Helen Morgan’s Post

I'm a big fan of the theatrical experience. I want a big screen, crisp picture, rock-your-seat sound. But, I had such a bad experience at a cinema seeing "Deadpool & Wolverine" that I had to share. Showtime was 6:30 pm. At 6:30 pm more than a dozen TV commercials were played followed by NINE movie trailers. The film did not start until close to 7:10 pm. The film watching experience itself was great, but the pre-show experience was so poor that audience members were groaning loudly and several left the theater to complain to management. It's not enough for a movie theater to have quality projectors and speakers or comfy chairs. Ticket prices are higher than ever before and with so many at-home entertainment options, cinemas can't afford to alienate consumers who have actively decided to leave their couches. What was your recent theatrical experience like? Which theaters do you think are doing it right?

According to a recent survey from TikTok, users are more than 44% more likely than non-users to go to the movies at least once per month. 47% said they learned about a new movie through TikTok 33% say that TikTok was the reason they went to watch a new movie in theaters. 39% of TikTok moviegoers saying trends or challenges influenced their decision to go to the theater. After finding a new movie on TikTok, 42% say that they looked up showtimes and 36% say that they purchased a ticket #TikTokMovies #CinemaTrends #TikTokInsights #ViralChallenges #TrendingNow

According to a recent survey from TikTok, users are more than 44% more likely than non-users to go to the movies at least once per month. 47% said they learned about a new movie through TikTok 33% say that TikTok was the reason they went to watch a new movie in theaters. 39% of TikTok moviegoers saying trends or challenges influenced their decision to go to the theater. After finding a new movie on TikTok, 42% say that they looked up showtimes and 36% say that they purchased a ticket. #TikTokMovies #CinemaTrends #TikTokInsights #ViralChallenges #TrendingNow

Cut! Building of new UK film and TV studios on hold after pandemic streaming boom. Shepperton studios, part of Pinewood Group, is now the second-largest film studio in the world after a new extension opened earlier this year. However, the economic downturn, changing viewing habits and last year’s Hollywood writers’ and actors’ strikes, which hit productions, have prompted questions about whether all the proposed film studios will end up getting built, or be needed. https://lnkd.in/ejY3PrsX #filminsurance #postproductioninsurance #cameramaninsurance #soundmaninsurance #professionalindemnityinsurance #insightinsuranceservices #insurance #businessinsurance #insurancereview #InsuranceRenewal

The entertainment industry and movies, in particular, are the riskiest business sectors. Movies remain high-cost undertakings, and it's challenging to forecast audience behaviors and trends. Look back on 2024; there are expensive missteps like the Joker sequel and breakout smashes like Deadpool & Wolverine and Inside Out 2. What does 2025 hold? Let's go to the movies and find out together. #EntertainmentIndustry #MovieBusiness #FilmAnalysis #HollywoodTrends #BoxOffice #CinemaLovers

OTT platforms were once a beacon of hope for indie filmmakers in India, offering a direct route to audiences without the massive costs of theatrical releases. But, with OTTs pulling back from direct-to-OTT models to favor cinema revenue, and to evaluate films on the basis of its theatrical performance, that hope is dimming. For big studios/production houses, it’s business as usual, while for smaller filmmakers the dream of reaching viewers without the hurdles of traditional distribution is slipping away. Are we witnessing the demise of indie cinema, or is there a new path forward?

"A or B?" Choices are part of life, and some are tougher than others. Follow a father and his children on their moving journey through life's challenges. Just as rain gives way to a gentle rainbow, their journey reveals a hopeful promise of brighter days ahead. The new Forward SG film anthology "Together, for Better' streaming now on gov.sg. Watch the other films at https://lnkd.in/gv4Yq8xk #ForwardSG #Togetherforbetter

While big-ticket releases struggle to earn footfalls, medium-budget cinema and OTT releases are stepping forward with even more content to entertain audiences. Digital Studio India gives you a sneak peek at this weekend's buzzing entertainment. (CLICK ON THE LINK TO READ THE FULL STORY) #digitalstudioindia #newreleases #ott #netflix #disneyplus #hotstar #cinema #weekendwatch

Ideas hold transformative power, serving as the foundation for innovation and progress across various sectors. They are not just fleeting thoughts; every invention and societal change originates from an idea. Just takes one person and one idea to change — whatever that change is …

What better way to showcase architecture than in the movies? Check out this popular house appearing in practically all Mollywood cinemas! Can you name it? #GuessTheNameChallenge #architecturedesign #malayalamfilms #quiztime #knowledgedrop #dcschoolofarchitectureanddesign #dcsmatinstitution