Replies to post #31181 on Intellipharmaceutics International Inc. (IPCI)

[Tekterra]

Yeah, theaters don't make much from the ticket sales, since film makers like Disney takes 65% of the ticket sales. But, you will likely spend more on food and drinks or other stuff for sure, and that's where theaters makes most of their money. When you bring people to the theaters, a lot more goes on for the night out.

Some people might want a lift from Ubers for example, if they ended up drinking a bit on the night out.

McDonalds might have a special offer for MP members, things like that to generate more business. When I went to see Thor two days ago, I went to local Apple Bee restaurant and it was packed, I bought drinks but no pop corns for the movie show in the theater. I needed food and drinks lol. Easily spent 50$. If I didn't go to movies, I would not have been to the local restaurant, and I would not have bought drinks.

So yeah, this potentially far bigger than just being able to go to movies for a low monthly subscription. Because you don't have to worry about other movies that might be bad one if you had to pay 14$ for a ticket. You end up more willing to try out other movies that you would normally not want to pay for them. It most certainly helps those mid tier films and not just the top tier big players.

[wimuskyfisherman]

This changeover in the movie industry could be very disruptive. What I see is someone creating a business that will lower the cut for the theatre owners and people making the films. I don't see how they will get away with "eating someone else's lunch" while those people passively sit back and watch. Should be interesting.

A big problem I see is at times when they can fill the theatres easily at full price- premiers, weekends, holidays, etc. They are not going to like giving half the seats away at lower prices.

The reason I have not signed up for this service is I was able to get a Marcus Rewards card for free. On Tuesday nights all movies are $5 plus with the rewards program I get free popcorn as well. So I might go 1-2 times per month. Never more than 2... And I will get free popcorn too! And if I don't go at all, I pay nothing!