Cineworld Going Bankrupt?

[witchdoctor]

Uh oh, the worlds second larget cinema chain may file for bankruptcy, better get ready for a LOT more interest in HOME theater:

Cineworld shares plunge on bankruptcy fears

The heavily indebted cinema chain, which also owns Picturehouse, has been hit by poor audiences.

www.bbc.com

 

[OHMisback]

Horse Whisperer was playing the last time I went to a cinema.
I confess it was all my fault. LOL
Shooting on the big screen.
Shooting watching the big screen.

Live action vs Big Screen. You have to wear a vest to the movie you don't at home, (usually).

 

[fmw]

The last time I went to a movie theater it was to watch Red Tails with a small group of friends. I had to go out to the lobby to get a napkin which I tore up and stuffed in my ears to protect myself from ear damage. To say the audio was too loud was an understatement. I believe that was in 2012. To be honest I wouldn't go to a movie theater if it were free. Home theater is the way to go.

 

[mtrycrafts]

When we go for the even gigger screen experience we have taken earplugs with us just in case.
Waiting for BD for some good movies just doesn't hack it.

 

[j_garcia]

It is kind of nice to go to the theater and there aren't a ton of people there causing distractions. Hell, when I went to Bullet Train, the guys in front of me appeared to be recording it. I told the theater about it after the fact and they said "we can't really do anything about it" WTF? I don't go as often as before though for sure. The downside obviously is that I know that means the theater isn't making as much money. They should LOWER matinee prices to get people to come back or offer other perks. One location here offers a cheap hotdog+drink deal during Sunday matinee and you don't need to be a member of anything to get it.

I think all theater chains will be in trouble soon, regardless of virus fears.

 

[Mikado463]

My popcorn is a lot cheaper at home ...........

 

[j_garcia]

My popcorn is a lot cheaper at home ...........

Of course it is. $12 for a icee and $20 for popcorn? That is like a 10,000% profit.