Soderbergh Lets Viewers Watch New Movies Where They Want
from the adjusting...-finally dept
Earlier this year, a Blockbuster representative suggested that a great way to cut down on movie piracy was to admit that not everyone wanted to go see a movie in the theater, and to just release movies on DVDs at the same time as in the theater -- giving viewers a choice on how to watch new movies. While this was obviously a self-serving statement from a video rental company, it still does make some sense -- which is probably why it seemed like it would never happen. However, it looks like there are some forward-thinking people around in Hollywood. Oscar-winning director Steven Soderbergh has done a deal with some of Mark Cuban's companies (which explains some of this) to release six new films in theaters and on DVD at the same time. Soderbergh defended the decision by noting: "Economically, the film business in general is using a model that is outdated and, worse than that, inefficient. It's worth finding out if this is going to work better for audiences." What will be more interesting is if the industry recognizes that, if they want people to actually go out to the theater, they need to improve the movie-going experience.
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Here's an even crazier idea. . .
Imagine, you're walking out of a great movie tat you enjoyed so much, you want to take it home. You could. And, perhaps at a discount with your ticket stub from the screening.
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Hurray for more options!
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I hate going to the movies, paying $12 and being robbed for food prices (and prohibited from bringing in your own), and then being forced to sit through THIRTY FRICKING MINUTES of commercials (well, I suppose you could plan to show up for every movie 30 minutes after the stated starting time, and have to sit away from your friends)! I vowed never to go again.. I prefer watching movies in my own home, where I can cuddle with my wife on the couch.
I'm sure the movie theatres won't like the idea of DVD's being released at the same time, because I'm certain I'm not the only one annoyed by the way theatres do things. They'll just have to change their ways to stay competetive: less annoyances, and more perks.
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Of course...
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A word to the wise:
- Precision Blogger
http://precision-blogging.blogspot.com
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watch movies where you want.
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Soderbergh
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