Movie Theater Ticket Prices Could Reach $150, Says George Lucas

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[QUOTE="dave123321"] Depends on theater , home stuff dave123321

[QUOTE="dave123321"][QUOTE="Pirate700"]Unless you require a mega screen, any decent 55"-60"+ home HDTV should provide a better visual experience. Same with any half way decent home sound system. Plus you don't have kids kicking your seat, food and drink is practically free in comparison (and BEER!), your prefered seating (whatever that may be) and nobody else with you that you don't want there, bothering you.

Pirate700

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[QUOTE="dave123321"] The theater near me has a no kids 6 or under policy. Also a no one under 18 policy if no parent/guardian for most movies. Good about enforcing a no talking , using phone thing. Food and drinks are reasonably priced(like $4 for a bottomless 32oz soda). Plus beerdave123321

There's still so much unknown about the consoles, how could you pre order? I prefer to see what the inside of the PS4 looks like before. I want to make sure it doesn't melt. It looks way too small. BossPerson

There's enough to know that it'll be a decent gamebox, and the only one that won't suck. For a console person, it's the only option. I was going to grab one myself until that PS+ requirement.

[QUOTE="BossPerson"]There's still so much unknown about the consoles, how could you pre order? I prefer to see what the inside of the PS4 looks like before. I want to make sure it doesn't melt. It looks way too small. coolbeans90

There's enough to know that it'll be a decent gamebox, and the only one that won't suck. For a console person, it's the only option. I was going to grab one myself until that PS+ requirement.

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[QUOTE="BossPerson"]There's still so much unknown about the consoles, how could you pre order? I prefer to see what the inside of the PS4 looks like before. I want to make sure it doesn't melt. It looks way too small. BossPerson

There's enough to know that it'll be a decent gamebox, and the only one that won't suck. For a console person, it's the only option. I was going to grab one myself until that PS+ requirement.

I dunno that they will be so inclined to give as much free stuff afterwards - before, they had to entice you. Now, they have some old school M$ douchebaggery up their sleeves, and I don't trust it; I'm not buying it. Insofar as reliability is concerned, Sony has usually been pretty solid, and it's not like it's a high-end, overclocked gaming rig.

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Theaters are already a near obsolete experience. Pirate700

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[QUOTE="sammyjenkis898"] I'm curious how you came to this conclusion. The box-office says otherwise.

harashawn

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[QUOTE="BossPerson"]Frankly I think that requirement is a good thing since they'll be upgrading PSN's infrastructure. Plus you get a ton of free stuff. Im still concerned about the size though. I'll probably wait a couple months to see if theres any reliability issues. Pirate700

I dunno that they will be so inclined to give as much free stuff afterwards - before, they had to entice you. Now, they have some old school M$ douchebaggery up their sleeves, and I don't trust it; I'm not buying it. Insofar as reliability is concerned, Sony has usually been pretty solid, and it's not like it's a high-end, overclocked gaming rig.

"Free games" can range from legit titles like you can pick up on PS+ now to things like arcade titles, which could p.easily happen.

And I'd rather just pick my own games to buy. I'll just stick with the PC.

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[QUOTE="sammyjenkis898"] I'm curious how you came to this conclusion. The box-office says otherwise.

harashawn

[QUOTE="harashawn"][QUOTE="Pirate700"]The box office numbers are screwed because the cost of tickets has risen so much over the past 10-15 years. Watching at home on a nice TV with a much better picture, a comfortable recliner or sofa and drinks that cost $.50 is a much better experience. The only reason the average consumer goes to the theater is because that's where movies come out first. If they came out at home (at least in a PPV form) first, theaters probably wouldn't survive more than a year or so.

Pirate700

Movie theaters are okay.

Like, two or three times a year for movies that can't possibly suck and no snacks okay.

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[QUOTE="harashawn"] That's silly. A lot of people enjoy the movie theatre experience.harashawn

[QUOTE="harashawn"][QUOTE="Pirate700"]The box office numbers are screwed because the cost of tickets has risen so much over the past 10-15 years. Watching at home on a nice TV with a much better picture, a comfortable recliner or sofa and drinks that cost $.50 is a much better experience. The only reason the average consumer goes to the theater is because that's where movies come out first. If they came out at home (at least in a PPV form) first, theaters probably wouldn't survive more than a year or so. ZionismFTW

[QUOTE="ZionismFTW"][QUOTE="harashawn"] That's silly. A lot of people enjoy the movie theatre experience.harashawn

[QUOTE="harashawn"][QUOTE="ZionismFTW"] I guess, but as people's home become better equipped with nice TVs, audio systems, while having a personal bathroom and fridge, it's getting harder for movie theatres to compete.ZionismFTW

[QUOTE="harashawn"][QUOTE="ZionismFTW"] I guess, but as people's home become better equipped with nice TVs, audio systems, while having a personal bathroom and fridge, it's getting harder for movie theatres to compete.Pirate700

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[QUOTE="harashawn"] Sitting with 50-100 people and sharing an experience with them is always going to be better (In my opinion) than sitting by myself regardless of the system on which I watch it.ZionismFTW

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ummm, ppl can go to other ppl's houses and stuff

[QUOTE="ZionismFTW"][QUOTE="harashawn"] Sitting with 50-100 people and sharing an experience with them is always going to be better (In my opinion) than sitting by myself regardless of the system on which I watch it.Pirate700

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ummm, ppl can go to other ppl's houses and stuff

coolbeans90

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ummm, ppl can go to other ppl's houses and stuff

Pirate700

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Re: "Sharing the experience"

ummm, ppl can go to other ppl's houses and stuff

ZionismFTW

That is one of the saddest things I've ever heard.

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Re: "Sharing the experience"

ummm, ppl can go to other ppl's houses and stuff

ZionismFTW

[QUOTE="sammyjenkis898"][QUOTE="JML897"] I can still go to matinees for like $6 on weekends The expensive part is if you want to buy popcorn/etcPirate700

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[QUOTE="sammyjenkis898"] Yep. Most expensive movie ticket around here is $10. Far from obsolete. Can't get that kind of experience at home, no matter how good your entertainment system is.tagyhag

Exactly, a theater ticket gets you a kid kicking your seat for two hours, a $7 soda and a $10 popcorn, some jackass talking on their phone next to you, and someone rustling their chip back for half the flick. The theater experience is absolute crap. Pirate700

[QUOTE="tagyhag"][QUOTE="Pirate700"]How can you not match that experience at home? The home experience is better in every single way.

Pirate700

Nah I'm talking about the 3D version. Came out this year and I saw it on IMAX.

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[QUOTE="tagyhag"] I don't know man. I've seen Jurassic Park easily over 30 times and the one time I've watched it on the theaters I was completely engrossed.tagyhag

Nah I'm talking about the 3D version. Came out this year and I saw it on IMAX.

Maybe when inflation goes overboard. Not anytime soon though.

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[QUOTE="Pirate700"]Which is my point. If you like sharing the experience, you can do it with people you actually want to. The home viewing experience has everything the theater does but it's significantly cheaper, more convenient and can be much better quality.

Pirate700

There's still so much unknown about the consoles, how could you pre order? I prefer to see what the inside of the PS4 looks like before. I want to make sure it doesn't melt. It looks way too small. BossPerson

What's unknown about them? We know the hardware specs. Both consoles have the same CPUs, the PS4 has a stronger graphics card and better RAM.

The Xbox 360 slims are smaller and mine hasn't melted, even though I constantly keep it on for very long periods of time.

Plus, when I preorder at GameStop I can put down a little bit each month and have them both paid off by the time they release. Much better than paying for it outright on my credit card.

Lucas is delusional but fvck the movie industry. It's not the consumers' fault that idiots make films with 200+ mil budgets that end up being terrible and expecting people to pay top dollar for what's essentially live action Saturday morning cartoons.

Also, the theatre experience is way, way, better than the home one. I'm not sure what kind of crackhouse theatres you people visit but where I live there's a few theatres that are damn near perfect in every way. Sucks for some, I guess.

Lucas is delusional but fvck the movie industry. It's not the consumers' fault that idiots make films with 200+ mil budgets that end up being terrible and expecting people to pay top dollar for what's essentially live action Saturday morning cartoons.

Also, the theatre experience is way, way, better than the home one. I'm not sure what kind of crackhouse theatres you people visit but where I live there's a few theatres that are damn near perfect in every way. Sucks for some, I guess.

Aljosa23

I would rather watch movies on my home entertainment system.

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Lucas is delusional but fvck the movie industry. It's not the consumers' fault that idiots make films with 200+ mil budgets that end up being terrible and expecting people to pay top dollar for what's essentially live action Saturday morning cartoons.

Also, the theatre experience is way, way, better than the home one. I'm not sure what kind of crackhouse theatres you people visit but where I live there's a few theatres that are damn near perfect in every way. Sucks for some, I guess.

airshocker

I would rather watch movies on my home entertainment system.

That's fine. You're also married and have kids so your life is pretty much over anyway.

Aljosa23

Psh. Kid. Singular. And my life is amazing. Except that I have to deal with smelly Canadians basically a puddle-jump away.

Psh. Kid. Singular. And my life is amazing. Except that I have to deal with smelly Canadians basically a puddle-jump away.

airshocker

Only way your life could be amazing is if you smoke the weed from all those medicial marijuana dispensaries you Federalis raid.

Aljosa23

You better stop smoking, bro. It's killing your engrish.

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[QUOTE="Pirate700"]Which is my point. If you like sharing the experience, you can do it with people you actually want to. The home viewing experience has everything the theater does but it's significantly cheaper, more convenient and can be much better quality.

coolbeans90

That is one of the saddest things I've ever heard.

I like to eat popcorn when at the movies. With a side of herbed parmesan and romano. Do you guys enjoy snacks while at a theater dave123321

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Theaters are already a near obsolete experience. sammyjenkis898