HBO Max launched

[Maestro 216]

I think people don't want this because it is a change to the status quo.

[numberthirty]

I think people don't want this because it is a change to the status quo.

Negative.

You have folks who have signed contracts governing how they get paid, and someone just stepped in and messed with those contracts without actually tearing them up.

Anyone would rightfully be angry under those circumstances.

[Gaastra]

And the roku talks may have just stalled!

https://www.slashfilm.com/hbo-max-on-roku-stalemate/

[Maestro 216]

Negative.

You have folks who have signed contracts governing how they get paid, and someone just stepped in and messed with those contracts without actually tearing them up.

Anyone would rightfully be angry under those circumstances.

I mean regardless of this drama this is a major shift in media releasing.

[ComicJunkie21]

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/am...rner-bros-plan

When you take the emotion out of Nolan's statement he makes some very legitimate points. This may sound bad but I don't think the right people were in the room to say "hey this will affect us legally, financially, and our business relationships". I think someone thought it was a good idea without going through the proper motions and pulled the trigger prematurely. This will be embarrassing because I bet a lot of these films don't release on HBO Max now.

[Maestro 216]

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/am...rner-bros-plan

When you take the emotion out of Nolan's statement he makes some very legitimate points. This may sound bad but I don't think the right people were in the room to say "hey this will affect us legally, financially, and our business relationships". I think someone thought it was a good idea without going through the proper motions and pulled the trigger prematurely. This will be embarrassing because I bet a lot of these films don't release on HBO Max now.

If they can't get most of these films WB will just kill the app.

[numberthirty]

I mean regardless of this drama this is a major shift in media releasing.

And HBOMax was supposed to be a serious player in streaming.

No telling how this actually goes once the rubber meets the road.

[Derek Metaltron]

To be honest this might have saved Disney from looking to be the bad guys introducing this - they’ll likely opt for the Premier moment for the majority and be on a system far more accessible to the wider world and audiences.

[Tofali]

What is the cap you put (less than $10 or more than $10) on yourself to subscribing to a streaming service? I find i can't see myself subscribing monthly to HBO Max but I will occasionally when there is a big budget movie premiering

[ComicJunkie21]

I missed this part reading the article I pasted in an earlier post but its pretty critical:

WarnerMedia had to shovel tens of millions at Gal Godot and the other key players because the company wants a third in the series.

https://www.cbr.com/gal-gadot-patty-...-max-deal/amp/

So pretty much they are paying even more money for this. This is stupid especially when the whole reason was tgey needed some money over no money. The more details that come out the more someone needs to be slapped for this decision.

Another important point from the article is that Warner could get sued for self dealing because they blocked the Netflix deal when legendary paid for 75% of the movie.

[ComicJunkie21]

To be honest this might have saved Disney from looking to be the bad guys introducing this - they’ll likely opt for the Premier moment for the majority and be on a system far more accessible to the wider world and audiences.

I don't think Disney was going to do this first. One of thie things we need to remember is the additional money they gain when a film comes out. Licensing, merchandise, experience are things that they may make more money off of than we realize. Specifically if the experience is taken out of movies how does it affect the profit in other areas? I'm going to guess its a negative affect and for Disney that may be a lot of $$$ based on their core audience and content. How many little girls bought dresses to be a princess for opening weekend, how many little boys bought Marvel costumes for seeing the movie in theaters?

If I am realistic, I am more likely to buy my kid more merchandise if we are going to the theater and that's because the level of excitement is different than viewing a movie at home.

[Immortal Weapon]

The actors are pissed about this move as it effects how they get paid

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/07/b...ovies-pay.html

[SUPERECWFAN1]

HBO Max deal appears to have been a point where it could kill theater chains worse (there is already problems with many right now in 2020) and now this. I plan to try and go see Wonder Woman 1984 in theaters. But this is just beyond silly to do as a move. Because it could tank an industry. I blame this totally on AT&T and the executives there for not knowing what the **** they are doing.

The faster they go damn broke and have to sell the company , the better DC Comics and WB will be in the end.

[Jim Kelly]

I have no dog in this fight, but I think the money people at Warner Media are being more realistic about the near future than the film industry people. Warner Media looks at the mess the United States is in and doesn't see a clear path to victory for the theatrical distribution model. The people in the film industry just want things to be how they'd like them to be and they hope so much that they think if they clap long enough Tinkerbell will come back to life. But Tink died from the virus and she's not coming back.

[KNIGHT OF THE LAKE]

I mean regardless of this drama this is a major shift in media releasing.

It’s likely not permanent. Most studios don’t own a streaming service nor will they a successful one. Theaters will always be economically better for studios. WB risks boxing themselves into bad negotiations when things get back to normal.

WB also didn’t run this by employees or partners and it effected their pay