More theaters threaten to hold up Universal movie 'Tower Heist'

Fallout in the exhibition industry continues over Universal Pictures’ controversial move to offer its upcoming Eddie Murphy-Ben Stiller comedy on premium video-on-demand just three weeks after it opens in theaters.

A number of independent theater chains including Sherman Oaks-based Galaxy Theatres, Regency Theatres in Calabasas and Emagine Theatres of Detroit, vowed not to play the movie “Tower Heist” in any of their locations if Universal proceeds with its plans for the early release. Additionally, many small cinema houses representing 50 screens around the country have also refused to book the movie.