I think movie theaters will go the way of the arcade.......

[supersix4]

Originally Posted by Dynamo of Eternia

Now, let's assume for a minute that all of those options are fairly easily accessible to you. Are you honestly going to go buy the newest Blu-Ray movie that just came out from FYE/Suncoast which is pretty much guaranteed to have the highest possible price? Because that's pretty much what you are doing by going to the prime time showings at movie theaters.

I would say that id pick waiting and paying 29.99 to enjoy it in my house anyday since I can pause it when I want, watch it when I want, take it to friends, watch it as many times as I want, laugh as loud as I want, or complain lol lets say I loved a movie that came out in may bought a ticket the first week but 4 weeks later I wannted to see it again because I loved it so much, here where I live tickets are $10 early $13 late so just seeing it twice is either $20-23. If I really cared about how much I paid for blu-rays I could probly beat that price on almost every movie and that doesnt even include a tiny drink once or a popcorn I don't mind people that love it lord knows I did once but not anymore lol ill take 20-34.99 on a movie any day over 30-44.99

[john_1958]

Originally Posted by shadblz

that is since 2003, and plus with the rise of the ticket prices. that is why they used the "an all time high comment". its just to show confidence. think about it.
For example what if you live in a country where you see everyday how many 1000s of people were laid off, and on a daily basis if not then weekly this alone could makes a lot of people lose confidence in the system and worried and keep investors from spending money which in turn results in the economy weakening. that is the same mentality of theatrical business. unless confidence is used, more products that appeals to the audiance, people will stay away from spending money going to movies. but like you said, and I agree with you movie theatres are not on the way out. and I don't see it happening until maybe the next 30,000 years, when people adopt something else other than theatres or that type of business becomes illegal. which is funny. DID YOU KNOW THERE IS NOT A SINGLE THEATRE IN SAUDI ARABIA BECAUSE IT IS ILLEGAL. THE PEOPLE THERE COMPARE THAT KIND OF BUSINESS TO PROSTITUTION. i am very confused as to why. but oh well.

because theatres are from western civilization

[[DWG] Jambi]

Originally Posted by Zipzap713

Not anytime within the next 20 years. There is something nice about going to a movie on the release night. Exciting. Although I do admit its much cheaper whatching BDs at home.

I agree movies theaters are not going anywhere. They will be here for a long time to stay. I don't agree that watching Blu Ray's is cheaper.
My setup cost me...
2,700 HDTV
1,500 Surround sound system
400 for PS3
25 for Blu Ray
+ Electricity cost

Thats 4,625
Not counting food at 10 dollars a movie ticket I can go to 460 movies. Thats more than 1 a day for a full year.
I understand that you pay once for the HDTV and the Surround sound but it is still a lot of money.
This is why theaters are not going any where. Most people don't have setups like this and would rather pay 20-30 bucks to take the family out for a movie once in awhile. Me personally would rather spend the money and enjoy it at my home. Thats just me though.

[BaronVH]

Theaters are going nowhere. Certainly there are agorophobics that need to stay at home, but being able to get the social aspect at home just can't be the same experience. Certainly picking the right theater at the right time can help, because seeing a movie with obnoxious dimwits is terrible, but I really am good at going to the right place at the right time. Seeing Indiana Jones on May 22 will be marketly better than on my 50" TV. Also, the big screen is the big screen. You just can't replicate that at home. This is not to say that home video does not have its extreme benefits. It does. They just compliment each other well. I just could not imagine a time when I can't leave the pool on a hot summer day and see a big, dumb popcorn movie in the air conditioned theater.

[allstar780]

the issue I have with my local theatres is that all are staffed by barely-knowledgeable staff and the sound quality always seems to be garbage... but at the same time... you cant beat a movie on a huge screen

[PuzZLeR]

Here in Canada, within some ethnic communities, some theaters showing Italian, Greek, Arabic, etc. movies have closed down from dwindling attendance because of home movies - and that was with VHS when rental places became commonplace in the 80s.

Different story, different technology, different market here, but if one were to analyze, maybe something could be learned from this example.

Personally I hate going to theaters because of other people and their yap/crap. I didn't pay $20 to hear you dude...

Oh, and BTW, that crap they put on popcorn in theatres that's supposed to be "butter" is probably among the most unhealthiest (and unholiest) things you could ever put into your body that is theoretically edible...

[U4K61]

Got kids? The theater may be the only way for some to see a movie from start to finish.

[U4K61]

Originally Posted by Roland1919

I would like to see drive-ins make a return...but I guess your chances of getting stabbed in the neck would go up....

Nice idea, but it was a bummer to have had to sit in the back seat when we were kids - as we had to do when the family went to a drive-in. Got to love that rear-view mirror sitting square in the middle of the picture!

[dialog_gvf]

Originally Posted by Roland1919

I would like to see drive-ins make a return...but I guess your chances of getting stabbed in the neck would go up....

They have one in the harbour area of downtown Toronto. It's a driving range (by day) and a drive-in (at dusk).

A rather clever use of space.

Gary

[PuzZLeR]

Originally Posted by dialog_gvf

They have one in the harbour area of downtown Toronto. It's a driving range (by day) and a drive-in (at dusk).

A rather clever use of space.

Gary

Just curious, which is it? (In Toronto too. )

[Lord_Stewie]

Originally Posted by john_1958

because theatres are from western civilization

that is a possibility. i am not sure. thanks god i am not from there. I found out when i went there to visit my uncle. there was one theatre which was in the American Compound which i had the pleasure to go there and catch couple movies i am missing because of the vacation. other than that there are no other MOVIE THEATRES ANYWHERE ELSE IN ALL OVER THE COUNTRY.

[Horhay]

I tend to wait for movie to be out on Blu/DVD as I hate going to the theaters and watch the crappy movies made now adays and on top of that tickets are $10.50! screw that...I prefer to sit in the confort of my house and watch my movies there.

[Chaka]

Am I the only freak that wants drive-ins to come back?

Maybe its because I have a van now with kids. It could be interesting on the nights when I get a sitter too.

[LiveFree/DieWithRed]

Movie theaters will NEVER go away, these movie companies are just making to much money in theater