UK theatre chains to boycott Disney movie

As Disney looks to shorten the theatrical release window of Tim Burton's upcoming Alice in Wonderland, the UK's largest cinema chains are eyeing a boycott of the film.

Disney wants to cut the gap between the theatrical opening and the DVD release to 12 weeks, down from the standard 17, but the big exhibitors refuse to book any film that doesn't have a guaranteed four-month run.

If neither side backs down, the film will not play at any Odeon, Vue or Cineworld site across the country.

The film is due out on March 5.

The Guardian