Hollywood had a pretty good 2012. Movie attendance rose by around 6%, and theater revenues and average ticket prices both hit …
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Most People Rarely—Or Never—Go to the Movies Nowadays
If you still go to the movies fairly regularly, you’re in the minority, according to a new survey.
The Cure for the Ailing Movie Business Is To … Raise Ticket Prices?
Last year was a bad one for the movie business, with the fewest tickets sold since 1995 and revenues that dropped 4.5% from the previous year. Analysts foresee a better year ahead in 2012, and what is it that’s expected to turn …
Thumbs Down: 2011 Saw Least Movie Tickets Sold Since 1995
Reviews aside, it’s been a bad year at the movies. By the time 2011 comes to an end, ticket revenues are expected to be down 4.5% compared to 2010. This is despite today’s higher ticket prices: The average movie admission crossed …
Fewer People Are Going to the Movies: Why the Movie Studios and Theaters Don’t Care
The people in the business of profiting from movies don’t seem particularly troubled that theater attendance has dipped by 10% since 1999. And why aren’t they worried? Because during this same time period, ticket prices have …
Is a 3-D Movie Really Worth an Extra $5?
Generally speaking, movie goers love special effects. For an action film in which giant robots come to life and battle for the earth’s survival, it’s a safe assumption that the more special effects, the better. But what if …
Like It or Not, This Is the Year You’re Supposed to Upgrade to a 3-D TV
It doesn't matter if you're not a fan of 3-D at the movie theater, let alone in your living room. 3-D TVs are coming!
