Crouching Tiger Sequel to hit Netflix and Imax Simultaneously in Groundbreaking Deal
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you see regal cinema's response?
i was
@ the bolded"While a home video release may be simultaneously performing in certain IMAX locations, at Regal we will not participate in an experiment where you can see the same product on screens varying from three stories tall to 3’ wide on a smart phone. We believe the choice for truly enjoying a magnificent movie is clear.""
http://variety.com/2014/film/news/c...l-cinemark-wont-play-imax-release-1201317183/#
http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Why-Movie-Theaters-About-Wage-War-Netflix-67450.html
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you see regal cinema's response?
i was
"While a home video release may be simultaneously performing in certain IMAX locations, at Regal we will not participate in an experiment where you can see the same product on screens varying from three stories tall to 3’ wide on a smart phone. We believe the choice for truly enjoying a magnificent movie is clear.""
http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Why-Movie-Theaters-About-Wage-War-Netflix-67450.html
I saw it earlier breh. I feel where they're coming from but if it was a Tarantino flick they may be changing their tune
I already made a thread on this 
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why would i post this in the CTHD 2 thread when this could potentially mean much more than that?
like i said before, it's deeper than that
why would i post this in the CTHD 2 thread when this could potentially mean much more than that?
like i said before, it's deeper than that
for historical purposes
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For the record... the hbo tuskegee airmen movie >>> crouching tiger and whatever sequel they make for it...
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Is anyone still pissed off at Jen Yu for putting Li Mu Bai through all of that? I mean he didn't have to die. 
I'm still bitter, I guess.
I'm still bitter, I guess.
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Uh-oh....
http://www.slashfilm.com/crouching-tiger-theater-backlash/
Movie Theaters Refuse To Screen Netflix and IMAX’s ‘Crouching Tiger’ Sequel [UPDATED]
Posted on Tuesday, September 30th, 2014 by Angie Han
By premiering Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Green Legend in IMAX and on Netflix on the same date, Netflix, IMAX, and The Weinstein Co. are disrupting the traditional theatrical release model. And not surprisingly, traditional theaters are none too happy about that.
Two of the biggest cinema chains in the country, Cinemark and Regal, have just announced that they will not be showing Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Green Legend (or really any other day-and-date releases) in their IMAX theaters. Hit the jump for more details.
Update: Variety reports the U.S.’ Carmike, Canada’s Cineplex, and Europe’s Cineworld have now joined Cinemark and Regal in refusing to show the movie.
As reported by Variety, Cinemark and Regal reacted swiftly to the Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Green Legend day-and-date release announcement from Netflix, IMAX, and The Weinstein Co.
“While a home video release may be simultaneously performing in certain IMAX locations, at Regal we will not participate in an experiment where you can see the same product on screens varying from three stories tall to 3-inch wide on a smart phone,” said Regal spokesman Russ Nunley. “We believe the choice for truly enjoying a magnificent movie is clear.”
Cinemark spokesman James Meredeith chimed in as well. “Cinemark does not play day-and-date movie releases on any of our screens including the IMAX screens that we operate,” he said. Other theater chains have not disclosed their plans — though it’s worth noting AMC has opted not to show day-and-date releases in the past.
Under the current model, new releases are shown exclusively in theaters for three months before they hit home video. The major cinema chains have strongly resisted any attempts to break that system, as with the Tower Heist boycott in 2011. Even so, day-and-date rollouts and early VOD debuts have become increasingly common for indie, foreign, and other specialty titles.
Technically, IMAX could conceivably force theaters to show Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Green Legend by invoking certain contractual rights. However, IMAX is opting not to piss off theaters more than they already have. “We’re not challenging windows,” said IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond. “We’re providing alternative content. [...] I personally am convinced a number of exhibitors will play it and view it as a constructive test to supplement their business.”
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Green Legend seems like an ideal property for experiment. It’s a known brand guaranteed to attract some attention, but it’s also a modestly budgeted pic produced by an independent studio (TWC). Moreover, the companies have purposely chosen a weekend (August 28, 2015) that tends to be very slow anyway.
“As the world changes we have a duty to experiment with different things,” he said. “We knew that not everybody would support it. However, we felt that the ability to provide alternative content at a time of year when there is not a lot of great product coming in from the studios helps both our exhibition partners and consumers.”
And while Gelfond expects some American chains will play the movie, it’s not really depending on the U.S. market anyway. Instead, it’s got its eye on the international box office — particularly China, where Netflix does not operate.
http://www.slashfilm.com/crouching-tiger-theater-backlash/
Movie Theaters Refuse To Screen Netflix and IMAX’s ‘Crouching Tiger’ Sequel [UPDATED]
Posted on Tuesday, September 30th, 2014 by Angie Han
By premiering Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Green Legend in IMAX and on Netflix on the same date, Netflix, IMAX, and The Weinstein Co. are disrupting the traditional theatrical release model. And not surprisingly, traditional theaters are none too happy about that.
Two of the biggest cinema chains in the country, Cinemark and Regal, have just announced that they will not be showing Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Green Legend (or really any other day-and-date releases) in their IMAX theaters. Hit the jump for more details.
Update: Variety reports the U.S.’ Carmike, Canada’s Cineplex, and Europe’s Cineworld have now joined Cinemark and Regal in refusing to show the movie.
As reported by Variety, Cinemark and Regal reacted swiftly to the Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Green Legend day-and-date release announcement from Netflix, IMAX, and The Weinstein Co.
“While a home video release may be simultaneously performing in certain IMAX locations, at Regal we will not participate in an experiment where you can see the same product on screens varying from three stories tall to 3-inch wide on a smart phone,” said Regal spokesman Russ Nunley. “We believe the choice for truly enjoying a magnificent movie is clear.”
Cinemark spokesman James Meredeith chimed in as well. “Cinemark does not play day-and-date movie releases on any of our screens including the IMAX screens that we operate,” he said. Other theater chains have not disclosed their plans — though it’s worth noting AMC has opted not to show day-and-date releases in the past.
Under the current model, new releases are shown exclusively in theaters for three months before they hit home video. The major cinema chains have strongly resisted any attempts to break that system, as with the Tower Heist boycott in 2011. Even so, day-and-date rollouts and early VOD debuts have become increasingly common for indie, foreign, and other specialty titles.
Technically, IMAX could conceivably force theaters to show Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Green Legend by invoking certain contractual rights. However, IMAX is opting not to piss off theaters more than they already have. “We’re not challenging windows,” said IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond. “We’re providing alternative content. [...] I personally am convinced a number of exhibitors will play it and view it as a constructive test to supplement their business.”
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Green Legend seems like an ideal property for experiment. It’s a known brand guaranteed to attract some attention, but it’s also a modestly budgeted pic produced by an independent studio (TWC). Moreover, the companies have purposely chosen a weekend (August 28, 2015) that tends to be very slow anyway.
“As the world changes we have a duty to experiment with different things,” he said. “We knew that not everybody would support it. However, we felt that the ability to provide alternative content at a time of year when there is not a lot of great product coming in from the studios helps both our exhibition partners and consumers.”
And while Gelfond expects some American chains will play the movie, it’s not really depending on the U.S. market anyway. Instead, it’s got its eye on the international box office — particularly China, where Netflix does not operate.
AMC hating too.. 
at that statement
AMC Theatres Boycotting 'Crouching Tiger 2' in Major Blow for Netflix, Imax
The giant exhibitor won't carry the film in any of the 147 Imax theaters it operates in the U.S., while parent company Wanda may not carry it in China
AMC Theatres has joined the country's two other largest chains in slamming a plan to release the Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragonsequel directly on Netflix and in select Imax locations, saying it won't play the film in any of its Imax venues.
"AMC Theatres and Wanda Cinema are the largest operators of Imax-equipped auditoriums in the world. We license just the technology from Imax. Only AMC and Wanda decide what programming plays in our respective theaters. No one has approached us to license this made-for-video sequel in theU.S. or China, so one must assume the screens Imax committed are in science centers and aquariums," AMC said in a terse statement.
The historic Netflix-Imax deal was announced Monday night, prompting immediate outrage among exhibitors gathered together this week in Los Angeles for a National Association of Theater Owners meeting, since it makes the movie available simultaneously in the home and on the big screen. Regal and Cinemark were the first to weigh in, followed by Carmike, and now AMC. Between them, AMC, Regal and Cinemark alone operate 247 Imax locations, the vast majority of the 400 Imax sites in North America.
at that statementAMC Theatres Boycotting 'Crouching Tiger 2' in Major Blow for Netflix, Imax
The giant exhibitor won't carry the film in any of the 147 Imax theaters it operates in the U.S., while parent company Wanda may not carry it in China
AMC Theatres has joined the country's two other largest chains in slamming a plan to release the Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragonsequel directly on Netflix and in select Imax locations, saying it won't play the film in any of its Imax venues.
"AMC Theatres and Wanda Cinema are the largest operators of Imax-equipped auditoriums in the world. We license just the technology from Imax. Only AMC and Wanda decide what programming plays in our respective theaters. No one has approached us to license this made-for-video sequel in theU.S. or China, so one must assume the screens Imax committed are in science centers and aquariums," AMC said in a terse statement.
The historic Netflix-Imax deal was announced Monday night, prompting immediate outrage among exhibitors gathered together this week in Los Angeles for a National Association of Theater Owners meeting, since it makes the movie available simultaneously in the home and on the big screen. Regal and Cinemark were the first to weigh in, followed by Carmike, and now AMC. Between them, AMC, Regal and Cinemark alone operate 247 Imax locations, the vast majority of the 400 Imax sites in North America.
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Not surprised movie theaters chains are protesting and they have every right to do so.
AMC hating too..
AMC Theatres Boycotting 'Crouching Tiger 2' in Major Blow for Netflix, Imax
The giant exhibitor won't carry the film in any of the 147 Imax theaters it operates in the U.S., while parent company Wanda may not carry it in China
AMC Theatres has joined the country's two other largest chains in slamming a plan to release the Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragonsequel directly on Netflix and in select Imax locations, saying it won't play the film in any of its Imax venues.
"AMC Theatres and Wanda Cinema are the largest operators of Imax-equipped auditoriums in the world. We license just the technology from Imax. Only AMC and Wanda decide what programming plays in our respective theaters. No one has approached us to license this made-for-video sequel in theU.S. or China, so one must assume the screens Imax committed are in science centers and aquariums," AMC said in a terse statement.
The historic Netflix-Imax deal was announced Monday night, prompting immediate outrage among exhibitors gathered together this week in Los Angeles for a National Association of Theater Owners meeting, since it makes the movie available simultaneously in the home and on the big screen. Regal and Cinemark were the first to weigh in, followed by Carmike, and now AMC. Between them, AMC, Regal and Cinemark alone operate 247 Imax locations, the vast majority of the 400 Imax sites in North America.
Uh-oh....
http://www.slashfilm.com/crouching-tiger-theater-backlash/
Movie Theaters Refuse To Screen Netflix and IMAX’s ‘Crouching Tiger’ Sequel [UPDATED]
Posted on Tuesday, September 30th, 2014 by Angie Han
By premiering Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Green Legend in IMAX and on Netflix on the same date, Netflix, IMAX, and The Weinstein Co. are disrupting the traditional theatrical release model. And not surprisingly, traditional theaters are none too happy about that.
Two of the biggest cinema chains in the country, Cinemark and Regal, have just announced that they will not be showing Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Green Legend (or really any other day-and-date releases) in their IMAX theaters. Hit the jump for more details.
Update: Variety reports the U.S.’ Carmike, Canada’s Cineplex, and Europe’s Cineworld have now joined Cinemark and Regal in refusing to show the movie.
As reported by Variety, Cinemark and Regal reacted swiftly to the Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Green Legend day-and-date release announcement from Netflix, IMAX, and The Weinstein Co.
“While a home video release may be simultaneously performing in certain IMAX locations, at Regal we will not participate in an experiment where you can see the same product on screens varying from three stories tall to 3-inch wide on a smart phone,” said Regal spokesman Russ Nunley. “We believe the choice for truly enjoying a magnificent movie is clear.”
Cinemark spokesman James Meredeith chimed in as well. “Cinemark does not play day-and-date movie releases on any of our screens including the IMAX screens that we operate,” he said. Other theater chains have not disclosed their plans — though it’s worth noting AMC has opted not to show day-and-date releases in the past.
Under the current model, new releases are shown exclusively in theaters for three months before they hit home video. The major cinema chains have strongly resisted any attempts to break that system, as with the Tower Heist boycott in 2011. Even so, day-and-date rollouts and early VOD debuts have become increasingly common for indie, foreign, and other specialty titles.
Technically, IMAX could conceivably force theaters to show Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Green Legend by invoking certain contractual rights. However, IMAX is opting not to piss off theaters more than they already have. “We’re not challenging windows,” said IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond. “We’re providing alternative content. [...] I personally am convinced a number of exhibitors will play it and view it as a constructive test to supplement their business.”
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Green Legend seems like an ideal property for experiment. It’s a known brand guaranteed to attract some attention, but it’s also a modestly budgeted pic produced by an independent studio (TWC). Moreover, the companies have purposely chosen a weekend (August 28, 2015) that tends to be very slow anyway.
“As the world changes we have a duty to experiment with different things,” he said. “We knew that not everybody would support it. However, we felt that the ability to provide alternative content at a time of year when there is not a lot of great product coming in from the studios helps both our exhibition partners and consumers.”
And while Gelfond expects some American chains will play the movie, it’s not really depending on the U.S. market anyway. Instead, it’s got its eye on the international box office — particularly China, where Netflix does not operate.
And that's why this is a big deal
everyone in this thread should read it