Distribution : Thoughts? by Nick Phillips

But, I thought theatrical was dead! Worth noting that Sony was the only major not to tent up a streaming platform. I don't know how this can be viewed as anything but a commitment to theatrical. Now if we can just get those theatrical distribution windows expanded again, we might be on to something.

Journalists reporting on the state of theatrical from day to day:

The fact that Alamo Drafthouse’s Michael Kustermann is remaining the CEO makes me hesitantly hopeful that it will be a good partnership. As a regular Alamo Drafthouse customer, I would hate for the theaters to lose the unique qualities that make seeing a movie there feel special. I also saw recently that they were closing all five of their locations in the Dallas DFW area. I wonder if this deal will end up saving those theater locations.

The fact that they're buying a more experiential theater chain like Alamo speaks to the continued and expanding commitment towards the more premium (read: pricier and hopefully more profitable) experience for theatergoers. They're banking on people motivating to the theater if they provide a more high end, pre-branded feel (and of course better movies).

Very well might, Ashley Renee Smith

Woof. Although I’ve never been to one, I feel like Alamo has represented the independent spirit, dedicated to sharing an irreverent love for cult cinema and unique movie-going experiences. Now what is it? How long before it becomes just another AMC?

Well, I hope it maintains some personality. At the very least it shows those running a conglomerate are thinking about making the experience of attending films worthwhile.