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Posted by Richard Greco (Member # 2032) on 02-03-2005, 12:00 AM:

Does anyone know where I can get a good general script for my movieline? My GM wants to update our current one and I'd like a template to type one up from.

Posted by Nate Lehrke (Member # 1460) on 02-03-2005, 01:51 AM:

Thank them for calling.
Give information on your website.
Give location.
Give movie info.
Give admission prices.
State R Policy
Forms of payment accepted
Tell em how to contact a real person
Thank them again.

quote:
Example:

Thank You for callin the Richard Greco Cinema 18 & juice bar.

Please visit www.richardsbadasstheatre.com for information on features, showtimes, directions & employment opportunities.

The Greco theatre is located at 723 E Rockford Road on the SE corner of Rockford & Word Street.

Today on screen # 1: The Aviator rated PG13 with a runtime of 169 minutes. Showtime’s at 12:00 3:20 7:45 10:00

(repeat for all features)

We are proud to be selling advance tickets for Star Wars Episode 3 at the box office. Get yours today.

Admission is 7 dollars for all matinee shows before 5 pm. General admission is 10 dollars. Children 13 & under & seniors 65 & older are 7 dollars at all times.

Gift cards are available in any amount at the box office. The box office will be open 25 minutes prior to the 1st show.

No one under the age of 17 will be admitted to an R rated film unless occupied by a parent of adult legal guardian throughout the entire feature.

We only accept cash, visa & MasterCard. Sorry no checks.

To talk to a manger, please call 555-555-5555.

Thank You again for calling the Richard Greco 18 Megaplex where your number one!

Usually the customer is calling for movie times so it's always nice to list those as soon as possible. Also, I like it when the private contact phone number is listed at the beginning, not the last thing mentioned. But obviously cater to what you think your patrons want to know.

[ 02-03-2005, 02:50 AM: Message edited by: Adam Martin ]

Posted by Carl Martin (Member # 1146) on 02-03-2005, 02:14 AM:

hey nate, that link's broken. [Smile]

Posted by Adam Martin (Member # 641) on 02-03-2005, 02:51 AM:

I fixed Nate's link.

Posted by Dominic Espinosa (Member # 2122) on 02-05-2005, 03:32 AM:

We're presently limited to a 3 minute tape for our recording so information is limited. My general speech is:

Hello, and thank you for calling Los Banos Cinemas.
We're located at 923 West Pacheco Blvd. in the San Luis Plaza shopping center just east of wal mart.
We feature 6 stadium seated auditoriums, dts and sdds digital sound, and the biggest screen in town.

The following showtime schedule is good through...

Of course we name off titles, running times, show times, and ratings.

And close with the Rated R policy, web addy, office number, and a reminder that the recording will repeat.
And always
Thanks again for calling us at Los Banos Cinemas!

Posted by Richard Greco (Member # 2032) on 02-05-2005, 10:02 AM:

We actually can't enforce the R policy, so it isn't necessary to include it. I mad e one and submitted to my GM, hopefully, he'll decide to use it.

Posted by Monte L Fullmer (Member # 2797) on 02-23-2005, 03:11 AM:

quote: Richard Greco
We actually can't enforce the R policy, so it isn't necessary to include it.....

NOW..that's a little dangerous in as well as a bit on the retarded side NOT to enforce the "R" rating!

Dummest thing that I've ever heard!

(I know, it's not your fault, since you're just one of the "little indians" there at your theatre and the "Big Chief" is calling the shots..-no offense please..)

For not mentioning of the "R" rating to the flicks that have this rating, plus not enforcing the "R" rated guidelines set by the MPAA, can cause some serious problems with your company that you work for.

There are some families out there WHO do care what there kids are seeing, and if they went to a "R" movie, went home and told their parents, or parents found out what they saw, those parents MIGHT come back with some serious issues and possible civil complaints and lawsuits to theatres not regulating "R" rated shows.

Then, insurance companies will then cancel policies to the theatres who are not protecting themselves from such civil violations if actions that are charged against the theatres and actions being won by the public.

Better tell your GM about community safety and awareness, and to "keep his bases covered" if operating a business to the public, no matter what it is.

"little help" here.

-Monte

Posted by Richard Greco (Member # 2032) on 02-23-2005, 10:39 AM:

Well, See Monte, I am at a drive in theatre. The majority of the drivers that come through are 17 and up since the state of Florida requires you to be 17 to drive alone, anywhere. I inform parents about the content of R rated movies, but it usually isn't necessary.You also can't come in unless you have a vehicle, so it usually isn't a problem

Also, I do mention the ratings on the recording. Just not any set in stone policy.

Posted by Mitchell Dvoskin (Member # 751) on 02-23-2005, 01:39 PM:

Monte,

I don't know about Idaho, but in the rest of the country the rating codes are not a matter of law. Participation by a theatre is totally voluntary. With the exception of pornographic movies, there is nothing that parents can do against a theatre that does not enforce the ratings. Some have tried, and have been thrown out of court.

Posted by Monte L Fullmer (Member # 2797) on 02-23-2005, 01:58 PM:

Oh..okey, thx for the info on this. It's just that theatres over here really stand on the MPAA ratings thing to where it's almost law-just to "protect" themselves against any sort of civic problems of sort -even the Drive In's over here have to watch it closely.

And, sorry Richard, didn't know that your occupation was at a drive-in (and that's where I began this crazy field of movie film was at a drive-in as a projectionist for 7 years-loved every minute of it..), so I can see of the reasoning of the policies there.

-Monte

Posted by Don Cross (Member # 2980) on 02-23-2005, 02:22 PM:

Actually there have been complaints filed by various local jurisdictions, cities, counties, and even states. As far as I'm aware it has never made it to the federal level yet. I'll see if I can't find a link that also won't bore everyone to death.

Whether the case(s) were won or lost- the last thing that any theater (or business) needs it to have bad press or media coverage. Theres also the issue of legal fees. The fees wouldn't be all that bad to face a very small local type of case, but imagine what they would be like to face a state level proceeding.

Then theres the civil issue. Someones parents could technically sue (and even win significant damages) just because someones minor child was able to purchase an tickets for an R-rated movie. Similar issue have already taken place in regards to puchasing video games and renting video tapes.

As mentioned in an earlier posting; yes, it is best to cover ones bases whenever possible.

Posted by Adam Wilbert (Member # 1184) on 02-23-2005, 03:08 PM:

At my previous small-town theater we had the local am talk radio station announcer (dj?) do our recording message. It sounded really professional and he got the "employee discount" (ie, free) admissions for himself and his family for about 10 minutes worth of work a week. It was a really good partnership and you wouldn't believe the difference that a professional voice can sound versus the tired drone of a theater manager.

Posted by Jim Ziegler (Member # 86) on 02-23-2005, 06:01 PM:

quote: Monte L Fullmer
There are some families out there WHO do care what there kids are seeing, and if they went to a "R" movie, went home and told their parents, or parents found out what they saw, those parents MIGHT come back with some serious issues and possible civil complaints and lawsuits to theatres not regulating "R" rated shows.

God forbid the parents actually take responsibility for their kids and not let them wander the city alone....

Posted by Carl Martin (Member # 1146) on 02-24-2005, 03:21 AM:

quote:
You also can't come in unless you have a vehicle,

why not? if someone showed up carrying a deck chair and a boombox, would you deny admission? how about a bicycle? less room taken. no horns, dimmer headlight if any.

aren't you leaving yourself open to a lawsuit?

carl

Posted by Richard Greco (Member # 2032) on 02-24-2005, 10:23 AM:

No, that is a policy that is posted. It is mainly for safety. If a person with a bicycle got hit by a car, then that would be a lawsuit. Also we don't allow sitting on the pavement, on chairs or blankets, I personally think that is a REALLY stupid rule, but I have to enforce it when my boss tells me to.

Posted by Jeremy Fuentes (Member # 2135) on 02-24-2005, 10:35 AM:

Do you say "No bikes allowed" on the recording?

Posted by Brad Allen (Member # 470) on 02-24-2005, 12:37 PM:

Richard, keep the recording as short and sweet and to the point as possible. The examples given are well intended, but most of the public would be totally lost with all that info thrown at them. They can't retain it.
Cut out all un-needed words.

If you've ever had a answering machine that lets you hear what's going on on the other end during the call, you'd understand.

Wonder why you get 4 gazziollon phone calls a day? Because most customers call 3-4 times before they can concentrate enough to retain the info they need.

Keep it short and to the point.

Posted by Richard Greco (Member # 2032) on 02-25-2005, 12:38 AM:

If anyone wants to call the line and have a listen: Call 813-234-2311

If you call, give me a true feeling about what you think.

Posted by Brad Allen (Member # 470) on 02-25-2005, 12:39 PM:

Sounds good Richard, only thing is it rings 4 times before answering. Way too many. Set it as low as possible. I almost hung up thinking it wasn't going to pickup.

What answering device do you have?

Posted by Monte L Fullmer (Member # 2797) on 02-27-2005, 05:47 PM:

Good recording and presentation. WOW, picked right up without even a ring tone. - Monte

Posted by Christian Volpi (Member # 2370) on 02-28-2005, 11:17 AM:

I keep getting a busy signal. I had to redo mine this morning to remove info about our "Oscar Party" that we had last night. 712-277-8300

Posted by Richard Greco (Member # 2032) on 02-28-2005, 12:15 PM:

Yeah, the phones are down at the moment. There is a building that is being torn down next door.

Posted by Scott Norwood (Member # 30) on 02-28-2005, 12:20 PM:

I don't know if it is offered on business lines, but you might want to consider voicemail service from the phone company instead of an answering machine. The sound quality is good and it still works even if the phone line itself is out of order. It will also answer multiple lines at one time (at least the service I use on my home phone does). It only costs $4 per month or so.