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[Scorpion Soldier]

Seems to be running in pretty much every theater over here (Toronto, Canada). So this looks like it's a US only thing.

E1 Films is the Canadian distributor. Paramount only has distribution rights in the US and France.

 

[Dan]

Mark Osborne, the director, confirmed this:

"Many thanks to everyone for the outpouring of love and support in these strange times. As it turns out, the much anticipated U.S. release of this special and unique film will have to be anticipated just a little bit more. All I can say is The Little Prince will in fact be released by another distributor later this year. Until then, head to Canada! The film opens there in wide release this weekend!"

Paramount is clueless.

 

[Boss Doggie]

Holy fuck, I seriously hope that won't kill interest in this film.

 

[Alphahawk]

Mark Osborne, the director, confirmed this:

"Many thanks to everyone for the outpouring of love and support in these strange times. As it turns out, the much anticipated U.S. release of this special and unique film will have to be anticipated just a little bit more. All I can say is The Little Prince will in fact be released by another distributor later this year. Until then, head to Canada! The film opens there in wide release this weekend!"

Paramount is clueless.

The film was going up against a Disney film, and as much as its a critical darling it probably wouldn't of done that great at the Box Office. I'm guessing Paramount was offered the opportunity to sell to another distributor and jumped at the chance.

 

[Wanderer5]

Well least they got a new distributor set from the sound of it, and that it will still come, hopefully sooner than later.

 

[Kenai]

How bizarre. I had actually planned to see this as a bday gift to myself and was wondering why I couldn't find it.

I am sure this will affect its sales, which is a shame, but I hope it still does well whenever it comes out.

 

[unpopularblargh]

This sucks. I thought the movie was pretty good. Loved the bits from the original book. Sadly the added story with the modern day stuff felt like filler. Still worth a watch. I'm in Canada btw.

 

[Familienoberhauptvogel]

Ive never heard of The Little Prince.

Not even under the name Le Petit Prince?

 

[Firest0rm]

Just watched this (Toronto). I've never read the book. Loved this movie. I'm pretty sure everyone in the theatre was in tears half the movie (I definitely was).

 

[Tizoc]

Probably the best selling book behind the lord of the rings. It's a cool children's book. I watched an animated tv show based on it, as a kid. Had no idea a movie was being made.

Inshould get the book then at lewst so i could read it to my younger relatives when they visit

 

[Barkley's Justice]

They should release it digitally right now while their name is out there and they're getting all this publicity.

Movie won't hit the same way if they wait on this new distribution plan or whatever they're going to do,

 

[Staccat0]

What a great way to stir up attention for a film that wasn't getting enough.

 

[Saganator]

Pretty irritated, I was really looking forward to seeing this.

I didn't read the book until I was 28 and I loved it.

 

[Dan]

The film was going up against a Disney film, and as much as its a critical darling it probably wouldn't of done that great at the Box Office. I'm guessing Paramount was offered the opportunity to sell to another distributor and jumped at the chance.

Sure, Zootopia is out there and doing very well, but it's not like that came out of nowhere. Paramount set this date four months ago, when they knew full well what else was on the schedule. Clearly they never formulated a release plan and then looked for a way to offload it, because distributors don't walk around offering to buy rights to things that already have distribution.

I'm half expecting to learn Paramount never planned to release The Little Prince next week at all. Back in November when they announced a bunch of animated dates, they had to delay Monster Trucks for a second time out of next week's spot all the way into next January. I'm cynical enough to think they slapped The Little Prince in its place just to superficially appease investors for a bit. Everything to do with Paramount Animation is a mess.

 

[Boss Doggie]

Which is weird, because wasn't this film already out earlier, and in English even?

 

[DonMigs85]

The film was going up against a Disney film, and as much as its a critical darling it probably wouldn't of done that great at the Box Office. I'm guessing Paramount was offered the opportunity to sell to another distributor and jumped at the chance.

You're doing it again

 

[peaceiscloser]

Goodnight, sweet Little Prince.

 

[SnowHawk]

I can't even find a UK release. :/

I'll just buy the Blu-Ray from Amazon France.

 

[michaelius]

Inshould get the book then at lewst so i could read it to my younger relatives when they visit

Only if you want them to hate you.

It's extremely boring and memory of having this as mandatory lecture for my high school still haunts me to this day.

 

[CitizenCope]

Had never heard of this. Watched the trailer and need to see it now.

 

[Boss Doggie]

Only if you want them to hate you.

It's extremely boring and memory of having this as mandatory lecture for my high school still haunts me to this day.

I'd argue it's only boring if it lacked some visual detail. Part of the stuff in The Little Prince story is visualizing what is happening, so there's that.

We used that book for our Philosophy 1 class, heh.

 

[8-Bit Sunset]

Funnily enough I am watching this right now with my kids.
Beautiful movie!

 

[TheOddOne]

- THR: Netflix Picks Up 'The Little Prince' from Paramount.

The studio had originally slated the movie to open in U.S. theaters on March 18, but then quietly pulled it off that date. It is now expected to premiere stateside on the streaming service later this year.

 

[echoshifting]

Netflix???

I really wanted to see this one in the theater, but I suppose I'll take what I can get. =/

 

[Junior Asparagus]

I'm just glad it's been worked out and that we'll get to see it.

 

[CharminUltra]

Yesss I'll take it.

 

[El Odio]

Netflix???

I really wanted to see this one in the theater, but I suppose I'll take what I can get. =/

Same, though I'm not as completely bummed out by it. Hope it gets put out soon.

 

[Dan]

Interesting. Probably bodes much better for the movie's exposure than whatever minimal effort Paramount was ever going to give it.

 

[overcast]

- THR: Netflix Picks Up 'The Little Prince' from Paramount.

Nice. Hopefully it gets a decent push on Netflix. Was going to catch it in theaters but this works too.

 

[Toothless]

Disappointing. Hopefully it gets a small theatrical release regardless.

 

[LucidMomentum]

Nice. Hopefully it gets a decent push on Netflix. Was going to catch it in theaters but this works too.

Gonna stream it the second it's available. Good stuff!

 

[Futureman]

hell YES Netflix. So awesome.

 

[Boss Doggie]

Has a netflix release eventually been seen in theaters?

 

[Ridley327]

Has a netflix release eventually been seen in theaters?

I think that only The Ridiculous Six completely skipped theaters, but Netflix is still adjusting to the whole theatrical distribution thing with the vast majority of theaters not running Beasts of No Nation and the CTHD sequel in a protest of the day-and-date streaming strategy. I expect that for higher profile films this year, Netflix will adopt Amazon's strategy by giving an exclusive theatrical engagement for a month so that it can get into somewhat wide release.

 

[Timeless]

I'm Dutch and i've never heard of it either. Perhaps it's only well known in France?

I only heard of it in the US from a French class, and even then, it was in 4th year French. The book is incredible; I haven't seen the movie. From what my teacher said the book was very well-known and beloved in France.