Gibney says Universal "wavered" over international release of Musk documentary
Director Alex Gibney confirmed to the New York Times that Universal wavered on releasing his four-hour Elon Musk documentary outside North America.
Alex Gibney, director of a four-hour documentary about Elon Musk, says Universal "wavered" over releasing the film outside North America. The Guardian reports that he made the comment in an interview with the New York Times as the film opened in the US.
The New York Times asked Gibney whether Universal Pictures wavered in setting up its international release plans. He answered: "Yes." The Guardian says this appeared to confirm an earlier Hollywood Reporter story that Universal had got cold feet.
According to the Guardian, Universal acquired the international rights in 2023. In the US, the film is being released by the independent distributor Bleecker Street.
The Guardian says the comments follow the film's Venice premiere, which drew criticism and insults from Musk.
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- Ars TechnicaReview: 4-hour Musk documentary feels like two different filmsSun, Oct 11, 2:10 PM EDT
- The GuardianAlex Gibney says Universal ‘wavered’ over releasing Elon Musk documentaryMon, Oct 12, 10:38 AM EDT
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