WebProNews just published an article about how the Web draws young men away from theaters and towards more interactive forms of entertainment. According to one survey, men under age 25 have seen 24% fewer movies than two years ago. High ticket prices and low quality films are two reasons cited for the change in attitude.

The article claims that rather than going to the cinema, young men are surfing the Web, playing video games, and yes--even making independent films to post online:

Meanwhile, some of the younger audience has not only turned to interactive entertainment, but to creating videos too. Sites like San Francisco-based AtomShockwave's AtomFilms host hundreds of films created by independent filmmakers.

AtomFilms had a presence at the tony Cannes Film Festival in May. Along with Star Wars powerhouse Lucasfilm, AtomFilms presented its 4th annual Star Wars Fan Film Awards on the same day Star Wars Episode III debuted in theaters. It may not be the end of Hollywood, but many of these filmmakers got to share a very prestigious spotlight with the big studios and others.

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