Pirates 2 Sells 5 Million DVDs in One Day
There are movies that absolutely kill at the box office, and there are movies that only find their audience later on DVD. And then there are movies that do both. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest is apparently one of those movies. Disney has announced that the Pirates sequel sold an amazing 5 million copies in its first day available on DVD, and that it is on pace to break the record for best-selling live action movie on DVD. That record is currently held by — you guessed it — Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, which sold 16 million DVDs (plus another 2 million on VHS). The current record holder for all-time DVD sales is Finding Nemo, with a staggering 27 million. Anyway, I guess now those rumours of Pirates of the Caribbean parts 4, 5 and 6 aren’t looking so crazy anymore. Personally I think I’ve already had my fill of Jack Sparrow.
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First one was so-so. Too long. Had really high hopes for the second one, the trailer looked awesome.
Thought it was a steaming pile of shit. And so long I couldn’t believe it. I’m not going to see the 3rd one unless somebody crams it down my throat, which I have no doubt will happen. Just like with the last LOTR movie when it’s released on DVD, EVERY home I will go into will have it playing on their TVs. Guess that is what’s happening with this movie as well. Pathetic.
Posted by Henrik on December 7th, 2006I just dont get the appeal of the Pirates movies. they are probably the most popular movies of all time that I dont like. actually, er, i havent seen the second one yet.
selling 5 million copies not only makes the record industry look like absolutely tiny potatoes, it explains why when i was at the video store there wasnt any rented out. they all bought instead.
Posted by Goon on December 7th, 2006Leave a Reply