Re: Why are theaters doing so well dispite DVDs and home theater?

For many, going OUT to the movies is a social event. THere are many more people that choose to go to see first run movies as part of an entertaining evening out as a group, than those that that make the choice to be home alone with their rented dvd/video -- young people in particular.
Home theater is fine for movie viewing, and certainly can provide a better selection for the viewing experience, but as an all-encompassing group social event, it can leave something to be desired.

Dvds and home theater, like the early days of television, has an effect on the number of movie-goers, but will never seriously impact the social event status of the movie theater.(Not to mention the everpresent Hollywood advertising budget).

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Topic - Why are theaters doing so well dispite DVDs and home theater? - TA 21:02:27 04/17/02 (13)

While Film Exhibitors have made record revenues this year....... - Chris Garrett 15:28:06 04/18/02 (7)

curious about concession stands - TA 15:39:38 04/18/02 (4)

Spot on as the Brits would say........... - Chris Garrett 16:05:47 04/18/02 (3)

A question about the theater biz - Rob Doorack 06:42:09 04/19/02 (2)

Yes, no and yes............ - Chris Garrett 08:56:55 04/19/02 (1)

Thanks (nt) - Rob Doorack 10:50:33 04/19/02 (0)

Re: While Film Exhibitors have made record revenues this year....... - mikenyc 15:39:05 04/18/02 (1)

Trust me............. - Chris Garrett 16:07:48 04/18/02 (0)

Re: Why are theaters doing so well dispite DVDs and home theater? - CQ DX 13:54:41 04/18/02 (0)

Re: Why are theaters doing so well dispite DVDs and home theater? - Bolt_Snypr 08:39:16 04/18/02 (0)

Re: Why are theaters doing so well dispite DVDs and home theater? - J0hnN 07:45:41 04/18/02 (0)

Re: Why are theaters doing so well dispite DVDs and home theater? - mikenyc 00:30:03 04/18/02 (1)

Re: Why are theaters doing so well dispite DVDs and home theater? - klaus 22:31:57 04/19/02 (0)

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