TrainsOfDisney
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I think Disney should plan on investing into El Capitan like venues that are Disney owned, historical and unique.
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News Disney announces strategic restructuring of media and entertainment divisions.
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I think Disney should plan on investing into El Capitan like venues that are Disney owned, historical and unique.
Slpy3270
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Disney would probably run movie theaters the same way they ran hockey and baseball teams.
the.dreamfinder
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Haha no. Lots of mom and pop cinemas will die without federal or industry help. The chains will shed hundreds of screens which will result in screen deserts in non affluent, high population metros.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
Expected this...
Can we get a decent Star Wars movie now?!?
Time for a “change in leadership” at LFL. It’s time
Can we get a decent Star Wars movie now?!?
Time for a “change in leadership” at LFL. It’s time
the.dreamfinder
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You’re probably right, but one could see Disney being pushed by its talent and $$$ to create high end theaters. Possibly even vertically integrated theaters attached to a high end Disney Store concept with a WDTC travel agency office and such.
TrainsOfDisney
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By making movies about their movie theaters? Angels of the Mighty Movies 1, 2 , 1.5, and 3 confirmed!
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
Mom and pop?!?
It was predicted 6 months ago that regal and AMC aren’t gonna make it.
They can’t operate at reduced capacity...there’s not a lot of money in theaters above the operational costs
Slpy3270
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If they really want to sweeten the deal, they should also be major venues for ESPN pay-per-views for those who don't have cable or don't want to subscribe to ESPN+ but want to watch the PPV in some form that doesn't involve piracy.
Kinda like the days before cable TV.
Oh, and muh synergy!
the.dreamfinder
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Regal and AMC can go to debt markets and Uncle Sam. Hundreds of mom and pops can’t.
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SteamboatJoe
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Seems like COVID just accelerated what was already looking inevitable. Onward and Mulan were interesting test runs but Soul will be the true barometer of just how successful (and profitable) releasing a major feature on a streaming service is. Factor in studios being able to operate their own theaters and I think we are in for a huge shakeup in the move theater business over the next few years. And honestly, shame on AMC and the like if they didn't see this coming. The writing has been on the wall for a long time.
Bringing everything under one umbrella also makes a lot of sense and probably eliminates many unnecessary redundancies. The big negative with streaming is that it is starting to balkanize as major studios and networks start hoarding content onto their exclusive service which is bad for consumers. No one is going to want to subscribe to more than 2 or 3 streaming services. The service with the broadest offering and appeal is going to have an edge.
I really don't see how this has much of an impact on the parks.
Bringing everything under one umbrella also makes a lot of sense and probably eliminates many unnecessary redundancies. The big negative with streaming is that it is starting to balkanize as major studios and networks start hoarding content onto their exclusive service which is bad for consumers. No one is going to want to subscribe to more than 2 or 3 streaming services. The service with the broadest offering and appeal is going to have an edge.
I really don't see how this has much of an impact on the parks.
SteamboatJoe
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The mom and pops and independents are who I really feel for. There is a still a niche for them in a post-COVID world. I just hope they live long enough to see it.
Slpy3270
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Which is why I expect Disney to still sell content to their linear networks or any competitor willing to pay them for it.
I don't expect This Is Us to leave NBC anytime soon, especially if NBCUni is paying Disney big bucks for each renewal. Same with The Simpsons, Bob's Burgers and Family Guy with FOX.
UNCgolf
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Avant-garde independent films have never really made any money. It's pretty much always been big budget showpiece films that brought in tons of revenue (and Disney animated films in certain periods).
Slpy3270
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They still bring in big bucks with home video and pay TV/streaming sales. That's why ViacomCBS bought a big stake in ex-Disney label Miramax (which Disney stopped caring about when Iger came in; in hindsight, big mistake).
UNCgolf
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Yeah, I just meant for theater operators. Not for studios/companies.
TrainsOfDisney
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Some of the smaller mom and pops are able to run. With less to do, they may be having better years than before. I know the drive in’s in my state are making a killing.
SteamboatJoe
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I actually think this route may provide for some better overall content if done properly. Films and shows will no longer need to have mass appeal to entice advertisers and warrant the costs of production and distribution. Material appealing to specific fandoms and niche markets, who can be very reliable consumers if you give them what they want, should be more plentiful going forward. Shows like Mandalorian and the upcoming Wandavision would never have worked under the old model.
Slpy3270
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Outdoor drive ins are easier to social distance than indoor, air-conditioned theaters.
SteamboatJoe
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I believe it. Even churches in my area are doing the drive-in movie thing.
Like malls, movie theaters are going to need to evolve. It's going to be about the experience going forward. And I'm not just talking about better food, alcohol, and more comfortable chairs. That is being done already. They are going to need to prove an entertainment experience that people can't just as easily create in their living room and screen content that isn't readily available on a streaming service.