AGAINST: Roland Emmerich
The “Independence Day: Resurgence” director joined the chorus of Parker detractors saying, “it’s crucial that we support and protect the cinematic experience.”
FOR: Peter Jackson
The “Hobbit” helmer said the device “does not play off studio against theater owner. Instead it respects both, and is structured to support the long term health of both exhibitors and distributors.”
FOR: Steven Spielberg
Perhaps the most important of all backers, Mr. Spielberg is also an advisor to Parker.
AGAINST: James Cameron
The “Titanic” and “Avatar” director joined producer Jon Landau in blasting the conceit, saying, “we don’t understand why the industry would want to provide audiences an incentive to skip the best form to experience the art that we work so hard to create.”