Theaters Unhappy About Faster DVD Releases

dolphinlover writes "As movie studios such as Walt Disney Co. have pushed for more rapid DVD releases of movies to combat piracy on the Internet, executives of movie theater chains such as Regal Entertainment Group and National Amusements Inc. have countered, saying that seeing a movie in the theater is a 'fuller, more entertaining experience' and that the time window between movie and DVD releases should even be extended. Their views run counter to Disney's Chief Executive Rober Iger view that DVDs ought to come out simultaneously with the theater releases of movies. Both sides say their plans would benefit consumers. Is either correct, or are both approaching the situation from the wrong angle?"

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Downloading leagally and $5.00 candy..

[Tominva1045]

Downloading legal, content-owner-authorized movies is great. However, the majority of downloads now are illegal copies. And to be responsible to their stock holders the movie companies have to make this move.

Seeing a movie in a theater can be a great experience.

Paying $5.00 for a 40 cent box of candy is NOT.

Watching a P2P illegal movie downloader led off in a made-for-TV perp walk.. Priceless!

Counting the days till we see that on MSNBC...