– In the light of the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, WarnerMedia is suspending the premiere of the feature film “The Batman” in Russia – said the press spokesman of the studio a few days before the premiere of the production with Robert Pattinson, scheduled for March 4. Disney also decided to stop distributing its films in Russia. The statement reads:
Given the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and the tragic humanitarian crisis, we are withholding the premieres of feature films in Russia, including the upcoming Pixar’s It’s Not a Drunk.
Disney: The next decisions will be made depending on the changing situation
A Disney spokesman noted that subsequent decisions will be made depending on the changing situation. Another Marvel movie, “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Insanity,” is scheduled for May 5, and another major Pixar premiere, “Light Year”, is scheduled for June 16.
He added that “the company is working with its NGO partners to” provide urgent and other humanitarian aid to refugees. “
In turn, Sony canceled the Russian premiere of “Morbius” starring Jared Leto. “Given the ongoing military operations in Ukraine and the resulting uncertainty and the humanitarian crisis in the region, we are holding our scheduled movie premieres in Russia,” a Sony spokesman told the BBC. “Our thoughts and prayers are with all who have suffered and we hope that the crisis will be resolved quickly,” he added.
Although Russia is not as large a film market as China or the United States, the movement of major film studios is noticeable and undoubtedly also has a symbolic meaning.
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Source: Gazeta
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