Why HBO Max is causing a major rift in Hollywood

The decision to release the 17 films onto HBO Max in 2021, while perhaps well-intentioned, is causing a rift between filmmakers and the major distributor behind it. Here’s the skinny on what everyone is so upset about. WarnerMedia, the parent company behind the HBO Max streaming service, announced last week that it would release its entire slate of 2021 films — 17 in total, and including the likes of Godzilla vs Kong, Dune, and The Matrix 4 — onto the platform alongside their theatrical releases. The films will be available to watch on HBO Max at no additional cost for one month. When…

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