The Weeknd hoped to surprise fans with a really BIG screen showing of his new music video … but safety concerns for viewers with epilepsy got the project pulled.
Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ … Abel’s video for his new track, “Take My Breath,” was scheduled to play on IMAX screens that are showing “The Suicide Squad” … which comes out Thursday night in theaters.
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We’re told a deal was inked to preview Abel’s newest project before IMAX ‘Suicide’ screenings across the country, which would’ve been a huge plus for Weeknd — obviously, that’s major eyeballs and a ton of exposure for his latest hit.
Our sources say the honchos over at IMAX just made the decision to pull the video … on the belief that the light and strobe effects have the potential to be dangerous to those watching with epilepsy and who might be prone to seizures.
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But, never fear Weeknd fans, ’cause we’re told the video will drop on YouTube and other platforms … the song also recently got some love during a spot on the Olympics.