Disney will not release blockbuster animation 'Strange World' in French cinemas in protest against the country's strict streaming rules.
Jake Gyllenhaal leads the cast in the English version of 'Strange World', due for release in November.PARIS - Disney will not release blockbuster animation"Strange World" in French cinemas in protest against the country's strict streaming rules.
Helene Etzi, Disney France president, told Les Echos that France's rules were"unfair, constraining and poorly adapted to audience demands." The National Federation of French Cinemas said it"protested with the greatest vigour against Disney's desire to deprive the French of its Christmas animated film."
Scarlett Johansson sued Disney last year for loss of earnings after it released"Black Widow" simultaneously to cinemas and streamers.
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