Eliminate TV-Like Commercials Before Movies
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Movies have traditionally served as an escape from the real world. The movie theater was a portal into different perspectives on the world around us, and sometimes into worlds completely different than our own, be they past, present or future. The motion picture projector no longer serves to promote the business of escapism (as is the case with theatrical trailers), but now is seen as the last resort for advertisers to truly force feed the public soft-drinks and SUVs.
The advertiser solicitation agency, ScreenVision Cinema Network states; "We have a captive audience watching your advertisement. No interruptions! The patrons sitting in the theaters are not going anywhere."
We, the "captive audience", have had enough. TV commercials belong on television, not in movies that we pay for.
Because the Regal Entertainment Group has a practical monopoly on first-run movies in many areas of the country, we consider these practices to be unfair and intolerable.
We, the undersigned, believe that the further proliferation of advertisements into venues where the viewer cannot disregard them, such as a darkened movie theater, greatly detracts from the escapism of a motion picture. We believe the forced viewing of commercials before films will prove to be unprofitable for theaters that engage in the practice, and further alienate audiences into seeking alternative means of entertainment.
We hope to urge Regal, operating the largest theater circuit in the United States, to set an example within its industry and discontinue the showing invasive, TV-like commercials from the beginnings of movies.
Thank you for your time and attention in this matter.
The advertiser solicitation agency, ScreenVision Cinema Network states; "We have a captive audience watching your advertisement. No interruptions! The patrons sitting in the theaters are not going anywhere."
We, the "captive audience", have had enough. TV commercials belong on television, not in movies that we pay for.
Because the Regal Entertainment Group has a practical monopoly on first-run movies in many areas of the country, we consider these practices to be unfair and intolerable.
We, the undersigned, believe that the further proliferation of advertisements into venues where the viewer cannot disregard them, such as a darkened movie theater, greatly detracts from the escapism of a motion picture. We believe the forced viewing of commercials before films will prove to be unprofitable for theaters that engage in the practice, and further alienate audiences into seeking alternative means of entertainment.
We hope to urge Regal, operating the largest theater circuit in the United States, to set an example within its industry and discontinue the showing invasive, TV-like commercials from the beginnings of movies.
Thank you for your time and attention in this matter.
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1,000 signatures
Goal: 1,000
Latest Signatures
14 January 2016
1000.
Anthony M
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City, State
Brenham, TX
Average number of movies attended per year:
10
If in-theatre advertising won't end, then ticket prices need to drop or actual movie start times need to be posted.
11 January 2016
999.
Sheila S
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City, State
Salt Lake City UT
Average number of movies attended per year:
15
Please stop all ads prior to movies
10 January 2016
998.
Andrew E
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City, State
wi
Average number of movies attended per year:
20
this is not legal it is false advertising for show start times
4 January 2016
997.
Alex C
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City, State
Syracuse, NY
I'm spreading the word about your great organization - I hope others do as well!
4 January 2016
2 January 2016
31 December 2015
994.
Kathy Gould
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City, State
Howell, NJ
Average number of movies attended per year:
7
totally invasive
26 December 2015
19 December 2015
12 December 2015
991.
Stephen M
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City, State
Richmond, VA
Average number of movies attended per year:
20
I do NOT pay 7.50 to see advertisements!
10 December 2015
990.
Robert M
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City, State
Los Angeles, CA
Average number of movies attended per year:
50
I will not go to theatres which show commercials
8 December 2015
989.
Susan B
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City, State
Raleigh, NC
Average number of movies attended per year:
12
I do not like being a captive audience for commercial ads when I go to a movie. Didn't I already PAY to see this movie?
2 December 2015
29 November 2015
22 November 2015
20 November 2015
2 November 2015
984.
Linda K
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City, State
Hyattsville, MD
Average number of movies attended per year:
25-30
I do not want to be subjected to commercials.
30 October 2015
983.
John C
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City, State
Los Angeles, CA
Average number of movies attended per year:
100-120
enough is enough
13 October 2015
982.
Jeffrey M
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City, State
Portland, OR
Average number of movies attended per year:
20
Regal's monopoly sucks! I thought Act III was bad until Regal bought them, then raised prices & lowered quality. I'm seeing a lot more movies elsewhere these days.
9 October 2015
981.
Dave M
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City, State
Urbana, IL
Average number of movies attended per year:
15
I will boycott the companies putting commercials before movies.
18 September 2015
16 September 2015
979.
Ryan R
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City, State
aurora
Average number of movies attended per year:
15
I am seeing less movies due to crappy experiences, commercials, dirty theaters, etc.
15 September 2015
11 September 2015
977.
Bill K
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City, State
Vineland NJ
Average number of movies attended per year:
15
I won't go to movies anymore now, due to ads and other people. Bought a big-screen TV and don't miss the theater at all.
5 September 2015
976.
Juanito Shepherd
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City, State
brooklyn, new york
Average number of movies attended per year:
60
Stop the ads or LOSE the customer. Very easy concept.
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