Paramount CEO David Ellison made an unexpected cameo at CinemaCon, handing exhibitors good news: the studio is committing to a 45-day theatrical window, starting immediately, and 90 days to SVOD, recieving a big round of applause from the room.
Stepping on stage after a sizzle produced by Jon M. Chu and narrated by Tom Cruise, Ellison said he wanted to look exhibitors “directly in the eyes” ti promise at least 30 films a year if and when the planned merger with Warner Bros. closes.
There’s been palpable will-he-won’t-he-show speculation in the halls of Caesars Palace in Las Vegas this week at the largest gathering of theater owners. There’s noise, with many slamming the deal, including the head of CinemaCon host organization, Cinema United, guilds and thousands of creatives in an open letter. The fear is fewer movies and job losses.
It also has supporters. Adam
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