EPiC - new film - thoughts from the premiere

[FanFrom'61]

...a mistake not to have this in theatres by late November this year. The first quarter of 2026 would not be a good time.

Why wouldn’t it be a good time?

...for the exact same reasons as Ernst Jorgensen stated in the video above!!

The first quarter could go up to March - it doesn’t have to be week one in January straight after Christmas. if that argument carried any real weight, movie companies wouldn’t release movies in the first quarter of the year. If a movie is good and strong enough and people want to watch it, they’ll go in November or February although I know people who hate going to the cinema during those few months of November-February as it’s like watching a movie with a flu bug or more recently, that person named Covid sitting next to you.

[Sweet-Angeline]

...a mistake not to have this in theatres by late November this year. The first quarter of 2026 would not be a good time.

Why wouldn’t it be a good time?

...for the exact same reasons as Ernst Jorgensen stated in the video above!!

The first quarter could go up to March - it doesn’t have to be week one in January straight after Christmas. if that argument carried any real weight, movie companies wouldn’t release movies in the first quarter of the year. If a movie is good and strong enough and people want to watch it, they’ll go in November or February although I know people who hate going to the cinema during those few months of November-February as it’s like watching a movie with a flu bug or more recently, that person named Covid sitting next to you.

...actually it carries alot of weight...start of second quarter would be a better scenario if November 2025 isn't realistic. Are you going to do more business in April / May 2026 than you would in Jan to March?? Absolutely!! We are going to have to agree to disagree on this one because this film needs to make money, or you can kiss Hampton Roads goodbye. Common sense!!

[FanFrom'61]

...a mistake not to have this in theatres by late November this year. The first quarter of 2026 would not be a good time.

Why wouldn’t it be a good time?

...for the exact same reasons as Ernst Jorgensen stated in the video above!!

The first quarter could go up to March - it doesn’t have to be week one in January straight after Christmas. if that argument carried any real weight, movie companies wouldn’t release movies in the first quarter of the year. If a movie is good and strong enough and people want to watch it, they’ll go in November or February although I know people who hate going to the cinema during those few months of November-February as it’s like watching a movie with a flu bug or more recently, that person named Covid sitting next to you.

...actually it carries alot of weight...start of second quarter would be a better scenario if November 2025 isn't realistic. Are you going to do more business in April / May 2026 than you would in Jan to March?? Absolutely!! We are going to have to agree to disagree on this one because this film needs to make money, or you can kiss Hampton Roads goodbye. Common sense!!

We don’t need to agree to disagree over anything - it’s not like we are having a big argument or disagreement - We’re just throwing out possible scenarios. You think November but I think that is unrealistic, and I do not think the first couple of weeks in January is viable either, despite some saying that to have it in cinemas around Elvis’,91st birthday would be the best idea. As I wrote, the first quarter could include the last couple of weeks in March, so that’s many weeks after the post Christmas blues.

We know that the movie needs to make good money and those who made it would be equally aware of that too. So if January and February are crappy months, why would they release it then. November is only three weeks away so does not offer a reasonable time frame to get things sorted as far as marketing goes and cinemas are likely to have sorted their screening rentals out already for November and possibly December too, and as far as I know., they don’t even have a distributor yet for this film. So if the want maximum bums in seats, the second quarter would be a great option, but some fans seem to be worried that if it hasn’t hit the big screen in the next month or so, the whole thing will disintegrate into a pile of dust.

[Sweet-Angeline]

...a mistake not to have this in theatres by late November this year. The first quarter of 2026 would not be a good time.

Why wouldn’t it be a good time?

...for the exact same reasons as Ernst Jorgensen stated in the video above!!

The first quarter could go up to March - it doesn’t have to be week one in January straight after Christmas. if that argument carried any real weight, movie companies wouldn’t release movies in the first quarter of the year. If a movie is good and strong enough and people want to watch it, they’ll go in November or February although I know people who hate going to the cinema during those few months of November-February as it’s like watching a movie with a flu bug or more recently, that person named Covid sitting next to you.

...actually it carries alot of weight...start of second quarter would be a better scenario if November 2025 isn't realistic. Are you going to do more business in April / May 2026 than you would in Jan to March?? Absolutely!! We are going to have to agree to disagree on this one because this film needs to make money, or you can kiss Hampton Roads goodbye. Common sense!!

We don’t need to agree to disagree over anything - it’s not like we are having a big argument or disagreement - We’re just throwing out possible scenarios. You think November but I think that is unrealistic, and I do not think the first couple of weeks in January is viable either, despite some saying that to have it in cinemas around Elvis’,91st birthday would be the best idea. As I wrote, the first quarter could include the last couple of weeks in March, so that’s many weeks after the post Christmas blues.

We know that the movie needs to make good money and those who made it would be equally aware of that too. So if January and February are crappy months, why would they release it then. November is only three weeks away so does not offer a reasonable time frame to get things sorted as far as marketing goes and cinemas are likely to have sorted their screening rentals out already for November and possibly December too, and as far as I know., they don’t even have a distributor yet for this film. So if the want maximum bums in seats, the second quarter would be a great option, but some fans seem to be worried that if it hasn’t hit the big screen in the next month or so, the whole thing will disintegrate into a pile of dust.

...I know I said November but I really meant late November opening 21 or 28. As far as the 91st Birthday that means nothing so I agree. Tickets sales boost because of that?? Not happening. If it does not happen this year, I would hold off until Spring. I made a comment earlier, I would like your feedback as I am a tad puzzled by this??

I think the strangest thing about this "distributor" issue, is the fact that WB could just as easily do it themselves, but it seems like they don`t want to put in any further investment. It is a known fact that they were hesitant about the millions spent for the ELVIS 2022 film, but it paid off. Those type of films always seem to make the distributor a tad nervous. With the great reviews and great attendance, you would think that concern would be silenced a bit, but it does not seem that way with WB, strange

[FanFrom'61]

...a mistake not to have this in theatres by late November this year. The first quarter of 2026 would not be a good time.

Why wouldn’t it be a good time?

...for the exact same reasons as Ernst Jorgensen stated in the video above!!

The first quarter could go up to March - it doesn’t have to be week one in January straight after Christmas. if that argument carried any real weight, movie companies wouldn’t release movies in the first quarter of the year. If a movie is good and strong enough and people want to watch it, they’ll go in November or February although I know people who hate going to the cinema during those few months of November-February as it’s like watching a movie with a flu bug or more recently, that person named Covid sitting next to you.

...actually it carries alot of weight...start of second quarter would be a better scenario if November 2025 isn't realistic. Are you going to do more business in April / May 2026 than you would in Jan to March?? Absolutely!! We are going to have to agree to disagree on this one because this film needs to make money, or you can kiss Hampton Roads goodbye. Common sense!!

We don’t need to agree to disagree over anything - it’s not like we are having a big argument or disagreement - We’re just throwing out possible scenarios. You think November but I think that is unrealistic, and I do not think the first couple of weeks in January is viable either, despite some saying that to have it in cinemas around Elvis’,91st birthday would be the best idea. As I wrote, the first quarter could include the last couple of weeks in March, so that’s many weeks after the post Christmas blues.

We know that the movie needs to make good money and those who made it would be equally aware of that too. So if January and February are crappy months, why would they release it then. November is only three weeks away so does not offer a reasonable time frame to get things sorted as far as marketing goes and cinemas are likely to have sorted their screening rentals out already for November and possibly December too, and as far as I know., they don’t even have a distributor yet for this film. So if the want maximum bums in seats, the second quarter would be a great option, but some fans seem to be worried that if it hasn’t hit the big screen in the next month or so, the whole thing will disintegrate into a pile of dust.

...I know I said November but I really meant late November opening 21 or 28. As far as the 91st Birthday that means nothing so I agree. Tickets sales boost because of that?? Not happening. If it does not happen this year, I would hold off until Spring. I made a comment earlier, I would like your feedback as I am a tad puzzled by this??

I think the strangest thing about this "distributor" issue, is the fact that WB could just as easily do it themselves, but it seems like they don`t want to put in any further investment. It is a known fact that they were hesitant about the millions spent for the ELVIS 2022 film, but it paid off. Those type of films always seem to make the distributor a tad nervous. With the great reviews and great attendance, you would think that concern would be silenced a bit, but it does not seem that way with WB, strange

Personally, i just don’t see it happening this year - I think next Spring would be good or even around the same time as Luhrmann’s 2022 movie came out. Yes you would think that WB would be the natural distributor but then some have said it would be Sony or that it is Sony.

Listening to Jorgensen, it certainly came across from his comments that the initial spend on this movie was as close as they wanted to go and now they were quite happy for a third party distributor to take the risk. Interesting that Amazon and Netflix were mentioned. Of course many Elvis fans would never understand the costs involved in the distribution costs of a movie release and how it can zap the profit. They probably think that if the 2022 movie could get box office returns of 288 million, then this one with Elvis himself would be a sure time winner and probably match it, but we know that isn’t necessarily true.

I guess we will just have to wait and see. What I was hoping from that little guest appearance by Ernst at that club gathering was someone asking if there was going to be a soundtrack available. Every likelihood that he would not have given an answer or been able too, but it seemed obvious that he did not want to hang around too long but was getting held up by someone asking about some random songs or shows being recorded and which Ernst seemed to struggle with understanding the question lol.

[Sweet-Angeline]

Of course many Elvis fans would never understand the costs involved in the distribution costs of a movie release and how it can zap the profit. They probably think that if the 2022 movie could get box office returns of 288 million, then this one with Elvis himself would be a sure time winner and probably match it, but we know that isn’t necessarily true.

oh yes people don`t understand the costs when dealing with film work, and this project will never touch the film from 2022 when it comes to box office tallies...that`s laughable to say the least. It`s a great film and needs to be seen, not just by Elvis fans only, but you have to keep your head on straight when it comes to how much this film can make.

I guess we will just have to wait and see. What I was hoping from that little guest appearance by Ernst at that club gathering was someone asking if there was going to be a soundtrack available. Every likelihood that he would not have given an answer or been able too, but it seemed obvious that he did not want to hang around too long but was getting held up by someone asking about some random songs or shows being recorded and which Ernst seemed to struggle with understanding the question lol.

It drives me crazy when you have someone like Ernst accept questions and nobody knows enough to ask the most relevant ones. He rarely sets himself up like this don`t waste it He probably walked to his car shaking his head thinking, "when will it ever change"

[MysteryTrain]

Totally agree that the most logical questions to Ernst should be about the music and specifically whether there’ll be a soundtrack. Instead, he was asked some moronic question from somebody who probably just wanted to talk. Little wonder he left at that point.

[Sweet-Angeline]

I`m just glad I seen it when I did. I hesitated for a few days because the city of Toronto can be pretty hectic at times traffic wise, but no regrets now. This film was just so well done your just glued to the screen at all times to the point that popcorn and drinks means very little when this is sitting in front of you

[KingElvis]

So Neon and Universal Pictures will distribute EPiC next year.
No idea if it matters who get the rights….and also no idea if that makes
any difference regarding a Bluray release.

[Sweet-Angeline]

So Neon and Universal Pictures will distribute EPiC next year.
No idea if it matters who get the rights….and also no idea if that makes
any difference regarding a Bluray release.

...a Bluray will probably happen but that`s long after a theatrical run, I would imagine also a soundtrack LP / CD will also be coming at some point and then there would be a streaming element as well, but I can tell you right now nobody will be disappointed with this film...amazing achievement

[Sweet-Angeline]

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/musi ... 235444344/

All Shook Up
Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis Presley Concert Film With Unseen Footage to Hit Theaters in 2026
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert boasts rediscovered and restored outtakes from the King’s 1970 Las Vegas residency and 1972 American tour, as well as other archival finds

By Jon Blistein

October 10, 2025

A new Elvis Presley concert film, directed by Baz Luhrmann and featuring a trove of previously unreleased footage and recordings, is set to hit theaters in 2026, Variety reports.

EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert is centered largely around recently discovered video of Presley’s famous 1970 Las Vegas residency and his 1972 North American tour. It also features new 8mm footage from the Graceland archives, as well as recordings of Presley discussing his life, which Luhrmann discovered while working on the 2022 biopic, Elvis.

EPiC premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival last month. It’s since been acquired by Neon, which will release the movie theatrically in the U.S. in 2026.

In a new statement, Luhrmann described EPiC as “an experience that is not just a documentary and not just a concert film.” He added: “From the first day my editor, Jonathan Redmond, and I encountered this rare and never-before-seen footage of Elvis almost 8 years ago, it has been our mission that Elvis should finally fulfill his unrealized dream to tour around the world.”

Most of the unreleased footage was originally filmed for Presley’s two early Seventies concert films: 1970’s Elvis: That’s the Way It Is and 1972’s Elvis on Tour. As Luhrmann previously explained, he set out to find this lost footage at the start of making Elvis, originally thinking that, if they were able to find it, they might be able to restore it and use it in the biopic.

Not only did they find this footage in a Warner Bros. vault — situated in, of all places, an underground salt mine in Kansas — Luhrmann said they “uncovered 68 boxes of film negative, as well as unseen 8mm footage.” There was even a new video from Presley’s famed 1957 “gold lamé jacket” concert in Hawaii. But the director’s favorite finds were the “unheard recordings of Elvis talking about his life and music,” which inspired him to make EPiC.

Luhrmann and his team have spent the past two years restoring the video footage for presentation. He also said they had to “meticulously claw back sound from the many, unconventional sources that were also unearthed.”

[Iwillbetrue]

So Neon and Universal Pictures will distribute EPiC next year.
No idea if it matters who get the rights….and also no idea if that makes
any difference regarding a Bluray release.

What is telling is that it has got two distributors.

To me it suggests that the producers have waited for and gone with the widest distribution possible across multiple territories. Instead of going with one single distributor who may prioritize a hanfdul of territories.

And that ties to what Luhrmann has maintained from the beginning - that EPiC will be released " across the world", " in big cities and small towns ".

So, we are mostly looking at a truly wide release - which is not typical for this type of film.

The home video as well as streaming rights are independent of theatrical. So again, chances of there being an internationally strong streaming partner is high.

[FanFrom'61]

So Neon and Universal Pictures will distribute EPiC next year.
No idea if it matters who get the rights….and also no idea if that makes
any difference regarding a Bluray release.

What is telling is that it has got two distributors.

To me it suggests that the producers have waited for and gone with the widest distribution possible across multiple territories. Instead of going with one single distributor who may prioritize a hanfdul of territories.

And that ties to what Luhrmann has maintained from the beginning - that EPiC will be released " across the world", " in big cities and small towns ".

So, we are mostly looking at a truly wide release - which is not typical for this type of film.

The home video as well as streaming rights are independent of theatrical. So again, chances of there being an internationally strong streaming partner is high.

Movie companies often use more than one distributor as it helps keep the financial risk down. The 2022 movie was distributed by Warners for much of the world and Universal in some other territories. Titanic ended up getting two distributors because 20th Century Fox did not want to commit to a big spend, as the budget of the movie had already gone over, so Paramount took the home distribution and Fox took the rest of the world. Judging by Ernst’s comments, the budget and spend was extremely tight for EPiC so it made sense to look for a third party distributor or even two.

The original TTWII had global screenings but limited outings within countries. As an example, and from memory, there were only three cinemas around central London that took it. It did not appear in any of the London suburbs. Normally, we would only have to travel a few miles to our nearest cinema but the closest to us was 14 miles away. The same thing happened with On Tour too.

Of course it is slightly different these days - there are not so many cinemas but most of them are multiplex cinemas so anything regarded as having a niche market can end up going into the smaller screen sittings and then being moved depending on popularity, or vice versa.

[John]

So Neon and Universal Pictures will distribute EPiC next year.
No idea if it matters who get the rights….and also no idea if that makes
any difference regarding a Bluray release.

What is telling is that it has got two distributors.

To me it suggests that the producers have waited for and gone with the widest distribution possible across multiple territories. Instead of going with one single distributor who may prioritize a hanfdul of territories.

And that ties to what Luhrmann has maintained from the beginning - that EPiC will be released " across the world", " in big cities and small towns ".

So, we are mostly looking at a truly wide release - which is not typical for this type of film.

The home video as well as streaming rights are independent of theatrical. So again, chances of there being an internationally strong streaming partner is high.

Movie companies often use more than one distributor as it helps keep the financial risk down. The 2022 movie was distributed by Warners for much of the world and Universal in some other territories. Titanic ended up getting two distributors because 20th Century Fox did not want to commit to a big spend, as the budget of the movie had already gone over, so Paramount took the home distribution and Fox took the rest of the world. Judging by Ernst’s comments, the budget and spend was extremely tight for EPiC so it made sense to look for a third party distributor or even two.

The original TTWII had global screenings but limited outings within countries. As an example, and from memory, there were only three cinemas around central London that took it. It did not appear in any of the London suburbs. Normally, we would only have to travel a few miles to our nearest cinema but the closest to us was 14 miles away. The same thing happened with On Tour too.

Of course it is slightly different these days - there are not so many cinemas but most of them are multiplex cinemas so anything regarded as having a niche market can end up going into the smaller screen sittings and then being moved depending on popularity, or vice versa.

I saw both the original TTWII and On Tour at my local cinema outside of London, at the time of release. I don't remember there being limited outings.

[FanFrom'61]

So Neon and Universal Pictures will distribute EPiC next year.
No idea if it matters who get the rights….and also no idea if that makes
any difference regarding a Bluray release.

What is telling is that it has got two distributors.

To me it suggests that the producers have waited for and gone with the widest distribution possible across multiple territories. Instead of going with one single distributor who may prioritize a hanfdul of territories.

And that ties to what Luhrmann has maintained from the beginning - that EPiC will be released " across the world", " in big cities and small towns ".

So, we are mostly looking at a truly wide release - which is not typical for this type of film.

The home video as well as streaming rights are independent of theatrical. So again, chances of there being an internationally strong streaming partner is high.

Movie companies often use more than one distributor as it helps keep the financial risk down. The 2022 movie was distributed by Warners for much of the world and Universal in some other territories. Titanic ended up getting two distributors because 20th Century Fox did not want to commit to a big spend, as the budget of the movie had already gone over, so Paramount took the home distribution and Fox took the rest of the world. Judging by Ernst’s comments, the budget and spend was extremely tight for EPiC so it made sense to look for a third party distributor or even two.

The original TTWII had global screenings but limited outings within countries. As an example, and from memory, there were only three cinemas around central London that took it. It did not appear in any of the London suburbs. Normally, we would only have to travel a few miles to our nearest cinema but the closest to us was 14 miles away. The same thing happened with On Tour too.

Of course it is slightly different these days - there are not so many cinemas but most of them are multiplex cinemas so anything regarded as having a niche market can end up going into the smaller screen sittings and then being moved depending on popularity, or vice versa.

I saw both the original TTWII and On Tour at my local cinema outside of London, at the time of release. I don't remember there being limited outings.

What cinema did you see it in John?

[Iwillbetrue]

So Neon and Universal Pictures will distribute EPiC next year.
No idea if it matters who get the rights….and also no idea if that makes
any difference regarding a Bluray release.

What is telling is that it has got two distributors.

To me it suggests that the producers have waited for and gone with the widest distribution possible across multiple territories. Instead of going with one single distributor who may prioritize a hanfdul of territories.

And that ties to what Luhrmann has maintained from the beginning - that EPiC will be released " across the world", " in big cities and small towns ".

So, we are mostly looking at a truly wide release - which is not typical for this type of film.

The home video as well as streaming rights are independent of theatrical. So again, chances of there being an internationally strong streaming partner is high.

Movie companies often use more than one distributor as it helps keep the financial risk down. The 2022 movie was distributed by Warners for much of the world and Universal in some other territories. Titanic ended up getting two distributors because 20th Century Fox did not want to commit to a big spend, as the budget of the movie had already gone over, so Paramount took the home distribution and Fox took the rest of the world. Judging by Ernst’s comments, the budget and spend was extremely tight for EPiC so it made sense to look for a third party distributor or even two.

The original TTWII had global screenings but limited outings within countries. As an example, and from memory, there were only three cinemas around central London that took it. It did not appear in any of the London suburbs. Normally, we would only have to travel a few miles to our nearest cinema but the closest to us was 14 miles away. The same thing happened with On Tour too.

Of course it is slightly different these days - there are not so many cinemas but most of them are multiplex cinemas so anything regarded as having a niche market can end up going into the smaller screen sittings and then being moved depending on popularity, or vice versa.

Your point about multiple distributor is right about big budget films, especially non- franchise films.

But smaller films like EPiC- usually go with a single distributor. Since their release is limited- be it number of cinemas or territories.

Luhrmann has said from the beginning that he wants worldwide, big and small cities. That is unusual for a non- narrative film of this nature that is based on the works of a legacy artist.

[John]

So Neon and Universal Pictures will distribute EPiC next year.
No idea if it matters who get the rights….and also no idea if that makes
any difference regarding a Bluray release.

What is telling is that it has got two distributors.

To me it suggests that the producers have waited for and gone with the widest distribution possible across multiple territories. Instead of going with one single distributor who may prioritize a hanfdul of territories.

And that ties to what Luhrmann has maintained from the beginning - that EPiC will be released " across the world", " in big cities and small towns ".

So, we are mostly looking at a truly wide release - which is not typical for this type of film.

The home video as well as streaming rights are independent of theatrical. So again, chances of there being an internationally strong streaming partner is high.

Movie companies often use more than one distributor as it helps keep the financial risk down. The 2022 movie was distributed by Warners for much of the world and Universal in some other territories. Titanic ended up getting two distributors because 20th Century Fox did not want to commit to a big spend, as the budget of the movie had already gone over, so Paramount took the home distribution and Fox took the rest of the world. Judging by Ernst’s comments, the budget and spend was extremely tight for EPiC so it made sense to look for a third party distributor or even two.

The original TTWII had global screenings but limited outings within countries. As an example, and from memory, there were only three cinemas around central London that took it. It did not appear in any of the London suburbs. Normally, we would only have to travel a few miles to our nearest cinema but the closest to us was 14 miles away. The same thing happened with On Tour too.

Of course it is slightly different these days - there are not so many cinemas but most of them are multiplex cinemas so anything regarded as having a niche market can end up going into the smaller screen sittings and then being moved depending on popularity, or vice versa.

I saw both the original TTWII and On Tour at my local cinema outside of London, at the time of release. I don't remember there being limited outings.

What cinema did you see it in John?

Over 50 years ago we had quite a few cinemas here in town. I can't remember which one it was, or even if it was the same cinema for both.

[FanFrom'61]

So Neon and Universal Pictures will distribute EPiC next year.
No idea if it matters who get the rights….and also no idea if that makes
any difference regarding a Bluray release.

What is telling is that it has got two distributors.

To me it suggests that the producers have waited for and gone with the widest distribution possible across multiple territories. Instead of going with one single distributor who may prioritize a hanfdul of territories.

And that ties to what Luhrmann has maintained from the beginning - that EPiC will be released " across the world", " in big cities and small towns ".

So, we are mostly looking at a truly wide release - which is not typical for this type of film.

The home video as well as streaming rights are independent of theatrical. So again, chances of there being an internationally strong streaming partner is high.

Movie companies often use more than one distributor as it helps keep the financial risk down. The 2022 movie was distributed by Warners for much of the world and Universal in some other territories. Titanic ended up getting two distributors because 20th Century Fox did not want to commit to a big spend, as the budget of the movie had already gone over, so Paramount took the home distribution and Fox took the rest of the world. Judging by Ernst’s comments, the budget and spend was extremely tight for EPiC so it made sense to look for a third party distributor or even two.

The original TTWII had global screenings but limited outings within countries. As an example, and from memory, there were only three cinemas around central London that took it. It did not appear in any of the London suburbs. Normally, we would only have to travel a few miles to our nearest cinema but the closest to us was 14 miles away. The same thing happened with On Tour too.

Of course it is slightly different these days - there are not so many cinemas but most of them are multiplex cinemas so anything regarded as having a niche market can end up going into the smaller screen sittings and then being moved depending on popularity, or vice versa.

I saw both the original TTWII and On Tour at my local cinema outside of London, at the time of release. I don't remember there being limited outings.

What cinema did you see it in John?

Over 50 years ago we had quite a few cinemas here in town. I can't remember which one it was, or even if it was the same cinema for both.

Well London covers quite a few town/suburbs etc, so what town was it then or what part of London. I might be able to pinpoint the cinema for you.

[John]

So Neon and Universal Pictures will distribute EPiC next year.
No idea if it matters who get the rights….and also no idea if that makes
any difference regarding a Bluray release.

What is telling is that it has got two distributors.

To me it suggests that the producers have waited for and gone with the widest distribution possible across multiple territories. Instead of going with one single distributor who may prioritize a hanfdul of territories.

And that ties to what Luhrmann has maintained from the beginning - that EPiC will be released " across the world", " in big cities and small towns ".

So, we are mostly looking at a truly wide release - which is not typical for this type of film.

The home video as well as streaming rights are independent of theatrical. So again, chances of there being an internationally strong streaming partner is high.

Movie companies often use more than one distributor as it helps keep the financial risk down. The 2022 movie was distributed by Warners for much of the world and Universal in some other territories. Titanic ended up getting two distributors because 20th Century Fox did not want to commit to a big spend, as the budget of the movie had already gone over, so Paramount took the home distribution and Fox took the rest of the world. Judging by Ernst’s comments, the budget and spend was extremely tight for EPiC so it made sense to look for a third party distributor or even two.

The original TTWII had global screenings but limited outings within countries. As an example, and from memory, there were only three cinemas around central London that took it. It did not appear in any of the London suburbs. Normally, we would only have to travel a few miles to our nearest cinema but the closest to us was 14 miles away. The same thing happened with On Tour too.

Of course it is slightly different these days - there are not so many cinemas but most of them are multiplex cinemas so anything regarded as having a niche market can end up going into the smaller screen sittings and then being moved depending on popularity, or vice versa.

I saw both the original TTWII and On Tour at my local cinema outside of London, at the time of release. I don't remember there being limited outings.

What cinema did you see it in John?

Over 50 years ago we had quite a few cinemas here in town. I can't remember which one it was, or even if it was the same cinema for both.

Well London covers quite a few town/suburbs etc, so what town was it then or what part of London. I might be able to pinpoint the cinema for you.

I'm not in London and we're not counted as being a part of London. I am in Berkshire.

[FanFrom'61]

So Neon and Universal Pictures will distribute EPiC next year.
No idea if it matters who get the rights….and also no idea if that makes
any difference regarding a Bluray release.

What is telling is that it has got two distributors.

To me it suggests that the producers have waited for and gone with the widest distribution possible across multiple territories. Instead of going with one single distributor who may prioritize a hanfdul of territories.

And that ties to what Luhrmann has maintained from the beginning - that EPiC will be released " across the world", " in big cities and small towns ".

So, we are mostly looking at a truly wide release - which is not typical for this type of film.

The home video as well as streaming rights are independent of theatrical. So again, chances of there being an internationally strong streaming partner is high.

Movie companies often use more than one distributor as it helps keep the financial risk down. The 2022 movie was distributed by Warners for much of the world and Universal in some other territories. Titanic ended up getting two distributors because 20th Century Fox did not want to commit to a big spend, as the budget of the movie had already gone over, so Paramount took the home distribution and Fox took the rest of the world. Judging by Ernst’s comments, the budget and spend was extremely tight for EPiC so it made sense to look for a third party distributor or even two.

The original TTWII had global screenings but limited outings within countries. As an example, and from memory, there were only three cinemas around central London that took it. It did not appear in any of the London suburbs. Normally, we would only have to travel a few miles to our nearest cinema but the closest to us was 14 miles away. The same thing happened with On Tour too.

Of course it is slightly different these days - there are not so many cinemas but most of them are multiplex cinemas so anything regarded as having a niche market can end up going into the smaller screen sittings and then being moved depending on popularity, or vice versa.

I saw both the original TTWII and On Tour at my local cinema outside of London, at the time of release. I don't remember there being limited outings.

What cinema did you see it in John?

Over 50 years ago we had quite a few cinemas here in town. I can't remember which one it was, or even if it was the same cinema for both.

Well London covers quite a few town/suburbs etc, so what town was it then or what part of London. I might be able to pinpoint the cinema for you.

I'm not in London and we're not counted as being a part of London. I am in Berkshire.

Okay - so that could be Reading, Slough, Maidenhead, Windsor to name just a few. Let me know the town you normally went to and I’ll see what cinemas are listed in my database.