sciore (12/06/82)
What happens to previews of non-running movies?
I think that the preview is the best part of going
to the movies. Often the preview is better than its
movie (e.g. pennies from heaven). So I propose that
studios put together the previews from all of its
films for the year, and sell admission. It would be
the best buy you could get. Has this ever been done?
Edward Sciore
SUNY Stony Brookmiorelli (12/10/82)
I agree that previews are sometimes the best part. My comments
follow regarding your suggestion (my wife was formerly a theater
manager hence the inside info).
Prieviews come in several types, most commonly teasers ( < 30 sec
and not much about the movie) and trailers (the usual breed -- 1 to
5 mins in length). These must be purchased by the theater and
RETURNED when no longer showing the film. A fine may be charged
for failure to do so. That throws out the idea of combining them later.
Some teaser/trailer sets are PART OF a given film (print) -- the theater is
obligated to show it for the film company even though that theater
is not scheduled to show the film (help the film company even if
it means help your competioion). These trailers are usually the
best and must still be attached to the print when it is returned.
One more thing, the posters ("one-sheets") cannot be released to the
public after the film is gone -- the must be destroyed.
BoB Miorelli -- Pratt & Whitney Aircraft
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