LINDSEY REISER:
00:01:21
Are studios concerned about this moving forward? I think they've been concerned. A lot of people think that since the pandemic, probably 15% to 20% of relatively frequent moviegoers have not returned to their moviegoing habits. So they've learned to live with this roller coaster ride. But the strikes added further delays. Next year-- we said this last year, that just wait till '25. And now we've seen '25 struggle. So I think there is still hope that next year will be a big year and a return to normal. And the good news is, we've seen a lot of movies overperform tremendously. What do you project for the future of the film industry and the future of theaters? That's a tough question. I wish I had a fortune-- I wish I had a [INAUDIBLE]. I think movie theaters-- I think people want the communal experience of going to see a movie. You look at Taylor Swift, or you look at horror movies, or you look at comedies. And Wickedis tracking to be a huge picture of Thanksgiving. It's probably going to wildly overperform. So I just think it's getting the beats right and making sure that you mark it correctly, and get your message out there to the right people.
LINDSEY REISER:
00:02:53
Anything else you think we should know? There's a lot of talk about streaming and how much that's hurt moviegoing. And there's a new phenomenon called premium VOD, where you can pay $20 and see a movie relatively quickly in the home. And that has certainly changed things. But I still think there's a place for movie theaters, but it remains to be seen whether smaller towns and medium-sized towns can keep up with this because they can't offer the premium experience people want.
LINDSEY REISER:
00:03:25
Hmm. Pamela McClintock, thank you so much. Thank you for having me.
