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‘Soul’: The Disney-Pixar Movie May Move to Disney+!!

Within the vague Variety write-up about a potential Black Widow release date change, which seems all-but-inevitable given the somewhat disastrous stateside response to Tenet and the threat of the coronavirus pandemic, coupled with the seasonal flu, creating a super-charged twin-demic in coming months, was a morsel that Disney and Pixar’s Soul, the latest film from Up and Inside Out director Pete Docter, would be headed … Continue reading ‘Soul’: The Disney-Pixar Movie May Move to Disney+!!

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Universal and AMC Set Deal For a Groundbreaking 17-Day Theatrical Window!! Check It Out!!

Universal Filmed Entertainment Group — i.e. Universal Pictures and Focus Features — has inked a multi-year deal with AMC Theaters that calls for its films to play in theaters for just 17 days before they’re allowed to debut on premium VOD. Additionally, it sounds like AMC will get a piece of the proverbial PVOD pie and take a slice from the revenue generated from those … Continue reading Universal and AMC Set Deal For a Groundbreaking 17-Day Theatrical Window!! Check It Out!!

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AMC Set for Over $2 Billion Loss Amidst Pandemic Closures!!

Exhibition giant AMC Theatres, hit in mid-March by a shutdown of its circuit amid the coronavirus pandemic, on Tuesday reported a deep first quarter loss due to onetime impairment charges, on sharply lower overall revenues. AMC, which has closed its theaters through to the end of June and is expected to detail its reopening plans during an analyst call, posted a quarterly loss of $2.17 … Continue reading AMC Set for Over $2 Billion Loss Amidst Pandemic Closures!!

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‘The Forever Purge’ Pulled From Summer Release!!

Universal has pulled The Forever Purge off its summer calendar altogether. The fifth installment in Universal-Blumhouse Purge series, The Forever Purge was originally dated for July 10 but now has no set date. It’s unclear if the film will go direct to PVOD or if Universal will delay it for a later theatrical release date. Deadline reports that Universal-Blumhouse’s The Forever Purge has been pulled from its July 10 release date, … Continue reading ‘The Forever Purge’ Pulled From Summer Release!!

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Now Cineworld Also Refusing to Screen New Universal Releases!!

Somehow, in this timeline we’re all living in, Universal Pictures’ recent release, the kid-friendly Trolls World Tour, has ignited a storm of serious saber-rattling amidst theater owners. Just one day after AMC Theaters owner Adam Aron declared the chain would not be showing new Universal releases — a statement made in reaction to NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell commenting to the Wall Street Journal on the financial success of the Trolls sequel’s … Continue reading Now Cineworld Also Refusing to Screen New Universal Releases!!

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Universal Pictures Movies Will No Longer Screen at AMC Theaters!!!

AMC Theatres, the biggest movie theater chain in the U.S., just fired quite the retaliation shot at Universal Pictures. After NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell commented on the success of Trolls World Tour on the straight-to-digital market to the Wall Street Journal, AMC Theatres CEO and President Adam Aron has released an open letter saying that AMC will no longer screen Universal Pictures films in any of this theaters. … Continue reading Universal Pictures Movies Will No Longer Screen at AMC Theaters!!!

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Academy Relaxes Eligibility Rules for VOD Titles For Oscars 2021!!

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences convened its Board of Governors on Tuesday morning and made several temporary changes to the Oscars ceremony, especially with regards to eligibility. Movies that debut on VOD and streaming services will now be eligible for the Academy Awards so long as they were scheduled for theatrical release at one point. That means that Universal’s Trolls World Tour, … Continue reading Academy Relaxes Eligibility Rules for VOD Titles For Oscars 2021!!

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Warner Bros. Reaffirm Commitment to Theatrical Movies like ‘Tenet’ and ‘WW84’!!

Warner Bros. late Wednesday reaffirmed the studio’s commitment to the cinematic experience in hopes of clearing up confusion over comments made to investors by WarnerMedia boss John Stankey earlier in the day about the future of the theatrical model. “We are committed to — and are excited about — releasing Tenet in theaters this summer or whenever theaters reopen. We remain supportive of the theatrical … Continue reading Warner Bros. Reaffirm Commitment to Theatrical Movies like ‘Tenet’ and ‘WW84’!!

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‘Trolls World Tour’: Animated Sequel Scores Biggest Digital Debut Ever!!

Universal‘s Trolls World Tour has scored the biggest debut for a digital movie release ever; here’s what its actual numbers probably look like. A sequel to the studio and DreamWorks Animation‘s 2016 animated jukebox musical adaptation of the Troll dolls, Trolls World Tour was originally scheduled to open in theaters around the world this month. However, as more and more theater chains shut down until … Continue reading ‘Trolls World Tour’: Animated Sequel Scores Biggest Digital Debut Ever!!

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Adventure, Animated, Comedy, Movie Review

Trolls World Tour (2020) Review!!

Synopsis – Poppy and Branch discover that they are but one of six different Troll tribes scattered over six different lands devoted to six different kinds of music: Funk, Country, Techno, Classical, Pop and Rock. Their world is about to get a lot bigger and a whole lot louder. My Take – Released back in 2016, Trolls, a semi-musical animated film from Dreamworks Animation, based … Continue reading Trolls World Tour (2020) Review!!

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AMC Theaters and Cinemark Are Closing!!

Update: Cinemark has also announced it is closing its theaters. A timetable was not given. In a significant but necessary move, AMC Theaters has decided to close its theaters nationwide for the time-being. The White House announced new national guidelines yesterday to help combat the spread of coronavirus COVID-19, and as part of those guidelines they recommended steering clear of gatherings of 10 people or … Continue reading AMC Theaters and Cinemark Are Closing!!

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Universal Moving ‘The Hunt’, ‘The Invisible Man’, and More New Releases to On-Demand!!

On Monday afternoon, Universal announced The Hunt, The Invisible Man, Emma, and Trolls World Tour will be moved from theatrical release to on-demand later in the week. On Sunday, we learned all movie theaters in New York and Los Angeles — two major U.S. hubs in every regard — will be closed until further notice over growing concerns about coronavirus. As many continue to practice safe social distancing and … Continue reading Universal Moving ‘The Hunt’, ‘The Invisible Man’, and More New Releases to On-Demand!!

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