David Ward 9,327 Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 AMC Theatres on Tuesday delivered a blistering message to Universal Pictures, saying the world's largest cinema chain will no longer play any of the studio's films in the wake of comments made by NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell regarding the on-demand success of Trolls World Tour and what it means for the future of moviegoing post-coronavirus pandemic. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/amc-theatres-refuses-play-universal-films-wake-trolls-world-tour-1292327 This includes: Candyman, Halloween Kills, Halloween Ends, Jurassic World and other titles along with future Blumhouse projects Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franch Toast 26,910 Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 I feel like this is going to hurt AMC more than anyone, since moviegoers who want to see those films will just go elsewhere. She/Her/Hers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ward 9,327 Posted May 3, 2020 Author Share Posted May 3, 2020 Just now, Franch Toast said: I feel like this is going to hurt AMC more than anyone, since moviegoers who want to see those films will just go elsewhere. My thoughts exactly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borisapillar 9,190 Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 Or you could just shoot yourself in the foot, I guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LateToCult 40,907 Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 10 minutes ago, Franch Toast said: I feel like this is going to hurt AMC more than anyone, since moviegoers who want to see those films will just go elsewhere. PirateBay, ha return But on a more serious note, assuming they’re not just talking because they’re closed so won’t have to implement this soon, this could really hurt universal. More than people seem to think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopARTxxx 34 Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 Most anticipated move of 2020 for me is Halloween Kills. Blumhouse makes good horror too! The conjuring franchise.... Yeah AMC and Regal... Wait , what other good theater chains are there? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowHunter 866 Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 They sound like a betrayed ex-husband Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ward 9,327 Posted May 3, 2020 Author Share Posted May 3, 2020 Just now, PopARTxxx said: Most anticipated move of 2020 for me is Halloween Kills. Me too!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownie 5 Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 11 minutes ago, Franch Toast said: I feel like this is going to hurt AMC more than anyone, since moviegoers who want to see those films will just go elsewhere. Not when Regal and Cinemark just joined them though... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amidana 4,267 Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 Their tickets are like $15 a piece so whatever lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavenderblondee 3,695 Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 This is kind of absurd. It's doing well now because people CAN'T see movies in theaters, but I feel like deep down people still like going to the theaters and will continue to do so when the time is right again. I personally am not a big fan of going to the movies and I only go maybe one a year, but there should be some middle ground here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defmix100 6,393 Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 two massive cinema chains in the uk have done this too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylucifer 5,154 Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 this will probably hurt them more than Universal 'The Life of a Showgirl' is out on Oct 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody James 1,519 Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 I mean... I would rather see these at home anyway rather than teenie boppers laughing in middle of a suspense or horror film. I kinda understand their position to stop advertising, imagine if you had a great deal of business and the other decided to branch off to make more money? Do you really expect people to go to the theatre though if it is available on demand at the time of release? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doot 2 Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 Eh. I'm fine with them releasing Halloween Kills on VOD so I don't have to listen to annoying people in the theater talk through the whole damn thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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