was considering sending several films to HBO Max and theaters day-and-date. Variety reported earlier this week that Warners. “We see it as a win-win for film lovers and exhibitors, and we’re extremely grateful to our filmmaking partners for working with us on this innovative response to these circumstances.” “With this unique one-year plan, we can support our partners in exhibition with a steady pipeline of world-class films, while also giving moviegoers who may not have access to theaters or aren’t quite ready to go back to the movies the chance to see our amazing 2021 films,” she continued. will likely operate at reduced capacity throughout 2021.” We know new content is the lifeblood of theatrical exhibition, but we have to balance this with the reality that most theaters in the U.S. “No one wants films back on the big screen more than we do. Pictures Group,” Sarnoff said in a statement. “We’re living in unprecedented times which call for creative solutions, including this new initiative for the Warner Bros. WarnerMedia chair and CEO Ann Sarnoff referred to the model as a “unique one-year plan.” Executives at the company have stressed the initiative isn’t expected to continue into 2022 or beyond - it’s considered a temporary solution in response to the ongoing global heath crisis.
It’s unclear when the titles will return to HBO Max. From there, people can rent through online platforms like Amazon, iTunes or Fandango. After the one-month mark, those movies will only play in theaters until they reach the traditional home entertainment frame. plans to release in 2021 will be available to HBO Max subscribers for 31 days. Like “Wonder Woman 1984,” the films that Warner Bros.
WarnerMedia and its corporate parent AT&T are likely making the move with an eye towards pleasing Wall Street. One of WarnerMedia’s key rivals, the Walt Disney Company, has strengthened its share price because of its investment in streaming offerings such as Disney Plus even as its core theme parks and film businesses have cratered. In the short term, the move will inject some welcome buzz into HBO Max, a Netflix challenger that launched last spring without generating much sizzle. Kong,” video game adaptation “Mortal Kombat,” Angelina Jolie’s “Those Who Wish Me Dead,” “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It,” “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” “Reminiscence” with Hugh Jackman, James Wan’s “Malignant” and the Will Smith sports drama “King Richard.” Warner Bros.’ 2021 release slate also includes Denzel Washington’s thriller “The Little Things,” biographical drama “Judas and the Black Messiah,” a remake of “Tom and Jerry,” “Godzilla vs.
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