The PLAN

[dumbledore11214]

> Beth: I'm cross-posting from Leaky Lounge. Again, not an original
> idea, but I think if we boycott all things WB they might sit up and
> take notice. So I wrote over there:
> 
> "I like the idea proposed that fans unite in boycotting the movie 
for
> at least the first week. I really like the idea that we boycott WB
> altogether. Don't go see their movies, don't buy their DVD's, don't
> buy their merchandise. I found a list of their movies here:
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Warner_Bros._films
> and here:
> http://www.imdb.com/company/co0026840/
> 
> "I know Wikipedia's a controversial source and Imdb isn't always
> accurate, either, so if someone knows of better sources, perhaps 
they
> could post them.
> 
> "Additionally, a list of other WB owned assets can be found here:
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_asset..._by_Time_Warner (scroll
> down a ways)
> 
> "Why not avoid all things WB? Maybe watch CW 50% less. It doesn't 
look
> like that one would be hard to do, but to each his own! Don't 
download
> WB films from places like Netflix or iTunes. Personally, I really
> wanted one of those fan-designed "Mischief Managed" t-shirts for my
> birthday in two weeks, but now? Meh."
> 
> Just a thought,
> Beth
>


Alla:

Heee, not sure about avoiding all WB things - like TV stations, but 
boy it is easy enough to avoid the movies, lol.

And funny, it is not like I am always thinking that big corporation 
is always wrong, oh no, I fully supported WB in JKR's court case for 
example and still do.

But this? Oh boy, corporate greed in all its glory IMO. 

And again, trust me on this guys, I never said that I hate the movies 
or anything, I quite like them as nice addition to the books, but I 
never got, well super super excited about them - the way I did about 
the books, so while when I heard the announcement I was dissapointed, 
I was not terribly upset, but I do feel bad for so many people who 
were very excited and anticipating movie release for months.

As I said before, but for OOP ( and my very very persistent friend), 
I went to see other movies probably a MONTH ( do not remember for 
sure of course) later after they hit the big screen. I was not 
especially anxious or anything lol. I can do the same with HBP and if 
I am feeling especially grumpy, I may even wait for DVD ( not sure 
about that though in all honesty, have a very persistent friend LOL).

Now when Beedle the bard comes, oh yeah, already preordered and will 
swallow very fast, tee hee, I am bad. Movies? Um, we shall see.

BOOO WB! You thought you will make one million less or something at 
Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving, when families stay together and often go 
to the theater, whether school is out or not IMO.

I **hope** they lose at least some money on the movie, I hope people 
will still remember this eight months later enough for the large 
number of people to not go see movie opening weekend. I really really 
do hope so.

And I know it had been said on Leaky and probably in other places ( 
only post here and read leaky, nothing else HP), but how incredibly 
idiotic Mr. Alan Horn sounded, eh?

He already saw the movie and it is fabulous? Way to pacify the fans 
indeed... NOT.

JMO,

Alla