07/17/2023
Angel Studios has confirmed the rumors against AMC are unfounded and just the latest conspiracy theory. When posting, keep this in mind – This is NOT a conspiracy theory group.
Sad that this has to be said … To clarify as much as possible, Angel Studios has clearly stated this is a rumor that is unfounded and that AMC has been a wonderful partner AND that Angel Studios DOES NOT want any boycott against AMC and wants the rumor stopped. Therefore, that rumor will not be spread in this group. If it is posted, it will be deleted and the author ban.
Article Summary regarding conspiracy theories against AMC over SoF:
AMC Theater CEO Adam Aron and “Sound of Freedom” distributor Angel Studios have joined forces to quell a boycott against the exhibition chain over the release of the Jim Caviezel action movie.
Social media users have accused AMC of purposely disrupting “Sound of Freedom” screenings following accusations that the hit film stokes QAnon conspiracy theories. … Claims include AMC canceling screenings and disrupting showtimes with technical difficulties and broken air conditioning. …
“Sadly, conspiracy theorists are so prevalent in America. So much garbage information is spread,” Aron wrote on Twitter. “More than ONE MILLION people have watched ‘Sound of Freedom’ at AMC Theatres. More than at any other theatre chain on the planet. Yet people falsely claim otherwise. It is so bizarre.” …
“We understand there are rumors — predominantly in social media — that AMC theaters have made it difficult for fans to see ‘Sound of Freedom’ in local AMC theaters, and we want to make it clear these rumors are not accurate,” Angel Studios’ head of theatrical distribution Brandon Purdie said.
“AMC has been an outstanding partner for Angel Studios, and in fact, as a result of the movie’s performance and consumer demand, AMC has agreed to add additional screens for ‘Sound of Freedom’ this weekend,” he said.
Adam Aron and distributor Angel Studios have joined forces to quell a boycott against the exhibition chain over the Jim Caviezel action movie.