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Post by willywonka666 on May 30, 2017 9:53:18 GMT -5
bgr.com/2016/03/10/screening-room-movies-streaming-release-date/According to Variety, Sean Parker wants movie fans to be able to stream new releases as soon as premiere day. The project is known as Screening Room, and involves a special $150 set-top box packed with anti-piracy technology. Then, in addition to that hefty upfront cost, you’d have to pay $50 for every movie you want to see on release day. Every time you pay to watch a movie in the privacy of your home, you can stream it only once within 48 hours after making the purchase. It's an old article, but this slipped under my radar and maybe it's been posted, but what do you think of this? paying $50 a month for big screen films in your home legit while they are in theaters. Compare that with however you spend at the movie for a date, or your family and if you're an avid movie goer this seems like it could be a good deal Sean Parker, founder of Napster, in a new article says he wants to fight online piracy in this case, which is rather ironic, don't ya think? It may never happen, but thoughts? EDIT:Just realized it was per movie, screw that
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Post by Push R Truth on May 30, 2017 9:56:37 GMT -5
Sounds like trying to meld newly released movies with the traditional sports PPV concept.
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Post by fw91 on May 30, 2017 9:57:32 GMT -5
Seems like a hefty price but I support the expense because it'll keep the theaters going strong.
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2017 10:17:46 GMT -5
Prince point is too high - but I like the idea.
The theater experience will always be there for people who want to go out on a date or something but for people who just want to watch a new movie without the increasingly common annoyances of other people talking, texting, etc during the movie it's more ideal.
I've had to ask so many people to not talk during a movie that it's become something I anticipate having to do and it kinda hinders my experience sometimes.
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Post by MC Blowfish on May 30, 2017 10:21:44 GMT -5
Way too expensive for me. 150 dollars up front and then 50 dollars for each movie that you can only watch once.
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Post by Kevin Hamilton on May 30, 2017 10:23:17 GMT -5
I could see maybe $20. 50 is way too high.
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Post by A Platypus Rave is Correct on May 30, 2017 10:26:55 GMT -5
This is going to be divx all over again isn't it  Seriously though 50 bucks a pop is way too expensive for this to ever catch on. |
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2017 10:34:17 GMT -5
I could see maybe $20. 50 is way too high. I think the idea is for families. 2 adults. 2-3 kids. Parking. Popcorn. Sodas. etc etc. $50 is probably a bargain for that audience. for just couples, not so much. |
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Post by El Pollo Guerrera on May 30, 2017 10:46:31 GMT -5
So, with an initial investment of $150, and $50 per release... if I charge $10 each to see the movie without a stupid audience... Yeah, I could get behind this.
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Post by MC Blowfish on May 30, 2017 10:53:42 GMT -5
I could see maybe $20. 50 is way too high. I think the idea is for families. 2 adults. 2-3 kids. Parking. Popcorn. Sodas. etc etc. $50 is probably a bargain for that audience. for just couples, not so much. It depends on the location. Two adults with one kid and with snacks is maybe 30 dollars in the some parts of the Midwest. |
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Post by Shai on May 30, 2017 10:54:32 GMT -5
So, with an initial investment of $150, and $50 per release... if I charge $10 each to see the movie without a stupid audience... Yeah, I could get behind this. Yeah, exactly especially to avoid the bullshit involved in going to see a Marvel, DC or Star Wars movie anywhere close to opening day. I can think of 10 of my friends off the top of my head that'd chip in for this if it ever happened. . |
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2017 10:56:08 GMT -5
I think the idea is for families. 2 adults. 2-3 kids. Parking. Popcorn. Sodas. etc etc. $50 is probably a bargain for that audience. for just couples, not so much. It depends on the location. Two adults with one kid and with snacks is maybe 30 dollars in the some parts of the Midwest. Wow! That's pretty cheap. I thought AMC (for non-matinee showings) started at $16-18 for tix. So yeah - they'll definitely have to play with that price point no matter what. |
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Post by Shai on May 30, 2017 11:05:25 GMT -5
It depends on the location. Two adults with one kid and with snacks is maybe 30 dollars in the some parts of the Midwest. Wow! That's pretty cheap. I thought AMC (for non-matinee showings) started at $16-18 for tix. So yeah - they'll definitely have to play with that price point no matter what. My local theatre which is one of those deluxe ones with recliners and couches and food delivery to your seat is 6.00 for the matinee, 10.00 for regular and 12.00 for IMAX/3D. It's great. Plus they have Cheapskate Tuesday where everything all day is 4.00 |
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2017 11:08:07 GMT -5
Wow! That's pretty cheap. I thought AMC (for non-matinee showings) started at $16-18 for tix. So yeah - they'll definitely have to play with that price point no matter what. My local theatre which is one of those deluxe ones with recliners and couches and food delivery to your seat is 6.00 for the matinee, 10.00 for regular and 12.00 for IMAX/3D. It's great. Plus they have Cheapskate Tuesday where everything all day is 4.00 I think we have the same Tuesday deal out here at some places, but it's $5. That $6 matinee is a good deal though. I'd definitely be hitting that up. |
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Post by Shai on May 30, 2017 11:12:35 GMT -5
My local theatre which is one of those deluxe ones with recliners and couches and food delivery to your seat is 6.00 for the matinee, 10.00 for regular and 12.00 for IMAX/3D. It's great. Plus they have Cheapskate Tuesday where everything all day is 4.00 I think we have the same Tuesday deal out here at some places, but it's $5. That $6 matinee is a good deal though. I'd definitely be hitting that up. I hit that matinee for pretty much everything. Especially during the school year cause it's almost always dead |
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2017 11:16:01 GMT -5
I think we have the same Tuesday deal out here at some places, but it's $5. That $6 matinee is a good deal though. I'd definitely be hitting that up. I hit that matinee for pretty much everything. Especially during the school year cause it's almost always dead Man that's no joke. I feel like I'm turning into an old man because I just won't go to the movies unless it's the first showing of the day because I don't want to deal with all the people who come out for the evening shows. Exception being if its a retro screening late at night. |
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Post by Kevin Hamilton on May 30, 2017 11:18:59 GMT -5
I could see maybe $20. 50 is way too high. I think the idea is for families. 2 adults. 2-3 kids. Parking. Popcorn. Sodas. etc etc. $50 is probably a bargain for that audience. for just couples, not so much. True. If there was some sort of tiered system could work great Admittedly, don't know how they'd do that |
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Post by Kevin Hamilton on May 30, 2017 11:28:15 GMT -5
I think we have the same Tuesday deal out here at some places, but it's $5. That $6 matinee is a good deal though. I'd definitely be hitting that up. I hit that matinee for pretty much everything. Especially during the school year cause it's almost always dead Same. 1/2 price with a showing of a dozen people? Yes please. |
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Post by Shai on May 30, 2017 11:34:09 GMT -5
I hit that matinee for pretty much everything. Especially during the school year cause it's almost always dead Same. 1/2 price with a showing of a dozen people? Yes please. I saw Civil War the Tuesday after it opened by myself it was amazing. |
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Post by agent817 on May 30, 2017 11:34:51 GMT -5
Prince point is too high - but I like the idea. The theater experience will always be there for people who want to go out on a date or something but for people who just want to watch a new movie without the increasingly common annoyances of other people talking, texting, etc during the movie it's more ideal. I've had to ask so many people to not talk during a movie that it's become something I anticipate having to do and it kinda hinders my experience sometimes. I go to the movies alone all the time and I don't ever deal with people talking. Then again, it depends on where I sit. Personally, I prefer actually GOING TO theaters. |
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