When the news that HBO Max was going to be the day-and-date home for all of Warner Bros.’ major 2021 releases, including the highly-anticipated “Dune,” the industry was shaken. And it didn’t take long at all for Legendary, the co-financiers and co-producers of “Dune,” to come forward with a legal challenge.
Endeavor’s Patrick Whitesell Slams Warner Bros for ‘Blatant Attempt to Self Deal’ in HBO Max Streaming Decision
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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.
Kong” and also Christopher Nolan for the already-released “Tenet.”Top directors such as Nolan and Denis Villeneuve, the
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variety.com
23.12.2020 / 19:19
HBO Max Streaming Lynda Carter’s ‘Wonder Woman’ 1970s TV Series Ahead of ‘WW84’ Premiere
Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorHBO Max is streaming “Wonder Woman,” the iconic ’70s TV series starring Lynda Carter in the title superhero role — all 60 episodes of the live-action show — starting Wednesday, Dec. 23.The nostalgia trip is designed to get fans geared up for the Christmas Day premiere of “Wonder Woman 1984,” starring Gal Gadot, being released simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max (at noon ET on Dec.
theplaylist.net
23.12.2020 / 18:45
Filmmakers Have Been Calling Sony Pictures A Lot More After WB/HBO Max Deal, According to CEO
Over the past couple of weeks, since the announcement that WarnerMedia is releasing all of the 2021 WB films on HBO Max the same day as in theaters, it appears that almost every filmmaker that has publicly spoken about the move has disagreed with the idea of collapsing the theatrical window. And those that understand the decision are still upset that WarnerMedia didn’t warn filmmakers before the announcement.
officialcharts.com
23.12.2020 / 15:15
Tenet earns a Number 1 debut on the final Official Film Chart of 2020
Christopher Nolan’s time-bending epic Tenet debuts at Number 1 on the final Official Film Chart of 2020.
deadline.com
22.12.2020 / 20:26
John Lee Hancock On A 30 Year Odyssey Making ‘The Little Things’ With Denzel Washington, Rami Malek & Jared Leto, And The Abrupt HBO Max Pandemic Pivot
EXCLUSIVE: As 2020 winds to a close, talent reps are fighting with Warner Bros for back end compensation their clients would have earned had WarnerMedia waited out the pandemic instead of putting a year’s worth of theatrical films on HBO Max alongside U.S. theaters.
theplaylist.net
18.12.2020 / 22:26
Steven Soderbergh Defends WB/HBO Max Release Strategy & Says Those Films Have “A Shelf Life”
Steven Soderbergh has been a filmmaker that has consistently pushed the boundaries of whatever medium he’s working in. On the small screen, he’s pushed the limits of TV and on streaming platforms with projects like “Wireless” and “Mosaic.” In film, he’s tested new ways of filming things (with smaller cameras and even smartphones), as well as marketing films (taking on the role of de facto marketer for “Logan Lucky,” for example.
variety.com
15.12.2020 / 21:54
Casey Bloys on How He Will Build Up HBO Max: ‘You Go to Places Where HBO Hasn’t Been’
Joe Otterson TV ReporterCasey Bloys is exploring a whole new range of programming options as he takes the creative reins at HBO Max.Bloys has been at the helm of HBO programming for a few years now, but was promoted to chief content officer of HBO and HBO Max back in August.
theplaylist.net
12.12.2020 / 21:20
Christopher Nolan Expands Comments On Warner Bros. Shift To Streaming, Calls It “A Great Danger
After the huge announcement by Warner Bros. to put all their 2021 films on HBO Max the same day they hit theaters, notorious theater-enthusiast Christopher Nolan was quick to blast the game-changing decision.
deadline.com
12.12.2020 / 01:14
Endeavor’s Patrick Whitesell On WarnerMedia: ‘Blatant Attempt To Self-Deal And Use Our Clients Work To Build Their HBO Max Streaming Service’
EXCLUSIVE: Endeavor Executive Chairman Patrick Whitesell today updated the agents at WME on how egregious he felt last week’s blindside by WarnerMedia was, when the studio announced that Warner Bros’ entire 2021 slate would play HBO Max as the films open in theaters. Here is the note Whitesell sent to staff.
theplaylist.net
11.12.2020 / 23:31
The Directors Guild Slams “Unacceptable” WB/HBO Max Move & Promises “Appropriate Actions” In Response
Filmmakers have made their thoughts known. Theater chains have blasted the idea, already.
theplaylist.net
11.12.2020 / 21:30
Judd Apatow Says WB Showed “Disrespect” With HBO Max Decision Which Made Him “Appreciate Universal”
We’ve already heard from a number of filmmakers about the recent WB/HBO Max move, where more than a dozen high-profile Warner Bros. films will be debuting on the same date in theaters and on HBO Max in 2021.
etcanada.com
11.12.2020 / 20:52
Jason Momoa, Josh Brolin Support Denis Villeneuve After He Slams Warner Bros.’ Decision To Release ‘Dune’ Digitally
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.
justjared.com
11.12.2020 / 18:39
Judd Apatow Puts Warner Bros. on Blast for the 'Disrespect' of HBO Max Streaming Decision
Judd Apatow is calling out Warner Bros.
etcanada.com
11.12.2020 / 18:15
Denis Villeneuve Slams Warner Bros.’ Decision To Release ‘Dune’ Digitally: ‘Might Just Have Killed The Franchise’
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.
variety.com
11.12.2020 / 18:15
Judd Apatow Says Warner Bros. Showed ‘Stunning’ Disrespect in HBO Max Bombshell Decision
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.
deadline.com
11.12.2020 / 17:43
AMC Entertainment Warns Cash May Be Gone In January, Slams Warner Bros.
Struggling AMC Entertainment said it risks running out funds in January.
justjared.com
11.12.2020 / 06:35
'Dune' Director Slams Warner Bros. for HBO Max Deal, Reveals How He Learned the News
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.
theplaylist.net
09.12.2020 / 21:16
Aaron Sorkin & Patty Jenkins Talk WB/HBO Max News: “We’re All Scared Everything Is Going To Change Now”
When it was announced that WarnerMedia was going to release every Warner Bros. 2021 film on HBO Max the same day as in theaters, the reactions were immediate and passionate.
justjared.com
09.12.2020 / 03:29
Pia Miller Flashes Engagement Ring While On Coffee Run With Fiance Patrick Whitesell
Patrick Whitesell and Pia Miller are showing off their love!
justjared.com
08.12.2020 / 06:19
'Dune' & 'Godzilla vs. Kong' Producer Might Sue Warner Bros. Over HBO Max Release Plan
Legendary Entertainment, the production company behind movies like Dune and Godzilla vs. Kong, reportedly is considering filing a lawsuit against Warner Bros. over the studio’s new release plans for the movies.