TIGERSHUNGRY

edit: sooo Odeon have backed down now over their threats, although as with VUE no one has yet announced what the terms of this agreement might be (here’s hoping its not a ‘we promise never to do this ever again’). Either way though I’m pleased things have concluded this way as now companies can actually assess how much the shorter window does actually effect DVD/ cinema sales.

Its like the end sequence of Jurassic Park. Two dueling giants, neither of which we can really sympathise with but ultimately, in this particular battle (17 week release window), we’re rooting for the T-Rex (Disney).

Odeon seem to be seriously wasting their energies on waging a war against a yet unproven fear of smaller release windows, instead of looking into ways in which they can change their business model to keep up with the changing world. The stand off between Disney and Odeon over the shortening of the DVD and theatrical release window really highlights how much a of a potential bully (is that wording a bit too harsh?) exhibitors can be when it comes to looking at new release models. (and not to mention that Odeon’s argument of their 3D technology spend doesn’t logically add up) (more…)

After ranting last November about the decision to not list the iconic Birmingham Library building, I’m back on the war path, albeit a creative and productive one. I won’t go into the full ins and outs on here, as I’ve set up a tumblr to help channel the project into one low monthly payment, or blog if you will.

Basically the idea at present is to find like minded people and creative networks/ groups keen to work together to organise a series of events and activities to celebrate, enjoy and capture the library before it potentially meets its maker.

I’m going to be joining the people dots with a meeting in mid-late March and will post the full details on here asap. So if you have any sense you’ll head over to the tumblr site and sign up!

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