They better do more, they won't survive on rentals alone as more people start using VOD, PPV, DD, etc. Of course those things are quite some time down the road but they have to start before they get in a bad position.
No way in 2-3 years. Even when that becomes possible, it will take a long time for people to become aware of it and prices will be high(just look at the prices for the fastest internet services). Not to mention that most people still want something tangable for their money; the downloadable music effect doesn't apply to moviies as a direct comparison for many reasons: size, age group making the purchases, portability(most don't want to watch a movie on a small screen but they also don't want to carry something bulky). they presently aren't 1080p, ..i could keep going on but what for; you're entitled to your opinion.
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They better do more, they won't survive on rentals alone as more people start using VOD, PPV, DD, etc. Of course those things are quite some time down the road but they have to start before they get in a bad position.
Well obviously things are not that FAR down the road when they are considering making these purchases.
As I said many times.. we are maybe 2-3 years from mainstream HD streaming and downloads. That's pretty urgent if you ask me.
No way in 2-3 years.
Even when that becomes possible, it will take a long time for people to become aware of it and prices will be high(just look at the prices for the fastest internet services). Not to mention that most people still want something tangable for their money; the downloadable music effect doesn't apply to moviies as a direct comparison for many reasons: size, age group making the purchases, portability(most don't want to watch a movie on a small screen but they also don't want to carry something bulky). they presently aren't 1080p, ..i could keep going on but what for; you're entitled to your opinion.