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Would you rent a same-day theatrical release for $50? Napster founder says yes

3 pointsby Huhtyabout 9 years ago

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betterturkeyabout 9 years ago
&quot;Interestingly, Screening Room would cut in movie theater chains as much as 40 percent for each rental. This is an attempt to avoid a severe backlash from theatrical chains that are vehemently against any technology that keeps moviegoers at home.&quot;<p>That&#x27;s a fascinating move. Theater chains have been very aggressive at avoiding this exact sort of disruption... but this is like paying the taxi companies to operate Uber.