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$5 Per Month for 1 Movie Ticket Per Month, $7 for 2 Tickets Per Month (Billed Annually) (+ $10 Activation Fee) @ Sinemia

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$5 Per Month for 1 Movie Ticket Per Month, $7 for 2 Tickets Per Month (Billed Annually) (+ $10 Activation Fee) @ Sinemia
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Looks like they've just launched in Australia but not much info about it yet. Currently supported cinemas are severely lacking in all major cities at the moment, no idea if that's just because they haven't added more yet. Does anyone have any more info?

Edit: I bit the bullet and signed up. I'm hoping that it would be easy to cancel if they don't add more cinemas given that their whole motto is "Any cinema, any time".

Edit 2: There are a lot more participating cinemas in the app compared to those on the site. Almost all the major ones from what I can see, more info in the comments.

Edit 3: Make sure you enter the coupon to see the pricing. The website does not always automatically apply it, sometimes the correct pricing isn't even displayed. Try again later if it's not. If (high) pricing exists for multiple days, mark expired.

22/6 Mod note: See this comment. Warning that users are being told to pay a $4.99 - $9.99 fee to be able to use the service immediately (despite the annual fee having been already paid).

31/7: Activation fee reported to be $10 in all cases.

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  • josho9 on 21/06/2018 - 22:20

    Warning - Sinemia no longer offers cardless immediately after signup. After you pay the annual amount upfront, the following message appears:

    We are now taking the necessary steps to activate Sinemia Cardless for your account and this could take 1-2 weeks.
    You may choose accelerated activation from below and start using your plan instantly.
    Accelerate Cardless Activation (A$4.99)

    Given previous promises of physical card delivery have not been met (and, apparently, the signup process does not even collect postal addresses?), you should have no confidence that cardless will actually be provided within 1-2 weeks. This appears to be an attempt to stem their cash burn from existing memberships with new annual prepayments, possibly to stay in business long enough for Moviepass (in the US) to go under. I suggest at least using a credit card with easy chargeback (e.g. amex, not bank-issued) so that you are not left out of pocket.

    • Lukian on 21/06/2018 - 23:55

      This is more likely to stop people creating multiple accounts (~for free if referred - the $4.99 also gets back all but 1c of the referral bonus).

      A card with a good chargeback policy is still a good idea. (Because there are hoops to jump for certain crappy cinemas online booking process).

      I think their Deadpool (2) promo/advertising was far more successful than they anticipated.

    • josho9 on 22/06/2018 - 11:42

      Fee has now increased to $9.99. Given that they have switched back to annual billing from monthly billing, and the referral fee is comparatively small, this seems to be more related to price gouging and cashflow than multiple accounts.

      • Underlord on 22/06/2018 - 13:11
        +1

        It was $4.95 for me and I reluctantly paid it.. I also sent them a message advising that this practice is in breach of Australian Consumer Law.

        Can I use the referral credit for anything?

        • josho9 on 22/06/2018 - 14:37
          +1

          Based on the information provided after paying the annual fee, they appear to demand $4.99 for about 24 hours after signing up and then hike the fee to $9.99 if it is not paid - there is some warning about how the fee may increase. It's difficult to see how this is not extortion.

        • Underlord on 22/06/2018 - 14:55
          +1

          @josho9 Sinemia responded:

          Your specific feedback have been noted for further improving the services we provide.

          I submitted a complaint to the ACCC, noting the Valve precedent. I don't expect much to come of it though…

        • thangcuoi on 05/07/2018 - 07:58
          +1

          It's silly that we cannot use the referral credits to pay for the Accelerate Cardless Activation.

    • KoalaTeaPuns on 22/06/2018 - 16:35

      Really they didn't ask you for postal details? I remember I had to put in my postal details when I signed up.

    • thangcuoi on 05/07/2018 - 07:54
      +1

      I'm still waiting for my Cardless Activation since signing up last week.

      Can anyone confirm that their Cardless Membership was activated within 1-2 weeks as stated on their website without paying for the Accelerate Cardless Activation?

      Membership Cancellation

      Your membership will start once you get your card. You can cancel your membership at that time.

      Since they don't send the card out anymore, won't that makes it impossible to cancel?

      • josho9 on 08/07/2018 - 22:37

        You can try to contact them on Twitter for a refund.

    • ChikenMiester on 10/07/2018 - 14:21

      So has anyone actually received their cardless activation without paying the Accelerate Cardless Activation (A$4.99)? or is it a must?

    • josho9 on 24/07/2018 - 22:46

      Hijacking my comment for the following info:

      Accelerated cardless fee - After going back and forth on Twitter, Sinemia finally agreed to waive the accelerated cardless activation fee on the basis (at least as I argued) that it was not disclosed when I signed up. The website was still demanding a $10 fee at the time it was waived.

      Event Cinemas Gold Class - after a failed attempt, I succesfully booked and saw a gold class ticket tonight using the "VMAX3D" screening type. I did not need to use PayPal - the virtual card number provided in the app worked directly in the event cinemas website. I booked at George St, Sydney.

  • caesar2k on 08/05/2018 - 17:02

    seems pretty sweet deal

    • jsediv on 12/06/2018 - 16:09
      +1

      Hijacking top comment for critical info.
      People having problems with purchasing Hoyts tickets, follow this link for a guide on how to get it working.

  • Letrico on 08/05/2018 - 17:03
    +9

    Lol

    Google maps error

    You have exceeded your daily request quota for this API. We recommend enabling billing to get a higher quota

    • axel32 on 08/05/2018 - 17:06
      +3

      It's a bit amateurish, it mentions "US" instead of Australia in at least one place too.

      • [Deactivated] on 08/05/2018 - 23:07
        +1

        Also, I tried to search for Newcastle, NSW and it kept taking me to the UK in the map.

        There are no cinemas anywhere north of Sydney in NSW anyway.

        • MrZ on 09/05/2018 - 07:32
          -2

          There's pretty much nothing worthwhile north of Sydney.

        • MrBear on 09/05/2018 - 08:37

          @MrZ: shots fired

  • freefall101 on 08/05/2018 - 17:04
    +6

    It has every cinema I go to. From what I've heard these kind of services are losing tonnes of money at the moment as they try to hook people, so might as well jump in.

    Only downside is being charged upfront for 12 months, I worry they won't even last that long. Or that it's not even legit, site looks incredibly dodgy.

  • WaywardOne on 08/05/2018 - 17:07
    +10

    …Billed annually? Are they going to be in business in 12 months time?

    • Letrico on 08/05/2018 - 17:09
      +3

      Probably a way for them to generate a big sump of revenue to start.

  • nubix on 08/05/2018 - 17:07
    +4

    Are you able to book Vmax at Event Cinemas?

    • Chridim on 09/05/2018 - 12:50
      +1

      I believe you can if you choose the Elite option instead of the classic $10 per month.

  • lisamay on 08/05/2018 - 17:11

    They don't even show the total at the end, just shown as "12 x $4.99'… seems a bit dodgy. Curious to hear from anyone that's tried it

  • incipient on 08/05/2018 - 17:23
    +4

    Wow they look INCREDIBLY amateur hour what on earth. I'd wait a few months to see if this pans out, it looks a bit iffy currently.

  • Nachotroncoso on 08/05/2018 - 17:40

    Well, at least I think is legit. They are a California company and they are currently operating in the US.

    Took me 2 seconds to find something about it on Google

    http://variety.com/2017/film/box-office/moviepass-movie-club…

    P.S.: does this mean that MoviePass is coming to AU????

    • El Grande on 08/05/2018 - 18:00
      +10

      MoviePass is not even USA wide yet. I doubt it will ever get here. They are bleeding too much money. The way they are looking to make money is for people to buy these memberships and not use them like gym memberships. Unless they make people run on a treadmill while watching the movie I don't see this happening.

      • Big Paddy on 08/05/2018 - 18:21
        +3

        Actually, the real money is made in selling personal data and said data being used to market other related products

        • Xizor on 08/05/2018 - 21:05
          +5

          They are bit late on that front. Facebook hand it out like it's candy from one of Santas little helpers.

      • competitions on 08/05/2018 - 22:06
        +7

        "While Sinemia pays full price to movie theaters for every ticket purchased through its platform, Sinemia makes up for that via advertising deals with studios and restaurants. For example, when you open up the Sinemia app, the three movies you see featured at the top are paid for by studios wanting to promote their movies. As of right now, 85 percent of the company’s revenue comes from subscriptions with just 15 percent coming from advertising."

        • MrBear on 09/05/2018 - 08:41
          +1

          Sinemia makes up for that via advertising deals with studios and restaurants.
          As of right now, 85 percent of the company’s revenue comes from subscriptions with just 15 percent coming from advertising

          15% advertising doesn't make up for full price tickets. That's like 75c on top of the $5 ticket and even if they are paying cheap tickets (say $12), they are losing more than double.

  • BartholemewH on 08/05/2018 - 17:46

    …or anywhere you travel in the Australia /borat

  • docpol on 08/05/2018 - 17:54

    Limited listing in Adelaide. I'll wait and see if they add more theaters.

  • ozb88 on 08/05/2018 - 17:57
    +12

    Signed up in March, saw 2 movies last month without issues. Fantastic deal, makes me go to the movies again :)

    • SpotTheOzzie on 08/05/2018 - 17:59

      Did you have to get a debit/credit card? Guess if you did just put it in the draw after shredding it eh'

    • ATangk on 08/05/2018 - 18:30
      +2

      Please tell us more about buying the tickets. Do you personally need to be present? Can the tickets be bought and then say given to someone else?

      • itsfree on 08/05/2018 - 18:40
        +1

        You do not have to be at the theatre to buy your tickets. Once you select your show through the Sinemia app your Sinemia card will be ready to use. Use your card to buy tickets exactly how you use your debit card, from a site, app, box-office or kiosk.

        https://www.sinemia.com/

        Update: I will note that it seems they have a verification check-in system for when you reach the cinema — as for whether it's rigorously enforced or not, it doesn't seem the case according to that thread.

    • joelb93 on 08/05/2018 - 18:32

      Which cinema chain did you go to? How does the actual ticket booking process work?

  • josetann on 08/05/2018 - 18:02

    Can the same membership also be used in the US?

    • itsfree on 08/05/2018 - 18:46

      It seems like it: https://cl.ly/rRFC

      • josetann on 08/05/2018 - 18:59

        That doesn't really say. I know they offer service in the US. What I can't find is if you can be an Australian member and watch movies in the US (or Canada or any other country), or if you're restricted to cinemas in your home country.

        I'm hoping it's like Netflix. I sent an email to their support, I'll update if I hear back.

        • itsfree on 08/05/2018 - 19:06

          I forgot to mention: I'm a member (awaiting delivery of the debit card)… and in the screen recording I'm tapping the "Get Ticket" button, so make of that what you will haha

  • El Grande on 08/05/2018 - 18:04
    +6

    Melbourne iMAX is included. So tempted but don't want to commit to 12 months when I have no faith that they will be in business in 6months time.

    • El Grande on 08/05/2018 - 18:12
      +3

      IMAX is only on 2 for $10 or 3 for $15 plans. Not Bad. Avengers is $34 at IMAX.

      • edreamer46 on 09/05/2018 - 13:16
        +2

        where did u get this info?

  • Zaenille on 08/05/2018 - 18:09
    +1

    Would sign up if Event Cinemas was included. Only cinema near me

  • iJebus on 08/05/2018 - 18:15

    Only one cinema in Perth :<

    • gamemaster on 08/05/2018 - 18:17

      Which one is that? I don't see any for Perth.

      • troyww on 08/05/2018 - 18:28

        Not seeing any for Perth either .
        Fremantle and Mandurah is as close as it gets .

      • iJebus on 08/05/2018 - 18:40
        +1

        Ah, I consider Fremantle as part of greater Perth but not Mandurah.

    • FeZZa21 on 08/05/2018 - 18:57
      +3

      In the app it shows most metro hoyts and even event cinemas

      • ts13 on 08/05/2018 - 19:00

        Event Cinemas Innaloo is included in Perth?

        • FeZZa21 on 08/05/2018 - 19:06
          +2

          According to app yes

      • Unrvl on 09/05/2018 - 09:01

        I cant see them in the app unless i buy the subscription. could you tell me if there is event cinema at marion SA? thanks

        • FeZZa21 on 09/05/2018 - 09:40

          sure is.

          in the app you go to explore, select a random movie then see showtime and then enter a suburb.

  • carlJack on 08/05/2018 - 18:15

    It says "You can see 2 movies in a month (30 days) on 2 separate days". So if you want to watch movie with a partner, your partner needs to get a subscription as well.

    • freefall101 on 08/05/2018 - 18:28

      You can buy a double ticket subscription. Costs twice as much but both tickets are used on the same day. And it's you + 1 (although how they make sure it's you using it who knows)

      • axel32 on 08/05/2018 - 18:34

        The 2 movie days for 2 deal makes more sense then for $13.99. You get the next 2 tickets for $2 each.

        • freefall101 on 08/05/2018 - 19:01
          +1

          true, but personally it's rare that I go to the cinema twice in a month, it'd be mostly wasted. I'm thinking for the 7-8 times a year I go it's still a bargain.

  • tsunamisurfer on 08/05/2018 - 18:16
    +2

    Billed Annually kills the deal, I have no confidnece these guys will be around in 12 months.

    This is like buying a years subscription to Rapidshare or MegaUpload.

    • freefall101 on 08/05/2018 - 18:31
      +6

      FYI Mega still exists ;)

    • FeZZa21 on 08/05/2018 - 19:02
      +1

      Wonder if they accept American express. If something goes wrong, can refund through amex via a short phone call.

      • ozzpete on 08/05/2018 - 22:43

        Would this work say, 7 months after purchase though ? I thought there was a time limit of 3 or 6 months on credit card charge backs

        • FeZZa21 on 09/05/2018 - 09:53

          Amex direct cards don't have any limits that I'm aware off. I just went into my online account and checked a charge from 13 months ago and I could lodge a dispute online.

  • gamemaster on 08/05/2018 - 18:16
    -1

    No cinemas in Perth included, what a surprise.

    • FeZZa21 on 08/05/2018 - 18:59
      +2

      Check the app, got most metro hoyts and events

      • extremecouponer on 08/05/2018 - 20:06

        They don’t have any Event cinemas

        • kpm on 08/05/2018 - 20:10

          There's a few in the Sydney area.

        • extremecouponer on 08/05/2018 - 20:55

          @kpm: was in response to the original comment which mentioned PERTH, then the reply that said they have Event which they don’t, in Perth. They have Hoyts but in Perth they are all South and therefore pretty much no good for anyone who lives North which is about 50% of the Perth population.

        • kpm on 08/05/2018 - 20:57

          @extremecouponer: My bad!

        • itsfree on 08/05/2018 - 21:03
          +2

          @extremecouponer: FWIW, Luna Leederville & Cinema Paradiso are both showing in the app

          Update: Both Innaloo & Morley Event Cinemas are also showing

        • Penpinch on 09/05/2018 - 00:22

          @kpm: can someone pls check if Events Castle Hill is included? Thanks heaps.

        • agam2104 on 09/05/2018 - 01:38

          @Penpinch: just downolad the app

        • gilbarc on 09/05/2018 - 06:47

          @agam2104: You can't see the cinema locations in the app without signing up.

        • FeZZa21 on 09/05/2018 - 09:54

          you're not looking hard enough, it's got all event and hoyts around my area.

        • FeZZa21 on 09/05/2018 - 09:55

          @extremecouponer:

          It has events Innaloo

      • zzyss on 09/05/2018 - 13:48

        Can you actually book tickets against those cinemas though?

        • FeZZa21 on 09/05/2018 - 13:49

          no idea, will find out when I get the card. if not, i'm going to reverse charge for false/misleading advertising.

    • CTJR on 30/05/2018 - 07:38

      someone from WA actively looking to have an inferiority complex about nothing, there's a shock.

  • mysterytal on 08/05/2018 - 18:24
    +2

    It does not inspire confidence when the text on the page states "Sinemia is available in every major theater throughout the United States."

    I'm sure it's a good deal though. Not many cinemas to choose from. None near me.

    • ScruffTheJanitor on 08/05/2018 - 20:01
      +3

      It shows WAY more cinemas when you look in the app. Went from none around me to every cinema near me.

  • sgrusty on 08/05/2018 - 18:30

    anyone know if there's any hidden fees when booking the movie? seems to be through their site/app. Just wondering if there is any admin or booking fees

  • itsfree on 08/05/2018 - 18:31
    +6

    I know people are concerned about the local cinema availability, but try to download the membership app (which is much better than the website) and see which locations appear – all of the cinemas local to me (VIC 3195) are there, even though it doesn’t appear on their website: https://cl.ly/rQix

    Sinemia app:
    • iOS
    • Android

    • iJebus on 08/05/2018 - 18:46
      +2

      Looks like I have to create an account to view cinemas, at least on the Android app.

      Reviews for the app aren't exactly inspiring either; nearly as many 1 star ratings as there are 5 and the recent comments are all about it being broken and customer service not responding.

      • itsfree on 08/05/2018 - 18:51
        +2

        Hmm seems like you're right — I joined a couple days ago, so I didn't see the logged-out experience. I'm happy to look up any particular cinema branches you have in mind for you though :)

        • El Grande on 08/05/2018 - 19:04
          +1

          Have you used it yet? Can you use it straight away or do you need the card to come in the mail? Going to go watch Avengers so Might buy this and watch it in Imax.

          Also did you get charged the whole years subscription in one go or is it done monthly?

        • itsfree on 08/05/2018 - 19:08
          +1

          @El Grande: You need to wait for the card to come in the mail, so I haven't been able to use it yet.

          They charge the whole year at once.

        • El Grande on 08/05/2018 - 19:15
          +1

          @itsfree: Let us know how you go. I might get it next month. Some good movies coming out Deadpool 2, Han Solo etc.

        • itsfree on 08/05/2018 - 19:17

          @El Grande: Will do!

        • sween64 on 08/05/2018 - 20:53

          Are Doncaster or Eastland included?

        • itsfree on 08/05/2018 - 20:56
          +1

          @sween64: Yep, both Doncaster and Eastland are showing in the app

        • griffy on 08/05/2018 - 21:22

          Are Hoyts in ACT included? I can only see two indie cinemas through the online portal.

        • itsfree on 08/05/2018 - 21:35
          +1

          @griffy: With the app, you need to search by the cinema name, rather than suburb, so I was able to do a couple of searches, and Hoyts Woden & Belconnen are showing: https://cl.ly/rQ4C

        • griffy on 08/05/2018 - 21:47
          +1

          @itsfree: Thanks mate! You've help sell it to me, do you want to pm me your referral link? Happy to reward your effort

        • itsfree on 08/05/2018 - 21:47

          @griffy: My pleasure!

          Cheers! I’ll do so now 😊

        • jes on 09/05/2018 - 00:42

          Is burwood nsw event cinema and hoyts Broadway covered?

        • itsfree on 09/05/2018 - 00:48

          @jes: Yup: https://cl.ly/rQRd

        • gilbarc on 09/05/2018 - 06:52

          Can you check if Event Cinemas Strathpine and Chermside in QLD are included?

        • rekabkram on 09/05/2018 - 06:58

          @gilbarc: you can skip signup on the app and check locations, nothing showed up for strathpine but it could be under a slightly different name. Did get a hit for Event Chermside and can see movie times.

        • gilbarc on 09/05/2018 - 07:07

          @rekabkram: Thanks. It could be listed as BCC Strathpine.

          I have the app, but I can't figure out how to find cinema locations without signing up.

        • rekkore on 09/05/2018 - 12:02

          Hi, are you able to see if wetheril park or event cinema Liverpool?

        • itsfree on 09/05/2018 - 12:06

          @rekkore: Yes, they’re showing: https://cl.ly/rRnU

        • ct116 on 17/05/2018 - 20:36

          @griffy: @griffy I am living in the ACT as well and am keen to see whether it works well in Canberra? Just wondering whether your Sinemia card has arrived? Have you tried using it?

    • kpm on 08/05/2018 - 21:24

      Are you sure that the app isn't just showing the cinemas near you? On the android app, it's showing some of my local, independent (non-franchise) cinemas, and I'd be very surprised if they were affiliated.

      • itsfree on 08/05/2018 - 21:31

        It’s showing a “buy a ticket using premium” button for each of them. The way it works is that they don’t even need to partner with any of the cinemas, thanks to the debit card (see: MoviePass sticking it to AMC

        • kiitos on 09/05/2018 - 08:43

          Wow, was wondering how they'd make money, looks like they may rely on marketing the data like the bike share operators want to do?

        • itsfree on 09/05/2018 - 12:06

          @kiitos: Yeah that’s the plan

        • zzyss on 09/05/2018 - 13:54

          So confusing. I'm guessing "Premium" is the name of their debit card, and not one of their plan tiers?

  • Quantumcat on 08/05/2018 - 18:34

    If anyone successfully uses this to see a movie let us know the process.

    Also it shows as $9.99 for two for me

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