Carl David
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This does not reflect well on Mr. Liman does it?Jake Gyllenhaal says they were fully aware they were making this film for streaming only. Apparently Amazon offered them a $60 million budget that included a theatrical release, or $85 million for streaming release only, and they elected to take the higher budget with no theatrical release.
Apparently Liman and Silver thought if they made a good film, they could change Amazon's mind. But when they didn't budge, Liman went on a tirade.
Jake Gyllenhaal Says ‘Amazon Was Always Clear’ That ‘Road House’ Was for Streaming After Director Slammed Studio for Skipping Theatrical Release
Jake Gyllenhaal says Amazon was clear that Road House was for streaming after director Doug Liman slammed the studio.variety.com
He had the option to to get it released in theaters yet took the money and ran and then decided to moan about it after.
I must say I am surprised he was offered more to make it streaming only.
Is Hollywood losing that much money via initial theater releases now?
Surely, they can make more via theatrical run and then streaming even if theater runs are for 2 weeks and then straight to streaming?
Definitely going to watch the movie though.
Think this is going to surprise a few on how good it is.