I think A New Hope and Return of the Jedi are about even with Part 1. Empire Strikes Back is close to being as great as Part 2. Generally speaking though, I much prefer the mythology and themes in Dune compared to Star Wars.
I’d rather pay that $30 for my wife and I to experience it in the theater.
Precisely. The initial digital release isn't the death knell to a theatrical run that people might think it is because the price is comparable to if not more expensive than a movie ticket. The cheaper digital rental price usually comes with the disc release but that's not until further down the line along with the streaming release on Max.
I’m a 4K disc collector also so if I wanted to wait I would rather spend that $30 for the 4K. I’m glad the digital option is there for others. Just not for me.
There's piracy as well. It thrives in some countries. And there's an obvious difference between bootleg and 4K.
I guess that's April Fool's but it's not that far from reality since it will really be available in two weeks anyway.
A. It has a contract for a 45 day window like most WB films.
Contrary to what the Spongebob movie would have us believe, pirates don't go to the movies anyway.
In all seriousness it's probably not a thing in the US but it's pretty big in Europe, especially in my country where the vast majority has been doing it all the time for years now. Not that we here amount to anything profit-wise, just saying.Contrary to what the Spongebob movie would have us believe, pirates don't go to the movies anyway.
It's even bigger in many Asian countries, including China. I'm not saying it's going to make or break the film but I think the countries where it doesn't happen much, underestimate how much it might be happening elsewhere. It's still going to affect its box office somewhat.
Oh I don't doubt it. I feel like piracy has gotten less common in the US because of the smaller gap between theatrical release and streaming. I just figure the bigger blockbuster spectacle movies are less likely to be as affected by piracy. There have been plenty of times in the past (meaning over 10 years ago when it still took a little bit more time between theatrical and home video release) where I would watch bootleg copies of films I had already seen in theaters. My way of justifying it was "Well, I've already seen this in theaters two or three times, I can treat myself to this bootleg copy."In all seriousness it's probably not a thing in the US but it's pretty big in Europe, especially in my country where the vast majority has been doing it all the time for years now. Not that we here amount to anything profit-wise, just saying.
That's a silly question. Of course not. I'd 3D print it.You wouldn't download a car, would you?
I guess it depends on the country. I don't know anyone who has watched bootleg versions of movies, but as soon as it hits streaming or blu-ray we're all over the HD rip of a film.
I always think of IT Crowd:You wouldn't download a car, would you?
