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'Dune' director slams AT&T's decision to release films on HBO Max
Following the news that all of Warner Bros.’ films in 2021 will be released on HBO Max the same day they hit theaters, Dune director Denis Villeneuve has written an essay (published on Variety) slamming AT&T for the move. Warner Bros. is owned by WarnerMedia, which is part of the telecommunications giant. In his article, Villeneuve called the release strategy “a desperate attempt to grab the audience’s attention.”
Redbox adds on-demand movies and shows to its free streaming service
The company rolled out an ad-supported live TV option in February.
YouTube is streaming the first 19 James Bond movies for free
The first 19 James Bond movies are now available on YouTube for free, including those from the late Sean Connery.
Watch the trailer for Studio Ghibli's first fully CG movie
Studio Ghibli has released the trailer for its first CG movie, 'Earwig and the Witch.'
Darth Vader actor and legend David Prowse dies at 85
David Prowse, the actor who played Darth Vader on camera, has died at the age of 85.
Disney 'Peter Pan,' 'Pinocchio' remakes may skip theaters in favor of streaming
Disney+ may be the sole home for major family movies like 'Cruella,' 'Peter Pan' and 'Pinocchio' as the company shifts its focus toward streaming.
Universal’s latest theater deal brings some movies to streaming faster
Universal Pictures has forged a partnership with Cinemark to make theatrical exclusivity more realistic in the midst of a pandemic. Back in July, the movie studio struck a similar deal with AMC, which will make films available much earlier through streaming/video-on-demand services. The terms with Cinemark’s are a bit different, though.
Ryan Reynolds' 'Free Guy' movie won't hit theaters in December
As the pandemic continues to rage on and with recent spikes plunging many countries in Europe back into lockdown, movie studios once again have to delay production on upcoming films. Disney appears to be trying to avoid that by saving some already-finished movies for later, with Deadline reporting that the distributor has pulled films like Free Guy and Death On The Nile off its December release calendar. Originally set for a July 3rd premiere, Free Guy was delayed till December 11th due to the pandemic.
'Spider-Man: Miles Morales' new suit moves like 'Into the Spider-Verse'
'Spider-Man: Miles Morales' has the superhero suit from 'Into the Spider-Verse' — including its distinctive animation style.
Warner pushes 'Dune' theatrical release back a year, to October 2021
Dune is the latest blockbuster to see its theatrical release date pushed to 2021.
'Free Guy' trailer makes Ryan Reynolds an existential NPC
The latest 'Free Guy' movie trailer underscores the importance of real connections in a virtual landscape.
Regal will close theaters again on October 8th amid movie delays
Regal is closing all its US movie theaters as a lack of new releases and pandemic-related closures in key markets take their toll.
Regal Cinemas may close US movie theaters again due to pandemic
Cineworld has warned that it might temporarily close all its Regal movie theaters in the US due to a lack of new releases.
The first 'Monster Hunter' movie teaser sets up an enormous battle
The first teaser trailer for the 'Monster Hunter' movie has emerged, showing how Paul W.S. Anderson will take on the classic game series.
Netflix, Amazon and Disney+ will self-regulate to avoid censorship in India
Netflix, Amazon and Disney+ have agreed to a self-regulatory code to prevent the Indian government from censoring streaming movies and TV.
Movies Anywhere's lending feature is now available to all US users
Movies Anywhere's Screen Pass feature is out of beta.
A 'Firewatch' movie is in the works, again
A Firewatch movie is once again in development after the rights to the initial film reverted to Campo Santo.
Disney has no idea what it's doing with 'Mulan'
Disney is clearing making up its Mulan Disney+ release as it goes along.
Movies Anywhere lets you create watch parties with up to nine guests
Movies Anywhere is unveiling a new 'Watch Together' feature that lets you watch films remotely with up to nine friends.
YouTube will offer 100 kids movies and specials for free
YouTube is throwing parents who can’t take watching Frozen over and over anymore a lifeline. In an announcement, Don Anderson, YouTube’s Head of Family & Learning Partnerships, explained that the service wants to help parents who are juggling work, life and their children at the same time due to work-from-home arrangements caused by the coronavirus pandemic. There will also be educational specials, such as Sesame Street’s Elmo’s World News, and brand new movies and shows debuting on the platform.