Many struggling cinemas depend on sales of pricey food and drink as ticket revenue mainly goes to film studios. But does banning outside supplies really add up, asks Stuart Heritage
Keep in mind that you have fancy media devices at home. Cinema served a purpose that may not be as necessary now. That said, cinemas have always made money on food and not on tickets. It will die, but it’s not like they are stupid people suddenly for doing this.
Keep in mind that you have fancy media devices at home. Cinema served a purpose that may not be as necessary now. That said, cinemas have always made money on food and not on tickets. It will die, but it’s not like they are stupid people suddenly for doing this.
Cinemas made all their money on tickets before TV.
Then TV came along, then ridiculously predatory movie distribution contracts, then the Internet.
Their response? Apparently. Using the police to enforce their terms of service regarding food sales.
What’s next; calling the police when you don’t watch the advertisements?
The police were called for trespass after the patron(s) refused to leave for violating the rules. There’s a difference.
Hanging around in the foyer to try and argue the point is not leaving.
Obviously it was excessive, but they’re still within their rights to have someone removed.
That’s the only bit that matters.
I have a feeling you or a member of your family owns a struggling (dare I say failing) theater.
LOL I don’t even go anymore. It’s a washed up format.