Theater Chains Protest Early DVD

[Moundshroud]

As expected, theater owners are expressing anger over Sony's decision to release its animated Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs to consumers purchasing its Bravia TV sets on December 8, less than three months after its theatrical opening. New buyers of the Sony sets will receive the movie free; others wishing to purchase it early will have to shell out $24.95. The film is scheduled to be released on DVD on January 4. The Hollywood Reporter said today (Wednesday) that at least four major exhibitors, Regal, AMC, Cinemark and Marcus Theatres, plan to retaliate by pulling Meatballs from theaters at once. (It was still playing in 1,126 theaters as of last weekend, where it took in $1.3 million.)

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[Homicide]

When I bought my ps3 I got Talledaga Nights like a month early, who cares. If you were gonna see this movie in theaters you've seen it already!

[The Butcher]

I still think they should sell the DVD at the movie theater. I think in today's world people are comfortable going to the theater knowing that they'll still purchase the movie later. I know I do that.

But in the case of Meatballs, I really don't think giving away the movie early is going to affect ticket sales.

[GIGANTOR_]

I still think they should sell the DVD at the movie theater. I think in today's world people are comfortable going to the theater knowing that they'll still purchase the movie later. I know I do that.

But in the case of Meatballs, I really don't think giving away the movie early is going to affect ticket sales.

Plus you have to buy a TV to get the free DVD.

Plus I have noticed that some theatres have got into the DVD selling game.