Chris Nolan slams Warner Bros’ 2021 release plan, calls HBO Max “the worst streaming service”
WB's decision to release its entire 2021 on HBO Max and in theatres has left erstwhile studio wunderkind Christopher Nolan in "disbelief".
AMC slams Warner Bros’ HBO Max release strategy, cinema chain entering “urgent dialogue” with studio
While Warner Bros' bombshell announcement last night is great news for movie fans not willing risk the pandemic, not everybody is happy with the studio's revolutionary release strategy for 2021.
Universal, AMC sign historic deal to release theatrical films on VOD early
The war between Universal Pictures and AMC Theatres is finally over. Who won? Surprisingly, all of us. When the COVID-19 pandemic scrapped cinema release plans for studios, Universal took the bold step of eschewing traditional theatrical release exclusivity and gave some of their film’s a simultaneous Video-on-Demand release. The gamble paid off as the likes of Trolls World Tour went …
The world’s largest cinema chain AMC Theatres might be on the verge of declaring bankruptcy
The world's largest theater chain might be on the verge of declaring bankruptcy. In a recent SEC filing AMC Theatres expressed doubts about its ability to continue as a going concern as it disclosed a massive estimated operating loss for the first quarter of the year.
Regal Cinemas joins Universal/AMC feud, says it won’t screen any movie with VOD release
The war between Universal Pictures and AMC Theatres over VOD releases just heated up as the second-largest cinema chain in the world entered the fray with their own declaration.
Trolls: World Tour earns massive on VOD, prompts largest cinema chain in the world to ban Universal movies
The animated sequel has earned nearly $100 million in just three weeks, with Universal intending to release more films on VOD. This plan is not sitting well with AMC Theatres though.
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