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In response to "tim (and anyone else with eyes that see) the numbers are pretty clear -- (link)" by hollywood big shot

That was the tweet I was looking for. that average would not be remotely sustainable if it were the same amount of releases.

Posted by Tim (aka othertim) Dec 6 '22, 10:16

Yes, you’re only going to release the franchises/stuff you absolute have confidence in. Those movies are going to do better. All the mid-tier/low tier stuff that earns sub-$40 million is what’s skipping theaters.

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It's less an issue of films going to streaming than it is less movies being made overall for 2022 at least. - Inigo Dec 6, 10:43
theaters cannot exist on four tentpoles from the major studios a year alone. and studios can’t afford to make $250m tentpoles just for streaming - hollywood big shot Dec 6, 10:32 3
- Correct. They can't. So, you would expect someone in that position not to try to dictate terms with potential suppliers. - David Dec 6, 10:44 2
  - If the suppliers were honest brokers who had the whole industry’s interest at heart, maybe - hollywood big shot Dec 6, 10:51 1
    - As opposed to the source of your tweet, the...National Association of Theatre Owners? -- nm - David Dec 6, 11:27

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That was the tweet I was looking for. that average would not be remotely sustainable if it were the same amount of releases.

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