Category: theatrical release

Films won’t have to screen in theaters to qualify for this year’s Golden Globes

[ad_1] Producers and studios must still prove that they had a “bona fide theatrical release” planned in Los Angeles between March 15th and April 30th, The Hollywood Reporter notes. Distributors must still set a date for an official screening, but they can send a DVD screener or screening link to HFPA members. The HFPA will […]

Amazon will pull its movies from theaters to Prime faster

[ad_1] In an interview with Hollywood Reporter, Amazon Studios head Jennifer Salke said the company is working on getting movies to its Prime subscribers “as soon as possible.” Part of that means fulfilling contractual obligations around theatrical release, but it’s prepared to take a hit on that if it means a later pay-off on Prime. […]

Netflix’s ‘The Irishman’ debuts in select theaters November 1st

[ad_1] It’s unclear which theaters will run the film, given that it has such a short theatrical release. Major chains, like AMC and Regal, tend to expect longer theatrical runs, typically around 90 days, before films are available on streaming services. The Irishman will be available exclusively in theaters for just 26 days. The rollout […]