Adding a New Film

Adding a New Film

Adding New Films

This section will explain how to add films to RTS. Before films can be scheduled, they must first be added to your database. For efficiency and to utilize all available features, please use the Internet Film List when adding your films.

This section is divided into two parts:

  • How to Add Films
  • Explaining Each Tab

How to Add Films

The film list can be accessed by navigating in RTS to Setup -> Films. Films can be added directly through the Show Scheduler, accessed by Actions -> Schedule -> Showtimes New Scheduler and selecting the "Films" button.

 

From the Film list, select "Add", or from the Scheduler, click the "Films" button and select "Add".

The Film Information window will appear.



To add a film, select Internet Film List.
This is an RTS-compromised database of past, current, and future films with film information, synopsis information, and Digital Signage Content.



Select the film you would like to add to the list. You may search for the film using the search bar. The film list will shorten as you type.

Once you have your film selected, click OK.
The Internet Film List will now populate some of the information in the fields.



Please enter the length in minutes and the ratings. This will sometimes be available depending on if the rating was public when the movie was entered into the database.

If you are utilizing a feature that requires a film code, press Generate. If you are unsure of this, go ahead and Generate a film code anyway.

Tabs Explained

General Tab


  1. Title: The title of the film in RTS.
  2. Display Title: Title that will display online, reports, and selling screens, if not using graphic film buttons.
  3. Length in Minutes: Length of performance. This will not be included when using the Internet Film List.
  4. Website: Link to the film's official website, movie trailer, etc.
  5. Film Codes - RTS: Film codes are generated for anyone who pulls the RTS schedule.
  6. Film Codes - MT.com: Film codes for MovieTickets.com.
  7. Film Codes - CS: Film codes for Webedia.
  8. Story Code: The code assigned to the Movie itself. It encompasses all versions of that film. For example: 3D, Sensory-friendly, etc.
  9. Start Date: When the movie is scheduled to start being shown.
  10. Ending Date: The last day the movie will be available to be shown.
  11. Third-Party Display: Enables displaying on third-party websites (Fandango, BoxOffice, etc).
  12. Third-Party Sell: Enables selling on third-party websites (Fandango, BoxOffice, etc).
  13. Display on Kiosk: Enables the Film for kiosk sales.
  14. RTN Display: Enables displaying on the RTS-provided websites.
  15. RTN Sell: Enables selling on RTS-provided websites.
  16. Rentrak Transfer: Enables reporting to Comscore/Swift/Rentrak/MaccsBox.
  17. Showtime Display: Enables showing the film on Digital Signage boards.

Settings Tab




The Settings Tab enables settings for the film that will apply to all performances unless specifically noted on the performance. If you are scheduling a 3D film, the internet film list should automatically check the 3D box.

Note: The settings tab is where you will set ADA requirements available for the performance.

Distributor Tab



The Distributor Tab associates a film to a studio for reporting purposes.
You can select the distributor in the list.
This list populates from your Address Book in RTS. If you do not see the desired studio, select Add.
This will prompt your address book to add the Distributor. 

Synopsis Tab



RTS will populate information for the movie on your selling screen and the kiosk when information is provided under the Synopsis tab. When using the Internet Film List, this information will be imported automatically.

Content Tab



The content tab populates graphics for your selling screen and also digital signage content. When using the internet film list, no additional action needs to happen here. If for some reason content does not download the first time, or it needs to be changed, you can download it here.
  • Select "Internet Film List".
  • Choose your film using the search bar.
  • The content available to download will appear in the window.
  • Select "Download All". The content will begin downloading.

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