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Feb 8, 2018
Mitch Lowe, CEO of MoviePass and a former Netflix executive, discusses his bold vision for transforming cinema attendance with a $10/month subscription model. He reveals that MoviePass boasts over 1.5 million subscribers who watch twice as many films compared to non-subscribers. Lowe dives into the heated conflict with AMC theaters over profit-sharing and shares valuable lessons learned from Reed Hastings at Netflix. The conversation also tackles sustainability concerns in the subscription model and the challenges of collaborating with traditional theater chains.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The MoviePass Phenomenon
01:31 • 9min
The Sustainability Dilemma of a Movie Subscription Service
10:13 • 2min
Theater Chains and Subscription Services: A Delicate Balance
11:59 • 14min
Revolutionizing Movie Rentals
26:21 • 5min
Transforming MoviePass: Strategies for Mass Market Success
30:59 • 2min
Navigating Leadership Transitions
33:01 • 4min
Innovative Strategies for Funding and Growth in the Entertainment Industry
36:49 • 3min