WarnerMedia Closing Hong Kong Theatrical Division; Universal To Release WB Pictures In Market

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WarnerMedia will be closing its Hong Kong theatrical office with films from Warner Bros to be released by Universal Pictures in the market from January 1, Deadline has confirmed. Layoffs are expect…

in the market from January 1, Deadline has confirmed. Layoffs are expected in Hong Kong, though an exact number is not yet clear.for the third time in early December, amid a fourth wave of rising coronavirus cases. Earlier this week, the government extended social distancing measures until at least January 6, 2021 which includes the continued closure of movie theaters.had originally been scheduled for release there on December 17, but was forced off the date due to the ongoing closures.

It is understood to now be awaiting an update on movie theater reopenings. The first title on WB’s domestic slate in 2021 is John Lee Hancock’sstarring Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto. While WB is pursuing a day-and-date domestic theatrical and HBO Max strategy for its slate next year, films will continue to release in movie theaters overseas and in cases where it makes sense, they will get an early jump on North America.

 

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