I don't think promoters will ever get rid of preview screenings. They serve a purpose for the film production team to see how a film will do before general release. Also companies like SKY and virgins use them to reward their customers. On the other side cinema chains love them as it doesn't cost them anything to show the preview, money comes in for them from the kiosk and hiring of the screen and if it is 3D they get the money refunded from the 3D glasses giving out.Ms Thrifty wrote:Selfish of me but I'm thinking that if these free screenings receive that much publicity suddenly, either we'll never be able to get tix in future or the promoters will give up running them!
However I too don't think it is a great idea for someone especially someone who sees a lot of free films in the year being on TV. The problem arises when the ask how do you manage to see so many films without p*ying? How much do you reveal to them about how you obtain tickets? Cos really that is what the show is about. And don't forget it is not just the general public who will be seeing this. It is the companies and promoters too.
The selfish side of me says it will be harder to get tickets for myself if even more people know. I was talking to a friend at work who uses SKY rewards and he says it's harder than ever to get tickets cos SKY advertising their rewards more often.
I think a wee part of me also feels so many people out there likes being spoon fed and given it to them on a plate. We have over a thousand members on this board and there are plenty more in other boards and the majority of them only registered so they can get those precious codes when they are released. Something for Nothing sounds good but I think it's nice if you put a wee bit of effort to get your freebie.
Then another part of me thinks if anyone really wants to know how to see films for free then simply do a google search. It is what I did. Do you reckon Channel 4 would be happy with that answer?