The $2 trillion stimulus may have saved the movie theater business from financial ruin. After being forced to close because of the coronavirus pandemic, cinemas across the country were struggling to find a way to keep paying their rent and other bills without being able to sell any tickets. 8 more words
via Theater Owners Chief Says Coronavirus Stimulus Will Help Cinemas Survive — Variety
As a female cinematographer, I am constantly asked how to find work or break into the system. Shooting the pilot for “Unbelievable” showed me that being a woman in this business isn’t about finding just any job — it’s about finding the right job with the right story and collaborators. 7 more words
Jeff Shell, NBCUniversal’s newly appointed CEO, has tested positive for coronavirus, Variety has confirmed. In a memo to staff, Shell said he was diagnosed with the virus despite being asymptomatic. 27 more words
via NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell Says He Has Coronavirus — Variety
SPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not yet watched the sixth episode of “Better Call Saul” Season 5, titled “Wexler v. Goodman.” Selling the dramatic cliffhanger at the end of Monday night’s episode of “Better Call Saul,” titled “Wexler v. 17 more words
In today’s film news roundup, Olivia Wilde’s “Perfect” gets sold, Music Box StreamLocal launches and the American Black Film Festival, Fantaspoa, Greenwich and TCM Classic festivals are all making adjustments to the coronavirus pandemic. 26 more words
via Film News Roundup: Searchlight Buys Gymnast Drama ‘Perfect’ With Olivia Wilde Directing — Variety
Senate leaders and the White House have reached a deal on a $2 trillion stimulus package, which includes a large increase in unemployment insurance and hundreds of billions of dollars to aid companies harmed by the coronavirus pandemic. 20 more words
via Senate Leaders Reach Deal on $2 Trillion Coronavirus Bill — Variety
Government body Arts Council England have made available £160 million ($189 million) of emergency funding for individuals and organizations in need during the ongoing coronavirus crisis. 33 more words
via Arts Council England Reveals $189 Million Coronavirus Response Package — Variety
Prince Charles has tested positive for coronavirus. Clarence House has confirmed the royal’s diagnosis, adding that the Prince of Wales, 71, is displaying mild symptoms, but “otherwise remains in good health.” An official statement reads: “It is not possible to ascertain from whom the prince caught the virus owing to the high number of engagements…
The Michael Jackson Estate today announced that it is donating $300,000 to coronavirus response efforts to help three communities that have been severely impacted by the Covid 19 virus. 31 more words
via Michael Jackson Estate Donates $300,000 to Coronavirus Relief Efforts — Variety
As a preface to urging fans to donate to the World Health Organization and Feeding America, Taylor Swift stepped into a very different fray Monday afternoon, addressing the video footage that leaked over the weekend of the phone call she had with Kanye West in 2016 to say that its release completely vindicated the position…
via Taylor Swift Says Leaked Kanye West Video Proves She Was Being ‘Framed’ — Variety
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