DVD sales hurting theatrical ticket sales
On 6/11/05 the New York Times had a fascinating story up on how DVD sales may actually be hurting theatrical ticket sales.
Ya think??
As you may know, movie ticket sales have been down this year from last. The Times' argument is that the reasonable price, convenience and high quality of DVDs (and home theaters) these days is such that most people would just as soon wait to watch a film on disc in the comfort of their own homes, rather thanfight crowds at the theaters.
It's a pretty obvious argument if you ask me.
When you consider the soaring cost of ticket prices, soda and popcorn at the local cineplex these days, along with the irritation of ringing cell phones, twenty minutes of commercials and rude audience members who can't shut the hell up during a film, I'd rather just wait to see most films on DVD myself. And that's now even more true when you consider that so many films these days are arriving on disc soon after the theatrical debut.
And that window is getting even smaller.
I read where some guy has the bright idea of putting movies out int the theater, on DVD and on cable on the same day. I can see why retailers love it and the theater owners don't....an interesting read.
http://www.videostoremag.com/news/html/breaking_article.cfm?article_id=7686
Ya think??
As you may know, movie ticket sales have been down this year from last. The Times' argument is that the reasonable price, convenience and high quality of DVDs (and home theaters) these days is such that most people would just as soon wait to watch a film on disc in the comfort of their own homes, rather thanfight crowds at the theaters.
It's a pretty obvious argument if you ask me.
When you consider the soaring cost of ticket prices, soda and popcorn at the local cineplex these days, along with the irritation of ringing cell phones, twenty minutes of commercials and rude audience members who can't shut the hell up during a film, I'd rather just wait to see most films on DVD myself. And that's now even more true when you consider that so many films these days are arriving on disc soon after the theatrical debut.
And that window is getting even smaller.
I read where some guy has the bright idea of putting movies out int the theater, on DVD and on cable on the same day. I can see why retailers love it and the theater owners don't....an interesting read.
http://www.videostoremag.com/news/html/breaking_article.cfm?article_id=7686
posted by David at
2:03 PM
1 Comments:
I think the biggest reason for the downturn in ticket sales, a point you made in your post, is the rudeness of other people. My wife and I haven't been able to go to a movie in the past year or two, where someone wasn't talking or making some sort of noise.
It is my biggest pet peave. I like to get into a movie and emerse myself into it. A way to get away from life. For 2 hours or so you forget everything. When there are people who are disrespectfull, making noises and such, it ruins your movie experience.
I had a friend stay a year or so in China, and another spend some time in Europe. Both friends said that when you go to a movie in those places you could hear a pin drop. Nobody says a word or makes a sound.
If theaters wanted to increase their ticket sales, they need to do something about that. Until then I'll wait till the movies come out on DVD, and watch them at home on my home theater system.
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