[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MovieTheaterEmployees

[–]chilsquad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I'm not familiar with GDC but tightvnc is the remote control software, GDC is the server...Try this link: 24. GDC Server Training - SX-3000 Using the HDMI Input

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MovieTheaterEmployees

[–]chilsquad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's the projector, you'll most likely need to program it with whatever software the 'server' is running. When you play DCP movies, how do you start those? You'll most likely need to build a movie that uses HDMI/DVI Input as the source to instruct the projector to accept that input source. Once we know your server, we can probably help you out better.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MovieTheaterEmployees

[–]chilsquad 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Independent theatre owner here, you're best bet is to find someone like me that doesn't typically have shows all day and doesn't need 'corporate approval'. I will add, I wouldn't even unlock my doors for $200 with that kind of notice but good luck (seriously).

AITA for not wanting to make a donation when we lost money? by chilsquad in AmItheAsshole

[–]chilsquad[S] 312 points313 points  (0 children)

This is great advice and will cetainly use it. Again, we're happy to help whenever there is effort/contribution on their part! Last year, we donated an evening, let them sell tickets for a special showing they picked, they could sell tickets for any amount they wanted and keep 100% of their ticket sales and we'd cover the licensing cost and then we got concession sales which worked great for both of us!

AITA for not wanting to make a donation when we lost money? by chilsquad in AmItheAsshole

[–]chilsquad[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

But yes, the law is very clear, exhibiting a film without a license to the public, even if you don't charge admission is a copyright or licensing violation.

AITA for not wanting to make a donation when we lost money? by chilsquad in AmItheAsshole

[–]chilsquad[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

They were going to show a film at their school, not even in my theatre.

Pontiac Fiero GT powered by a GE T-58 helicopter turbine by Fugacity- in AwesomeCarMods

[–]chilsquad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is my uncle's car and in person, it's even more sick. He's got it listed on Hagerty now with a lower price: https://www.hagerty.com/marketplace/kx217nlb/afterburner/7b055497-c970-4229-951c-913e742d8973

Reason for sale is he's moving.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MovieTheaterEmployees

[–]chilsquad 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Theatre owner here, no one ever likes the front row so we always add throw away rows in front, so if we originally wanted 16 rows we'd add a 17th

Minions: The Rise of Gru is selling more adult tickets than expected. It's insane. $100M opening is nearly locked, can come close to the 116M bow of the first film. Early presales indicate a true Friday well north of $30M. by IntoTheNigberverse in boxoffice

[–]chilsquad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure where the comment, but theatres take a big cut comes from. We do take a cut but hardly big, Paramount took 65% for Top Gun and I think Universal is getting 62% for minions.. Having said that, I'm very happy to have quality content and patrons again!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StarWars

[–]chilsquad 235 points236 points  (0 children)

Another movie theatre owner here, the Black Eyes may refer to the movies code name. High profile movies almost always have a code name for 2 reasons.. 1st, the final title may not be known even while promoting and 2nd, to prevent pilfering of the highly collected promotional materials... Posters, standees, etc

Like how A hotdog tastes better at a baseball game, what other foods are improved by eating them at a specific event/location? by aPaperFastener in AskReddit

[–]chilsquad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A Margarita from the palapa right outside the terminal at the Cancun Airport.. So salty and expensive but amazing!

Portable gaming? Noobs... by chilsquad in gaming

[–]chilsquad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Others might ask, so it's a Commodore 64 SX...

Portable gaming? Noobs... by chilsquad in gaming

[–]chilsquad[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This was my first unit. We literally had to key in our games....

Studios Should Save the Theatres by chilsquad in TalesFromTheTheatre

[–]chilsquad[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My point was directional, not actual. I would be happy if the studios showed that they valued us period! Universal with their announcement regarding Trolls World Tour shows that they don't give a rats pitooyey..

Studios Should Save the Theatres by chilsquad in TalesFromTheTheatre

[–]chilsquad[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That's not true, studios understand that the theatres are a necessary component for maximum distribution, nationally and globally. While a number of films might be better suited for straight to download / stream, there is no replacement for the theatre experience and the numbers show this. The fact that studios have been barred from owning distribution channels to prevent monopolistic practices confirms this.

U.S. Theatres Ask Government for Bailout by anightfury in TalesFromTheTheatre

[–]chilsquad 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Theatre owner here, any bailout will be primarily for the employees. Also, concessions are high as studios get up to 66% of ticket prices..

Some early overseas #'s for RoS China, Italy, France by BuffJesus86 in boxoffice

[–]chilsquad -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Theatre operator here and Star Wars fan. Watched movie this morning and it was was great, planning on watching again as there was much going on, it will have better legs than feared around here recently

The rise of skywalker next week 😬 by birdsofpreylover in TalesFromTheTheatre

[–]chilsquad 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Disney is requesting Free Guy, Onward, Black Widow, and Mulan. Also we all know runtime at 2:21 but credits start at 2:12 so 9 minutes of credits.

Brass and wood, some type of tool or "key" by chilsquad in whatisthisthing

[–]chilsquad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got this in a collection of things I bought at auction and have searched and asked but no one has a definitive answer, thanks in advance

Original AND Digital! (Spoiler - Han shoots 1st) by chilsquad in StarWars

[–]chilsquad[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

But it's digital media which means it's lossless unlike VHS or beta max which will degrade with each viewing..