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another problem that you will never stop torrents

I could not agree more. Most high speeds connections in the US are neither high nor have speed (I know redundant). Currently many homes have 1.0 MPS. Some have 2.5 and if you pay some outrageous some, you could tweak it up to 5.0. At this current rate, as Mark points out, it takes hours to download. Even when we finally get to 50 MPS or even, 100 MPS, we are talking years and years off. The average consumer also does not have the technological comfort with downloading and won’t until the next generation starts earning real money. One night, I tried multiple downloads of iTunes videos and only got part of the ordered downloads to my computer and none to my iPod. It even erased what I had previously downloaded. The system could not seem to handle multiple downloads that were ordered even thought they download one at a time. I spent two hours on the phone with Apple trying to recover my money, work it out or both. At the end of the call, the very nice rep told me to go to my local Apple store and wait an average of two hours to have assitance. Sorry folks, but those of you on this blog may put up with that becauuse you have a vested interest in technology…the average American absoltuely positively will not do it! Now we need to think about how to reinvent the video retail store to be a fool proof down load site, a socail networking center to play video games/music or just grab a cup of java to discuss and play with the latest tech gadgets! Mike Kelley, NY, NY

“Downloading movies is a decent business for an aggregator. They have to be there. THere is some money to be made selling for laptops and PDAs. Downloading as a retail alternative aint gonna work”

As a matter in fact, downloading as a retail alternative is already happening. Do you know about Bitorrents and other programs that make downloading movies as simple as one click and it’s downloading? Also, why downloading has made movies so popular is that ‘the development of more advanced video/audio compression technologies that allow the movies to be compressed to much smaller sizes’ make downloading and waiting time go down.

The installation of high speed broadband connections in many homes today have also made downloading much faster and convenient for household members. Also, the availability of free movies online just keeps people at home and comfortable, waiting to watch movies just one click away.

Downloading movies is the best new thing.

-J

I feel that you are completely wrong in saying that downloading a movie is a hassle. While connected to a constant T3 line, I am able to download one movie at 3 MB/SEC. This means that for a 700 MB movie I can download it in minutes. If I were to download multiple movies at once, it doesn’t nearly take as much time as you make it out to be. Even by using a standard home, cable modem, I can leave my downloads on over night and wake up to three fresh copies of movies I can watch or even give as a present to my friends.

One just needs to know how to properly manage their bandwidth, and even so, by using smart programs, they will manage it for you.

Downloading movies may be a hassle for you, but it is definitely convenient and hassle-free for those that know how to use their programs efficiently.

People should be able to download movies with no problem. If I can figure out how to do it, and download any movie I want at any time, how can it possibly be a hassle?

-J

Come on Cubes…I’ve only asked you why the film and TV industry can’t agree to one format and you keep ignoring the question. If I’m going to drop $4000 on a 16X9 TV with a 1.85:1 resolution, then that’s what I want to see on that TV. I don’t want stupid bars on the top/bottom or sides of the freaken TV. I also don’t to stretch and distort the resolution on the screen so that I don’t have the bars. Give me a break people!

You’re missing a big point – downloading is already a huge success:

1 – Cable companies are offering PPV for cheap, it’s going to run on the same system as the net before too long (of course you don’t want to cannabalize the theaters)
2 – Torrent networks deliver content at fantastic speeds not to mention that the HD compression techniques are getting better and better by the day (see the porn industry). USE THEM DAMMIT!

Mark, stick to your own philosophy and give the consumer what they really want.

Since I can’t respond to your Movie Problem anymore here’s a couple obvious freebies for ya:
1 – Tuesday is half price night (go to the dollar theaters and see how packed it is by dropping the price only $0.50)
2 – More movies in 3-D and IMAX (animated films will continue to set the standard as ‘real’ still costs too much)
3 – Use proactive phone marketing (see phone calls from Samuel Jackson – also if I was you, I’d enter into this space)
4 – Discount to all MySpace users (set up links to Fandango/Moviefone)
5 – Collaborative works – everyone wants to see a movie that they had some part in (even if it was a vote)
6 – Film at multiple locations and use tons of extras
7 – Have users text in a response after the movie
8 – Have interactive movies broadcast over broadband (ever see a live concert at the movie theater? Check out Prince)
9 – Look for additional revenue streams at the theater (bands have merch)
10 – Have the actors and actresses do random meet and greets at the theaters
11 – Tap into the sequel markets more
12 – Have episodic movies
13 – And MY FAVORITE – set up an MLM structure
14 – Sell DVDs after the movie

YOU HAVE TO MAKE PEOPLE FEEL THEY BELONG WITH THE STARS AND THAT THEY ARE JUST AS IMPORTANT

There’s a million ways to increase your revenue and get people off of their asses to the theaters. All legit solutions at low cost….jesus if snakes on a plane can make money or Talladega Nights (fuck me)

People love being around other people – otherwise we’d just all drink beer at our own house instead of strapping on beer goggles. Capitalize on the socializing before and after the movie.

good luck
Rio