,” as well as awards hopefuls such as “Judas and the Black Messiah” — high profile projects that it would have been unthinkable to view as straight-to-streaming endeavors just a few months ago.
Of course, the whole notion of a theatrical debut has been dramatically altered during pandemic times, as major markets like New York City and Los Angeles remain closed, with other cinemas reopening only to shut back down again as crowds failed to materialize for Warner Bros.’ “Tenet,” a sci-fi epic from director Christopher Nolan. And yet, Warner Bros.
It’s not good news, that’s for sure. These are huge movies that are now going to be released on HBO Max at the same time they appear in local multiplexes. Warner Bros. says that the move is a temporary one that was brought about because of extraordinary circumstances, but it’s hard to put this particular genie back in the bottle.
As for the other studios, say a Sony or Paramount, they are now left with some unappealing choices.
Warner Bros. is betting that the average consumer is going to pay for multiple streaming services. Will a consumer pay for an HBO Max subscription for one movie? The market is already overcrowded with a multitude of services.
Gonna be a lot of pirated content i fear
Came to a head with COVID but has been simmering in the background for the last decade, but if exhibitors don't throw their toys out of the pram could still do very well from this as many people will still choose to see films first in cinemas, it just gives others another option
Theaters are dead, the business was waiting for a topping point to go direct to their services. Covid was that tipping point. All other services will follow suit.
PamplinFilmCo I couldn’t care less
Not good. Especially when they can make movies cheaper. 😱😑
xpangler It wi transform them into a mini major. We are witnessing MGM becoming MGM.