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Film / By Michael Nordine

Sinemia Is Shutting Down in the U.S. Effective Immediately

The MoviePass competitor has sold its last ticket.

Apr 25, 2019 6:13 pm /

Film / By Chris O'Falt

Sinemia: The End May be Near for the MoviePass Alternative, But Not Before One Last Cash Grab

While reports say that Sinemia might close, the company is lowering prices on too-good-to-be-true yearly plans as its service grows worse.

Apr 25, 2019 2:13 pm /

Film / By Zack Sharf

Cassie Langdon holds her MoviePass card outside AMC Indianapolis 17 theatre in Indianapolis. The startup that lets customers watch a movie a day at theaters for just $10 a month, is limiting new customers to just four movies a month. The move comes as customers and industry experts question the sustainability of MoviePass' business model. Because MoviePass is paying most theaters the full price of the ticket, the service is in the red with just one or two movies in a monthMoviePass Plan Change, Indianapolis, USA - 30 Jan 2018

MoviePass Has Reportedly Lost Over 90% of Subscribers in Less Than A Year

Business Insider reports the struggling company is down to just 225,000 subscribers.

Apr 18, 2019 12:40 pm /

Film / By Zack Sharf

MoviePass’ Fired Co-Founder Speaks Out About Company’s Demise For the First Time

“We knew what was sustainable. But the overriding voice was, ‘No, this is awesome, look how fast we’re growing,'” Stacy Spikes said in a rare interview.

Apr 11, 2019 6:04 pm /

Film / By Chris O'Falt

Sinemia Founder/CEO Surprised By Extent of App’s Problems and User Backlash

In an extensive IndieWire interview Rifat Oguz responds to questions that have his customers boiling with anger.

Apr 2, 2019 10:30 am /

Film / By Kate Erbland and Chris O'Falt

As MoviePass and Sinemia Collapse, Can Theater-Owned Subscription Services Dominate?

As theaters struggle to appeal to moviegoers, movie ticket subscription services offer a new way to pull in moviegoers, though mileage continues to vary.

Apr 1, 2019 11:30 am /

Film / By Chris O'Falt

Sinemia: Is the Struggling Movie Ticket Subscription Service Going the Way of MoviePass?

Sinemia was down this busy “Us” movie weekend, while it continued to cancel active members’ pre-paid yearly plans.

Mar 25, 2019 12:20 pm /

Film / By Kate Erbland

Sinemia Comes to America: Yet Another MoviePass Competitor Promises ‘Unlimited’ Ticket Plan

The movie ticket subscription wars get another contender, as Sinemia unveils its pricey version of MoviePass’ dead unlimited plan.

Sep 18, 2018 11:15 am /

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Sinemia Is Shutting Down in the U.S. Effective Immediately

Sinemia: The End May be Near for the MoviePass Alternative, But Not Before One Last Cash Grab

MoviePass Has Reportedly Lost Over 90% of Subscribers in Less Than A Year

MoviePass’ Fired Co-Founder Speaks Out About Company’s Demise For the First Time

Sinemia Founder/CEO Surprised By Extent of App’s Problems and User Backlash

As MoviePass and Sinemia Collapse, Can Theater-Owned Subscription Services Dominate?

Sinemia: Is the Struggling Movie Ticket Subscription Service Going the Way of MoviePass?

Sinemia Comes to America: Yet Another MoviePass Competitor Promises ‘Unlimited’ Ticket Plan

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