Movie studios are already sending theatrical releases to streaming services as the coronavirus outbreak grips the world, but they’ve usually gone directly to in-house services. Paramount, however, appears to be breaking rank. Both Deadline and Hollywood Reporter understand that Paramount is releasing the romantic comedy The Lovebirds on Netflix after cancelling its theatrical release — the first time one of these cancellations has gone to a third-party streamer. The details of when and where it will be available aren’t clear, but it’s believed to be a worldwide deal. The Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani flick was originally due to premiere on April 3rd.
