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Originally Posted by edn88
There was an article on ARSTechnica today about European theatres boycotting hollywood because movie releases are out too close to DVD releases.
http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20070206-8781.html
It got me thinking, that I sure go the movies less these days, instead opting to either buy the DVD and watch on my big screen TV or wait for the movie to come out on free-per-view.
There are still movies that I want to see on the big screen, the minute they come out (LoTR, Star Wars etc). For epic films, I don't mind paying $40+ for my wife and I to enjoy the movie, popcorn, drinks etc., but for the same price I get the DVD (and $16 extra in my pocket).
I suppose the economics are some what scewed, because when you factor in the cost of my home electronics, I need to watch the equivelent to about 375 movies to 'catchup'.
I think that this is a case where the industry has to catch up to reality and give the consumer something worth going to the movies - ie. Blockbusters etc etc. or they are going to face dwindling attendance. I know that there are still folks that love the experience of a night out, but I still get that when I go to the Flames games, or a play or a concert.
Your thoughts? |
An article in a newspaper the other day said attendance numbers show Canadians going to movies less than a few years ago while Americans are going more.
We also favour different kinds of movies than Americans.
If someone wants to find that article be my guest.
I love movies . . . . . but I rarely go. Didn't attend a single movie in 2006.
I have four movie channels on Satellite so most movies eventually get to me even if I'm waiting a year.
Plus Turner Classics and some other classics channel that I can't recall right at the moment.
I love that Turner channel. Any obscure black and white movie can hook me.
What's up with all the horror flicks hitting the theatres these days?
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