http://variety.com/2015/film/news/major-theater-chains-to-boycott-netflixs-beasts-of-no-nation-1201445636/

This article is about four major exhibitors who refuse to show "Beasts of no Nation", a drama about child soldiers in Africa.  These major theater chains, which included AMC, Regal, Cinemark, and Carmike, did not want to show this film for the purpose of not providing screens to films that do not honor the 90 day delay between a theatrical debut and home entertainment release. At the same time, Netflix bought the Cary Fukunaga drama this week for about 12 million dollars and will in fact debut the film simaltaneously on its streaming service. Netflix also mentions how the film will be a qualifying run for an Oscar consideration in select theaters. In addition Netflix had announced its partnership with Weinstein Company and Imax on a sequel to "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". This caused most exhibitors to also refuse the showing of the film. This article caught my eye because I've never heard of a film being released through Netflix because major exhibitors refused to. As a consumer, it benefits me and others because a lot more different kind of people will have the opportunity to watch "Beasts of no Nation" other than those who will watch on the traditional platform. As a filmmaker and student, it makes me wonder about and learn how home-entertainment companies like Netflix have the power to purchase big future films to debut themselves, instead of companies like AMC, Regal, or Cinemark .This surely raises questions like, can making films being made be purchased by netflix and never actually be shown on the big screen? Have there been films or tv shows specifically made for Netflix or other home entertainment companies? Will Netflex ever become more successful than some major exhibitors? Would that effect the cost for membership in the future?