UPDATED: Donald Trump claimed Google was assisting in the U.S. government’s efforts to address the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak by developing a site that would point Americans to locations they could get tested. 25 more words
via Google Is Not Creating a National Coronavirus Testing Site as Trump Claimed — Variety
As the coronavirus pandemic brings moviegoing to a halt in multiple countries, it’s slowing down attendance at North American multiplexes. The openings for “I Still Believe,” “Bloodshot” and “The Hunt” are all coming in below expectations. 25 more words
via Box Office Newcomers Struggling as Coronavirus Crisis Slows Moviegoing — Variety
The AMC, Regal, Cineplex, Arclight and Alamo Drafthouse chains have imposed limits on sales as a safety precaution in response to the coronavirus pandemic. AMC Theatres, which has 661 locations in North America, and Regal Entertainment Group, which has 564, both announced Friday that will be reducing their maximum capacity by at least 50% due…
via Movie Theaters Cut Seating Capacity Over Coronavirus — Variety
The Alamo Drafthouse chain has abruptly closed its theaters in Brooklyn and Yonkers amid the coronavirus epidemic. The chain made the announcement Friday night without disclosing any reasons. 30 more words
via NY Theaters Begin to Shut Down With Two Alamo Drafthouse Locations — Variety
In today’s film news roundup, film festivals in San Franciso and Toronto are being canceled or postponed, the American Cinematheque stops screenings and veteran executive Jon Berg lands a new gig. 26 more words
via Film News Roundup: Hot Docs Festival Postponed Due to Coronavirus — Variety
The Walt Disney Company is taking the edge off of “social distancing” from the coronavirus this weekend, by streaming the animated blockbuster “Frozen 2” three months ahead of schedule. 30 more words
via Disney Plus to Stream ‘Frozen 2’ Three Months Early ‘During This Challenging Period’ — Variety
Spyglass Entertainment is developing a reboot of the horror franchise “Scream” and has attached “Ready or Not” directors Matthew Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, Variety has learned. 36 more words
via ‘Scream’ Reboot in the Works With ‘Ready or Not’ Directors — Variety
Tribeca Film Festival will no longer be taking place next month. The 19th annual event for independent film was set for April 15 through April 26, but has been postponed because of coronavirus. 25 more words
via Tribeca Film Festival Postponed Due to Coronavirus Concerns — Variety
Film and television production in the Los Angeles area is facing restrictions due to impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the FilmL.A. permitting agency reported on Thursday. 34 more words
via Los Angeles Film-TV Production Sees Restrictions, Slowdowns Amid Coronavirus — Variety
Leave it to Lin-Manuel Miranda to conjure a reason to find joy in a day of unrelentingly sad news. On Thursday, the creator of the Broadway sensation “Hamilton” released a never-before-heard demo track that he wrote — and cut — from the show that he says director Thomas Kail hasn’t even heard. The song features…
via Lin-Manuel Miranda Drops Never Before Heard “Hamilton” Song — Variety
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