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Regal Cinemas Owner Cineworld Hopes For Amicable Agreement After Warner Bros.’ HBO Max Shocker
Regal Cinemas owner Cineworld Group is hoping for an agreement on release windows after Warner Bros.’ shock announcement on Thursday that their entire 2021 slate would release simultaneously in cinemas and on HBO Max day and date.In a statement released Friday, a Cineworld spokesperson said: “Cineworld was aware of WB’s plan to release ‘Wonder Woman’ directly to its streaming service, which has been announced at a time when our cinemas remain closed in the U.S. and U.K. We are very encouraged by the giant steps achieved recently with regards to the Covid-19 vaccination process, which is expected to be put in place earlier than previously anticipated.“This will generate significant relief for our industry and enable our cinemas to make a great comeback,” the statement continued. “We believe that at such a time, WB will look to reach an agreement about the proper window and terms that will work for both sides....