Denis Villeneuve Slams Warner Bros.’ Decision To Release ‘Dune’ Digitally: ‘Might Just Have Killed The Franchise’

WarnerMedia has been getting an earful from creatives such as Christopher Nolan, Patty Jenkins, and Denis Villeneuve all voicing their concerns about the company releasing their entire 2021 slate of films on HBO Max with a new day-and-date model that certainly will place the streaming service in direct competition with traditional theaters and their ability to earn box office dollars.

It’s a lovely day, and prepare for more to come. Warner Bros.

Warner Bros. Pictures announced theatrical release dates for three big event movies tonight — and their intention is that they’re going straight to the big screen, not HBO Max and theaters.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterWarner Bros. has announced release dates for three of its upcoming films: George Miller’s “Mad Max: Fury Road” prequel, titled “Furiosa”; an adaptation of the musical “The Color Purple”; and the family film “Coyote vs.

Dune producers and director Denis Villeneuve are not happy with Warner Bros’ decision to move the movie to HBO Max for streaming in October 2021, foregoing a major wide release.

Warner Bros has outlined its plans for the online component of its Wonder Woman 1984 release in the UK. The film entered cinemas in the country on Wednesday (December 16) but only roughly a quarter of venues are open due to lockdown restrictions, including none in London.

Timothée Chalamet closed off his Saturday Night Live hosting debut by donning a Legendary-brand hoodie during the sketch show’s curtain call.

Also Read: 'Dune' Director Denis Villeneuve Says HBO Max Deal Shows Warner Bros Has 'No Love for Cinema'WME represents “The Little Things,” with Denzel Washington and the first film on WB’s 2021 release schedule, and it also represents other high profile talent such as Gal Gadot for “Wonder Woman 1984,” Hugh Jackman for “Reminiscence,” Millie Bobby Brown for “Godzilla vs.

Dune stars Jason Momoa and Josh Brolin have voiced their support for director Denis Villeneuve.The actors took to social media to support the incendiary letter written by the filmmaker in response to Warner Bros’ decision to release the film on HBO Max and in cinemas on the same day.Momoa and Brolin reposted Villeneuve’s essay on Instagram, adding the comment: “Long live the theater experience!”A post shared by Jason Momoa (@prideofgypsies)In his letter, Villeneuve said there was “absolutely no

Will Tizard ContributorFilmmakers all use the same tools, more or less, but do so with endlessly varied methods, says cinematographer Roger Deakins.

Quebecois director Denis Villeneuve found out about Warner Bros.’ decision to release their entire 2021 slate digitally and theatrically at the same time as everyone else. Now, the “Dune” filmmaker is slamming the studio’s announcement, calling it a franchise killer and promotional tactic for their U.S. streaming service.

Judd Apatow is calling out Warner Bros.

While it appears that some film fans are excited by the prospect of WarnerMedia releasing the entire 2021 Warner Bros. film slate simultaneously on HBO Max and theaters, there are still a lot of folks that don’t agree with the move.

Kate Aurthur editorDuring a wide-ranging conversation among screenwriters for Variety’s upcoming Virtual FYC Fest, Judd Apatow called the recent decision by Warner Bros.

Struggling AMC Entertainment said it risks running out funds in January.

Dune so that it will open in theatres and become available on HBO Max on the same day.Last week, Warner Bros announced that it will provide the simultaneous release for all of its 2021 movies, in response to the coronavirus pandemic’s severe impact on the stability of the traditional theatre-first release model.In a searing new essay for Variety, the Dune director said there was “absolutely no love for cinema, nor for the audience” in Warner Bros’ decision.“It is all about the survival of a

Denis Villeneuve, the director of the upcoming Dune remake, is not happy that Warner Bros. plans on releasing his movie on HBO Max on the same day as the theatrical release.

industry-shaking move to put its 2021 slate on HBO Max day-and-date with theaters.Villeneuve, in an op-ed written for Variety, said he only learned about the fate of his film by reading the news, and that he had agreed to push “Dune” back almost a year, from winter 2020 to October 2021. He says a movie of this scope can’t hope to be financially viable and will succumb to piracy.“With this decision, AT&T has hijacked one of the most respectable and important studios in film history.

Denis Villeneuve I learned in the news that Warner Bros. has decided to release “Dune” on HBO Max at the same time as our theatrical release, using prominent images from our movie to promote their streaming service.