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Posted by Joe Murphy Jr (A) on February 6, 2008 at 18:17:15

In Reply to: Are old films for old people only? posted by usafwso on February 5, 2008 at 22:07:09:

No next gen format is going to cater to the 55 - 65 crowd. How many copies do you think any of those movies would sell on Blu-ray? Several hundred? A few thousand? Seriously, you may see a few of those movies released in High Definition, but it won't be soon (Sony is working on Lawrence of Arabia). The problem is that those titles won't contribute to the $: the return on the investment to get those movies in decent shape for a High Definition presentation will bring little to nothing to the bottom line.

It might be that I'm "younger" than my age would suggest, but I didn't see one title you listed that I would buy. You might want to stick to DVD/VHS to avoid disappointment.

Who's more likely to watch Lawrence of Arabia vs Pirates of the Carribean, the 55-65 crowd or the 25-35 crowd? If you were the head of a studio wanting to keep your job, what type of movies would you release first (the "Pirates..." types or the "Lawrence of Arabia" types) to ensure market penetration and sales $?

Remember, it's a business.

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Topic - Are old films for old people only? - usafwso 22:07:09 02/05/08 (23)

I just got "That's Entertainment" BD set in the mail - Jazz Inmate 14:06:03 02/09/08 (0)

ain got no kulcha - Elmo 10:40:07 02/09/08 (0)

The old movies on TV landscape.. - bshapiro 15:28:13 02/08/08 (2)

You're right. - Harmonia 19:09:36 02/11/08 (0)

Interesting-I didn't think of that (nt) - Jack G 15:42:46 02/08/08 (0)

Recommended old films for everyone to enjoy... - Alex F. 09:32:34 02/08/08 (1)

Forgotten by some maybe... - Harmonia 19:15:29 02/11/08 (0)

RE: Are old films for old people only? - es347 07:06:27 02/08/08 (0)

Is Hannah Montana watched by anyone over 17? - tunenut 12:09:33 02/07/08 (4)

I have three nieces, ~12, 15, 17 - grantv 12:16:32 02/07/08 (3)

Who's her dad? And are you talking about the actres who plays HM? (NT) - jeffreybehr 21:18:30 02/08/08 (2)

As noted; her dad is Billy Ray Cirus (Achy Breaky Heart guy). - grantv 09:21:28 02/09/08 (0)

Billy Ray Cirus (nt) - Jack G 05:15:35 02/09/08 (0)

I would say 'old films' are for thinking people, who can concentrate for more than 20 minutes. - Elizabeth 08:36:01 02/07/08 (1)

20 minutes? How about 20 seconds? (NT) - jeffreybehr 21:16:58 02/08/08 (0)

Good news - Jack G 08:14:26 02/07/08 (2)

That's A-OK by me as long as... - Harmonia 18:51:55 02/11/08 (1)

Yes, they've already been remastered for HD - Jack G 11:15:24 02/12/08 (0)

here's the comment - Joe Murphy Jr 18:17:15 02/06/08 (1)

and to answer your question - Joe Murphy Jr 18:46:48 02/06/08 (0)

EEK! - Harmonia 15:48:03 02/06/08 (0)

RE: Are old films for old people only? - 4season 11:26:31 02/06/08 (0)

Not really - Jack G 05:22:10 02/06/08 (0)

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here's the comment - Joe Murphy Jr 18:17:15 02/06/08 (1)

and to answer your question - Joe Murphy Jr 18:46:48 02/06/08 (0)

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