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Author Topic: Cost of playing prints Carmine Occhino Film Handler Posts: 27 From: New york city Registered: May 2003 posted 09-09-2003 05:50 AM                     I was curious of the cost, percentage of profits or dollar amount, of playing a typical new release. Also, what would the cost be to play an old print like "Evil Dead" or something like that ?  |  IP: Logged Jeff Taylor Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 601 From: Chatham, NJ/East Hampton, NY Registered: Apr 2000 posted 09-09-2003 09:22 AM                     There are so many booking arrangements depending on the location and the "clout" of the theater circuit that it's almost impossible to generalize. Having said that, a typical arrangement for a blockbuster might be 80-90% of the gross after the theater's "nut" at opening, tapering down to as low as low as 50/50% or even 35/65% as the film plays out with "nut" defined as the house's basic operating expenses. Older films can be leased for as little as $150-$200 plus shipping.  |  IP: Logged John Pytlak Film God Posts: 9987 From: Rochester, NY 14650-1922 Registered: Jan 2000 posted 09-09-2003 09:30 AM                        There's often discussion (and comparison) of contracts and terms over on BigScreenBiz: http://www.bigscreenbiz.com  |  IP: Logged

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