Netflix Oscar Hopeful ‘La Bola Negra’ Will Receive Company’s Longest Release in Theaters Before Streaming
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Netflix has announced a 47-day theatrical exclusivity window for its upcoming Spanish-language Oscar hopeful, "La Bola Negra," marking the longest theatrical release in the company's history. The queer epic is directed by the Spanish filmmaking duo Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, widely known as Los Javis.
The newly announced 47-day theatrical period surpasses Netflix's previous record held by the 2019 film "Marriage Story," which received a 31-day window. Additionally, the streaming company has moved up the original theatrical opening date for the film, which was previously slated for November 6, ahead of its eventual debut on the streaming platform.
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Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.
The Hollywood Reporter (US)Focuses on the comparative record-breaking duration versus previous Netflix releases.
Variety (US)Emphasizes the filmmakers, creative team, and the moving up of the release date.
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