THE NEW MUTANTS Director Says The Movie Was Meant To Be Seen On The Big Screen; UK Release Date Revealed

THE NEW MUTANTS Director Says The Movie Was Meant To Be Seen On The Big Screen; UK Release Date Revealed

The New Mutants director Josh Boone has shared his thoughts on why fans should be heading to the theater to watch his movie, while the Marvel Comics adaptation has also secured a UK release date...

By JoshWilding - Aug 20, 2020 10:08 AM EST
Filed Under: New Mutants
Source: Heroic Hollywood

The COVID-19 pandemic may not be making as many headlines as it once was, but it hasn't gone anywhere, and heading to your local movie theater (depending where in the world you live) remains as risky as ever.

Doing the rounds to promote The New Mutants, director Josh Boone told Heroic Hollywood why he thinks people still need to enjoy that big screen experience.

"I do think people should be going to the movies," the filmmaker explained. "If they can go to a house party with 700 people without masks on, they can put on a mask and go to a movie and maybe get their rocks off in a more productive way. But I think it brings people together. Even if they’re socially distanced. And I think that as long as they’re following the rules they’re supposed to be following, it’s safer than an airplane or a restaurant."

There's some truth to that, but experts did recently explain why theaters might not be that safe. 

Regardless, when Boone was asked about whether a streaming service debut for The New Mutants was ever considered, he responded: "No, I mean the last act of the movie was designed to be seen on big screens, like IMAX screens, like it has a massive bear in it and crazy sound design."

In related news, it's now been confirmed that The New Mutants will arrive in UK cinemas on August 29th with special preview screenings. A September 4th debut had previously been advertised.
 

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THEDARKKNIGHT1939
THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - 8/20/2020, 10:45 AM
You mean to tell me that they made this movie with the intention of a theatrical release? Mind. Blown.
Tensorpants
Tensorpants - 8/20/2020, 1:54 PM
@THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - No duh. Hey Josh, call me when you have a director that says "I really made this for the small black & white television screen, you know, for the intimacy"

I wonder if this guy thinks his kids are cute too.
Cap1
Cap1 - 8/20/2020, 10:47 AM
New Mutants more like Old Mutants amoirite ahaaaaa...i'll get my coat
inkniron
inkniron - 8/20/2020, 10:50 AM
The 77" Sony in my living room is a big enough screen. Plus, I don't have to worry about Covid or troglodytes talking through it.
WeaponXCII
WeaponXCII - 8/20/2020, 10:53 AM
With it being able to be released theatrically, and the original cut and therefore his vision, things finally seem to be going well for Boone- and maybe that continues as it releases.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 8/20/2020, 10:56 AM
Who the hell going to house parties with 700 people right now? Damn
TheWalkingCuban
TheWalkingCuban - 8/20/2020, 10:59 AM
Maisie was great on SHAZAM
Kumkani
Kumkani - 8/20/2020, 11:02 AM
OT: I had never heard of this before but I'm hype as [frick]

Solarkalel85
Solarkalel85 - 8/20/2020, 11:32 AM
@Necropolitan - just saw this earlier,it looks class
NinnesMBC
NinnesMBC - 8/20/2020, 1:31 PM
I hope they can bring it here next year at least to my country to continue make more revenue or money. :(
Thing94
Thing94 - 8/20/2020, 6:49 PM
I had enough hearing about this movie already lol
GothamSon
GothamSon - 8/21/2020, 2:18 AM
New Mutants is actually getting released in theaters? 2020 be weird
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