Movie ticket prices rising this weekend

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Movie ticket prices rising this weekend

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Post by Metal Mario » Thu Mar 25, 2010 9:48 pm

Movie Ticket Prices To Rise This Weekend
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Post by CaptHayfever » Thu Mar 25, 2010 11:55 pm

If consumers absorb the price increases without issue, we believe it bodes well for the pricing power of the movie exhibition industry
But if consumers don't just absorb it without issue, you're boned.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"
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Post by Deepfake » Fri Mar 26, 2010 1:22 am

They're already outrageous, here. I hardly ever go to the movies now.
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Post by t3hDarkness » Fri Mar 26, 2010 1:26 am

I haven't went to a movie that wasn't free in almost six years.
And even that was because my date wanted to go to a movie we could ignore.
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Post by Valigarmander » Fri Mar 26, 2010 2:15 am

People still watch movies?
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Post by Apiary Tazy » Fri Mar 26, 2010 2:16 am

I'd just buy popcorn and watch a Law and Order Marathon.

Because that's just how I roll.
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Post by Calamity Panfan » Fri Mar 26, 2010 8:19 am

GOOD THING THERE'S NOTHING I WANT TO SEE UNTIL SUMMER!

Wait, How To Train Your Dragon came out this weekend. It looks ****ing awesome. ****.
and that's the waaaaaaaaaay the news goes
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Post by Deepfake » Fri Mar 26, 2010 9:52 am

^ I noticed some really sloppy texturing in the trailer for that. Will not see.
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Post by Calamity Panfan » Fri Mar 26, 2010 10:36 am

at first i was just a little bit interested and then i saw the 94% fresh rating on rotten tomatoes (oh, i guess 95% now) and i was like "ok im seeing this movie"

long weekend anyway and i don't have anything to do so...
and that's the waaaaaaaaaay the news goes
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Post by Sean P Kelly » Sat Mar 27, 2010 10:42 am

Even though the prices sting, I go the movies nearly every weekend (and sometimes mid-week as well). In my opinion, the experience of seeing a film on the big screen (the way its meant to be seen) more than makes up for the price.

Plus, prices really depend on WHERE you go. Here in Canada, I usually go to Cineplex theatres which currently cost $12.50 for normal films, $14.50 for 3D films, and $17.50 for IMAX films. Films are slightly cheaper at AMC ($11), since I get a discount for being a member of the rewards program. There is an independent arthouse cinema I go to, which usually costs no more than $9. Then, of course is the repertory cinema, which only costs $5-8 (plus $3 six month membership).
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Post by Bomby » Sat Mar 27, 2010 12:17 pm

This and the proliferation of gimmicky 3D movies makes me think Hollywood is going to be experiencing a giant empty bursting bubble in the next few years.
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Post by Deepfake » Mon Mar 29, 2010 10:47 am

^ Yeah, it wouldn't be that bad if someone would make something decent in 3D. I'll keep my fingers crossed for Sin City 2.
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