Online Movie Ticket Terms and Definitions
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Several unique terms and phrases describe the features of services we review on this site, some easier to grasp than others. This list briefly defines terms relevant to Online Movie Ticket.
Ratings Feature SetWe ranked each online movie ticket site according to the number of practical and useful features they offer. Theaters/Locations We ranked the online movie ticket site on the number of theater locations for which they provide tickets. Price The price for a single movie ticket during evening hours in the same city, this price includes any service fees the site charges. Ease of Use We graded all of the websites on how easy they are to use, examining the site layout, payment procedure, shipping methods and the ease of receiving purchased tickets from the theater. Customer Service We rated each online movie ticket service on how they provide customer support including FAQs, phone support, online form and email and mailing addresses. Features Lists all Times and TheatersThe website lists all of the major theaters, the movies that are showing and the movie times, regardless of whether or not the site sells tickets to that theater. Movie Synopsis The online movie ticket site provides a short summary of each movie plot to help you decide if you want to see that movie. Ratings The site clearly states the Motion Picture Association of America's (MPAA) rating for each movie. Ratings Explanation The online movie ticket service has a definition for each rating-G, PG, PG-13, R and NC-17. The site provides a brief explanation for why a movie received a certain rating. For example, a movie may be rated PG-13 because of "strong language" and "violence". Printable Tickets The movie ticket website sells tickets that you can print at your home saving you the time of waiting in line at the will call or kiosk. Kiosk Tickets The site sells movie tickets that you can receive at a self-serve kiosk provided by some theaters. Buying this type of ticket will guarantee a seat and save you the time of waiting at the ticket window. Will Call Tickets You can buy tickets that you'll be able to pick up at the will call desk at the theater. This will guarantee a seat and save you the time of waiting in line. Theater Stats The site provides information on different theaters, including if the theater is equipped with stadium seating, a café on the premises, THX, a kiosk, print at home ticketing available, listening devices, wheelchair accessible and more. Order Tickets by Phone You can order your movie tickets over the phone. Trailers The online movie ticket site has short movie clips that you can view to get an idea of the plot and genre of the movie. Critics Reviews The site provides professional movie reviews by an array of critics. Consumer Review The movie ticket service offers consumer movie reviews-you can even post your review of a movie for others to read. Message Board/Forum The website provides an area for clients to post comments or questions for other consumers to view. Coming Soon List The service posts a list of movies that will be in the theaters soon. eMail Alerts The online movie ticket site sends you email updates that may contain bargains, release dates, current movie news and more. Phone Alerts The site will send text messages to your phone with valuable information, like discounts, upcoming movies and more. Available on Cell Phone/PDA You are able to access the online ticket service website and search theaters, movies and movie times, and buy tickets on a web-browser cell phone or personal digital assistant (PDA). Movie News The website provides valuable and entertaining news about movies, actors/actresses and Hollywood. Membership Available You can become a member of the online movie ticket service and receive special benefits-for example, a newsletter, ticket discounts and other promotions. Also, many websites allow you to customize the homepage to fit your needs and display your favorite theaters. Other Useful Links The site provides other valuable links. These may include links for driving directions, local restaurants, popular movie news sites, online stores and movie's official websites. Movie Graphics The website has digital movie posters or other graphics that visually represent the films. eVite The site offers a feature that allows you to invite a number of friends to go to a movie through email. You can choose the date, movie and time based on the groups input. You can even offer to pay for the group as part of the electronic invitation. Synopsis Podcasts The website offers podcast summaries that you can download to your ipod and listen to short movie summaries on the go. Total # of Theater Locations The number of theater corporations the online movie ticket site has as partners-taking into consideration the actual number of theaters in each corporation. Search Capabilities Advanced SearchThe website has a search that is very specific, for example you can search by actors, directors and more, so you can find the movie for which you're looking. Limit Search by Area You can limit the movie search by theater location. Limit Search by Theater You can limit your search by a specific theater. Limit Search by Movie You can search for a certain movie on the online movie ticket website. Limit Search by Movie Genre You can search the movies by type (i.e. drama, children's, horror and so on) Limit Search by Rating You can search the movies by MPAA rating. Limit Search by Date You can search for movies according to the date they are showing. Price Gift Certificates/Movie BucksThe online movie ticket service sells gift certificates that can be used towards the purchase of movie tickets. Customized Gift Certificates You can tailor gift certificates to display your business logo or make a statement (i.e. Happy Birthday, Congratulations) and more. eMail Gift Certificates The online ticket website will email gift certificates directly to the recipient. Discounts/Promotions The service offers a price cut or other bonus for a limited time-there may be requirements to receive the promotion, like buy a certain number of tickets. Special Offers The movie ticket site may have a free gift or other promotion available to clients. Group Rates The website offers a discounted price for groups. The number of people required to get a discount varies depending on the service. Service Fee Waived The online ticket website will not charge a service fee if you become a member of their site. Customer Service/Help FAQFrequently Asked Questions provide a quick reference for consumers to find information about the service. The online movie ticket service provides an email address so you can contact the site with questions or comments. Phone The website provides a phone number so you can contact customer service. Mailing Address The website includes a mailing address so you can write a letter to the company. Online Form The site provides an online form you can fill out and send to customer service with any questions or comments. ©2003 – 2008 TopTenREVIEWS, Inc. |
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