The filmmaker is protesting the films streaming release: This could be industry shaping for decades to come.
Doug LimansRoad Houseremake starringJake Gyllenhaalis set to premiere at SXSW in March but the filmmaker wont be in attendance.
Liman explained his rationale in aDeadlinepiece.
Doug Liman, Jake Gyllenhaal.getty; imdb
Amazon is hurting way more than just me and my film, he said.
If I dont speak up about Amazon, who will?
Contrary to their public statements, Amazon has no interest in supporting cinemas, Liman wrote.
Reps for Amazon did not immediately respond to EW’s request for comment.
Road Housetested higher than my biggest box office hit,Mr.
It tested higher thanBourne Identity, which spawned four sequels, he said.
But the impact goes far beyond this one movie, he said.
This could be industry shaping for decades to come.
Without movie theaters we wont have movie stars.
People love going to the movies, despite the convenience of streaming.
They are not mutually exclusive.
In fact, data shows that movies do better on streaming if they have been released theatrically first.
Liman concluded his statement with a chilling idea.
Road Houseis set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on March 21.
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