It beat a traditional, more buttoned-up red carpet event, Franco said. His movie is set to be released via video-on-demand and at drive-ins and traditional theaters on July 24. Franco says that like many in Hollywood, he's tracking Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet,” scheduled for release July 31. ... I’m happy to creep behind Christopher Nolan all day.”Franco is hoping to hold another premiere event closer to the film’s release — maybe even in a traditional theater. But I think right now we’re really seeing how much people love going to the movies.”———Associated Press videojournalist Marcela Isaza contributed to this report.

Source: ABC News June 19, 2020 23:15 UTC