Theaters

Question 1

Why type of exhibition centers are disappearing?

Answer 1

movie palaces and drive in theaters, replaced by cineplexes

Question 1

cineplex/multiplex

Answer 1

a movie theater with more than one screen
-became popular at the end of the 1980s
-helped independent films, could begin showing them because had more screens
-Ex: The Beverly Center

Question 2

Where are many theaters found?

Answer 2

Malls, where they have a symbiotic relationship

Question 3

Rise of theaters

Answer 3

-move away from cineplex and towards movie theaters in the 90s
-places where you spend time (shown by higher ceilings, decorative lighting, stadium style seating, fancy seats and the addition of boutiques and coffee bars)
-making it a social experience

Question 4

What do deluxe theaters have?

Answer 4

luxury sofas, side tables, seat warmers, high quality food and drink services
Ex: The Landmark, IPIC

Question 5

How are theaters trying to get people to come out to theaters instead of watching from home?

Answer 5

They’re focusing on the quality of experience
-smaller theaters, not building megaplexes

Question 6

How have modern studios changed?

Answer 6

-used to produce films, now they finance and distribute them
-production done by many independent contractors brought together (e.g. one feeds, one does set design, one does clothing)