Major US movie retailers boycotting sequel to Crouching Tiger
Regal and Cinemark, which own the largest cinema chains in North America, have announced a boycott of Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon 2. It is reported by the Variety edition. The reason was the previously announced deal by The Weinstein Company studio, according to which the premiere of the movie should take place on August 28, 2015 simultaneously on IMAX screens and on the Netfix video service network. Regal and Cinemark said the release is a blow to the traditional distribution scheme. `` On the Regal network, we do not support this experiment when viewers have the opportunity to watch a new movie on a screen the size of a three-story building. and on a three-inch smartphone monitor '', - the press secretary of the company Russ Nunley commented on the decision. As such, the movie will not be screened in 115 IMAX rooms operated by Regal and Cinemark. It is not yet known whether another major network, AMC, will join the bike. Recall that the sequel was directed by Yuen Woo-ping, the main roles were played by Michelle Yeoh, who starred in the first part, and Donnie Yong. The original picture was released in 2000 and grossed more than $ 200 million worldwide. The original picture was released in 2000 and grossed more than $ 200 million worldwide.The original picture was released in 2000 and grossed more than $ 200 million worldwide.The Topic of Article: Major US movie retailers boycotting sequel to Crouching Tiger. |
