Why is Hollywood afraid of putting rom-coms in theatres? And how local festivals get squeezed by FIFA

MAY 4, 202625 MIN
Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud

Why is Hollywood afraid of putting rom-coms in theatres? And how local festivals get squeezed by FIFA

MAY 4, 202625 MIN

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<p>When was the last time you watched a romantic comedy in theatres? Rolling Stone's CT Jones joins Elamin Abdelmahmoud to break down why studio execs are putting rom-coms on streaming platforms instead. </p><p><br></p><p>And FIFA’s rules around what other events can be held during the tournament means organizers of summer festivals in Toronto and Vancouver have to change their plans. Dominic Lai with Dragon Boat BC explains why the Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival, North America’s largest dragon boat festival, is cancelled this summer.</p>