There has been a lot of talk about the hybrid theatrical release strategy and HBO Max for Warner Bros. big theatrical releases in the US throughout 2021. Subsequently, the studio established a distribution window of only 45 days, after which its theatrical releases would become available on its exclusive streaming service at no additional cost (in this case also in Spain). Thus, films like “The Batman” or “Fantastic Beasts: Dumbledore’s Secrets” came to HBO Max very soon after they hit theaters.
However, this is over and from now on the window gets bigger. It was confirmed when “Elvis,” which premiered on June 24, did not reach the streamer on August 9, when the 45-day deadline expired. Since then, there has been speculation about when we would see the Baz Luhrmann-directed biopic in the HBO Max catalog, and we already have an answer. HBO Max has announced the release date of “Elvis” and it is sooner than we expected: 2 September. That is, 70 days after its release in theaters, thus extending the window by 25 days.
“Elvis” stars Austin Butler as famed singer Elvis Presley, with Tom Hanks as his manager, Colonel Tom Parker. In his energetic style, visionary Baz Luhrmann explores the life and career of Elvis, spanning over 20 years, from Presley’s rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of the cultural revolution and the loss of American innocence. The cast also includes Olivia DeJonge, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Helen Thomson, Richard Roxburgh, Dacre Montgomery or the sadly disappeared Shonka Dukureh.
A success in theaters
With 78% positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes and a fairly warm reception from the public, “Elvis” ends its commercial journey in theaters as an international box office success, managing to distinguish itself in the increasingly difficult market of cinema-oriented cinema. adult audience. . Luhrmann’s film It grossed $ 271.4 million globally, making it the second highest-grossing musical biopic in history.yes, a long way from the first ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, a phenomenon that has amassed 910.8 million worldwide.
Rami Malek won an Oscar in 2019 for his role as Freddie Mercury and Butler was able to follow in his footsteps, after receiving unanimous applause for his passionate portrayal of the King of Rock. The 31-year-old actor ring loud in all pools for next awards season.
Source: E Cartelera
