[SPA]

Originally Posted by KbatMO (View Post) Hi everyone, Whoa! Did I ever pick the right time to log on, or what? Another Scott letter!! How cool!!!! Thank you, Lea! I voted for Aliens - thx Pink Paisley and others. Thank you! I think we're in second or third (quick glance) ... other shows are nowhere close. K's Girl - I love, love, love your myspace.com site. I'd have added a comment on the site but I'm not registered there ... yet. Being the cautious type, I have 1 word of warning about the Rotten Tomatoes website - though I'm glad they quoted SP and I have to say - it is a good film resource. They collect professional film reviews (fr. major newspapers, mags., etc.). Each review gets a red tomato or an green asterisk (bad/good). When you search for a film title, the first thing you see is a giant %. (Then you can scroll down and read quotes from individual reviews.) The higher the % number, the better the reviews - as a whole. They love collecting snarky (bad) reviews. Now, I don't always agree with film reviewers ... but popular movies get 50+ reviews - and truth to tell - when most critics agree, they tend to be right. For ex. - if a film shows 90%, it's probably a good movie; if it's 20%, it's probably a dud. I'm writing this because I'm not into the horror genre, so I'd never heard of Saw until they cast Scott. As it happens, I proceeded to look it up on rotten tomatoes! Found that Saw I and Saw II weren't panned (but not raves, either) ... and the Saw III reviews were devastating. Was rated in the teens (= terrible). Reviewers said it never should've been made; it's a classic example of greedy producers not knowing when to stop the sequels, etc. I'm letting everyone know in case Saw IV gets "the Saw III treatment" from the critics. Mind you, the Saw franchise has already made more than $1B - so the producers are laughing their way to the bank. In sum: I just really, really hope SAW IV isn't a critical flop ... so personally I'm not going to spread the word about rottentomatoes.com until I see Saw IV's % rating at the end of October!!! "First, do no harm ... to Scott!" (Good flipside- if it revives Saw for the critics - Scott's going to get noticed!!!!!!!) Less than 30 days to Aliens in America on the CW, Mondays at 8:30 p.m. (eastern) ... YAY!!!!!!!!!

Karen: I've just gotta say, I love your enthusiasm. Get that myspace account quickly; add to it later. But get that account made and get onto the PattersonsPosse MySpace. we need your help. You are a real go-getter.

And, I love ya.

[SassyPaws]

Fortunately (or unfortunately) depending on your perspective, critical acclaim or lack of it has little to do with the success of a project. The SAW franchise is considered one of the most successful because it draws an audience and makes money:

According to IMDB:

SAW was made for around 1.2m and grossed around 55.2m in the US (nothing listed worldwide)

SAW II budget was around 4m and it grossed worldwide around 152m

SAW III was budgeted around 10m and grossed worldwide around 163m

Chances are, that SAW IV will draw approximately the same and therefore, SP will be seen by a much wider and different audience than GG. Even if I don't like the genre, it was a really good move for his career.

[KbatMO]

Right back atcha, SPA! Thank you!!

SassyPaws - I agree with you 100% about the career choice. He's not only getting his face in front of the industry's hallowed demographic (teens/early 20s) ... but this time he's gonna reach a lot more guys than girls. My note of caution is about rottentomatoes - not our Scott!!!

p.s. I believe I picked up the $1B figure from an article on Variety.com. I imagine it includes merchandising, etc. + as you know every film has 3 earnings figures: 1 for the public, 1 for the investors/sponsors, and 1 for the IRS!

[Brilliant Disguise]

it was a really good move for his career.

But why SAW...
I'll support him no matter what

love your post Karen! Crazy chick

[SPA]

Aliens in America is 10 votes behind both Greek and Criminal Minds. Vote as soon as you can!!! Let's get closer to #1.

[crazyboutscott]

I wish I could vote again. Everyone VOTE please.

[KbatMO]

[quote=Kiara99;17817907]But why SAW...


'Cause he's all guy, ya know?!!!!

[malangue]

Hi everyone. I hope y'all had a good and safe long weekend.

Great email from Scott! Thanks Lea! I wish Scott would send me an email - like that'd ever happen. How do you get to meet him anyway?? SPA, he shoulda mentioned meeting you and kevinsgirl last weekend!

[SPA]

Thanx Malangue but the man has done enough for me already. I've received more from him than I have ever expected to. The Man has done more than enough.

[genuinelorelai]

Thanks Lea!

It's so great to hear from him & see him reaching out

Can't wait for more news on Aliens....I voted as well!!

And Saw....ugh, I so get scared easily, so we'll see. Wonder who I can drag with me to the theater...

[lancer1993]

Originally Posted by Lea Gaines (View Post) A personal message from SP to his fans.

Thanks, it's so great to hear from Scott, and he's having fun, which is the main thing.

[pinkpaisley]

Thank you so much, Lea! We just mentioned his messages and boom, there's another. Amazing!

I love how he always praises other people. Thanks, Scott!

[lancer1993]

Went I pick up my copies of SAW1-2-3 I'm gonna try and watch them over the one weekend, to get a good back to back experience and see if it get worse over the 3 movies.

Do we know when SAW4 will be out?

[Pasadora]

Awwww, a new message from Scott. Wheee!
Thanks for bringing it over, Lea!

Do we know when SAW4 will be out?

October 26th.

[lancer1993]

So close, I didn't know, I wonder if that will be only the US or Australia and other countries as well?