I was wondering the same thing
Where I live in California, it's $11.50 for a standard ticket, $15.50 for a 3D ticket, and $18 for an IMAX ticket. And that's just one theater -- it's more pricy at some of the other theaters around here.
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Apple Negotiating to Offer Rentals for Movies Still in Theaters, but at a Price
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Where I live in California, it's $11.50 for a standard ticket, $15.50 for a 3D ticket, and $18 for an IMAX ticket. And that's just one theater -- it's more pricy at some of the other theaters around here.
They're not where you live? Full price tickets at my local first-run theaters are actually only $8.75 or $9, now that I think about it, but if you've got six or seven people there to watch the movie, this would be cheaper even if you had to pay $50. Plus, the popcorn is cheaper and tastier at my house.I was wondering the same thing
Agree with a lot of other commenters here... I'd be willing to pay $20-$35 for this depending on the film. I would only pay $50 if it included ownership rights, otherwise I'd rather head to the theater.
This does make sense when you think about how many people have really huge TVs and great sound systems nowadays. The theater will always be a special place to see a film but it will steadily decline as an industry if these kinds of options are introduced.
Really it comes down to whether or not the big studios want to save that industry or not, and that comes down to whether they remain profitable or not
This does make sense when you think about how many people have really huge TVs and great sound systems nowadays. The theater will always be a special place to see a film but it will steadily decline as an industry if these kinds of options are introduced.
Really it comes down to whether or not the big studios want to save that industry or not, and that comes down to whether they remain profitable or not
More dinosaur thinking in the media industry.. jack the prices sky high and people will pay.. fellas it never works for the masses, keep dreaming!
Seriously....
Who thinks of this stuff??
Any original thought at all??
Next we will have exclusive argument all over again.Every media company will be asking for more and more and more.
Where is the Apple TV that Steve Jobs " cracked"?
Netflix originals/ Amazon original / Google original ....we are right back where we started...
Who thinks of this stuff??
Any original thought at all??
Next we will have exclusive argument all over again.Every media company will be asking for more and more and more.
Where is the Apple TV that Steve Jobs " cracked"?
Netflix originals/ Amazon original / Google original ....we are right back where we started...
I wouldn't mind paying if I had more of a choice but seems that theatres are locked into certain brands of candy etc. Therefore I presume they are getting big money from these candy companies.
the world hates single people
Have a watching party? Everyone chips in $10, or you supply the location and rental, friends bring the food, beverages ... weed, whatever
Plus, afterwards ... orgy!
Candy and popcorn is waaaay cheaper at my house!
First run content. Around here two theater tickets are nearly that much ($22.50 each) and with this option I'd be able to watch in the comfort of my own home. There's a definite market for this.
As a parent that can not easily get somebody to watch my son. I'd pay $50 for the occasional movie. The theater just isn't an option unless I also get a sitter. So $50 would be a bargain.
That said I'd be happier with the $50 price if it came with the movie purchase. Even if that purchase didn't take effect until the regular disc release. Treat the early rental as a preorder.
That said I'd be happier with the $50 price if it came with the movie purchase. Even if that purchase didn't take effect until the regular disc release. Treat the early rental as a preorder.
Well this should greatly increase the quality of movies that people record in the theatres with their phones and put online. At least if they are taking them from their TV it will be brighter and with better sound. I am guessing that someone smart will figure out how to get the actual data from the stream and save that so they can leak it also. $50 for a rental isn't really that much, if you take a family of 4 to the movies it costs over $50 and some people would rather watch it at home. The only problem is the kids wanting to watch it again thinking its just like any other netflix movie and having them cry when you won't pay another $50
Have you ever taken a family of 5 to a movies? It's around $100 by the time you add all of the crap food.
really just priced my wife and 2 kids for standard= $59 and Imax = $ 87.00 without any concessions
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I was wondering the same thing
There's a whole lot of space between the East and West Coasts.
Couldn't care less since Apple is one of the only major digital movie renters who still abides by the moronic "30 days to start, 24 hours to finish" rental policy. Amazon, Google, Sony etc all let you have multiple days to finish a movie (or watch it more than once, share it with a family member etc etc).
This. Too many people are projecting and complaining about how they would watch a movie. A family of 5 can easily spend over $100 for one movie when you factor in tickets, popcorn and soda.
Even then, I still consider movies to be one of the best bargains when compared to other forms of entertainment.
The only real news here is that Apple is talking to the studios. The rest is sheer speculation.
It appears you are bashing Tim just to bash him.
I've been rethinking employment lately, I've realized I can just buy a firearm and then go into banks to take as much money as I need or want. It's all FDIC insured anyway so as long as I never actually fire the gun it's a victimless crime. If society thinks I'm going to put in the effort to WORK 40+ (in my case heavy on the "plus") hours every week they must be MAD!