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Dear Alexa, My friends and I went to the movies last weekend, and at the end of the night I realized I paid more for my popcorn, soda and candy, than I did for my actual movie ticket! Why are movie concessions stands so expensive? Please Explain! Kate Well Kate,... [read more]
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Big time entertainment studios, such as Time Warner and Disney, are pushing for a premium V.O.D (video On Demand). This would allow people to see movies as soon as 45 days after they come out in theaters. Cinemas and DVD sellers are not enthused with this new idea.