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Hollywood Studios Could Launch $30 Movie Rental Service Early Next Year
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andthebeatgoeson
Junior Member
I still like the theaters. And gave up on the value proposition a long time ago. Right now, i expect $5 for something on my TV.
Why shouldn't I wait on Redbox or on demand? I'll just wait the extra few months. The movie doesn't fucking spoil. And there are plenty of options. There are 6 comic book movies. Sorry 6 tent pole movies. There's usually something around the corner coming out or something on rental that i have missed. I can understand people who want to save on movie night and see the latest but something is missing.
Why shouldn't I wait on Redbox or on demand? I'll just wait the extra few months. The movie doesn't fucking spoil. And there are plenty of options. There are 6 comic book movies. Sorry 6 tent pole movies. There's usually something around the corner coming out or something on rental that i have missed. I can understand people who want to save on movie night and see the latest but something is missing.
backflip10019
Member
Rather wait another month and rent it when it's $5 on streaming...
$30 day one or no sale.
$30 day one or no sale.
shiftplusone
Member
my wife and I have a newborn, this might be worth it for a few movies we want to see sooner than the bluray release.
Merriweather
Member
Plenty of older people don't go to the movies and wait for things to hit cable because they don't want to have to deal with the morons constantly checking their phones or they just aren't comfortable in movie seats. Depending on the movie & their circumstances this could catch on with that crowd.
Gentleman Jack
Member
If a film is 45 days from opening and is still in theaters, I'm probably going to spring for the the $5 matinee rather than cough up $30 to watch it on my flatscreen.
If a film loses all its screens in six weeks then it isn't worth the price of admission, let alone $30.
This is for rich lazy people with very nice home theater setups and nobody else.
If a film loses all its screens in six weeks then it isn't worth the price of admission, let alone $30.
This is for rich lazy people with very nice home theater setups and nobody else.
TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared
Member
The cinema is far superior to watching at home, so I wouldn't be into that.
andthebeatgoeson
Junior Member
Right?
If i didn't pony up for the theater, i didn't really want to see it. So I'll wait 6 months and pay $1 at redbox. Or see it on HBO.
30 bucks? Fuck, no. I'm not even renting movies on Amazon or PlayStation Video because that often is more expensive than going to the theatre or getting the Blu-ray.
Maybe I have a different opinion on this because Germany literally has almost no IMAX cinemas. That's the only place I can think of where you pay such horrendous prices to see a movie.
Maybe I have a different opinion on this because Germany literally has almost no IMAX cinemas. That's the only place I can think of where you pay such horrendous prices to see a movie.
Tye The Czar
Member
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If it was day and date, would make perfect fiscal sense if it were 4K, HDR etc. You could rent a Pixar movie, have the neighbor' s kids over, make hot dogs. But it ain't day and date and it won't be 4K, HDR etc.
HOWEVER - most "lost seats" for movie makers are from folks who didn't have time to go see it. There's a big audience for the right kind of releases at the right price, but they should keep the theater screenings as the literal marquee experience.
HOWEVER - most "lost seats" for movie makers are from folks who didn't have time to go see it. There's a big audience for the right kind of releases at the right price, but they should keep the theater screenings as the literal marquee experience.
LMaooooo no thanks, I'm fine with going to theaters for now.
Hahahahahah pretty much, I've always wondered about that.
Hahahahahah pretty much, I've always wondered about that.
DizzyCaffeine
Member
Yup. The only way I'm paying that much to watch at home is if it's released simultaneously with the theatrical release.
Jack Scofield
Member
Haha, ridiculous. Right now I just wait about three or four months for rentals to be $1 on Google Play.
Rockandrollclown
lookwhatyou'vedone
I'd pay $30 for a rental that releases the same day as the theater. 2 tickets is $25 anyway. If I was good waiting 30-45 days after release, I'm probably fine with waiting until I can rent it for $5.
If that came out in Canada, I'd do it in a heartbeat.
Currently my options with a 1 year old are get a babysitter or don't watch it at all until blu ray release. $30 is a bargain. If you're a single or a couple, it wouldn't be for you but currently they're missing a huge part of the market with families just choosing not go if kids are too young or movies aren't age appropriate.
Currently my options with a 1 year old are get a babysitter or don't watch it at all until blu ray release. $30 is a bargain. If you're a single or a couple, it wouldn't be for you but currently they're missing a huge part of the market with families just choosing not go if kids are too young or movies aren't age appropriate.
radioactivez0r
Member
I'll just wait another 60 days and own it for $20 instead, though. A one time $30 rental to me is just bananas.
Gordon Shumway
Banned
That would work for me and mine. Would only go out for the big movies..way cheaper. 👍
TimeEffect
Member
Bullshit
And someone will pirate the videos and surge piracy if new movies get released in 30 days
And someone will pirate the videos and surge piracy if new movies get released in 30 days
Ninja Scooter
Member
$30-45 a month later is a tough sell. By that time most movies have sort of exited the cultural zeitgeist, and the sense of urgency or FOMO is gone, so what's waiting another couple of months to just rent it for $5?
SoRuffShoNuff
Member
This is a good deal for a family with two kids if there is no cheap dollar theater nearby. Taking 2 kids to a movie can increase the total price to 60 bucks before you factor in popcorn and drinks.
milanbaros
Member?
This could really work for families or couples who want a few beers and have a nice set up. Obviously makes less sense if you're on your own.
People are already pirating films well before 30-45 days from release.
Darryl M R
Member
I would pay $30 for 1 week delay on new releases.
My girlfriend and I at home with our own snacks and not having to commute to a theater sounds good to me.
My girlfriend and I at home with our own snacks and not having to commute to a theater sounds good to me.
With how soon the digital version hits now, which you would then own, I don't see this being a viable option unless you absolutely need to see it but don't like going to the theatre.
With tickets being $12.25 where I go, and $8 on Tuesdays, I don't see $30 being a magic number for me.
But at the same time, if you go with a bunch of friends usually, or absolutely hate going to the theatre, or live in an area where it's a two-screen smaller theatre, it could definitely be worth it.
With tickets being $12.25 where I go, and $8 on Tuesdays, I don't see $30 being a magic number for me.
But at the same time, if you go with a bunch of friends usually, or absolutely hate going to the theatre, or live in an area where it's a two-screen smaller theatre, it could definitely be worth it.
KojiKnight
Member
Make it $20 2 weeks out and we'll talk. The theater industry can suck a fat chode... either bring down the prices or offer services that are worth the price.
What if it were $35 and it included a digital code for keepsies?
I'd consider it, but only if it was UHD,
This is exactly the usecase for this, which is of course why GAF doesn't get it because it's not aimed at them.
serenewarfare
Banned
A month wait is just a killer here. Make it two weeks and you probably have a good starting point.
Knuckle Sandwich
Member
Maybe if it was same day and something I was dying to see... Even then probably not. I'm not spending 30 bucks on vod to rent something.
Pretty much. I'd spend that much if it's within less than 7 days so I can be part of the initial hype and discussion. Past 21-30 days it's no longer current news, spoilers are fair game, and might as well wait for Bluray/Google Play rentals.
Skellig Gra
Member
This is just a horrible board room idea that no one will like.
A $30 rental for a 30 to 45 day old movie? If you went 45 days without seeing the movie wouldn't most people just wait another few weeks for the digital release or Blu-ray or a much cheaper rental?
If it was day 1 with theaters, or even a week delayed I think tons of people might do it.
If it was day 1 with theaters, or even a week delayed I think tons of people might do it.