It looks like the recession has been kind to the movie business.  Ticket sales are up more than 17% and that isn’t just because ticket prices have risen.  Attendance has surged nearly 16%.

It has been speculated that there are two reasons for this.

First, there is lots of troubling news with these tough economic times and people want to forget their troubles.  Movies are a good place to do this.  Considering other offerings, it is also a relatively inexpensive place to do this.

Secondly, studios have finally gotten the message that people want to have fun at the movies.  They don’t go to see great acting and thoughtful plots.  They want to leave the theater with a smile on their face.

This is good news for filmmakers.  Increased demand should improve the chances for getting distribution.

– Rich Pulham

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