Hollywood needs to beat the bug, and fast. 2020 has been the worst year in Hollywood history thanks to COVID-19. We saw seismic shifts in the way people watch movies, in the decline of theatrical, and in the very nature of our business, which was rattled to its core. It's no wonder why Tom Cruise is screaming on set. Everything has changed. Even during WWII and even after Sept. 11, people went to the theaters for comfort and escapism. This year, we were kept home, away from a communal celebration of the arts. It hurt us deeply, and it hurts Hollywood too. Let's take a look at the major headlines. We saw Warner Bros. basically push all its major releases to a new format in 2021, which has them debuting on HBO Max while also in theaters. With theatrical in general, we saw most titles push out of this year, even after studios spent millions on P&A. This angered filmmakers and saddened much of the public. It was exciting to get new entertainment, but it made many of us sink deeper into a depression, missing the crunch of popcorn and the sound of a buzzing audience around us. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 4 January, 2021