MIRRORMASK, really crappy distribution

I've been catching the occasional preview of a small art-house flick called MIRRORMASK (Sony Pictures) lately. The moview looks to be a visual treat; a cross between Jim Henson muppets and Eastern-European animation. Indeed, the Henson company has their hands all over this one, and the writing talent can't be beat; Neil Gaiman of Sandman fame. In short, the kind of picture that you would expect Sony to make a big ring-a-ding-ding deal over.

I was astonished to see what a CRAPPY DISTRIBUTION DEAL this picture actualy received.

The nearest locale to where I live has it showing at one theater, on one screen: Landmark E Street Cinema 8 in Washington, DC. That's not even an "art house" venue like Fair City Mall or Shirlington!

I wonder what this portends... is the industry losing faith in fantasy and SF themed movies? I would hope not.

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