Thursday, December 10, 2020 | 6:00 a.m.
The actors join the fight with Warner Bros. The studio decided to release all its 2021 films in theaters and HBO Max at the same time. This decision took almost everyone by surprise and the most curious thing is that they have financially compensated only director Patty Jenkins and actress Gala Gadot for Wonder Woman 1984, who will be the first to experience the effects of reaching theaters and streaming. at once. Directors and industry leaders jumped to criticism. “For a long time, Warner Bros was the best home for talent, but now they have angered the talent they worked so hard to attract. These are not engineers I can just replace, ”said Michael Nathanson, founder of media research firm MoffettNathanson.
Reps for stars like Keanu Reeves, Denzel Washington, Margot Robbie, Will Smith, Hugh Jackman and Angelina Jolie are demanding to know why the Wonder Woman 1984 team received preferential treatment, and there is even talk of a possible Director’s Guild boycott. from America.
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