Dumped in August, Scott's Dog Stars adaptation squanders Oscar talent and budget
Scott's adaptation of Peter Heller's 2012 novel moved from March to August, the dumping ground for unwanted films. It proves why studios put them there.
Why it mattersBig-budget films dumped in bad release windows often signal trouble ahead. Studios use timing to hide expensive flops from major competition and attention.
AustraliaAustralian audiences will see fewer major studio films in late August, as distributors reserve prestige releases for better slots and clearer audience attention.
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