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Figured this would happen given how long they've been 'negotiating' this instead of going back to normal after a week and Aron's comments on this being a money issue. Few things to note: 1. I have to wonder about international ramifications too. "In the coming weeks, the two companies will begin discussions surrounding international distribution agreements in the countries in Europe and the Middle East” UK theatrical window is longer than most - *16 weeks*... 2. Also worth noting that 17 days/three weeks is *not* a coincidence. The major studios have already been testing that for 7 years in South Korea with Super Premium VOD. - Oh and all on eyes what happens with Bond. Between this (though MGM retains digital but they're doing Bill and Ted day& date) and of course even more pressure from international cinemas following the Tenet announcement, I bet it's gonna stay November now instead of moving to 2021. PVOD by end of the year, first major tentpole to do so?

I'd imagine he's willing to let that slide to 'save theaters'. That's been his goal all along

and Robbie Collin lol

It won't really.

in all fairness I'm guessing opening it only in countries/cities/states that are all clear on those dates and then rolling it out as regions reopen might have been that but let's see

Will be curious to see with what they accompany the official announcement which I presume is tomorrow - remember that reports are that it could just open on that date whenever is open and other regions and cities join in when they're clear...however at least John Stankey isn't keen on that idea

Regal website updated with the September 4 date https://www.regmovies.com/movies/tenet/ho00010226#/

looks like the Inception re-release (feat. new Tenet trailer + possible new WB film footage) is moving from this week to Tenet's old Aug 12 date over here - https://www.empirecinemas.co.uk/synopsis/inception_10th_anniversary/f7107 Anyone else hearing the same about the move where you are?

as industry-risking that may be for international (there is really a narrative coming out of *UK* film Twitter now that we should go out and risk it to make sure cinemas stay afloat) I as a viewer would just love this to move out to 21

Except for perhaps the UK, yeah

https://twitter.com/grahams_graham/status/1286677865845727233 Looks like Aug 26 is confirmed for Europe - Ireland, France, Spain and Germany seem to have locked

For what it's worth, WB is giving An American Pickle a traditional theatrical release over here! At this point if any WB film goes to HBO Max it's probably gonna be US only and other territories pick and choose...

A film like that on the service would be a huge subscriber boost...but no way would happen because Nolan of course. Just saying, Stankey seems like the sort of exec that's just frustrated about being beholden to some pesky cinemas, it's not a coincidence yesterday's earnings call was all HBO Max, HBO Max, HBO Max. A lot of these conglomerates (especially WB because AT&T) are about direct to consumer and controlling it all end to end from the internet provider to the platform, and the theatrical ecosystem and the budgets of films like Tenet (and filmmakers like Nolan evangelising the traditional not just experience but distribution infrastructure and industry) stand in the way

yeah all crazy, however Stankey...he probably wants it to either screw off to 21 or HBO Max

Yeah, VOD is US only - it's an indie title essentially. Same goes for Unhinged.

Surprise surprise but major? Dying how everyone is falling for the 'first wide release after lockdown' PR LMAO still set for July 31 here, doubt it's moving, first new release here to play drive-ins too

I think for markets and cities that aren't open - including US states - they go all in with 'cinema is back with Tenet' messaging, promoting cinema reopenings. Apparently though domestically they will be cutting down on national TV and outdoor.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/tenet-tosses-playbook-staggered-rollout-may-be-new-box-office-normal-1303932?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

However.... seems this was their big Thursday announcement and this blindsided them

Original spot for reference -

Aside from the new footage/tweaked dialogue point above, it does have an Australian M rating tag bottom left. it's not a domestic spot.

From the Washington Post report: So the way that has been evolving has been interesting, at first the trades were painting it as Nolan vs WB, Nolan's PR has been trying to push that him and WB are on the same page, and now it's Nolan *and* WB vs the head honcho and AT&T.

Literally the usual 1/2 weeks we get for some tentpoles anyway.