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Why Chris Hansen Refused to Watch Robert Pattinson’s ‘Primetime’ at A24

Hansen said A24 asked him to sign away rights to his name, image and brand before a private screening of the Pattinson-led film.

  • On Thursday, journalist Chris Hansen left A24 offices without watching the Robert Pattinson-starrer Primetime after refusing to sign a legal agreement he called "very restrictive."
  • Directed by Lance Oppenheim, the drama chronicles Hansen's career hosting the To Catch a Predator segment on Dateline NBC; a source told Deadline the NDA is standard for all preview audiences to protect intellectual property.
  • Speaking on Fox News' Jesse Watters Primetime, Hansen claimed A24 wanted him to "sign away my rights" to his name and image, emphasizing he had "no financial stake in this film."
  • A24 reportedly requires all preview audiences to sign the document a week in advance to prevent spoilers and protect intellectual property, a standard practice that contrasts with Hansen's expectation of viewing without legal restrictions.
  • Primetime premieres September 25 in theaters following its Venice Film Festival debut; despite the standoff, Hansen did not rule out seeing the film, sharing he may still "get a chance to see it.
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Creepy Catalog broke the news on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
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