The U.K. film, television, video and photography industries are projected to shrink 57% and lose £36 billion ($45.3 billion) in revenues in 2020 due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report by Oxford Economics. 19 more words
via Coronavirus Could Cost U.K. Film and TV Sector $45 Billion in Revenues, Report Projects — Variety
The 2021 Film Independent Spirit Awards have been postponed until April 24. The announcement follows the news that the Oscars are being pushed back two months — from Feb. 29 more words
In today’s TV news roundup, Netflix reveals a first look at Season 2 of “The Umbrella Academy,” and Showtime will host a virtual concert on June 21 benefitting the Equal Justice Initiative. 28 more words
via TV News Roundup: Netflix Reveals First Look at ‘The Umbrella Academy’ Season 2 — Variety
Australia’s Village Roadshow Limited will reopen the first of its theme parks shuttered due to the coronavirus from Friday next week. Others will ramp up and begin operations over the next month. 25 more words
via Australian Theme Parks To Reopen Over Next Month — Variety
Bob The Cat, the inspirational feline credited with saving the life of former addict James Bowen, died June 15, at the age of 14. Bowen, then a recovering addict, first met Bob in 2007 when he found him abandoned. 18 more words
via Bob The Cat, Star of ‘A Street Cat Named Bob,’ Dies — Variety
Sales agent Beta Cinema is launching its Cannes Market slate, which is headlined by psychological thriller “Corvidae,” with a playful and novel approach. The company has produced an entertainment show, in the style of a late-night chatshow, featuring its sales team pitching its films and presenting exclusive clips from them. 7 more words
via ‘Corvidae’ Launches at Cannes as Beta Presents Lineup in Chatshow Format (EXCLUSIVE) — Variety
The Force is with U.K. cinemas this July as they plan to reopen doors with a remastered 4K edition of “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back,” Variety can reveal. 30 more words
Constance Wu (“Crazy Rich Asians,” “Hustlers”) and Sam Heughan (“Outlander,” “The Spy Who Dumped Me”) have joined the cast of romantic comedy “Mr. Malcolm’s List,” where they will star alongside Freida Pinto, Sope Dirisu and Oliver Jackson-Cohen. 20 more words
via Constance Wu, Sam Heughan Join Cast of Romantic Comedy ‘Mr. Malcolm’s List’ — Variety
Oscar Isaac is attached to star in the movie “London,” based on a short story by Jo Nesbo, with Ben Stiller on board to direct. Lionsgate has landed the rights to the film. 25 more words
via Oscar Isaac to Star in Lionsgate’s ‘London’ With Director Ben Stiller — Variety
“Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater” has a long — and occasionally rocky — history. When its first installment was released in 1999, its smooth controls, impressive physics and classic punk rock and ska-infused soundtrack captured the attention of a generation of burgeoning skateboarding fans and spawned a full-blown video game franchise. 7 more words
via ‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2’: What to Know About the Remaster — Variety
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