Paramount is hoping the movie evokes the same good-vibes nostalgia as Disney has with its “Aladdin” and “Lion King” remakes. They know they can’t match Disney on the franchise front, so they seek original films. Theater owners say the challenge is bigger than just one of product diversity — it’s a negotiating issue. The studio has also periodically floated the possibility of taking a share of concession revenue, a proposal theater owners have strongly resisted. Universal also pushed a group of lower-budget original films, including “Yesterday,” from “Slumdog Millionaire” director Danny Boyle and “Love Actually” writer Richard Curtis.

Source: Washington Post April 06, 2019 18:33 UTC