The artistic director of next week's Jewish International Film Festival (Jiff) has re-emphasised the importance of the event amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, describing film festivals as "joy and a jewel in our multicultural society".
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- 10/17/2023
- by Sean Slatter
- IF.com.au
Former Hopscotch Films and eOne colleagues Troy Lum and Jason Hernandez have partnered to launch a new distribution company, Kismet, with a stated commitment to local films and an international slate that includes Palme d’Or winner Titane.
Joining Julia Ducournau’s horror-thriller are other acquisitions from Cannes like Mamoru Hosoda’s sci-fi anime Belle and Charline Bourgeois-Tacquet’s debut feature, French romance Anaïs in Love.
Kismet titles also include Zach Braff’s A Good Person, starring Florence Pugh and Morgan Freeman; Nick Cassavettes’ Cus and Mike; Queen Bees, featuring Ellen Burstyn, Ann-Margret and Christopher Lloyd; Flore Vasseur’s Bigger Than Us, produced by Marion Cotillard; Jean-Albert Lievre’s Whale Nation and Emma Seligman’s Shiva Baby, released last weekend.
Lum is the founder of Hopscotch Films and Hopscotch Features, and former managing director of eOne Asia Pacific, while Hernandez is eOne’s former head of theatrical sales Anz.
Joining...
Joining Julia Ducournau’s horror-thriller are other acquisitions from Cannes like Mamoru Hosoda’s sci-fi anime Belle and Charline Bourgeois-Tacquet’s debut feature, French romance Anaïs in Love.
Kismet titles also include Zach Braff’s A Good Person, starring Florence Pugh and Morgan Freeman; Nick Cassavettes’ Cus and Mike; Queen Bees, featuring Ellen Burstyn, Ann-Margret and Christopher Lloyd; Flore Vasseur’s Bigger Than Us, produced by Marion Cotillard; Jean-Albert Lievre’s Whale Nation and Emma Seligman’s Shiva Baby, released last weekend.
Lum is the founder of Hopscotch Films and Hopscotch Features, and former managing director of eOne Asia Pacific, while Hernandez is eOne’s former head of theatrical sales Anz.
Joining...
- 8/5/2021
- by Jackie Keast
- IF.com.au
Exclusive: Former eOne Asia Pacific boss Troy Lum is officially launching new Australia-New Zealand distributor Kismet, with a slate of projects including Cannes hits and pre-sale titles.
Kismet is headed by Lum, founder of local indie Hopscotch, and Jason Hernandez, former Head of Theatrical Distribution at eOne Australia and New Zealand.
As previously noted out of Cannes, the company have acquired Julia Ducournau’s Palme d’Or winning horror-thriller Titane (pictured), Japanese animator Mamoru Hosoda’s eye-catching fairytale Belle, and Charline Bourgeois-Tacquet’s debut feature, the French romance Anaïs In Love. Titane will be the company’s first release in November.
In addition to its festival acquisitions, Kismet’s lineup also includes Zach Braff’s A Good Person, starring Florence Pugh and Morgan Freeman; Nick Cassavettes’ Cus And Mike, which tells the story of Mike Tyson’s legendary trainer and manager Cus D’Amato; Kate Dennis’ All That I Am, based...
Kismet is headed by Lum, founder of local indie Hopscotch, and Jason Hernandez, former Head of Theatrical Distribution at eOne Australia and New Zealand.
As previously noted out of Cannes, the company have acquired Julia Ducournau’s Palme d’Or winning horror-thriller Titane (pictured), Japanese animator Mamoru Hosoda’s eye-catching fairytale Belle, and Charline Bourgeois-Tacquet’s debut feature, the French romance Anaïs In Love. Titane will be the company’s first release in November.
In addition to its festival acquisitions, Kismet’s lineup also includes Zach Braff’s A Good Person, starring Florence Pugh and Morgan Freeman; Nick Cassavettes’ Cus And Mike, which tells the story of Mike Tyson’s legendary trainer and manager Cus D’Amato; Kate Dennis’ All That I Am, based...
- 8/4/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Event Cinemas has unveiled a new VOD service with more than 1,000 curated titles.
An extension of the company’s Cinebuzz loyalty program, Cinebuzz On Demand will offer members who rent through the platform in-cinema rewards for their next visit.
The platform will use a data intelligence tool to recommend films for the 2.5 million Cinebuzz membership, including content from Australian distributors Roadshow, Madman, Icon and Palace.
Event Cinemas director of entertainment Australia Luke Mackey said the platform was about adapting to changing consumer tastes.
“We know the cinema experience cannot be replicated,” he said.
“In fact, our research has told us that visiting the cinema is all about immersion – the movie, the smell of fresh popcorn, the big screen, unbeatable sound and the shared social experience – with friends, on a date or as family entertainment.
“However, we recognise that our customers do not ‘live’ at the cinema, so 18 months ago we...
An extension of the company’s Cinebuzz loyalty program, Cinebuzz On Demand will offer members who rent through the platform in-cinema rewards for their next visit.
The platform will use a data intelligence tool to recommend films for the 2.5 million Cinebuzz membership, including content from Australian distributors Roadshow, Madman, Icon and Palace.
Event Cinemas director of entertainment Australia Luke Mackey said the platform was about adapting to changing consumer tastes.
“We know the cinema experience cannot be replicated,” he said.
“In fact, our research has told us that visiting the cinema is all about immersion – the movie, the smell of fresh popcorn, the big screen, unbeatable sound and the shared social experience – with friends, on a date or as family entertainment.
“However, we recognise that our customers do not ‘live’ at the cinema, so 18 months ago we...
- 2/18/2021
- by Sean Slatter
- IF.com.au
Independent Cinemas Australia (Ica) is inviting federal MPs and the wider community to visit local cinemas throughout next week in an attempt to raise awareness of the pandemic’s impact on its members and secure greater financial support.
Starting on Monday, Ica – which has 99 members over 172 sites in every state and territory – will lobby the Prime Minister and Treasurer to take further action in assisting local independent cinemas through a series of meetings to be held at venues in Sydney and across Australia.
Members of the Australian film industry are also being encouraged to post on social media in support of the campaign.
CEO Adrianne Pecotic tells If while the Federal Government’s support of the arts and entertainment community has been “great”, the serious financial impact of the global pandemic on independent cinemas needed specific attention.
“We don’t comfortably fit into the usual industry categories that are usually supported,...
Starting on Monday, Ica – which has 99 members over 172 sites in every state and territory – will lobby the Prime Minister and Treasurer to take further action in assisting local independent cinemas through a series of meetings to be held at venues in Sydney and across Australia.
Members of the Australian film industry are also being encouraged to post on social media in support of the campaign.
CEO Adrianne Pecotic tells If while the Federal Government’s support of the arts and entertainment community has been “great”, the serious financial impact of the global pandemic on independent cinemas needed specific attention.
“We don’t comfortably fit into the usual industry categories that are usually supported,...
- 2/4/2021
- by Sean Slatter
- IF.com.au
‘Brock: Over the Top.’
Kriv Stenders’ feature documentary on motor racing legend Peter Brock, Brock: Over the Top will start to roll out in cinemas on Thursday before its Premium VOD release on July 3.
The movie produced by WildBear Entertainment’s Veronica Fury and other PVOD releases such as Ben Lawrence’s Hearts and Bones and Alexs Stadermann’s animated feature 100% Wolf are benefiting from the willingness of some independent cinemas to screen films just before or while they are available on home entertainment.
This is a boon for the VOD platforms recently launched by Dendy Cinemas, the Ritz Cinema in Sydney and Melbourne’s Classic, Lido and Cameo Cinemas and the Golden Age Cinema.
However the usual 90-day theatrical window is expected to be reinstated when cinemas around the country are back in business, except for alternate content releases such as musical concerts and National Theatre Live.
Bonsai Films’ Jonathan Page,...
Kriv Stenders’ feature documentary on motor racing legend Peter Brock, Brock: Over the Top will start to roll out in cinemas on Thursday before its Premium VOD release on July 3.
The movie produced by WildBear Entertainment’s Veronica Fury and other PVOD releases such as Ben Lawrence’s Hearts and Bones and Alexs Stadermann’s animated feature 100% Wolf are benefiting from the willingness of some independent cinemas to screen films just before or while they are available on home entertainment.
This is a boon for the VOD platforms recently launched by Dendy Cinemas, the Ritz Cinema in Sydney and Melbourne’s Classic, Lido and Cameo Cinemas and the Golden Age Cinema.
However the usual 90-day theatrical window is expected to be reinstated when cinemas around the country are back in business, except for alternate content releases such as musical concerts and National Theatre Live.
Bonsai Films’ Jonathan Page,...
- 6/15/2020
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Cinema Nova.
Melbourne’s Cinema Nova, the Eddie Tamir family-owned cinemas and Village Cinemas’ Coburg drive-in will re-open next month – but indications are that most cinemas in other states are unlikely to turn on the lights until July.
Palace Cinemas will open its doors nationally on July 2, with most locations limited to three sessions a day to allow time for extra cleaning.
Among the titles it will screen are Universal’s The King of Staten Island and The High Note and Sony’s The Burnt Orange Heresy.
Cinema Nova and the Classic, Lido and Cameo Cinemas will resume trading on June 22 when the Victorian government will allow gatherings of up to 50 people.
“We will be very pleased to welcome our audience back. Nothing replaces seeing films made for theatrical release than screening in the cinema on the big screen,” Cinema Nova joint executive director Natalie Miller tells If.
“We will...
Melbourne’s Cinema Nova, the Eddie Tamir family-owned cinemas and Village Cinemas’ Coburg drive-in will re-open next month – but indications are that most cinemas in other states are unlikely to turn on the lights until July.
Palace Cinemas will open its doors nationally on July 2, with most locations limited to three sessions a day to allow time for extra cleaning.
Among the titles it will screen are Universal’s The King of Staten Island and The High Note and Sony’s The Burnt Orange Heresy.
Cinema Nova and the Classic, Lido and Cameo Cinemas will resume trading on June 22 when the Victorian government will allow gatherings of up to 50 people.
“We will be very pleased to welcome our audience back. Nothing replaces seeing films made for theatrical release than screening in the cinema on the big screen,” Cinema Nova joint executive director Natalie Miller tells If.
“We will...
- 5/26/2020
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Melbourne’s Classic, Lido and Cameo Cinemas and Sydney’s Ritz have launched VOD service ‘At Home’, with a catalogue that includes new and recent releases, as well as classics.
There are more than 100 launch titles, with options to both rent and buy, including recent films such as Color Out of Space; Vivarium; Honeyland and Portrait of a Lady on Fire.
Most titles are priced between $4.99 to $7.99 for 48 hours viewing time over 14 days. There are also new-to-market Pvod titles, such as Ben Lawrence’s Hearts and Bones, available to rent for $19.99.
Distributor partners include Madman, Umbrella, Roadshow, StudioCanal, Vendetta, Potential Films, Hi Gloss, Jiff Distribution and FilmInk Presents. Titles have also been sourced from international rights holders, including the American Genre Film Archive, which specialises in preserving the legacy of genre movies. The aim is to have new titles on the platform every week.
Programming streams include ‘Female Gaze’ (spotlighting women filmmakers), Australian Cinema,...
There are more than 100 launch titles, with options to both rent and buy, including recent films such as Color Out of Space; Vivarium; Honeyland and Portrait of a Lady on Fire.
Most titles are priced between $4.99 to $7.99 for 48 hours viewing time over 14 days. There are also new-to-market Pvod titles, such as Ben Lawrence’s Hearts and Bones, available to rent for $19.99.
Distributor partners include Madman, Umbrella, Roadshow, StudioCanal, Vendetta, Potential Films, Hi Gloss, Jiff Distribution and FilmInk Presents. Titles have also been sourced from international rights holders, including the American Genre Film Archive, which specialises in preserving the legacy of genre movies. The aim is to have new titles on the platform every week.
Programming streams include ‘Female Gaze’ (spotlighting women filmmakers), Australian Cinema,...
- 5/14/2020
- by jkeast
- IF.com.au
‘Escape and Evasion.’
It’s an all too familiar story: Australian films open in a handful of cinemas with minimal marketing and publicity and audiences don’t go because they don’t know where or when these films are playing.
The latest examples are Storm Ashwood’s war thriller Escape and Evasion and Miranda Nation’s debut feature, relationships drama Undertow, which both launched last weekend.
Produced by Bronte Pictures’ Blake Northfield, Escape and Evasion stars Josh McConville as Seth, the sole survivor of a mission gone wrong. Bonnie Sveen is Rebecca, whose brother Josh (Hugh Sheridan) was one of the casualties.
Rebecca confronts Seth, who reports her to his Major (Rena Owen). Firass Dirani plays Welshy, one of four soldiers on the mission, with Steve Le Marquand as Carl, an ex-soldier who lives in Myanmar.
The Backlot launched the film, which had its world premiere at the Gold Coast Film Festival last year,...
It’s an all too familiar story: Australian films open in a handful of cinemas with minimal marketing and publicity and audiences don’t go because they don’t know where or when these films are playing.
The latest examples are Storm Ashwood’s war thriller Escape and Evasion and Miranda Nation’s debut feature, relationships drama Undertow, which both launched last weekend.
Produced by Bronte Pictures’ Blake Northfield, Escape and Evasion stars Josh McConville as Seth, the sole survivor of a mission gone wrong. Bonnie Sveen is Rebecca, whose brother Josh (Hugh Sheridan) was one of the casualties.
Rebecca confronts Seth, who reports her to his Major (Rena Owen). Firass Dirani plays Welshy, one of four soldiers on the mission, with Steve Le Marquand as Carl, an ex-soldier who lives in Myanmar.
The Backlot launched the film, which had its world premiere at the Gold Coast Film Festival last year,...
- 3/9/2020
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
‘True History of the Kelly Gang’
The Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace is still screening Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman although it’s streaming on Netflix and has booked Justin Kurzel’s True History of the Kelly Gang, which opens on January 9, 17 days before it premieres on Stan.
But Alex Temesvari, general manager of the Cremorne cinema, insists he supports the traditional 90-day theatrical window – for 90 per cent of releases.
“I am a big supporter of the traditional window but it’s become abundantly clear that the one size fits all model does not work for all films,” Temesvari tells If.
“There are definitely occasions when limited seasons for specialty product is more appropriate. If certain types of content go to streaming three weeks later, it doesn’t have a big impact on the cinema audience for these films.
“If someone wants to see the film early on the big screen...
The Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace is still screening Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman although it’s streaming on Netflix and has booked Justin Kurzel’s True History of the Kelly Gang, which opens on January 9, 17 days before it premieres on Stan.
But Alex Temesvari, general manager of the Cremorne cinema, insists he supports the traditional 90-day theatrical window – for 90 per cent of releases.
“I am a big supporter of the traditional window but it’s become abundantly clear that the one size fits all model does not work for all films,” Temesvari tells If.
“There are definitely occasions when limited seasons for specialty product is more appropriate. If certain types of content go to streaming three weeks later, it doesn’t have a big impact on the cinema audience for these films.
“If someone wants to see the film early on the big screen...
- 12/18/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
‘True History of the Kelly Gang.’
People who are keen to see Justin Kurzel’s True History of the Kelly Gang in cinemas won’t have many options – and they’ll have to be quick.
Transmission Films is launching the subversive bushranger saga on January 9, just 17 days before it premieres on Stan as a Stan Original.
Thus far the Shaun Grant-scripted drama starring George MacKay, Russell Crowe, Essie Davis, Nicholas Hoult and Charlie Hunnam has been booked by the Eddie Tamir family-owned Randwick Ritz Cinemas and Melbourne’s Lido, Classic and Cameo cinemas, plus the Backlot in Perth and Dendy locations except Opera Quays.
It appear most of the other cinemas which screened the Netflix productions The King, The Irishman, Marriage Story and The Two Popes, despite the three-week window before the streaming premieres, have declined to show Kurzel’s film.
The major chains are fiercely protecting the traditional...
People who are keen to see Justin Kurzel’s True History of the Kelly Gang in cinemas won’t have many options – and they’ll have to be quick.
Transmission Films is launching the subversive bushranger saga on January 9, just 17 days before it premieres on Stan as a Stan Original.
Thus far the Shaun Grant-scripted drama starring George MacKay, Russell Crowe, Essie Davis, Nicholas Hoult and Charlie Hunnam has been booked by the Eddie Tamir family-owned Randwick Ritz Cinemas and Melbourne’s Lido, Classic and Cameo cinemas, plus the Backlot in Perth and Dendy locations except Opera Quays.
It appear most of the other cinemas which screened the Netflix productions The King, The Irishman, Marriage Story and The Two Popes, despite the three-week window before the streaming premieres, have declined to show Kurzel’s film.
The major chains are fiercely protecting the traditional...
- 12/5/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
George MacKay in ‘True History of the Kelly Gang.’
Justin Kurzel’s True History of the Kelly Gang will open in Australian cinemas on January 9, just 18 days before its Australia Day premiere on Stan.
The short window and limited theatrical release were virtually inevitable after Stan announced the bushranger epic starring George MacKay, Russell Crowe, Nicholas Hoult and Essie Davis would premiere in summer as a Stan Original.
The major chains are determined to protect the traditional 90 day window and will not screen the film so distributor Transmission Films this week will start booking the title at the independent cinemas that are screening the Netflix productions The King, The Irishman, Marriage Story and The Two Popes and Amazon Studios’ The Report and Brittany Runs a Marathon.
The Netflix titles are screening at the Eddie Tamir family-owned Randwick Ritz Cinemas and Melbourne’s Lido, Classic and Cameo cinemas plus Mel Gibson...
Justin Kurzel’s True History of the Kelly Gang will open in Australian cinemas on January 9, just 18 days before its Australia Day premiere on Stan.
The short window and limited theatrical release were virtually inevitable after Stan announced the bushranger epic starring George MacKay, Russell Crowe, Nicholas Hoult and Essie Davis would premiere in summer as a Stan Original.
The major chains are determined to protect the traditional 90 day window and will not screen the film so distributor Transmission Films this week will start booking the title at the independent cinemas that are screening the Netflix productions The King, The Irishman, Marriage Story and The Two Popes and Amazon Studios’ The Report and Brittany Runs a Marathon.
The Netflix titles are screening at the Eddie Tamir family-owned Randwick Ritz Cinemas and Melbourne’s Lido, Classic and Cameo cinemas plus Mel Gibson...
- 11/17/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Eddie Tamir.
Unlike the major chains, the Eddie Tamir family-owned cinemas are screening The King, The Irishman, Marriage Story and The Two Popes three weeks before each title’s Netflix premiere.
However the proprietor of Randwick’s Ritz Cinemas and Melbourne’s Lido, Classic and Cameo cinemas insists he supports the traditional theatrical window of 90 days.
“It’s a complex and fine balance,” Tamir tells If. “We have a major investment as we own the freehold of our properties and we’re in it for the long haul. As long a window as possible is obviously better for cinema. At the same time, we want to give our customers the best films in the world that are on offer.
“This discussion seems to miss the critical point that film is an art as well as being entertainment. It is made with the intent to be appreciated in a cinema with an audience and no mobiles,...
Unlike the major chains, the Eddie Tamir family-owned cinemas are screening The King, The Irishman, Marriage Story and The Two Popes three weeks before each title’s Netflix premiere.
However the proprietor of Randwick’s Ritz Cinemas and Melbourne’s Lido, Classic and Cameo cinemas insists he supports the traditional theatrical window of 90 days.
“It’s a complex and fine balance,” Tamir tells If. “We have a major investment as we own the freehold of our properties and we’re in it for the long haul. As long a window as possible is obviously better for cinema. At the same time, we want to give our customers the best films in the world that are on offer.
“This discussion seems to miss the critical point that film is an art as well as being entertainment. It is made with the intent to be appreciated in a cinema with an audience and no mobiles,...
- 11/10/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
David Seargeant.
The chairman of the National Association of Cinema Operators (Naco) has warned that Netflix and other streaming companies are endangering medium-sized films that can gross $5 million-$8 million in Australia.
In his opening address at the Australian International Movie Convention on Monday David Seargeant reiterated his criticism of a handful of Australian cinemas that have booked Netflix productions The King, The Irishman, Marriage Story and The Two Popes despite a three-week theatrical window.
Seargeant expressed his disappointment at these exhibitors’ decision “to take a film on the basis of a technical release for short term gain and not giving the film the benefit of a theatrical season.”
He did not name the cinemas, which If has identified as Dendy Cinemas, Eddie Tamir’s Classic, Lido and Cameo Cinemas in Victoria and Randwick Ritz, the Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace, New Farm Cinemas and The Elizabeth Picture Theatre in Brisbane and The Backlot in Perth.
The chairman of the National Association of Cinema Operators (Naco) has warned that Netflix and other streaming companies are endangering medium-sized films that can gross $5 million-$8 million in Australia.
In his opening address at the Australian International Movie Convention on Monday David Seargeant reiterated his criticism of a handful of Australian cinemas that have booked Netflix productions The King, The Irishman, Marriage Story and The Two Popes despite a three-week theatrical window.
Seargeant expressed his disappointment at these exhibitors’ decision “to take a film on the basis of a technical release for short term gain and not giving the film the benefit of a theatrical season.”
He did not name the cinemas, which If has identified as Dendy Cinemas, Eddie Tamir’s Classic, Lido and Cameo Cinemas in Victoria and Randwick Ritz, the Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace, New Farm Cinemas and The Elizabeth Picture Theatre in Brisbane and The Backlot in Perth.
- 10/21/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
‘Brittany Runs a Marathon.’
More cracks are appearing in the previously impregnable 90-day theatrical window, causing consternation among the major chains and some independent cinemas.
The Netflix productions The King, The Irishman, Marriage Story and The Two Popes are all defying the traditional window with an average gap of three weeks between theatrical launch and streaming.
The Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace in Cremorne, Peter Sourris’ New Farm Cinemas and The Elizabeth Picture Theatre in Brisbane and The Backlot in Perth have booked the Netflix releases, joining Dendy Cinemas and Eddie Tamir’s Classic, Lido and Cameo Cinemas in Victoria and Randwick Ritz.
David Michôd’s The King, which opened in those cinemas last Friday, will premiere on Netflix on November 1. The streaming giant requires all participating exhibitors to sign Nda agreements so the box office earnings will never be revealed.
Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman opens in cinemas on November...
More cracks are appearing in the previously impregnable 90-day theatrical window, causing consternation among the major chains and some independent cinemas.
The Netflix productions The King, The Irishman, Marriage Story and The Two Popes are all defying the traditional window with an average gap of three weeks between theatrical launch and streaming.
The Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace in Cremorne, Peter Sourris’ New Farm Cinemas and The Elizabeth Picture Theatre in Brisbane and The Backlot in Perth have booked the Netflix releases, joining Dendy Cinemas and Eddie Tamir’s Classic, Lido and Cameo Cinemas in Victoria and Randwick Ritz.
David Michôd’s The King, which opened in those cinemas last Friday, will premiere on Netflix on November 1. The streaming giant requires all participating exhibitors to sign Nda agreements so the box office earnings will never be revealed.
Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman opens in cinemas on November...
- 10/15/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
‘The Irishman’ (Photo credit: Netflix).
Many Australian exhibitors are up in arms about the upcoming theatrical releases of the Netflix productions The King, The Irishman, Marriage Story and The Two Popes.
They believe the accelerated home entertainment window for each title, which averages three weeks, jeopardises the primacy of the theatrical release while they continue to invest millions of dollars refurbishing their cinemas.
Some exhibitors have refused to screen all four films while others were not offered them. Eddie Tamir’s Classic, Lido and Cameo Cinemas are the sole locations in Victoria.
In Nsw, Tamir’s Ritz Cinemas in Randwick has booked the films. So has Dendy Cinemas. Those venues agreed to accept a shorter window last year for Alfonso Cuarón’s Netflix-financed Roma.
Most exhibitors to whom If spoke were not willing to talk on the record but privately expressed their anger over the release plans. One film industry...
Many Australian exhibitors are up in arms about the upcoming theatrical releases of the Netflix productions The King, The Irishman, Marriage Story and The Two Popes.
They believe the accelerated home entertainment window for each title, which averages three weeks, jeopardises the primacy of the theatrical release while they continue to invest millions of dollars refurbishing their cinemas.
Some exhibitors have refused to screen all four films while others were not offered them. Eddie Tamir’s Classic, Lido and Cameo Cinemas are the sole locations in Victoria.
In Nsw, Tamir’s Ritz Cinemas in Randwick has booked the films. So has Dendy Cinemas. Those venues agreed to accept a shorter window last year for Alfonso Cuarón’s Netflix-financed Roma.
Most exhibitors to whom If spoke were not willing to talk on the record but privately expressed their anger over the release plans. One film industry...
- 10/9/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
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