Ender's Game: Upcoming Science Fiction Epic or Future Flop?

A Good Movie May Be Ruined

Ender's Game has been hailed by many as one of the best science fiction works of all time. I personally am a great fan of the book, so I was excited when the move was announced.
However, two things worry me.
This trailer:


And the fact that Orson Scott Card, the author of Ender's Game, may be the movie's ultimate downfall.

The Trailer

Major book spoilers and quite possibly major movie spoilers:
Fans of the book will notice some key moments, such as Valentine and Ender on the raft and Ender's ultimate victory at the end of the trailer (If I'm correct and that's what it is, then that's a pretty big spoiler to put in a trailer.). However, it appears that the audience will know that Ender's battles at Command School are real and it looks almost as if Ender does too. Hopefully the movie doesn't stray too far from the source material, but you'll hear no complaints from me no matter what as long as the movie is good, faithful to the book or no.

End Spoilers.

The "Skip Ender's Game" Movement

Questionably constructed trailers aside, something else is plaguing Ender's Game, significant enough to get a press release out of Lionsgate.
The Skip Ender's Game movement brings up Orson Scott Card's numerous homophobic comments, with the following quote displayed prominently on their site:

“Laws against homosexual behavior should remain on the books, not to be indiscriminately enforced against anyone who happens to be caught violating them, but to be used when necessary to send a clear message that those who flagrantly violate society's regulation of sexual behavior cannot be permitted to remain as acceptable, equal citizens within that society.”
— Orson Scott Card, “The Hypocrites of Homosexuality,” Sunstone Magazine, Feb 1990

Lionsgate, hoping to offset the outrage of fans, released the following statement:

"As proud longtime supporters of the LGBT community, champions of films ranging from Gods and Monsters to The Perks of Being a Wallflower and a company that is proud to have recognized same-sex unions and domestic partnerships within its employee benefits policies for many years, we obviously do not agree with the personal views of Orson Scott Card and those of the National Organization for Marriage. However, they are completely irrelevant to a discussion of Ender’s Game. The simple fact is that neither the underlying book nor the film itself reflect these views in any way, shape or form. On the contrary, the film not only transports viewers to an entertaining and action-filled world, but it does so with positive and inspiring characters who ultimately deliver an ennobling and life-affirming message. Lionsgate will continue its longstanding commitment to the LGBT community by exploring new ways we can support LGBT causes and, as part of this ongoing process, will host a benefit premiere for Ender’s Game."

Most of the anti-Ender's Game movements were not placated by Lionsgate's statement. However, prominent pro-LGBT author Dustin Lance Black disagrees. "There's so much good to be done right now," Black wrote. "Boycotting a movie made by 99% lgbt equality folks in an lgbt equality industry is a waste of our collective energy. Making one phone call to a relative in the south who isn't quite there yet would be 1000 times more effective."

Final Verdict

The spoiler-filled trailers and the boycott movement don't paint a pretty picture for Ender's Game. I don't know for sure, but the boycott movements look to put a serious dent in the profits of the movie.
What's your opinion? Will the film turn out well? Comment below!