The Future of the Entertainment Industry

[Amnorix]

This thread is being started as a spin-off (see what i did there) from the NFL ratings decline thread in the Lounge. Trying to take advantage of Dane's knowledge of the industry, I asked what the future of movie-making is, given the shift in demographics and how younger generations are receiving content.

I also wondered whether movie theaters would go the way of the dodo, or more specifically Blockbuster, and my kids would be telling their kids about how they used to exist but now don't.

[mnchiefsguy]

Originally Posted by 007

I see how many options there are in KC alone and also when I visit Omaha. It just pisses me off how Topeka is so damned backwards. Shit, even Lawrence has a theater with recliners for crying out loud.

That said, I know if Topeka upgraded their theater whey would also upgrade the pricing. Its already more expensive than a KC theater. I'd hate to see what they would charge for Imax here. Would probably rival California prices.

New theater is being built in Topeka that will have recliners, food, bar, etc.

http://www.cjonline.com/news/busines...anned-29th-and

[007]

Originally Posted by mnchiefsguy

New theater is being built in Topeka that will have recliners, food, bar, etc.

http://www.cjonline.com/news/busines...anned-29th-and

Yeah, I know. They've been talking about it for years. One of those things that I'll believe it when I see it.

the biggest issue with that is the absolutely horrible location. That intersection at 29th and Fairlawn is a damn nightmare already and now they want to increase the traffic even more. While everyone wants another theater option in Topeka, not many want it in that location. Personally, I think its a mistake to put it there and the location will ultimately kill it.