The first theater designed exclusively for cinema movies opened in Pittsburgh
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The First Cinema-Exclusive Theater Opens in Pittsburgh
When feature films are first produced, they are typically showcased in movie theaters. In 1905, the first theater designed exclusively for cinema opened in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This marked the beginning of a new era in film exhibition, with thousands more theaters quickly being built or converted across the country. These venues were known as nickelodeons in the United States because the standard admission price was a nickel.
Traditionally, a single film served as the main attraction or feature film. Before the 1970s, double features were common, comprising a high-quality "A picture" rented for a lump sum and a lesser "B picture" rented for a percentage of the profits. Nowadays, theaters show previews for upcoming films and advertisements before the main feature.
Historically, feature films were primarily intended for theatrical release. The advent of television expanded audiences, allowing films to be broadcast after their theater runs. Advances in recording technology later enabled consumers to purchase or rent films on VHS, DVD, and earlier formats like laserdisc and VCD. Today, digital downloads are increasingly a revenue source for film companies. Some films are made specifically for these non-theatrical platforms, released as made-for-TV or direct-to-video movies. These productions often have lower production values compared to theatrical releases in similar genres, and some are distributed through these channels after being rejected by studios.
Movie theaters typically share about 50-55% of their ticket sales with studios as rental fees. This percentage is initially higher and decreases over the film's run, encouraging theaters to keep films longer. However, the rapid turnover of highly marketed films means most are shown for less than eight weeks. A few films, especially those with strong word-of-mouth and reviews, can expand their theater count and defy this trend.
According to a 2000 study by ABN AMRO, Hollywood studios derived about 26% of their global income from box office sales, 46% from VHS and DVD sales, and 28% from television broadcasts, cable, and pay-per-view platforms.
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