AMC CEO quotes Nicole Kidman in effort to gush about the Paramount/Warner Bros. deal
A.V. Club • • entertainment
Key Points:
- AMC CEO Adam Aron strongly supports the Paramount/Warner Bros. merger, emphasizing the importance of releasing a high volume of movies theatrically to revive the cinema industry post-COVID-19.
- Aron praises the combined studio's commitment to releasing at least 30 films per year with a 45-day theatrical window before digital availability, which he views as crucial for AMC's success.
- He dismisses concerns about competition and the potential negative impact of the merger on consumers, focusing instead on AMC's negotiating power as the world's largest theater chain.
- Aron criticizes rival studios and tech companies for encouraging audiences to stay home, while ironically relying on them to supply content for AMC theaters.
- The CEO openly challenges state Attorneys General opposing the merger, portraying AMC as a major supporter intent on preventing smaller competitors from dominating the film industry.
