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CinemaCon and similar industry gatherings are described as increasingly corporate and disconnected from audiences’ genuine needs. Instead of focusing on fostering a vibrant theatrical experience that can compete with home entertainment, studios are accused of treating these events as promotional listings heavily influenced by corporate interests. The high prices for badges ($1,200+), the lack of meaningful studio presentations, and the sterile environment have all contributed to a sense that the theater experience is dying.