At least, the theatrical exhibition industry is still functioning. It was basically dead a few months ago, but now you can go to the movies. Having said that, a lot of people still aren’t doing that and the industry is still struggling in a big way. There is strong support for theatrical exhibit and many Hollywood stars are doing their best to promote it. This includes George Clooney and Brad Pitt, whose movie was sold by Apple on the promise that it would be released theatrically.
George Clooney’s most recent film is The Tender Bar, He directed it. It can be found on Amazon, but Clooney’s next big project, in which he’ll co-star with Brad PittIn a film directed by Spider-Man has no way home’s Jon Watts, will end up on Apple TV+. Clooney explains that it will not be available on Apple TV+ until the new film has been released theatrically. Deadline,It was part of the agreement. The actor explains…
It was an exciting time because it got to be one of those weird bidding wars which happen every once in a while, and it ended up being pretty extreme, and Apple came in with a really big number for Brad and I, and we said we’d like to take less as long as we can guarantee that we can have a theatrical release, and they said great. So, I do think that there’s a way that we can all co-exist.
George Clooney certainly doesn’t have a problem with movies on streaming services. He’s willing to make these deals with Amazon and Apple in the first place, after all. He Also made The Midnight SkyNetflix, so he’s willing to work with basically everybody.
He acknowledges that streaming movies are more popular than movies that are only in theaters. There has been a clear shift toward streamingIn the past two years. Having said that, he also believes there’s value in the theatrical model and he wants to continue to support that, especially for, as he calls them “grownup films,”This may not be as easy to sell on the big screen.
Many big names have been involved in theatrical distribution, and most people will agree. It has been supported by many people.However, a system such as George Clooney’s, in which a movie is released in theaters and then made available shortly afterward, could be the best. Accessibility is one of the biggest issues theaters face. It doesn’t matter what theaters have to offer to the viewing experience for those who are unable to take part in it.
In the meantime, the industry is supported by ensuring a theatrical release. People who enjoy the experience still get it. It seems that the movie theater industry will survive. But not in the exact same wayIt used to be.