If most people watch movies on DVDs, why do studios bother marketing them to theatres?

Question

I haven't been to a theatre in months... spilled popcorn and soda, $4.99 soda :\, people that won't shut up during the movie or are smacking gum, noisy kids, people talking on their cell phones, Bob's fat head blocking your view, the plethora of commercials before the movie begins and theatre clerks begging for money for god knows what charity.. It's ridiculous.

Watching a movie on DVD with the comfort your couch and a few of your friends over is much more preferable

Answer 1

It's true that movies now generate more income from home video and other secondary markets than they do from theatrical release, but there are still some business reasons why studios send movies to theaters for a few months before shipping the DVDs. A lot of the reason studios still depend on movie theaters is about marketing and generating buzz. There's still nothing bigger and more glamorous in show business than a theatrical "event" movie. The studio accountants can tell from a film's theatrical opening weekend box office how much it will earn over its lifetime -- on DVD, cable, broadcast TV, in-flight on airplanes, etc. And a theatrical opening generates word of mouth, critics' reviews (which in turn generate the blurbs and quotes that appear on the DVD package), and year-end awards.

Of course, a lot of us moviegoers still have a strong emotional attachment to theaters as well. After all, we've been going to the movies and enjoying that communal experience for 100 years. So even though the technology exists to bypass theaters altogether, it's hard for many of us to give up what has been a central part of our cultural experience for a century. And as long as we continue to buy $9 billion worth of tickets each year, I think the studios will continue to indulge us, however begrudgingly, in our desire to sit in darkness with hundreds of strangers and submerge ourselves in giant, flickering images.

Answer 2

Just because you have a bad time at the movies doesn't mean everyone else does. I love going and seeing a movie on a big screen. I have only seen that charity thing done at most 3 times since I was little. If someone is on the cell I go get the manager, that takes care of it. The one thing I hate is people kicking the back of my seat it makes me want to turn around and punch someone in the throat.

Answer 3

Don"t you want to be "first" on your block to watch a new release movie,on the big screen ?
Going to a show gives the person "a full experience,of the event",including the ones you mentioned.
I,myself perfer turning up the amp -- bring out the party material,and enjoy the evening event ,in the comfort,of my home. One can indulge himself in "comforts",at home , that would not be allowed elsewhere,in public.
There are those who are dedicated "movie going fans" --- who perfer the big screen ----.
Also ,it"s a good place to stick the kids, for a couple hours while the parents take a break.

Answer 4

I usually buy the DVDs of the movies I wanna see.I don't like the atmosphere of theaters I'm not a quite person!

Answer 5

Now It's for first viewing.

Answer 6

some movies just have to be seen on the big screen