Universal Filmed Entertainment Group -- i.e. Universal Pictures and Focus Features -- has inked a multi-year deal with AMC Theaters that calls for its films to play in theaters for just 17 days before they're allowed to debut on premium VOD. Additionally, it sounds like AMC will get a piece of the proverbial PVOD pie and take a slice from the revenue generated from those $20 rentals. The 17-day figure means that films released on a Friday will play exclusively in theaters for three weekends, which is when a movie makes most of its theatrical revenue anyway. Though …

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