Moviegoing Is Alive And Well In The Modern Age
source: http://www.showbizsandbox.com/2012/01/16/showbiz-sandbox-132-moviegoing-is-alive-and-well-in...
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News about the demise and death of movie theaters has been greatly exaggerated according to John Fithian, President of the National Association of Theater Owners. In fact, statistical trends for the last three decades show that movie attendance is actually on the rise. In a discussion that touches on everything from the price of tickets to digital cinema technology, Fithian reveals the truth behind today’s movie going experience.
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mgiltz
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Movie ticket sales have been down for the past two years at their lowest level since the early 1990s. But we have been in the midst of the worst recession in 70 years. I think movie theaters are at a crossroads with 3-D and IMAX. they seem to think the future is with premium, very expensive events that turn moviegoing into a rare occasion rather than a regular habit. I think that's a mistake but our interview with John Fithian goes into all these issues and more. Check it out.
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