MoviePass... would it work for you? [UPDATE: THE DEAD SHALL RISE]
#877
DVD Talk Hero
re: MoviePass... would it work for you? [UPDATE: THE DEAD SHALL RISE]
That's what the internet is for:
https://www.reddit.com/r/MoviePassCl...c3&sh=089d8800
The most alarming part is they changed it so that they can just change the price on you for the next month and you don't have time to cancel. I mean, they would get a huge amount of flack for that and I'm not even sure that's legal, but that's what it says.
https://www.reddit.com/r/MoviePassCl...c3&sh=089d8800
The most alarming part is they changed it so that they can just change the price on you for the next month and you don't have time to cancel. I mean, they would get a huge amount of flack for that and I'm not even sure that's legal, but that's what it says.
#878
DVD Talk Hero
re: MoviePass... would it work for you? [UPDATE: THE DEAD SHALL RISE]
So they've been sending out cancellation notices to people they believe are abusing the system... though the people who have mentioned it on reddit swear they're not abusing it. But they're cracking down on something.
#879
Moderator
re: MoviePass... would it work for you? [UPDATE: THE DEAD SHALL RISE]
I went to see Star Wars again this week at an AMC and without thinking about it I entered in my Stubs email at the kiosk. The ticket was brought down to something like $6 and there was no way to save the rewards for later. Had to either cancel out of the transaction and not enter Stubs info or do it and "lose" the rewards. That's an interesting work-around on AMC's end, if they're trying to curtail people getting rewards on MoviePass purchases. Honestly, I wasn't even thinking when I did it and I'll certainly think twice about it next time.
#880
DVD Talk Legend & 2021 TOTY Winner
re: MoviePass... would it work for you? [UPDATE: THE DEAD SHALL RISE]
It shouldn't automatically deduct Stubs rewards unless you 'activate' them on the AMC app/website. Are you sure you didn't do that?
#881
re: MoviePass... would it work for you? [UPDATE: THE DEAD SHALL RISE]
#882
Moderator
re: MoviePass... would it work for you? [UPDATE: THE DEAD SHALL RISE]
Nope, the only thing I did was enter my email when it asked if I'm a Stubs member, that's it.
#883
DVD Talk Hero
re: MoviePass... would it work for you? [UPDATE: THE DEAD SHALL RISE]
Yeah I'm not a stubs member but I heard some shenanigans about activating rewards automatically or something.
#884
DVD Talk Legend
re: MoviePass... would it work for you? [UPDATE: THE DEAD SHALL RISE]
Never had an issue myself. I've just started using a kiosk (it's new) at my closest AMC. I have the card with me to scan, so I've never had to enter an e-mail address or other information. And my rewards remain untouched. I plan to hold on to them to use for tickets if Movie Pass ever goes belly up. Of course, I'm assuming those rewards don't expire.
#885
re: MoviePass... would it work for you? [UPDATE: THE DEAD SHALL RISE]
The MoviePass subscription service has topped the 2 million mark in subscribers — less than a month after reaching the 1.5 million milestone.
http://variety.com/2018/film/box-off...ticle-comments
http://variety.com/2018/film/box-off...ticle-comments
#886
DVD Talk Limited Edition
re: MoviePass... would it work for you? [UPDATE: THE DEAD SHALL RISE]
So the family went to a local theater last week to see Greatest Showman. It's an older, family run theater, but they do show up in the MoviePass app. We checked in, got the "success" message, and went to pay. But when we tried to buy each ticket, the card was declined. The lady there said that "Those cards hardly ever work here...". I explained that it's basically a debit card, so run it again. Still declined. We just paid out of pocket and headed in to see the film. Afterwards, I sent MP a message thru the app about it, telling them that I didn't need a refund, but they should see if there are redemption issues at this theater. I Immediately got a canned "Thank you for reaching out" message back.
6 days later....a message arrives that a refund will not be issued because a representative did not authorize one on the spot. So I wrote back asking how you get authorization to buy a ticket when it takes 6 days for a reply? A response came back apologizing for high volume. I responded once more saying that I would just go to other theaters that i know don't have problems taking the card.
This morning a new reply stating that they would have their "Theater Team" look into adding this theater to their network. They already show up in the app!!! I can check in! I get "Success!" It just won't process the payment.
I think they just don't get it.
6 days later....a message arrives that a refund will not be issued because a representative did not authorize one on the spot. So I wrote back asking how you get authorization to buy a ticket when it takes 6 days for a reply? A response came back apologizing for high volume. I responded once more saying that I would just go to other theaters that i know don't have problems taking the card.
This morning a new reply stating that they would have their "Theater Team" look into adding this theater to their network. They already show up in the app!!! I can check in! I get "Success!" It just won't process the payment.
I think they just don't get it.
#887
DVD Talk Hero
re: MoviePass... would it work for you? [UPDATE: THE DEAD SHALL RISE]
The only hiccup I've had was at a local theater. The guy ran the card about four times before it successfully took. He didn't say it was declined, though. Might've been an issue with sliding it.
#888
re: MoviePass... would it work for you? [UPDATE: THE DEAD SHALL RISE]
There's a flash sale today to renew your AMC Stubs membership for $9.99. Ends at midnight tonight. I'll use all my rewards I earned with MP to renew.
#889
Banned
re: MoviePass... would it work for you? [UPDATE: THE DEAD SHALL RISE]
Tried using my rewards to pay for membership renewal but it doesn't seem possible to do it as it goes straight to billing my credit card
#890
re: MoviePass... would it work for you? [UPDATE: THE DEAD SHALL RISE]
#891
DVD Talk Legend
re: MoviePass... would it work for you? [UPDATE: THE DEAD SHALL RISE]
AP article from today. Not much new info for anywhere here who's been using MP for a while.
Kind of silly to point out MP eating unnecessary costs when someone buys a ticket just to use the restroom. But it does describe the harm being done when someone stops by just to accumulate rewards credit of some kind.
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Kind of silly to point out MP eating unnecessary costs when someone buys a ticket just to use the restroom. But it does describe the harm being done when someone stops by just to accumulate rewards credit of some kind.
#892
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re: MoviePass... would it work for you? [UPDATE: THE DEAD SHALL RISE]
The MoviePass subscription service has topped the 2 million mark in subscribers — less than a month after reaching the 1.5 million milestone.
http://variety.com/2018/film/box-off...ticle-comments
http://variety.com/2018/film/box-off...ticle-comments
Also, has anybody done a deep-dive into the app to see what data it is actually collecting?
#893
DVD Talk Legend
re: MoviePass... would it work for you? [UPDATE: THE DEAD SHALL RISE]
#894
DVD Talk Hero
re: MoviePass... would it work for you? [UPDATE: THE DEAD SHALL RISE]
Considering they forced everyone who wanted to use the costco deal to sign up for new memberships, I'm hoping they're counting active memberships.
#895
re: MoviePass... would it work for you? [UPDATE: THE DEAD SHALL RISE]
MoviePass Cuts Price Again, Bundles Subscription With Fandor
MoviePass, already criticized by some theater owners for cheapening the moviegoing experience, is taking it to the next level: It is further lowering its price and adding streaming into the mix, making it a cut-rate competitor to Netflix and the others.
The service that offers a movie ticket each day to subscribers who pay just $9.95 per month said late Friday that it will lower its price to $7.95, and that the new price includes free access to Fandor, a streaming service that boasts the biggest collection of independent films.
The partners said Friday it was a "limited offer" and the Fandor subscription would run out after a year. Plus, there's a $19.95 "processing fee" that brings the one-year total to $115.35, which customers must pay for up front.
MoviePass CEO Mitch Lowe told The Hollywood Reporter he hasn't yet decided how long the limited offer would last. "We're having fun. We're energizing the movie industry; constantly experimenting."
“MoviePass is not only a phenomenon in the entertainment industry, but it has sparked a movement, now 2 million people strong,” said Ted Farnsworth, CEO of Helios and Matheson Analytics, the service's parent company.
MoviePass says it is responsible for 5 percent of the nation's total box office nowadays, as it mostly pays full price for the tickets that its 2 million subscribers use.
“With this new offer, we can make the movement even more accessible to moviegoers," said Farnsworth. "I believe our annual subscribers will become influential movie consumers and an amazing asset and bellwether for the film industry as a whole.”
The news announced Friday came as several MoviePass users took the Internet to complain that their subscriptions were canceled after being accused of abusing the service. Some complainers, though, accused the company of canceling them because they simply were seeing too many movies.
Lowe told THR that the cancellations were from subscribers who were using MoviePass to pay down the cost of seeing Fathom Events or Imax content, which is not allowed. Some, he said, were also using their MoviePass cards for a free ticket then cashing them in for gift cards minutes later.
The emails received by some users Friday reads: "Your account has been cancelled effective immediately for violating the terms of service by using your MoviePass card to purchase part of a premium ticket. You cannot sign back up for MoviePass."
MoviePass, already criticized by some theater owners for cheapening the moviegoing experience, is taking it to the next level: It is further lowering its price and adding streaming into the mix, making it a cut-rate competitor to Netflix and the others.
The service that offers a movie ticket each day to subscribers who pay just $9.95 per month said late Friday that it will lower its price to $7.95, and that the new price includes free access to Fandor, a streaming service that boasts the biggest collection of independent films.
The partners said Friday it was a "limited offer" and the Fandor subscription would run out after a year. Plus, there's a $19.95 "processing fee" that brings the one-year total to $115.35, which customers must pay for up front.
MoviePass CEO Mitch Lowe told The Hollywood Reporter he hasn't yet decided how long the limited offer would last. "We're having fun. We're energizing the movie industry; constantly experimenting."
“MoviePass is not only a phenomenon in the entertainment industry, but it has sparked a movement, now 2 million people strong,” said Ted Farnsworth, CEO of Helios and Matheson Analytics, the service's parent company.
MoviePass says it is responsible for 5 percent of the nation's total box office nowadays, as it mostly pays full price for the tickets that its 2 million subscribers use.
“With this new offer, we can make the movement even more accessible to moviegoers," said Farnsworth. "I believe our annual subscribers will become influential movie consumers and an amazing asset and bellwether for the film industry as a whole.”
The news announced Friday came as several MoviePass users took the Internet to complain that their subscriptions were canceled after being accused of abusing the service. Some complainers, though, accused the company of canceling them because they simply were seeing too many movies.
Lowe told THR that the cancellations were from subscribers who were using MoviePass to pay down the cost of seeing Fathom Events or Imax content, which is not allowed. Some, he said, were also using their MoviePass cards for a free ticket then cashing them in for gift cards minutes later.
The emails received by some users Friday reads: "Your account has been cancelled effective immediately for violating the terms of service by using your MoviePass card to purchase part of a premium ticket. You cannot sign back up for MoviePass."
#896
DVD Talk God
re: MoviePass... would it work for you? [UPDATE: THE DEAD SHALL RISE]
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/09/unli...o-survive.html
You think?
and now they lowered prices even more? Well, keep enjoying this while it lasts.
and really? Some people are actually doing this?
Plus, with an unlimited plan, MoviePass has to eat some unnecessary costs, such as when a subscriber buys a ticket just to use the theater's restroom.
That would really piss me off.
MoviePass' parent company, Helios & Matheson, warns in a financial report that MoviePass' future is in "substantial doubt" because it "has incurred losses since its inception and has a present need for additional funding."
You think?
and now they lowered prices even more? Well, keep enjoying this while it lasts.
and really? Some people are actually doing this?
Plus, with an unlimited plan, MoviePass has to eat some unnecessary costs, such as when a subscriber buys a ticket just to use the theater's restroom.
#897
DVD Talk Legend
re: MoviePass... would it work for you? [UPDATE: THE DEAD SHALL RISE]
^ yeah, who the hell would buy a $9 ticket just to use the pisser? Maybe in NYC where all the restrooms are locked? Around here all you'd have to do is ask. I always thought places had to allow restroom use?
Just got another survey about Moviepass from Warner Bros. This is the second one. The first one heavily gauged how much you spend on concessions when you go using movie pass. This one just asked multiple questions about why you would or wouldn't use it.
Just got another survey about Moviepass from Warner Bros. This is the second one. The first one heavily gauged how much you spend on concessions when you go using movie pass. This one just asked multiple questions about why you would or wouldn't use it.
#898
Banned
re: MoviePass... would it work for you? [UPDATE: THE DEAD SHALL RISE]
Yes, it worked. Had to wait about an hour to be able to use the credits.
#899
DVD Talk Hero
re: MoviePass... would it work for you? [UPDATE: THE DEAD SHALL RISE]
Just saw they posted an Oscar contest on their Facebook page. Person that guesses the most correct winners will get it free for a year. Contest is open to everyone, even non-members. In case of a tie, random drawing.
#900
DVD Talk Legend
re: MoviePass... would it work for you? [UPDATE: THE DEAD SHALL RISE]
Got my MoviePass (and Card) setup earlier this month. I've seen three films this month and plan on watching at least two more before it's over.
Haven't had any issues with the theaters that I normally frequent. Loving it!
Haven't had any issues with the theaters that I normally frequent. Loving it!