John Fithian
John Fithian
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We regret this tragic incident, but we have to remind our patrons that violence at theaters is extremely rare. We've had 1.5 billion people come to the theaters in each of the past three years, and there were only a handful of violent incidents. Though very unfortunate, this type of incident is very rare at the cinema. At this time we don't know if there is any association of this particular incident in connection with the film that was playing. We'll let the police do their investigation.
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Our members are aware of price concerns and are listening.
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I like to describe it as business decisions that made a lot of sense individually added up to make some not-so-good sense collectively.
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I'm not sure who was asleep, but it wasn't the exhibition industry. Here's what we know about 2005: The movies aren't as good.
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I'm confident in our summer, and that we'll get a lead over last year. If there's a question, it's whether we can hold it when we get to October and November. Then we're holding our breaths a little.
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If consumers seriously analyzed their options, they'd realize that the cinema is the best value for a buck.
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If Hollywood were to go the way of simultaneous release, fewer Harry Potter s would get made.
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Consumers have many options for entertainment and leisure time. Theater operators must continue to innovate and to create the optimal experience.
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It's the biggest threat to the viability of the cinema industry today.
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It's the movies, stupid. That's what we've been saying all along.
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It looks as if we're finally getting more movies for families. We're all for a varied slate, movies for kids, movies for adults. But the thing that's going to get business going is when families come to the theater together.
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It takes good movies and a good theater experience to bring people out. Both are happening now.
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The issues of collapsing windows will still be an important topic. But I do not think it's as hot or as controversial as it was in October. The vast majority of the studios have given us very strong, private and public, assurances that sequential release works for them as a business model.
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The court did nothing to change the law as it applies to copyrights. We view the case as a decision in patent law. If the law were changed for copyrights, it would not mean block booking was legal.