Posted by Chiusano at bvn.net on June 29, 2000 at 18:18:12:
You said you're targeting a May 2001 release for "View Askew 5", so are you thinking early May or Memorial Day? Because I think Memorial Day would be fitting. To wit:
1990: Back To The Future Part III
1991: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
1992: Lethal Weapon 3
1993: Cliffhanger
1994: The Flintstones
1995: Die Hard With A Vengeance
1996: Mission: Impossible
1997: The Lost World: Jurassic Park
1998: Godzilla
1999: Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
2000: M:I2
2001: View Askew 5
See, it just makes good sense. You'll probably need to toss some CGI in there for good measure, but you'll be guaranteed at least $50 million in your first 5 days.
Of course, you could always be modest and go for the early May slot, previously held by Gladiator, The Mummy, Deep Impact and Twister. But be forewarned: you'll only be guaranteed a mere $40 million opening in that slot.
Chiusano