Nicolas Cage upset about "Trespass´s " Home release - NICOLAS CAGE FORUM

Floderstarke

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Nicolas Cage upset about "Trespass´s " Home release

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I Totally agree with him. I dont like how things went with movies in general. Here the article:

Cage Upset About Trespass' Home Streaming Release

Nicolas Cage is unhappy his new film Trespass will be available for home viewing at the same time it's shown in cinemas, because he wants moviegoers to experience "an event".

Joel Schumacher's new movie, about a home invasion, hits theatres in the U.S. on Friday (14Oct11), but fans will have the option to view it from their sitting room through a video-on-demand service.

The Dvd release is scheduled for 1 November (11), to make the most of the movie's promotional budget, but Cage is encouraging film fans to pay to see it in a theatre.

He tells Reuters, "I like film to be seen the way the director wanted them (sic) to be seen, which is on the big-screen, with an audience, with their popcorn.

"I want movies to be an event. I want people to get excited about it and go out for the night with their wife or their date, whatever it may be, and have it be an event. I don't want it to get smaller and smaller and wind up on a cell phone.

"People have to get smart about how they release movies, and they have a point. Put it on the big-screen and also get ready for the future, which is, people are going to be watching movies at home with their friends, drinking beer and talking as loud as they want. I get it. I just don't like it."

http://www.contactmusic.com/news/cage-upset-about-trespass-home-streaming-release_1250345

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I agree,It's just more fun to watch it in the cinema, and it's also true it will make him smaller and smaller. Sad they are going to do that. __________________ My brain only works on one power... The power of Nicolas Cage!

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I agree, too. I don`t understand, why they are doing this. And, why they make a limited release in only a few countries. I`m sure, Nic-Fans around the world would love to see his upcoming movies. __________________ "When you think about magic, it is imagination plus willpower focused in such a way that you can create a conscious effect in the material world..." Nicolas Cage

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Although I see Cage's point as an actor, I also concede that sometimes, it really is more convenient to invite friends and family over, cook a few steaks, pop open some beer and enjoy a movie. And, I love that line about, "you can talk as loud as you want too." It's so true, you don't have to worry about disturbing the couple in front of you!! __________________ Whoop, Whoop!!!!

Lula Argante

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Thinking positively, and I feel this is an imporant and often overlooked point i have to make , releasing a film on VOD the same day as theatrical release increases the film's accessibility to the albeit minority that cannot get to a cinema, due to location or mobility, those people get to experience the film at the same time as it opens rather than having to wait for the dvd. Thinking tangentially and probably controversially, If people have the option to watch in their own homes at the same time as at the movie theatre, and a film going to VOd on the same day as theatrical release, it may in fact prevent illegal uploads and views of the film before it hits dvd. Not saying of course that it is the same experience as watching in cinema of course it is not, and not how the film was created to be watched, but nevertheless the film company this way gets it's money back rather than the free illegal views. And i agree, the day will come when the home entertainment experience becomes so advanced that cinema going will be even less. The tragedy is that is not what the actors filmmakers, directors and majority of movie lovers wish for their films or the industry... no way can that replace the experience of the outing, being in the building itself, some of which have rich historical heritage, not to mention the artistic heritage of 'Cinema' So perhaps in fact, this, contributes to the decline of the industry.... Discuss. __________________

Gina

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Date: 10:45 PM, 10/12/11

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I agree Lula. I think what we are seeing is a passing of the times, as we've seen when drive-in movie theaters became all but obsolete. That was a sad moment. I think though, the industry will not be making it easy for your pocket book should you decide to go the VOD. Some movie releases as mentioned, can cost as much as $60 for a 24-hour rental VOD. That's expensive if it's say, just 'you'. Nonetheless, I'm certainly on the fence with this, as I enjoy the experience of the movie theater, and I would also love to have the option of watching within my home should I not be able to get to the theater for a number of reasons, such as bad weather. Okay, but here's the bigger question, HOW DID WE MISS THIS PIECE OF INFORMATION?! Did Nic say this at TIFF? I mean, out of all the interviews and news clippings we've been drooling over, we've never heard this until now. Interesting wouldn't you say? -- Edited by Gina on Wednesday 12th of October 2011 11:34:57 PM __________________ Whoop, Whoop!!!!

Lady Trueheart

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Thanks for posting this, Flo, that was a good find. According to this article, he did say it at TIFF, Gina. There is more info in the article, too, about this policy of some of the independent fim makers, and how it all goes down. Interesting reading. http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20111012/tresspass-straight-to-video-nic-cage-111012/ "I like movies to be seen the way the director wanted them to be seen, which is on the big-screen, with an audience, with their popcorn," Cage said in an interview alongside Schumacher at September's Toronto International Film Festival, where "Trespass" premiered. Well, I am with Nic on this one, I see his viewpoint. I love to go to the theatre personally, and I think it would be fine to show movies on tv or release them on dvd at the same time, but it surely would be financially negative for the theatre owners and studios, wouldn't it? Only the highly anticipated blockbuster movies would get big turnouts in theatres, I think. My biggest beef with this particular decision is that the movie will only get limited theatre release in some of the big cities. What the hell is that about! It doesn't make any sense to me. -- Edited by Lady Trueheart on Thursday 13th of October 2011 03:09:58 AM __________________

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I too agree with Nick on this too. It's a shame that only a few theatres will be showing this film at big cities. It is not fair at all. I love to go to the theatre to see all of Nick films first before buying it on DVD later on when it's released. It's a shame that this is happening and yes it's fading out in a way because of the technology growing and having more streaming now. I don't go to the see a new film if bad weather won't let me. Other than that, I rather see the film first in the theater. __________________ Nancy Agnes Roelke

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I'm extremely upset about that.Limited theater release? WTH?! It's not going to be shown in theaters in my city AT ALL! I wonder who's responsible for that? I mean...two A-listers,a fantastic director,a great plot..this movie is perfect for the big screen showing. I think the studios may lose a lot of money,for I suppose only a few people will buy their official DVD copy,the rest will download it illegally which is very sad. Personally,I like going to movies a lot(I only go to see Nic movies).And each premiere is a big event for me.It's like a ritual of sorts.And I wouldn't like to lose that.So...I can see Nic's point..... __________________ " Nothing is worth more than this day." Goethe

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LOL, I can imagine how he feels about the hungry Rabbit process ^^ __________________ Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac? George Carlin

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What's even more interesting is, Trespass was supposed to be released this past Friday on VOD however, I can't find it anywhere on my television via DirectTV/Satellite where I can view/purchase it?! And the closest theater that's showing Trespass is in Los Angeles, over 300 miles away!!!!! __________________ Whoop, Whoop!!!!