How much do drive ins pay for their movies?

The licensing fee is typically paid as a percentage of total ticket sales, with a minimum flat fee required. It will typically be around 50\%, but big name new releases will often fall on the higher end during opening days or weeks with the fee gradually reducing over the life of the theater run.

Who tires does Dally slash at the drive-in movies?

Two-Bit informs them that Dally, in his anger, has slashed Timothy Shepard’s car tires. When Cherry and Pony go to buy some popcorn, he tells her about how four members of the Socs had jumped Johnny and severely beaten him. He explains that ever since then, Johnny has been very nervous.

How does a movie get distributed to theaters?

The distribution company shows the movie (screening) to prospective buyers representing the theaters. The buyers negotiate with the distribution company on which movies they wish to lease and the terms of the lease agreement. The prints are sent to the theaters a few days before the opening day.

How do movie theaters lease their movies?

The buyers negotiate with the distribution company on which movies they wish to lease and the terms of the lease agreement. The prints are sent to the theaters a few days before the opening day. The theater shows the movie for a specified number of weeks (engagement).

How does a film get to the theater?

Here’s the path a film usually takes to get to your local theater: Someone has an idea for a movie. They create an outline and use it to promote interest in the idea. A studio or independent investor decides to purchase rights to the film. People are brought together to make the film (screenwriter, producer, director, cast, crew).

Do movie theatres only keep 10\% of box office sales?

It has long been stated that movie theaters only keep 10\% of the box office sales. It’s not that bad, and it’s not that simple. In practice, it really depends on the specifics of the negotiated contract. The distributor/studio makes separate deals with the various theatres.