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8 February 2022CopyrightMuireann Bolger

Warner Bros accused of ‘sabotage’ by 'Matrix' filmmaker

Warner Bros is facing a lawsuit from the filmmaking company behind the “Matrix” movies over its decision to release the latest instalment of the franchise in cinemas and its streaming service, HBO Max simultaneously.

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