Rian Johnson Counters Netflix CEO’s Comments On “Outdated” Theatrical Model: “Theatrical Is Not Going Anywhere”

Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos made headlines recently, calling the theatrical model, such as a 45-day window being “outdated” and stating that streaming services like his are “saving Hollywood” along with doing a better job at entertaining “consumers.” Filmmaker Rian Johnson, who wrote and helmed the upcoming third “Knives Out” installment, “Wake Up Dead Man,” starring Daniel Craig for the streaming giant, has commented on Sarandos’ thoughts on the dwindling relevance of the theatrical experience. Continue reading Rian Johnson Counters Netflix CEO’s Comments On “Outdated” Theatrical Model: “Theatrical Is Not Going Anywhere” at The Playlist.

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Rian Johnson Counters Netflix CEO’s Comments On “Outdated” Theatrical Model: “Theatrical Is Not Going Anywhere”
Rian Johnson Counters Netflix CEO's Comments On Rian Johnson Counters Netflix CEO’s Comments On “Outdated” Theatrical Model: “Theatrical Is Not Going Anywhere”

Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos made headlines recently, calling the theatrical model, such as a 45-day window being “outdated” and stating that streaming services like his are “saving Hollywood” along with doing a better job at entertaining “consumers.”

Filmmaker Rian Johnson, who wrote and helmed the upcoming third “Knives Out” installment, “Wake Up Dead Man,” starring Daniel Craig for the streaming giant, has commented on Sarandos’ thoughts on the dwindling relevance of the theatrical experience.

Continue reading Rian Johnson Counters Netflix CEO’s Comments On “Outdated” Theatrical Model: “Theatrical Is Not Going Anywhere” at The Playlist.