MoviePass... would it work for you? [UPDATE: THE DEAD SHALL RISE]
#2876
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Wait...you're not DJLinus...

#2877
re: MoviePass... would it work for you? [UPDATE: THE DEAD SHALL RISE]
So I joined this summer right as MP started changing the terms seemingly on a daily basis. Based on my movie going habits I was mostly ok with the changes once they ditched the peak pricing, etc. and was still getting good value through September. However, once October rolled around all of a sudden there was nothing. I didn't see anything for 6 weeks because every time I went to check availability, there was literally nothing. I was basically sending MP free money. So I finally cancel and the next day the ridiculous dog email goes out. Now as I count down my final days all of a sudden there are actual movies available to me every night.
Is this the case for everyone? Or are they just jerking me around? And is there a way I can reverse my cancellation so I'm not locked out 9 months? These people are obviously sketchy, but I don't mind the $10 a month as long as I can actually see a movie or two a month.
Is this the case for everyone? Or are they just jerking me around? And is there a way I can reverse my cancellation so I'm not locked out 9 months? These people are obviously sketchy, but I don't mind the $10 a month as long as I can actually see a movie or two a month.
#2878
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
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I cancelled my annual sub a week, after being a member for ~5 years and basically throwing money at them for the past six months.
My only choices today, out of six theaters, is one showing of El Royale, and one of the Coldplay movie.
Which, at that, is two movies more than it showed me the other day.
Mp can't fail fast enough for me at this point. It's not even entertaining watching them, it's just embarrassing.
My only choices today, out of six theaters, is one showing of El Royale, and one of the Coldplay movie.
Which, at that, is two movies more than it showed me the other day.
Mp can't fail fast enough for me at this point. It's not even entertaining watching them, it's just embarrassing.
#2879
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Helios & Matheson, the parent company of MoviePass, announced in a public filing on Tuesday that it is canceling a shareholder vote for a second stock split, warning that it faces delisting from Nasdaq if its stock value remains below one dollar.
In the filing, Helios said that the company “does not expect to have the requisite stockholder votes” to approve a reverse stock split, which would have been set at a range between 1-for-2 shares and 1-for-500 shares. Helios shareholders had previously approved a reverse split in July, briefly raising the stock’s value as high as $22.50 a share. But the stock price quickly dropped and is currently valued at two cents a share.
Helios also warned in its filing that it could be delisted from Nasdaq as early as Dec. 18 if its stock price does not rise above one dollar and requests for a deadline extension are denied.
In the filing, Helios said that the company “does not expect to have the requisite stockholder votes” to approve a reverse stock split, which would have been set at a range between 1-for-2 shares and 1-for-500 shares. Helios shareholders had previously approved a reverse split in July, briefly raising the stock’s value as high as $22.50 a share. But the stock price quickly dropped and is currently valued at two cents a share.
Helios also warned in its filing that it could be delisted from Nasdaq as early as Dec. 18 if its stock price does not rise above one dollar and requests for a deadline extension are denied.
#2880
DVD Talk Gold Edition
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I think today might mark MoviePass's obituary, now that it no longer works for e-ticketing theaters.
#2882
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I had been a member for years, and yesterday my 1 year pre-paid membership ended. I imagine it will/has around this time for many others. My account just lapsed. No auto renewal, no emails, nothing. I had to re-log into my account and my only option was to reactivate my account. So odd! I see so many movies that it still would have been a big money saver for me so I do want to continue my membership, but how odd that they just let me lapse like that.
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I had been a member for years, and yesterday my 1 year pre-paid membership ended. I imagine it will/has around this time for many others. My account just lapsed. No auto renewal, no emails, nothing. I had to re-log into my account and my only option was to reactivate my account. So odd! I see so many movies that it still would have been a big money saver for me so I do want to continue my membership, but how odd that they just let me lapse like that.
#2884
DVD Talk Hero
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They probably turned off auto-renew for annual plans. They figure there's no point since they would have to refund those fairly soon.
#2885
Moderator
re: MoviePass... would it work for you? [UPDATE: THE DEAD SHALL RISE]
Finally using my card to see Bohemian Rhapsody today.
Maybe they’ll have a better selection this next week.
Maybe they’ll have a better selection this next week.

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#2887
DVD Talk Legend & 2021 TOTY Winner
re: MoviePass... would it work for you? [UPDATE: THE DEAD SHALL RISE]
There are no annual plans anymore. If you wish to continue, you have to go month to month.
#2888
Challenge Guru & Comic Nerd
re: MoviePass... would it work for you? [UPDATE: THE DEAD SHALL RISE]
Just used it to buy a ticket for this tonight. Maybe my fourth use this month, and I check it everyday. Guess I’m ready for it to be gone, but hope Regal comes up with an AMC style plan here soon.
#2889
DVD Talk Hero
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#2890
DVD Talk Hero
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I missed this in the earlier press release, on their road to profitability:
https://www.hmny.com/press-release/
I guess when you make it really really hard for someone to see even the three movies a month they paid for, you can reduce your losses. Brilliant!
https://www.hmny.com/press-release/
Average monthly usage per subscriber was dramatically reduced to .77 movies per month in September 2018, as compared to 2.22 movies per month in April 2018 (see graphic below).
#2891
DVD Talk Legend
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Genius business model. I'm gonna go open a gym which has a membership based on 24/7 operation but then keep it closed 4 days out of the week to save on upkeep. Bring on the profit!
#2892
DVD Talk Hero
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See, you're not as forward thinking as these guys. The members would still kill your profits the other three days of the week. Instead, open it for 15 minutes a a time at unannounced hours. Have people check the app, drive down, and have it mysteriously be closed when they get there. That's the key.
#2893
DVD Talk Legend
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See, you're not as forward thinking as these guys. The members would still kill your profits the other three days of the week. Instead, open it for 15 minutes a a time at unannounced hours. Have people check the app, drive down, and have it mysteriously be closed when they get there. That's the key.
#2895
DVD Talk God
re: MoviePass... would it work for you? [UPDATE: THE DEAD SHALL RISE]
From a recent report I read, seems like Moviepass as a company is basically operating as a skeleton crew. The report said they laid off their entire HR department and Mitch Lowe has been MIA for all the latest meetings.
I am puzzled how they are financing movies with their film division. I'm guessing those are independently paid for and they're just distributing them.
It's almost December and I'm shocked they're still in business.
I am puzzled how they are financing movies with their film division. I'm guessing those are independently paid for and they're just distributing them.
It's almost December and I'm shocked they're still in business.
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From a recent report I read, seems like Moviepass as a company is basically operating as a skeleton crew. The report said they laid off their entire HR department and Mitch Lowe has been MIA for all the latest meetings.
I am puzzled how they are financing movies with their film division. I'm guessing those are independently paid for and they're just distributing them.
It's almost December and I'm shocked they're still in business.
I am puzzled how they are financing movies with their film division. I'm guessing those are independently paid for and they're just distributing them.
It's almost December and I'm shocked they're still in business.
#2897
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I did a quick run through their most recent filing ... I can't find the number of subscribers they have left beyond "a significant decline in the number of subscribers". Anybody?
https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/d...ndmatheson.htm
https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/d...ndmatheson.htm
#2898
Moderator
re: MoviePass... would it work for you? [UPDATE: THE DEAD SHALL RISE]
Well, I plan on seeing Green Book on Wednesday morning... so it they can hold out until then, I'm good.

#2899
DVD Talk Legend & 2021 TOTY Winner
re: MoviePass... would it work for you? [UPDATE: THE DEAD SHALL RISE]
I missed my cancellation date last month, I know I should have done it earlier, but I'm stupid. Anyway, I'm still on the hook until December 17th, but I am cancelled now. I took the wife to the movies Sunday, I was surprised to find Widows on the list for the day, and it was playing at the theater we were going to, so I thought maybe I could check into it and buy a ticket for A Star Is Born instead. Nope. Checked the app at 9:30 AM and it said no more showings today. Fuck this company.
#2900
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Got an email from moviePass... now they’ve partnered with Winc and are trying to sell me wine.