WWE will be allowed to continue filming its weekly television shows after Florida governor Ron DeSantis declared the sports entertainment brand is an “essential business” amid the state’s stay-at-home order caused by the coronavirus pandemic. 24 more words
via WWE Deemed ‘Essential Business’ in Florida, Allowed to Resume TV Production — Variety
The postponed Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival has unveiled its lineup of 226 films but has not yet set dates for the festival. The 26th edition of the Toronto-based festival had been slated for April 30-May 10 with the lineup announcement coming on March 24. 11 more words
via Postponed Hot Docs Festival Unveils Lineup Without Screening Dates — Variety
The search for a superstar must continue. After taking some time to make the decision on how to proceed with “American Idol” as it heads into what should have been its live, shiny floor studio portion of the season, ABC has confirmed that it will continue via remote performances. 9 more words
via ‘American Idol’ to Continue Via First-Ever At-Home Remote Editions, ABC Confirms — Variety
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday that mass gatherings are not likely to be allowed for many months, as he outlined preconditions for a slow reopening of the state’s economy. 28 more words
via California Governor Says No Mass Gatherings For Foreseeable Future — Variety
The Tour de France, the world’s most famous bike race, will be postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The new dates for the event are now Aug. 31 more words
via The Tour de France Postponed Due to Coronavirus Pandemic — Variety
Miley Cyrus is switching up her daily Instagram show “Bright Minded” for a one-week special to honor the heroes working the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. 33 more words
via Miley Cyrus to Highlight Heroes All Week on Instagram Show ‘Bright Minded’ — Variety
The producers behind “The Bachelorette” are weighing their options to try and get the upcoming Clare Crawley season on the air — but only if productions begin to return to normal. 30 more words
via ‘Bachelorette’ Weighs Production Options Amid Uncertainty Over Clare Crawley Season — Variety
In today’s TV news roundup, Netflix announced Patton Oswalt’s newest comedy special, and Quibi set premiere dates for “The Stranger” and “Fight Like A Girl.” DATES Netflix will launch Patton Oswalt‘s newest comedy special, “I Love Everything,“ May 19, Variety has learned exclusively. 14 more words
via TV News Roundup: Netflix Announces Patton Oswalt Special ‘I Love Everything’ (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety
Do you think Thumper is more adorable than Bambi? OK, boomer. There’s a generational split over which of the two stars of Disney’s 1942 animated classic is the cutest-ever TV and movie cartoon character, according to a new survey conducted by opinion-research firm YouGov. 13 more words
via Bambi vs. Thumper: Who’s Cuter? It’s the Latest Intergenerational Culture Divide — Variety
Mark Duplass is keeping regular office hours while self-quarantining in his Los Angeles home. “I’ve written a rewrite of a feature film that I have in development. 33 more words
via Mark Duplass on Fighting Anxiety and Helping Other Filmmakers During Quarantine — Variety
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