Quote: (09-13-2017 03:08 AM)Scoundrel Wrote:
I'm amazed that the theatrical film industry has held on as long as it has. Remember, movies got started in the pre-television era. In those days, if you wanted to watch something, you HAD to go to a theater.
In the age of flatscreens, surround sound, and infinite entertainment available at our fingertips, it's downright nutty to go out to a theater and pay exorbitant fees for the privilege of sitting among strangers to watch what is essentially a big flatscreen with surround sound.
Be sure to get there early, or you might end up with one of those crappy seats off to the side!
All of Hollywood is just 10 bio. $ in turnover per year!
That is peanuts to the world's billionaires - some companies make 10 bio. $ in quarterly profits. It is really amazing how much reach entertainment has for how little money. Mark my words - even if they make a net loss, then they will still churn out high-quality content, because the people have to be entertained. The road to the Brave New World is plastered with a lot of diversion and indoctrination.