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Author Topic: Roadshow definitions Christian Appelt Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 505 From: Frankfurt, Germany Registered: Dec 2001 posted 12-03-2003 06:38 PM                     How would you define a roadshow presentation? I had a lengthy discussion with a friend these days, and since the roadshow presentation is an American invention, I'd like to have your opinion. In understand that roadshow presentation means 1. Running a film exclusively and for a longer time than in standard release practice; 2. Giving special care to presentation, like having entrance music, overtures, intermission music, possible presentation in large format or special sound formats; 3. Preselling tickets for a long time, offering seat reservations in a theaterlike manner, no nonstop shows ("this is where we came in"). Are this the only criteria of roadshowing, and are there other important considerations?  |  IP: Logged Paul Mayer Oh get out of it Melvin, before it pulls you under! Posts: 3836 From: Albuquerque, NM Registered: Feb 2000 posted 12-03-2003 06:59 PM                        We've had long discussions about roadshows here too: What is a roadshow release?  |  IP: Logged Steve Kraus Film God Posts: 4094 From: Chicago, IL, USA Registered: May 2000 posted 12-03-2003 09:27 PM                    It's not a roadshow unless heavy lifting is involved! That can be 70mm shipping cases, temporary projector installations, special sound gear, portable mag dubbers, whatever.  |  IP: Logged Christian Appelt Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 505 From: Frankfurt, Germany Registered: Dec 2001 posted 12-04-2003 09:38 PM                     Thanks Paul !  |  IP: Logged

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