Warner Bros. Movies to Hit Theaters and HBO Max at Same Time

The transcript discusses the impact of the pandemic on movie theaters and Warner Brothers' decision to release all 2021 movies on HBO Max and in cinemas simultaneously. This move has surprised the industry and could permanently change the film business. Other studios like Disney and Universal have their own streaming services, but Warner's strategy is unique and financially risky. The discussion also touches on regulatory concerns about content creators owning distribution channels and predicts a future where theaters focus on blockbuster events while midmarket films are primarily online.

What are the implications of content creators owning the means of distribution?

In what way might the release pattern of movies change in the future according to the discussion?