You know who thinks WarnerMedias hybrid release model is a great idea?
The people who own WarnerMedia.
Its also a curious decision that could alienate not only theaters but creatives whose films are now releasing straight-to-digital.
John Stankey speaks onstage at HBO Max WarnerMedia Investor Day Presentation at Warner Bros. Studios on Oct. 29, 2019 in Burbank, Calif.Photo: Presley Ann (Getty Images)
Tenet director Christopher Nolan said as much in astrongly worded statementto the Hollywood Reporter.
They dont even understand what theyre losing, Nolan said.
AMC chief Adam Aron alsoissued a statementlast week condemning the move.
We will aggressively pursue economic terms that preserve our business, Aron said in a statement shared with Gizmodo.
We have already commenced an immediate and urgent dialogue with the leadership of Warner on this subject.
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