The recent decision by Warner Bros. to backtrack on their vow to release major new films exclusively in theaters per the normal practice has caused widespread concerns in the industry. The studio recently announced that their slate of eagerly-anticipated blockbuster titles will premiere on their struggling streaming service HBO Max at the same time they will appear in theaters. Everyone from directors to stars to beleaguered movie theaters that have been starved for product since the pandemic hit have been united in their opposition to the plan. Their concerns are obvious: a world that has embraced streaming may forsake the traditional movie-going experience, thus jeopardizing the financial ability of theaters to survive. Click here to read the Washington Post's coverage.