John Fithian
John Fithian
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We've had several years of prototype equipment. What we haven't had is fully integrated systems. That's what needs to be tested to make sure files can flow correctly and the pieces all work together.
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We strongly encourage (theater owners) to keep the ads limited in duration and make them entertaining in their own right. We hope there will be a migration toward fewer ads that don't replicate what's on television, because people can't stand that.
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We regret this tragic incident, but we have to remind our patrons that violence at theaters is extremely rare. We've had 1.5 billion people come to the theaters in each of the past three years, and there were only a handful of violent incidents. Though very unfortunate, this type of incident is very rare at the cinema. At this time we don't know if there is any association of this particular incident in connection with the film that was playing. We'll let the police do their investigation.
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Our members are aware of price concerns and are listening.
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We will actually petition the Federal Communications (Commission) to remove the block on jamming cell phones.
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It takes good movies and a good theater experience to bring people out. Both are happening now.
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It's stunning to me, the barrage of articles about the impending death of the movie theater.
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The issues of collapsing windows will still be an important topic. But I do not think it's as hot or as controversial as it was in October. The vast majority of the studios have given us very strong, private and public, assurances that sequential release works for them as a business model.
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Consumers have many options for entertainment and leisure time. Theater operators must continue to innovate and to create the optimal experience.
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It was a bit of a down year for theatergoing. There's been bigger down years.
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The reason movies are released in this sequential pattern is to maximize profit for makers.
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They go to the movies to escape their houses, ... and they like to escape their healthy diets too.
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This is something that drives us nuts. When Wal-Mart starts putting up signs a month and a half or two months into the movie's run, that just kind of tells the consumer: 'Wait -- it's coming.
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They're not terrible; they're just not as good. And so the industry has experienced a temporary drop-off compared to 2004, the biggest box office year in movie history.