystical components. I give them huge props for Mindy Kaling though. She rocks.

  148. GossipGirlXoXo2 says

    Sounds like Red Sparrow with Jennnifer Lawrence.

    Next movie I plan to see in theater is a Wrinkle In Time

  154. Baileygirl says

    Red Sparrow Clue: early birds.
    Nothing. I’d rather watch movies in the comfort of my home where popcorn and soda doesn’t require taking out a second mortgage!

    • aaaSeeK says

      Oh, but movie theatre popcorn is Just. SO. Good. And you can’t duplicate it at home, no matter how hard you try!

    • Blkgoddess says

      Truth!! I love movie theater popcorn and I’m all too happy to pay a fortune for it. Yum yum!!

  155. captmarvel says

    Movie: Red Sparrow

    clues: spy, early birds, into the black (as opposed to being in the red, i.e. in debt)

  157. mycull says

    Red Sparrow

    Clues: “early birds” (sparrow) and “into the black”(as opposed to the red)

    Was genuinely thinking of seeing Red Sparrow…

  158. SugarCookie says

    The J-Law movie with her in her underwear. (Yawn)

    The next movie you plan to see in a theater is Game Night!

  162. RadiantA says

    Red Sparrow. It looks terrible. I’m planning to go see Annihilation soon, or Peter Rabbit with my kids.

  163. NativeAtlantaGirl says

    Red Sparrow

    Haven’t seen anything preview-wise that makes me say “I wanna see that”.

  164. proloz says

    Red sparrow. It’s about a secret intelligence spy school.

    Nothing good coming out soon.

    • zappy2050 says

      JLaw and Red Sparrow.
      She cannot carry a movie and no one seems to realize that.
      Every movie she was in that did well – had several good actors and actresses alongside her.
      She needs to go away for a while and be selective of the projects she picks. in the future.
      Almost every movie Meryl Streep is in does decently (and she gets nominated) because she is careful about what she picks to star in.

    • AnitaNap says

      In her interview with Stephen Colbert last week, she said she was going to take a year off. I literally came out of my seat and cheered!!!
      I’ve been getting really tired of seeing her in every other movie for the past few years, & it will be nice to see a newcomer given an opportunity for once; it’s refreshing to see new faces rotated into the mix.

    • guiltywhispers says

      I know they were giving out tickets; but who in their right mind would reccomend that messy unintelligent torture porn posing as a thriller to their friends?