Exhibitor Quotes

There's the 'official' budget, there's the 'rumored' budget, and then there are the various deals struck with exhibitors and the talent. There's a lot of mystery there. - Brandon Gray

There are no exemptions as far as numbers at this point. If you raise a lamb to show at the fair, you need to be registered. We're beginning to visit with 4-H and FFA at this point so they can make sure their exhibitors are registered. - John Schiltz

There are animals that you cannot legally own without a permit in Virginia, and frankly permitting them would only be done (in terms of) research, scientific study, or as an exhibitor or educator. Even then, that list of animals that are on (the list), that would be closely scrutinized before anybody would be permitted to have them. - Julia Dixon

The response from all the exhibitors is fantastic. It's been a steady flow all day long and that's what you want. - Debra Wakeland

The record-breaking box office year at IMAX theatres combined with our unprecedented film slate for 2006 is generating greater interest from domestic exhibitors. Goodrich Quality Theaters represents the growing number of innovative exhibitors who realize the earning potential of the IMAX theatre business. We are confident that the continued box office success of Hollywood event films in IMAX theatres will drive network growth, both in domestic and international markets. - Bradley J. Wechsler

The record-breaking box office performance of this incredible film was made possible by Warner Bros. Pictures' vision to package a new holiday classic with an unparalleled cinematic experience. IMAX theatres are top of mind for consumers this holiday season and we are confident that 'The Polar Express' will continue to draw record crowds and generate incremental revenue for exhibitors and Warner Bros. Pictures well into 2006 and beyond. - Bradley J. Wechsler

The opening of the Technicolor Digital Cinema Test Center stands as a critical benchmark for the media and entertainment industries as this major technology transition advances forward. Thomson firmly believes that the long-term success of digital cinema is dependent upon the consistent, reliable performance of digital projection equipment at the very high levels that studios, exhibitors, and moviegoers require. The Technicolor Digital Cinema Test Center was specifically designed with these expectations in mind. As a result, it is the primary objective of this facility to comprehensively evaluate digital projectors and servers from a wide range of manufacturers, and then determine which pieces of hardware meet these rigorous standards and are suitable for widespread deployment. - Joe Berchtold

The money's just coming in a different part of the release model since most of it's from DVD sales. This is still going to be one of the three biggest years in box office receipts, and by the way, they're bringing in $20 billion more in DVD revenue. So the studios are still getting their money. It's the exhibitors who have a concern. - David Mumpower

Previous exhibitors will be present again, whilst we have also witnessed substantial interest from manufacturers around the world for whom this will be their first visit to SOFEX. - Amer Tabbah