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Chris Hansen Says A24 Pressured Him to Waive Rights

8/30/2026

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  • Former Dateline NBC broadcaster Chris Hansen alleges A24 demanded he waive rights to his name, image and brand.
  • He refused the agreement and skipped the private screening.
  • He bought preshow ads on all screens to promote TruBlu.
  • Primetime premieres at Venice International Film Festival on September 5, with U.S. release on September 25.
  • He says Robert Pattinson’s performance is overly dramatic but a fairly accurate imitation in the trailer.