Does any one own a movie theater ??  Is it a lot of work??
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I don't own a movie theatre, but I worked as a projectionist  for 6 years. I also used to set up 16mm film nights at various locales. And yes, it's a lot of work. It's also getting harder and harder to make a profit in that business.\n\nMost movie theatres are owned by large chains (AMC, UA, etc.) and they work closely with the major movie corporations and tend to focus on the big blockbusters etc. If you own an independent movie theatre you really can't hope to compete with them, so it's better to go into the "art house" cinema. Running old movies, foreign films, and art house films that the larger cinemas ignore.\n\nTheatre's are also changing as they start to change over to digital projection, so it may not be the best time to get into the cinema business as if you purchase one and set up a 35mm projector (very big and costly, but still the format of choice) in a few years you may find yourself having to shell out even more money to change over to digital projection (the format of the future, probably be standard in about 10 years).\n\nAnyway, once you get a building and set up your projection, etc. You'll then need to get in contact with a distribution house for prints to show, a distributor for concessions (snacks, drinks, etc. - where most of your money is made), and you'll need to start advertising. Show movies that people want to see, and they'll come. \n\nThe old Centre Theatre in downtown Jacksonville,FL used to be for sale (this was many years ago). It was lovely building, but it needed a lot of restoration work. Have no idea if it's been torn down, bought out, or what.\n\nIf you have any questions, feel free to send me a mail. (just click on my picture and use the contact button.) \n\nGood luck!
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It is a lot of work, but you can hire people to do the things you don't know how to do or don't want to do.  It is much cheeper to build your own than to buy a new one.   Make sure to check backgounds of all contractors, and only hire ones who are bonded.   Have regular inspections by someone who is knowledgable to make sure the building codes are met.
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I work with a builder in the DFW area that does that.  Shoot me a message with more specific questions.\n\nThanks, and good luck.
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yes, although some theater chains now have both reel to reel and digital projection. As the reel to reels start needing to be replaced, I am sure more theaters are going to switch over.
718402
One who goes to the movies!!
996631
I think you cant watch any movies of that movie ion the theaters any more...... so i say, you head someplace where you can rent some DVD's......like Video City etc....\n\nGood luck though...
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why does anyone even go to theaters  when you could get the movie at home where it is warm and the food is free.whenever i go to a theater somebody tall sits in front of me someone sitting behide me always kicks my chair and people around me always talk
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Lots and lots and lots of books.  Thousands of them.  I only own four movies. ;)
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A reel of film still passes through the projector.  I suspect that some cinemas will go over to a digital projection system soon. \n\nI have seen this method a few years ago at a festival and it was nowhere near the quality of the old system, particularly as it was  a large 2000 seat cinema.  But I am sure the technology will get better.
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It might be a limited release movie.  If it does well in other places a theatre near you may pick it up, so keep on watching for it.  I work at a movie theatre in Iowa and we don't have it either and I am not happy about it.  I already yelled at my manager, even though he's not the one who picks which movies we get.
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call one of them, or all of them. They have amazing stuff for free. (and lot's of it's collectible too.) Tell them what you want. They have literature, still photos and I'm certain they will have movies on tape or dvd
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You can do it, but it's not worth it. Time consuming and quality reducing.\nQuit being cheap and buy some more DVD-R's.
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Call Blockbuster, Hollywood, or Net Flix........
801368
I knew a guy once that was a bootlegger and he worked in the projection room at a movie theater. He would just take the movie right off the reel and bootleg 'em. Thankfully for him he ONLY got fired when they caught him.
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$3000.00 is no the low end, go for a % of the profits\nthat would be better.\n\nI've done a few movies, they are fun(very funny at times)\n\njust do not get in over your head.\n\n==>the younger you are, the more you can make per movie<==\n\nwhen I was young(18), I told my mother I got the money at a casino(LOL),,well it was a gamble right????
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Most of the answers are going to reflect the comfort and price of watching a movie in your own home.  I think that should be where you focus any changes in the movie industy.  Comfort, convenience, and affordability.  As far as the content of the movies being distributed...they wonder why the box office has dropped to all time lows, but just look at what the consumers choices are: remakes and sequels.  Hollywood is throwing out movies right and left that are vying for the blockbuster title through gimmick, as opposed to original content.  \nThat, and people can get away with not going to theaters these days, and dling them on their own computer.  Not a big fan, but I certainly understand.  A friend of ours does this, only to turn around and purchase those movies that he actually enjoys.  He says: "most of the movies nowadays are crap.  First, I'll dl it, preview it, then buy it to add to the collection."  Not a bad theory really, especially considering what it does cost to watch a movie, and the negative opinion that you usually walk away with.
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I would recomend it for new movies or popular movies. Other movies it's just a waste of time if theres not a big line. Besides that i think it's an excelent service. I highley recomend it!