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| Obsessed Fan   Joined: Apr 2004
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| Law Would Force Movie TheatersTo List Correct Time http://www.click2houston.com/money/4238574/detail.html Law Would Force Movie Theaters To List Correct Times Posted: 11:01 am CST February 28, 2005 Springfield, Ill. -- Don't you just hate it when you get to a movie theater on time, only to sit through a bunch of previews and commercials? He is proposing a law that would require theaters to list two starting times. One for trailers and commercials and the other for when the movie actually starts. He said the real starting time is important information, especially for parents who have to arrange for baby sitters. Theater owners don't like idea of dual starting times, fearing people won't be in their seats for the trailers. Franks admitted his issue isn't of the earth-shaking variety. He said he won't fall on his sword for it. Distributed by Internet Broadcasting Systems, Inc. The Associated Press contributed to this report. All rights reserved. __________________ Family Ties Seasons 1-5 on dvd!  | |||
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| Master Fan  Joined: Jul 2000
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| geez, is it that bigger deal to sit through some ads ? I know tonnes of people who get there 5-10min after the sceduled time, in order to miss the ads/previews... isnt it just logical, if you dont want to sit through the ads, get there a little after the scheduled time ? although it annoys me when people do that, and then whine when they cant find good seats... __________________ | |||
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| Extreme Fan Joined: Feb 2001
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| Ehh, I don't mind the trailers so much. Now, I could probably do without the commercials right before the trailers, but like Jen said, it's not really that big of a deal to get there like 10 minutes or so after the start time. __________________ quaeque ipse miserrima vidi et quorum pars magna fui (All these terrible things I saw, a great part of which I was) - Virgil, The Aeneid | |||
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| Master Fan  Joined: Sep 2004
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| I love the previews in a new movie, they are a huge part of the experience for me... I see no point in two starting times... __________________ If the meaning of your marriage can be cheapened by the marriage of two men, how much could it have been worth to begin with? | |||
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| Obsessed Fan Joined: Jul 2000
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| This proposed law seems pretty unneccessary to me. Everybody knows that the movies don't start right at their listed times. __________________ When people get the opportunity to talk about the real issues, it becomes clear how vacuous the present agenda is. I have never met anyone in Vermont who thinks it's a good idea to give tax breaks to billionaires and cut back on health care and education. Nobody.-U.S. Representative Bernie Sanders | |||
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| Addicted Fan  Joined: May 2001
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| That's stupid. And anyway, I love previews! The commercials suck, but...deal with it. Or just show up a few minutes later, since everyone knows the movies don't start at the time printed. | |||
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| Passionate Fan  Joined: Dec 2001
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| And then peopel would gripe about paying more for movie tickets...because I would assume that showing trailers and commercials is ione way the theatres/studios make money?? And don't give me that babysitters crap. 10 extra minutes is NOT that big of a deal. Some people just want to whine about anything and everything. | |||
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| Master Fan   | There is always at least 5 minutes of previews/commecials.. Just wait 5 minutes and head on in.  __________________ Fingerprints. DNA. Florecent Lights. Luminol. Vegas. Dead Bodies. Due process. Miami. $35K O.B.O. Alligators. Casinos. From the Grave. NY. Jury. Forensics. Modus Operandi. Mens Rea. Grand Murder at Central Station. CSI Board. | |||
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| Addicted Fan Joined: Aug 2001
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| It seems like a waste of time. I like the previews too..the more the better. If I want to know how long it will be then I usually just look at the next showing and figure accordingly. It's not that big a deal. __________________ The Committee To Re-elect President Obama: Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum and Ron Paul | |||
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| Addicted Fan  Joined: Oct 2000
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| I kind of agree with the duel starting times. I hate getting to a movie thinking it's going to start at a certain time then it actually starts like 30 minutes later. 1 or 2 previews are fine but it IS getting a bit rediculous. __________________ I'm Holla and I approve this post. | |||
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| Passionate Fan Joined: Dec 2001
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| 30 minutes? The most I've ever had was probably 15 minutes and usually it's more like 10 minutes. I HIGHLY doubt they would show 30 minutes of commercials and previews. It's possible but I really doubt it. | |||
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| Passionate Fan Joined: Dec 2001
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| 30 minutes? The most I've ever had was probably 15 minutes and usually it's more like 10 minutes. I HIGHLY doubt they would show 30 minutes of commercials and previews. It's possible but I really doubt it. I work at a theatre and I will report back here my findings  | |||
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| Dedicated Fan  Joined: Oct 2001
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| I don't mind the trailers but the commercials are another thing. If I wanted to see a bunch of commercials I would be at home watching TV. For example if the movie starts at seven why not show all the previews 10 to 15 minutes before the movie starts. Then that way the film will actually start on time. | |||
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| Master Fan  Joined: Jan 2002
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| I love the trailers, the movie would be almost pointless without them. Though, the commercials do a get a bit overplayed, I like the fact that they allow you time to go buy snacks or use the restroom. The only commercial I've ever had an issue with is the friggin' Fanta one, with the Fantanas. That was way overplayed. __________________ | |||
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| Passionate Fan Joined: Dec 2001
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| Aww, you don't wanta Fanta? | |||
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