January 10Jan 10 Author So, US TV tells about BM since today. FOX Seattle gives 3 of 4 stars and suggest to watch. <div style="margin-left:25px;">WsctPXxzueg</div> CTV This Morning enjoys the movie and recommend to whom who like LaLaLand or Rocketman <div style="margin-left:25px;">foICdtTSp5w</div> Fox 4 Kanzas names the movie as interesting but still don't understand 'why ape': 2 of 5 - 3 of 5 stars <div style="margin-left:25px;">4ZvGjAMOA-Y</div> KOLR10 & Fox49 will explain who is Robbie Williams but don't understand the movie. <div style="margin-left:25px;">FSG6gdT8lZs</div> WGN News names the movie really original. <div style="margin-left:25px;">9hR8aEzsr9E</div> + Some US popular blogger (over 2M subs) reviewed the movie as perfect one - AWESOMETACULAR status GOjJ8gUpE-4 + Interview what was broadcasted on some US TV ENOFmOsG_90
January 11Jan 11 US are apparently seriously thinking of shutting down TikTok in the next week or so. Glad that Robbie trended there for a bit. Imagine the last trend in the US being Americans not knowing Robbie 😂 The irony! :lol:
January 11Jan 11 Even if the movie completely bombs in US, it has been fun (an interesting) gauging the American reaction and discussing it on here. :)
January 11Jan 11 Author VERY good response from on Better Man on this US UV channel Fox 2. "It's not a movie, it's a film!" P76cn44jAUg
January 11Jan 11 I had some time on my hand today and looked up some youtube videos of Robbie: Angels, Let me entertain you Knebworth, come undone etc and a lot of new comments of ex-fans, non-fans, fans and Americans checking him out. If BM has achieved something than it is bringing Rob back from commodity to being interesting
January 12Jan 12 Robbie Williams’ ‘Better Man’ struggles on opening weekend in US cinemas The film, which sees the singer depicted as a CGI chimpanzee, is proving to be a tough sell for US audiences https://www.nme.com/news/film/robbie-willia...cinemas-3828132
January 13Jan 13 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-...ak-america.html Thoughts? As far as I'm aware in terms of doing some kind of long(ish) stint in the US, only Five, Busted, JLS, McFly and Take That have given it any kind of try there. One Direction and The Wanted were a hit before they landed through social media. Americans thought Five were Americans, attitude, style, sound etc. So does their one top 10 really count if you are disguising yourself into another culture? Busted were incredibly idiosyncratic and off the wall even for Brits at times. McFly have never sold enough records in Britain to warrant a major push in America. JLS likewise, they had zero impact outside of the UK and Ireland. However, they would have been the most obvious due to their sound, style, look and being a vocal harmony group. Take That only went over there seriously as a four piece with the knowledge of a split and played the game to a top 10 single, Back For Good. A last hurrah to prove to themselves if they played the US game for once they could have a hit and they did, Top 10. Westlife were right in the thick of Backstreet Boys and NSYNC so stood no chance. They also aren't versatile enough or dare I say it, interesting. America doesn't need a covers band. Boyzone wouldn't have been exciting enough/interesting/original for the US and were also blocked by BSB/NSYNC. Blue could have done well there but their airplay was pulled early in their career due to Lee Ryan's comments about the recent 9/11 tragedy. ''Who gives a f@ck about New York''. They wrote the song One Love partially to try and get on US radio and make ammends but the damage was already done. Based on what the article says, a group like East 17 potentially could have done alright in the States but never set foot there I don't think. It was such a HUGE gamble especially pre social media. The article goes on about One Direction breaking the mold and having what it takes. Did they? Or did they benefit in a time where you didn't have to physically show up to every nation and radio station. The way they all probably saw it was.. we want our music to travel as far and wide as possible in (potentially) such a short space of time. Be known all over the world minus the USA or known in the USA and potentially as a result worldwide (however, 98 Degrees were successful in America and nowhere else. As a result haven't sold anywhere near the acts listed) I would have chosen the first option. Success in America is all about having the ultimate wealth, fame and status but those reasons aren't good enough and have nothing to do with music. Edited January 13Jan 13 by nirvanamusic
January 13Jan 13 For anyone who wants an ever deeper dive in analytics (don't do it, take a break 😂). In Google trends search analytics, USA is the third most active country in the world using the search term "Robbie Williams' in the last 24h. After UK and Ireland and above Australia and New Zealand. The movie is an absolute trigger fest inside and outside of the cinemas. The key here the movie being actually good and Robbie being an actual superstar for decades and unknown in the USA. Throw in a monkey and you have just triggered thousands of people.
January 13Jan 13 The exposure is good, either way. It might make some fans out of curious people at least. As mentioned by a previous poster it is the most publicity he has had there in 25 years. Do we believe people will go or stay away because of the headlines? It has definitely drawn attention.
January 13Jan 13 It think it might attract some fans but not the average general public. Like contrarians or the ones who support an 'underdog'. Or the ones who like a redemption arc. Maybe more geeks/nerds as well. I've seen the leaked knebworth scene being mixed with a pc game title and a fighting game sounds with Lynyrd Skynyrd free bird song as background, lol 😂. And it trended quite well in those circles.
January 13Jan 13 If the movie did something it is at least making his name known in the US market. I love all your analysis, people on here.
January 13Jan 13 Robbie trending on X with 10k posts now. Great free exposure Absolutely , it's being discussed , that is huge . I really like comments like this one below @1878837200743473263
January 13Jan 13 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-...ak-america.html Thoughts? It was such a HUGE gamble especially pre social media. The article goes on about One Direction breaking the mold and having what it takes. Did they? Or did they benefit in a time where you didn't have to physically show up to every nation and radio station. One D were probably the perfect package ( songs/looks/charisma/sex appeal ) that appealed to millions of young girls across the world plus they had the backing of social media platforms along with the marketing that goes with it which was not something that was available to bands or solo artists back in the 90's , the only thing available then was weekly magazines/TV & radio stations & it was a hard slog trying to get their image out there on the road all the time, it must have been exhausting. Even with the correct marketing etc One D found it very difficult on the road & the stress of it all got to them eventually.
January 13Jan 13 For anyone who wants an ever deeper dive in analytics (don't do it, take a break 😂). In Google trends search analytics, USA is the third most active country in the world using the search term "Robbie Williams' in the last 24h. After UK and Ireland and above Australia and New Zealand. The movie is an absolute trigger fest inside and outside of the cinemas. The key here the movie being actually good and Robbie being an actual superstar for decades and unknown in the USA. Throw in a monkey and you have just triggered thousands of people. USA have now overtaken Ireland on this chart so they are at #2 in the last 24h
January 13Jan 13 USA have now overtaken Ireland on this chart so they are at #2 in the last 24h -_- @1878749215406616848 :lol:
January 13Jan 13 USA have now overtaken Ireland on this chart so they are at #2 in the last 24h I love all theses stats frogec. Are you sure about those numbers, we only have a total population of 5.2 million :lol:
