A wave of criticism is directed at Narnia, which is in the process of being released on Netflix. It comes in the wake of the streamer’s decision to release the film for two weeks only in IMAX theaters.
Tim Richards, CEO of Europe’s largest private cinema operator, Vue Entertainment, expressed this frustration in a letter, stating: “As a result, ‘Narnia’ will not be seen by audiences on 99% of cinema screens around the world. It will only be shown on IMAX screens owned by operators willing to break established theatrical release windows.”
He continued: Those who choose to respect the established theatrical release window have been threatened by IMAX with a “nuclear option” if they do not play it. The result? “IMAX and Netflix may enjoy a short-term gain, but the industry and audiences around the world will lose.”
“Millions of families who would love to see ‘Narnia’ in a theater will be unnecessarily deprived of the opportunity… IMAX has not only accepted this restrictive model but appears to be encouraging other filmmakers to follow suit. Doing so risks undermining the ecosystem that makes theatrical success possible,” concludes Tom.
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