Story-telling might be unique among intellectual property because it is often used as a platform to express ideas of value to the society.
If a film has some idea that absolutely should be shared with everyone, you can't ethically hold those ideas hostage, or offer '1st viewing' privileges to those with the time or money to see that film in theaters, for an example.
Since it would be impossible to determine what ideas are of value and to which persons they're of value to, I think the best answer is for hollywood to relax their efforts. People aren't going to stop going to movies or stop buying DVDs.
If a film has some idea that absolutely should be shared with everyone, you can't ethically hold those ideas hostage, or offer '1st viewing' privileges to those with the time or money to see that film in theaters, for an example.
Since it would be impossible to determine what ideas are of value and to which persons they're of value to, I think the best answer is for hollywood to relax their efforts. People aren't going to stop going to movies or stop buying DVDs.