2007-03-21 03:54:51 · 4 answers · asked by karimm2405 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
Cinemas lease the movie, getting replacements films when they wear out. There is a share of the Box office action, which is whyt he concession stand is so important to the theaters
2007-03-21 04:15:35 · answer #1 · answered by Experto Credo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The theaters pay a rental fee to show the movies. Ticket prices are split between theater and studio, with most of the money going to the studio. (This is why concession prices are so high - it's where the theaters make their money.) The longer a movie plays, the more money then shifts to the theaters.
2007-03-21 10:58:21 · answer #2 · answered by Film Jedi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the money a theatre takes in on ticket sales goes to the movie maker. The movie theater then makes their money off the concessions, which is why it is 20 dollars for 2 tubs of popcorn and two drinks.
2007-03-21 10:58:09 · answer #3 · answered by WyoWonder 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For Commercial films, They buy or lease the physical film itself. They pay royalties on every ticket sold. Indy films theaters often just purchase the film and the rights to redistribute it.
Some promotional items (posters and whatnot) are provided for "free."
2007-03-21 10:59:31 · answer #4 · answered by Vegan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋