– Director Doug Liman is boycotting the premiere of the movie “Road House” at SXSW due to Amazon’s decision to release it directly to streaming instead of in theaters
– Liman expressed his frustration and surprise with Amazon’s decision in an opinion piece for Deadline, questioning the wisdom of the move
– “Road House” tested higher than some of the director’s biggest box office hits, making the decision to go straight to streaming a blow to the film’s potential success at the box office
– Liman believes that moving blockbusters to streaming puts a burden on theaters and emphasized the importance of keeping the communal experience of watching a film in theaters alive
– The impact of major film studios releasing movies straight to streaming rather than through traditional theatrical releases is a topic of interest
– Liman is passionate about creating an experience for the audience and ensuring the success of theaters
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