Typically, how long does it take a film to drop off of "Special Engagement" status?
04-21-04, 05:16 PM
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Typically, how long does it take a film to drop off of "Special Engagement" status?
I have some passes but they cant be used for Special Engagements..
About how long does it usually take? Is it 1 week, or is it more theater specific?
About how long does it usually take? Is it 1 week, or is it more theater specific?
04-21-04, 06:56 PM
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In general it is one week. Some releases last for two weeks, but most are one. Just check your local newspaper listings...they usually list the special engagements with a star or some marker.
04-21-04, 09:01 PM
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I usually found that it varies. some places take a full 3-4 weeks to drop off as a special engagement if it's a big name while other times it could drop off second week.
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I use to get free passes from my work. My local AMC theater said I had to wait 10 days to use them. I would just go on a Wed. after the second weekend. Just call the theater and ask to be sure.
04-21-04, 10:29 PM
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Originally posted by DVD-ho78(DTS)
I use to get free passes from my work. My local AMC theater said I had to wait 10 days to use them. I would just go on a Wed. after the second weekend. Just call the theater and ask to be sure.
I use to get free passes from my work. My local AMC theater said I had to wait 10 days to use them. I would just go on a Wed. after the second weekend. Just call the theater and ask to be sure.
04-22-04, 08:48 AM
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10 days seems to be the industry standard - since most films open on a Friday, the 10 days gets them through the first two weekends of the engagement before the discount passes kick in,
04-22-04, 09:17 AM
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Blue passes, or "passports" take ten days before you can use them at Loews, which basically means first two weekends are off-limits. It should be written on the individual passes as to whether or not they can be used.
