All Posts Tagged With: "movies"
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) Enters Video Streaming Service Competition with Prime
In the world of video streaming services, Netflix has stood alone as the premier provider of this type of service. Netflix subscribers can choose from a variety of delivery methods, including at home delivery, movies via the Internet and live streaming movies delivered directly to your TV and certain mobile devices. In the past, Netflix [...]
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) Continues to Grow in Subscriber Numbers and Profits
Investors were surprised to see the fourth-quarter earnings for Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) which showed the subscribership to the service had grown more than anticipated even by Wall Street. The company reported the fourth quarter earnings at $47.1 million or 87 cents a share. These figures are up considerably from last year when a profit of [...]
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) Predicts Blu-Ray Demise
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has been a supporter of the HD DVD and Blu-ray technologies, but predicts that streaming digital content will put an end to any hope that either format will succeed . In 2005, Microsoft joined the HD DVD Promotion Group, a group of consumer electronics manufacturers, companies, and content providers who were pushing [...]
The Rising Cost of Entertainment
Even in these tough times, companies feel the need to raise prices of the things that Americans enjoy. This is especially true for people that enjoy going to the movie theatres. There are a few easy ways to save money, and still do the things that you enjoy. Set a Day Instead of going to [...]
Renting Fun – The Best Way to Go?
DVDs and video games can be very expensive, especially if you enjoy them on a daily basis. Chains, like Blockbuster, have been renting both of them for years, but the price has shot up recently. Why is this? It’s most likely caused by the fact that focus has shifted from renting in-store to renting online. [...]
Hollywood Universal Studios
Lights! Camera! Action! Visit Universal Studios in Hollywood, California where the film industry has its roots. Don’t scrimp on this vacation; there is plenty to see in a short time, so you need to be prepared to spend a little extra for the best view of this Hollywood landmark. Hotels are easy to come by, [...]
Fun Don’t Cost a Thing
Just because you’re trying to watch your spending and keep an eye on your cash flow doesn’t mean you have to cut out all sources of entertainment that costs you money. One of the main reasons budgets fail is because people attempt to be too strict with themselves and do not allow for an “entertainment” [...]
Movies–Rent Vs. Own: Which Is Better?
I recently took a trip to the local Century movie theater to see a film called “Dan in Real Life.” After paying for the tickets, a beverage for each of us and a large bag of popcorn, the total bill ended up being $27.00, and I live in rural South Dakota! It might not be [...]
I agree. If a local business is the one offering the sale price I will buy it from them. ...
We are retired and live on a grocery budget of $200 a month for 2 people in the Midwest. That ...