

I worry – and I wish the best for – the health of all of our industry colleagues. You can read Aron’s note to Langley below:Īt this time of national emergency and the coronavirus wreaking havoc on the entire world, I hope that you and your loved ones are healthy and safe. Hence, this immediate communication in response.” Said Aron, who hopes to reopen theaters in June, “Universal is the only studio contemplating a wholesale change to the status quo.

Theater Owners Slam Universal For Skipping 'Trolls World Tour' Full Theatrical Release, Say Near $100M PVOD Revenues Not 'New Normal For Hollywood'Īron said his note is not some form of grandstanding, nor is he just being punitive to Universal, but extends to any movie maker who unilaterally abandons current withdrawing practices absent good faith negotiations between us, so that as distributor and exhibitor both benefit and neither are hurt from such changes.”Įarlier today, NATO smacked Universal for its chest-thumping over Trolls World Tour.īut wait one darn stinkin’ minute! Why is everyone ganging up on Universal over the decision to take Trolls World Tour into homes? Disney is doing this with Artemis Fowl , Warner Bros.
