Quebecois director Denis Villeneuve found out about Warner Bros.’ decision to release their entire 2021 slate digitally and theatrically at the same time as everyone else.
Now, the “Dune” filmmaker is slamming the studio’s announcement, calling it a franchise killer and promotional tactic for their U.S.
streaming service. “I learned in the news that Warner Bros. has decided to release ‘Dune’ on HBO Max at the same time as our theatrical release, using prominent images from our movie to promote their streaming service,” he writes in a lengthy op-ed for Variety. “There is absolutely no love for cinema nor for the audience here.” RELATED: ‘Godzilla vs Kong’ & ‘Dune’ Producer Considers Suing Warner Bros.
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