Movies and TV The terrorists have won! - Page 10

Aries Walker · 12-19-2014, 08:06 PM

Movie theaters have been doing everything they can to forestall the inevitable for a while now. There's only so long the viewing public will continue to pay $11.50 for a movie ticket and another $16.00 for nachos, a Mr. Pibb, and a box of Reese's Pieces. You might as well go see a ball game for that.

The system favors them, though. Movie success is based on opening weekend take; if the production companies change that - which they could by releasing the movie on PPV on opening day, as Austin Chief said - they'd have to redo their whole measurement dynamic. Plus, that change would have to happen in every country more or less simultaneously, and they'd have to determine a way to make their movies available to everyone, even those without PPV access.

That said, it's inevitable. The future of movie theaters is in the presentation itself. Its big advantages, besides the earlier release, is the spectacle, the enormous screen, the thundering sound, and as of late, the 3-D. Movie theaters which can capitalize on that will last; the chains will wane. Not today or tomorrow, but soon - very soon if we hit another recession or a full-fledged depression.

A friend and I actually have an idea of putting on a theater that shows second run or older films, with ushers, curtains, fancy chairs, promotions, showmanship, kid's specials on weekend afternoons, waving spotlights out in front, and of course beer; like the Drafthouse but without a full kitchen. We can't afford it right now but we're planning on it for the future. Hopefully it will happen.

**TimeForWasp** · 12-19-2014, 08:15 PM

The hackers should take over North Korea's TV stations and force them all to watch the movie.

go bo · 12-19-2014, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsNow

The hackers should take over North Korea's TV stations and force them all to watch the movie.

great idea!!!

do they have tv stations in nk?

**Rain Man** · 12-20-2014, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by go bowe

great idea!!!

do they have tv stations in nk?

They do, but they're powered by people pushing big wooden spokes around a pole so reception is spotty.

ShowtimeSBMVP · 12-20-2014, 03:01 PM

The next James Bond ?

Spoiler!

Aries Walker · 12-20-2014, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

The next James Bond ?

Spoiler!

I could live with that, but I don't think they've used up the current one, have they?

**wazu** · 12-20-2014, 04:27 PM

You know what would really complete this story? Sony makes a billion dollars and uses it to hire a private strike force of mercenaries who they send in to kill Kim Jong Un. Film the whole thing and release the sequel.

KCrockaholic · 12-20-2014, 05:24 PM

Ebola is a damn joke.

**gblowfish** · 12-20-2014, 07:55 PM

You think Mitt Romney actually wants to watch this movie???

GloryDayz · 12-20-2014, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by gblowfish

You think Mitt Romney actually wants to watch this movie???

If I didn't before, I sure do now! Possibly twice...

**AustinChief** · 12-20-2014, 09:02 PM

I like this idea...

http://www.wsj.com/articles/drop-the...ang-1418946773

Basically, have the US govt buy the movie rights and then release it into the public domain. Movie would spread through China and into NK in a week.

**DaneMcCloud** · 12-20-2014, 10:00 PM

I went to a party today with a ton of high level entertainment business peeps.

There wasn't one person that thought green lighting this movie was a good idea. Arrogance on the part of Sony and arrogance on the part of Rogen.

Also, apparently, Kim is murdered at the end of this film, onscreen, and in a very gruesome manner.

Take it FWIW.

rabblerouser · 12-20-2014, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I went to a party today with a ton of high level entertainment business peeps.

There wasn't one person that thought green lighting this movie was a good idea. Arrogance on the part of Sony and arrogance on the part of Rogen.

Also, apparently, Kim is murdered at the end of this film, onscreen, and in a very gruesome manner.

Take it FWIW.

Fwiw, it's the only Hollywood movie I've been interested in even actually watching in, like, a decade...

**Baby Lee** · 12-20-2014, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I went to a party today with a ton of high level entertainment business peeps.

There wasn't one person that thought green lighting this movie was a good idea. Arrogance on the part of Sony and arrogance on the part of Rogen.

Also, apparently, Kim is murdered at the end of this film, onscreen, and in a very gruesome manner.

Take it FWIW.

You mean in the scene posted numerous times already?

**DaneMcCloud** · 12-20-2014, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

You mean in the scene posted numerous

I honestly have no idea. Just reporting what I heard.

12-19-2014, 08:06 PM	#1
Aries Walker Back again, again. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: York, PA Casino cash: $9503357	Movie theaters have been doing everything they can to forestall the inevitable for a while now. There's only so long the viewing public will continue to pay $11.50 for a movie ticket and another $16.00 for nachos, a Mr. Pibb, and a box of Reese's Pieces. You might as well go see a ball game for that. The system favors them, though. Movie success is based on opening weekend take; if the production companies change that - which they could by releasing the movie on PPV on opening day, as Austin Chief said - they'd have to redo their whole measurement dynamic. Plus, that change would have to happen in every country more or less simultaneously, and they'd have to determine a way to make their movies available to everyone, even those without PPV access. That said, it's inevitable. The future of movie theaters is in the presentation itself. Its big advantages, besides the earlier release, is the spectacle, the enormous screen, the thundering sound, and as of late, the 3-D. Movie theaters which can capitalize on that will last; the chains will wane. Not today or tomorrow, but soon - very soon if we hit another recession or a full-fledged depression. A friend and I actually have an idea of putting on a theater that shows second run or older films, with ushers, curtains, fancy chairs, promotions, showmanship, kid's specials on weekend afternoons, waving spotlights out in front, and of course beer; like the Drafthouse but without a full kitchen. We can't afford it right now but we're planning on it for the future. Hopefully it will happen.
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12-19-2014, 08:15 PM	#2
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wazu ... Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Casino cash: $-1777705 VARSITY	You know what would really complete this story? Sony makes a billion dollars and uses it to hire a private strike force of mercenaries who they send in to kill Kim Jong Un. Film the whole thing and release the sequel.
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12-20-2014, 09:02 PM	#11
AustinChief Administrator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Austin Casino cash: $-814998	I like this idea... http://www.wsj.com/articles/drop-the...ang-1418946773 Basically, have the US govt buy the movie rights and then release it into the public domain. Movie would spread through China and into NK in a week.
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12-20-2014, 10:00 PM	#12
DaneMcCloud Supporter Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Hollywood, CA Casino cash: $10053648	I went to a party today with a ton of high level entertainment business peeps. There wasn't one person that thought green lighting this movie was a good idea. Arrogance on the part of Sony and arrogance on the part of Rogen. Also, apparently, Kim is murdered at the end of this film, onscreen, and in a very gruesome manner. Take it FWIW.
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