07-09-2023, 09:12 PM
(07-09-2023, 06:26 PM)ginnyfan Wrote: How awful and rude is this? People watch movies, especially classic movies, to escape current news, drama and divisive culture. Invading that space with cheap CNN promo is totally disrespectful.
Indiewire ran a story walking this back a bit
www.indiewire.com
A pre-show ad for something on CNN or a news bar on the homepage wouldn’t be a bad idea. But you’re right, unless I’m in imminent danger, it would be unwelcome.
It’s not an unfounded idea, most local stations run severe weather alerts over network primetime shows.