> the public is getting tired of superhero remakes and don't feel that the price of admission is worth 2 hours of watching 3 actors standing in front of a green screen and interacting with a bunch of CG extras, so they download it instead
Does not compute - why do they download it if they are tired watching it?
If you had read the article, you'd know that they make uninspired sequels because they are the only movies that make predictable profits.
"Does not compute - why do they download it if they are tired watching it?"
Because it is worth it if it is free of charge. However, it is not paying up front for.
So take something like Battleships. Would I pay to see it? No way. If I'm bored one evening and its there for free? Yeah, I'd give it a go. If it turned out to be a damn good movie I'd want to watch repeatedly (I wish I chosen a better example...), I'd buy a DVD, Or pay for a legal down load a copy I could burn and keep.
Does not compute - why do they download it if they are tired watching it?
If you had read the article, you'd know that they make uninspired sequels because they are the only movies that make predictable profits.