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Warner Bros Shakes Up The Industry by Sending 2021 Slate To Streaming
Just days ago, WarnerMedia may have changed the future of moviegoing forever by smashing theatrical windows completely for the year of 2021 and releasing all of their films directly to streaming as well as to theaters on the day of release. Warner Bros had already announced a similar plan with their giant tentpole Wonder Woman 1984, which is coming to HBO Max and releasing to theaters on Christmas day. With this announcement, not only is the company shattering theatrical windows, but they are setting a historical precedent by putting what-would-be-considered blockbuster releases right onto our televisions at home free of extra charge if you already have a subscription to the streaming service. It will be hard to put the genie back into the bottle after this move, as people will start to come to expect blockbusters from studios and streaming services in our homes even if they try to reverse the decision. Movies such as Matrix 4, Suicide Squad, Godzilla v Kong, and Dune will be released to HBO Max and theaters on the day of release. In an ordinary, non-pandemic world, these films would have been runaway hits, as they are highly anticipated, with a pre-existing fanbase. However, WarnerMedia claims that this is an isolated, one-year long experiment in response to the pandemic.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Geeks
Addressing “Let People Enjoy Things”
Seven years ago I started actively watching movies. Shortly after, I started engaging in online discourse with the release of Captain America: The Winter Soldier. In some ways I view it as a very formative film for me. Purely in the sense that it opened my eyes to the option of being able to engage with people online through agreement, or disagreement, and that everyone is not going to see eye to eye. Having conversations about the inner workings and emotional outreach a movie can have, became a daily routine. With the rise of The Russo Bros. and the peak of the MCU’s success, online discourse began shifting. As the narrative went from the underdog being the kids who loved splashy comic-book pages, to being fans of the biggest monolith in pop culture this side of the 2000s. Now, the rise of the MCU isn’t to blame, it’s also competing properties and studios that tried to replicate their own respective universe of big, superhero movies in general.
By Roman Arbisi5 years ago in Geeks
Warner Bros. To Drop 2021 Film Slate On HBO Max And In Theaters Next Year
To say that the pandemic has reshaped how we approach the consumption of cinema would be an understatement. Throughout the year, we have witnessed the delays of many films. One of the most recent developments is that Wonder Woman 1984, which, prior to the pandemic, had been slated to come out in June of this year, was delayed to December 25. This appears to be the release date that will stick, as a commitment was made to also release the film on the HBO Max streaming service while it is in theaters wherever possible. However, that is not where the path ends in regards to HBO Max.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Geeks
Warner Brothers makes historic streaming decision and what will cinema look like in the future?
In a move that has sent shock waves around the movie industry Warner Brothers has made the historic decision to release all of there 2021 movie slate onto HBO Max and the same day they are released in cinemas.
By Neil Gregory5 years ago in Geeks
Paul Winchell the voice of Gargamel and Dick Dastardly
Paul Winchell was multifaceted Thanks to the Internet, Cartoon Network, METV, and the Boomerang channel, classic animated television shows can still be enjoyed. I’ve found that as I am watching these cartoons decades later I notice things that I had not before. I had noticed decades ago the similarities between the voices of cartoon characters Dick Dastardly, (Wacky Races, Dick Dastardly and Mutley Show) and Gargamel (The Smurfs). I now know there is a very good reason why.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Marilyn Monroe cosmetic surgery confirmed
Marilyn Monroe had millions who loved her outward beauty but it was all a facade. Although many of her fans refuse to admit it, her looks that were perceived as fantastic were a result of her being plastic. One look at photos of when she was Norma Jean should have revealed that Marilyn was the result of cosmetic surgery, makeup and hair dye. Those who have been enamored of the legend she has become cannot accept this. Now here is proof because medical records can only remain sealed for 50 years. Monroe died on August 4, 1962, and the statute of limitations has long since expired. You can click on the link to read the full story.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Rise of the Olympians
Mount Olympus has grown dark and decrepit. Black dead-looking vines grow all over the walls. Typhon slithers through the halls and enters the main hall. Thanatos sit upon his throne with his arm resting on the arm of the chair and his fist under his chin, as though holding his head up. His pointer finger on his left hand taps on the other arm of the throne. Typhon stops a few feet in front of Thanatos and bows.
By Brandon Weed5 years ago in Geeks
What if Season 13 of RPDR was the 1st All-Stars Season?
Recently, I started watching America's Next Top Model (again), which reminded me that the biggest reality model competition (consisting of 24 Cycles), had only ONE All-Stars Season! Cycle 17 of ANTM, featured the 14 most popular participants of the show, up to that point.
By Manos Kamakaris5 years ago in Geeks
