As if movie theatre prices were bad as it is.

**Ninti the Mad** · 12-31-2003, 09:24 AM

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp..._ticket_prices

NEW YORK - Two major movie theater chains are adding 25 cents to the price of a ticket in the city, pushing the cost of adult admission above the $10 mark for the first time.

Loews Cineplex and United Artists began charging $10.25 for an adult's ticket and $6.75 for a child's ticket in the past week as moviegoers crowded theaters for holiday blockbusters such as "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King."

Loews defended the price increase, saying it was fair considering the rising costs of other entertainment and the rate of inflation.

"In comparison to other entertainment options, movie ticket prices are modest and remain one of the most affordable out-of-home entertainment activities," Loews spokesman John McCauley said Monday.

Ticket prices at the Loews 34th Street theater in Manhattan will remain at $8.99 because the company wants to attract people to its newest venue.

The United Artists Union Square theater increased its prices by 25 cents on Dec. 19. It was the first increase at that theater in more than three years.

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That's pretty ****ed. We have ours down here at around $6.50.

Of course, the price has been going up gradually.

I say that if they're going to jack up the movie prices, then drop the concession stand prices because they are ****ing ridiculous.

12-31-2003, 09:24 AM	#1
Ninti the Mad Mad as in crazy, dumbass Posts: 27,739	As if movie theatre prices were bad as it is. http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp..._ticket_prices NEW YORK - Two major movie theater chains are adding 25 cents to the price of a ticket in the city, pushing the cost of adult admission above the $10 mark for the first time. Loews Cineplex and United Artists began charging $10.25 for an adult's ticket and $6.75 for a child's ticket in the past week as moviegoers crowded theaters for holiday blockbusters such as "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King." Loews defended the price increase, saying it was fair considering the rising costs of other entertainment and the rate of inflation. "In comparison to other entertainment options, movie ticket prices are modest and remain one of the most affordable out-of-home entertainment activities," Loews spokesman John McCauley said Monday. Ticket prices at the Loews 34th Street theater in Manhattan will remain at $8.99 because the company wants to attract people to its newest venue. The United Artists Union Square theater increased its prices by 25 cents on Dec. 19. It was the first increase at that theater in more than three years. -------------------------------------------------- That's pretty **ed. We have ours down here at around $6.50. Of course, the price has been going up gradually. I say that if they're going to jack up the movie prices, then drop the concession stand prices because they are **ing ridiculous.