They're not bothered about attracting the right audience—they just want bums on seats.

他们不在乎观众是什么样的人—只求卖座。

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He insists that the best way to push a good film is to get bums on seats.

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Her message to theatres is not to compromise their artistic integrity simply to get bums on seats, despite that wobbling house of cards.

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They know that they cannot perfectly price tickets in advance, and that putting bums on seats makes for a better atmosphere and more beer sales.

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