Coronavirus makes Universal go day and date for home starting friday! (1 Viewer)

[ManW_TheUncool]

Ok let me throw this at you - what would you do if Fandango offered you $10 for a movie ticket or $20-25 for a movie ticket plus digital copy on FandangoNow?

I'd usually want it on disc, not just digital. I suppose that could be another $5 or so higher tier.

_Man_

 

[Cranston37+]

Coronavirus Fallout May Redefine the Types of Movies That Play in Theaters

After the coronavirus pandemic subsides, will anything that's not a blockbuster survive at the box office?

variety.com

 

[Sam Posten]

Shots fired.

AMC Theatres Refuses to Play Universal Films in Wake of ‘Trolls: World Tour’

AMC Theatres on Tuesday delivered a blistering message to Universal Pictures, saying the world’s largest cinema chain will no longer play any of the studio’s films in the wake of commen…

www.hollywoodreporter.com

 

[TravisR]

Something tells me that this is AMC just marking territory for the exhibitors and letting other studios know not to do the same thing but I think they'll kiss and make up since they all need each other. Even if they actually do it, they'll certainly give up and play Fast And The Furious next year.

 

[Cranston37+]

Even if they actually do it, they'll certainly give up and play Fast And The Furious next year.

Don't forget AMC owns the Odeon chain in the UK, and Universal is releasing the James Bond movie there in November...

 

[Cranston37+]

And now Regal has joined them...

Regal Owner Cineworld Joins AMC, Refuses to Show Universal Releases

Regal Cinemas owner Cineworld aligns with AMC Theaters, stating the company will not show Universal Pictures new releases in the future.

collider.com

 

[Dave Moritz]

While I have a nice system at home the one thing that I am missing is a large projection screen. So to pay $20 to rent a first run movie at home is not something I am very interested in doing. I see $20 to rent a first run movie at home to be more than I would want to do. There is still something to be said about seeing a movie in a theater even if your home theater at home is really nice.

 

[Cranston37+]

Study Shows 70% of Consumers Would Rather Watch New Movies at Home (EXCLUSIVE)

According to an exclusive new study, anxiety over health and safety in public spaces still greatly outweighs the desire to leave home.

variety.com

 

[jcroy]

It would have to be more than just a "survey", for this to be viable.

The proof in the pudding, is if Comcast/Universal admits this was indeed the case by revenue. (Basically if it is disclosed in their annual sec filings).

 

[Cranston37+]

It would have to be more than just a "survey", for this to be viable.

The proof in the pudding, is if Comcast/Universal admits this was indeed the case by revenue. (Basically if it is disclosed in their annual sec filings).

You've lost me. What numbers would you like to see from Comcast/Universal?

 

[jcroy]

10K sec filings are audited. Most other info is usually not.

Basically if the C-level executives are lying on their audited sec statements, they can be convicted and possibly serve prison time.

 

[Cranston37+]

10K sec filings are audited. Most other info is usually not.

Basically if the C-level executives are lying on their audited sec statements, they can be convicted and possibly serve prison time.

???????

 

[jcroy]

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10-K: Definition, What's Included, Instructions, and Where to Find it

A 10-K is a comprehensive report filed annually by a publicly-traded company about its financial performance and is required by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

www.investopedia.com

Basically in the case of Comcast, one wants to see what exactly they say about Trolls in audited statements.

 

[jayembee]

I think the question...er...in question is why do you need any data from Comcast? What will it prove one way or the other? That it's true (or false) that 70% of consumers will watch a new movie at home via a streaming or on-demand platform? Whether it's true or not doesn't affect what decision I would make for any movie they offer, so it doesn't matter how many people would do it or not.

I find the pricing issue strange. The original question stated "If costs are roughly the same..." but then they go on to ask about different "reasonable" prices. Wouldn't it depend on how many people are watching from home? If a given movie was priced at $10, and I watched it by myself, it would be in line with what I would pay in a theater at a matinee showing. If both my wife and I watched it, it would be a bargain. If the price was $20, it would be too high if it was just me, but reasonable if it was both of us. And it would be different still if we had kids.

 

[Cranston37+]

I think the question...er...in question is why do you need any data from Comcast? What will it prove one way or the other?

This is where I'm confused, too. What does Comcast/Universal have to do with the survey and what data would they have that would effect the validity of its results?

 

[jcroy]

If Comcast says something on the record (ie. under oath) about their Universal divison, it can materially affect their stock price and is a huge signal they acknowledge a drastic change in their business.

I think of it as the difference between saying someting under oath under penalty of perjury, compared to saying something where there is no penalty for being misleading (or lying).

 

[jayembee]

If Comcast says something on the record (ie. under oath) about their Universal divison, it can materially affect their stock price and is a huge signal they acknowledge a drastic change in their business.

I think of it as the difference between saying someting under oath under penalty of perjury, compared to saying something where there is no penalty for being misleading (or lying).

True, as far as it goes. I think people are confused about what that has to do with anyone deciding to watch a movie at home via streaming/on-demand instead of at the theater.

 

[Josh Steinberg]

Why do you think Comcast is lying about the grosses for Trolls?

 

[Cranston37+]

And what do the grosses for Trolls have to do with the survey?

 

[jcroy]

Why do you think Comcast is lying about the grosses for Trolls?

At this point I don't know if are lying or not. There is more clarity if they ever disclose it on their 10-k.