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Sonos' new Ace headphones are praised for their comfort, design, and sound quality but are hindered by software bugs, consistent with Sonos' history. The Vergecast episode also features discussions on the MoviePass documentary "MovieCrash" and insights into the future of smart home technology.
HBO's new documentary "MoviePass, MovieCrash" explores the rise and fall of MoviePass, highlighting the overlooked contributions of its Black co-founders, Stacy Spikes and Hamet Watt, who were ousted before the company's collapse. The film sheds light on the challenges Black entrepreneurs face in securing venture capital, with Spikes hoping it will inspire more funding for minority founders. Despite MoviePass's bankruptcy and the legal troubles of later executives, Spikes has since repurchased and relaunched the company, achieving profitability in 2023.
The HBO Max documentary "MoviePass, MovieCrash" explores the rise and fall of MoviePass, a subscription service that offered daily movie tickets for $9.95 a month. Initially popular, the company quickly amassed debt and faced operational issues, leading to its collapse in 2019. The film highlights the contrasting visions of its founders, Stacy Spikes and Hamet Watt, and the new management, who prioritized quick profits over sustainability. The story underscores issues of reckless growth, private equity greed, and racial bias in the startup world.
HBO's new documentary "MoviePass, MovieCrash" by Muta’Ali explores the rise and fall of MoviePass, highlighting how C-suite executives ignored warning signs and burned through venture capital, leading to the company's bankruptcy in 2020. The film features interviews with former employees and investors, and delves into the overlooked contributions of co-founders Stacy Spikes and Hamet Watt, contrasting their thoughtful approach with the reckless pursuit of exponential growth by later executives. "MoviePass, MovieCrash" premieres on HBO on May 29th.
MoviePass is back with a new points-based system that allows users to pay $10 per month to watch one to three movies at any of the 4,000 participating theaters throughout the US. The company offers three more expensive subscription options, with each tier including a range of movies you can watch based on a credits system. MoviePass co-founder Stacy Spikes decided to bring the service back in February of 2022, and the company is currently accepted at most major movie theater chains.
MoviePass, the movie subscription service, has relaunched with four monthly plans that come with credits to redeem for individual movie showings. Each plan has a set of limitations, with the Pro plan allowing a person to watch 30 movies a month. The plans vary in price and credits depending on location, with the NYC metro area and Southern California having adjusted pricing. While the launch touts an “unlimited” plan, clarification from MoviePass suggests it’s just a flashier sell for the Pro plan.
MoviePass, the subscription-based movie theater service, is back with a new iteration called MoviePass Beta. The service is rolling out in stages and is currently on a waitlist basis. The company is gauging interest in different parts of the country before launching in those areas. Prices will vary based on location, and it remains to be seen whether this new business model will be successful.