Amazon will seek
a theatrical distributor for later in the year.
IFC is at the forefront of cutting edge independent distribution, and it is their unique approach that convinced us they were the right
theatrical distributor for THE LEDGE,» says producer Mark Damon.
Not exact matches
The digital
distributor did get some buzz
for its documentary The Internet's Own Boy, the only one of its 2014 films to get anything close to a proper
theatrical release (thanks to its co-
distributor, Participant Media).
Before I Wake is not really a Netflix Original — instead, the film was shot in 2013 and was bound
for theatrical release, until the rather sudden collapse of its
distributor, Relativity.
Theatrical Distributor: Screen Gems Official Site: Release Date: January 12, 2018 DVD / Blu - ray Release Date: April 10, 2018 Synopsis: Mary (Taraji P. Henson) is a hit woman working
for an organized crime family in Boston, whose life is completely turned around when she meets a young boy whose path she crosses when a professional hit goes bad.
Dosunmu said other
distributors courted the feature early on, but eventually went with Paladin
for its
theatrical release, noting: «People aren't used to seeing Michelle in this way, but Paladin was brilliant in letting the audience get a sense of the film instead of simply pushing it out in a way that doesn't make sense.»
Running time: 95 minutes
Distributor: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment DVD Extras: «Nimrod and Stinky's Antarctic Adventure,» «Ladies and Gentoomen» and «Ready
for Their Close - up» featurettes, deleted scenes with optional commentary by director Mark Waters, editor Bruce Green and visual effects Supervisor Richard Hollander, gag reel, audio commentary with director Mark Waters, editor Bruce Green and visual effects supervisor Richard Hollander, original story sampler,
theatrical trailer and a sneak peek.
Fair (1 star) Rated PG - 13
for intense violence, pervasive action and some sensuality
Theatrical Version Running time: 151 minutes Ultimate Edition Running Time: 182 minutes
Distributor: Warner Brothers Home Entertainment Group
Very Good (3 stars) Rated R
for terror and disturbing violence Running time: 81 minutes
Distributor: Warner Home Entertainment Group Blu - ray / DVD Combo Pack Extras: Deleted Scenes; Gag Reel; The Gallows: The Original Version; The Gallows: Surviving the Noose; Charlie: Every School Has Its Spirit; Concept; Original Version; and
Theatrical Trailers.
Theatrical Distributor: Columbia Pictures Official Site: Release Date: October 21, 1937 DVD / Blu - ray Release Date: April 17, 2018 Synopsis: Cary Grant (in the role that first defined the Cary Grant persona) and Irene Dunne exude charm, cunning, and artless affection as an urbane couple who, fed up with each other's infidelities, resolve to file
for divorce.
Formed in 2014 from a merger of innovative
theatrical distributor Variance Films («Sound City,» «Red Hook Summer») and leading digital
distributor GoDigital, Amplify uses cutting edge marketing and distribution techniques with a focus on working directly with filmmakers to craft hand - tailored release campaigns
for each film.
Netflix has angered
distributors by being reluctant to release its original films in cinemas, a move that led the Cannes film festival to announce that only titles given a full
theatrical release could compete
for the Palme d'Or.
It is clear to the members of the Boston Society of Film Critics (and other reviewers of our acquaintance) that an increasing number of independent film
distributors are foregoing
theatrical press screenings and DVD screeners
for streaming files.
In each case, Amazon partnered with a
theatrical distributor to release the films nationwide before premiering them on Amazon Prime a few months later, where they can be streamed
for free by subscribers.
After a six - picture run with Sony Classics, this time Allen has chosen to go with Amazon Studios
for the film's domestic release on July 29, which will test the new
distributor's ability to hit the auteur's target
theatrical audience prior to home viewing availability.
By comparison, Region 2
distributors Pathé saw fit to include an audio commentary by Terry Jones, a 25 - minute making - of featurette, storyboard and costume design featurettes, four sing - along songs, and the movie's original
theatrical trailer, not to mention anamorphic enhancement
for the film.
Netflix has the funds to pay the Billy Madison star the $ 80m - per - film fee which he reportedly receives from
theatrical distributors and the comic has worked outside the major studio system
for some time, so will not fear reprisals.
But both films were met with the cold shoulder by French
distributors, who didn't understand why films without
theatrical - release plans in France would be allowed to compete
for the Palme d'Or.
Netflix's deals
for «Fundamentals of Caring» and «Tallulah» (below) do not include
theatrical rights, meaning the streaming service will have to partner with a
distributor that doesn't have an output deal.
While even lousy
theatrical trailers can be nice to have
for the sake of history, somebody needs to disabuse
distributors of the notion that the most perfunctory efforts of their marketing teams need be preserved
for the ages.
Excellent (4 stars) Rated R
for sexuality, nudity and profanity Running time: 89 minutes
Distributor: Magnolia Home Entertainment DVD Extras: Interview with directors Robert Gordon and Morgan Neville; over one hour of bonus interviews with commentators; and the
theatrical trailer.
«Given the successes we have demonstrated
for our
distributor partners in ensuring strong box office in the
theatrical window, it's only natural
for us to double down and want to play alongside them — and share in the upside,» MoviePass CEO Mitch Lowe said in a statement.