To all Movie Lovers out there

I guessed everyone may have noticed by now that Cathay movie ticket price rising up by $0.50 (Refer to news- http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/325778/1/.html). Prices for tickets at all Cathay cineplexes had already gone up on 31st Jan 2008, adding to the rash of recent price increases including taxi fares, electronic road pricing and cooking gas. This is really quite bad for all movie lover and for students I think.

At a media conference on Jan 2008, the cinema operator and film distributor said it was raising ticket prices for films by 50 cents or about 6 per cent due to "escalating prices in goods, services, labour, film rentals and the Goods and Services Tax".

What's more, an additional 50 cents will be tagged on for blockbusters such as Harry Potter and Iron Man.

Imagine you be expecting to pay up to S$10.50 on a weekend to watch blockbusters such as Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince or The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, etc.

Reporter interviewed Mr Rafdi of Cathay, he said they would categorise a movie as a blockbuster only if it has an "A-list cast and/or director, a big production budget of more than US$100 million (S$142 million), is a part of a successful franchise (like Spider-Man, Batman and Shrek)" and open on the same day in Singapore as in the United States.

Only around 20 out of the hundreds of films released here would qualify as a blockbuster this year, he said.

I did a table to compare Cathay and Golden Village after some checking out of their prices.



I find that Golden Village is still offering a better pricing at the moment. I myself had personally experience myself. I like their Tuesday Special for member. Cause every Tuesday you get to purchase ticket at $6.50 only. If you are a Golden Village member now you will enjoy this.

And to be a member is very easy and membership is free. Just follow this guide below:

1) Enter this link- http://www.gv.com.sg/movieclub/register.jsp
2) Fill up the form and click on "Submit".
3) After you submitted, they will send you an email to collect your card.
4) Yup! With that email, you are all ready to collect your card conveniently at any of the Golden Village ticketing counter.
5) Now you can start enjoying the privileges. (Read more below for the privileges)

Benefits of Golden Village Movie Club
• $6.50 ticket price for members on every Tuesday for all locations;
• Birthday treat of ‘Buy-One-Get-One Free Standard movie ticket’ on actual birth date;
• Priority seat selection available online for members;
• Members can enjoy 1 popcorn at $5 and get 1 free 16 oz Coke (worth $2);
• Waiver of SMS confirmation fee (worth S$0.20 each) for online booking;
• Top Spenders Rewards;
• Industry related privileges: Up close & personal with movie stars, exclusive invitation to gala premieres, press conference, film talks, behind the scenes set tours;
• Monthly Members Draw, promotions, for members only;
• Special Candy Bar discounts for members;
• Promotional merchant benefits exclusive to members;
• Plus additional “Surprise & Delight” rewards.
(Alternatively you may also read here http://www.gv.com.sg/movieclub/gvmc.jsp)
This is the front and back view of the card, quite cute la