An estimated 120,000 below-the-line entertainment industry jobs have been lost due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. That number represents about 80% of the 150,000 members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, according to the IATSE. 19 more words
via About 120,000 Entertainment Industry Crew Jobs Lost Due to Coronavirus — Variety
Before Martin Scorsese became one of the greatest directors of all time there was “The Big Shave.” Before Taika Waititi directed a Marvel movie and won an Oscar for “Jojo Rabbit” there was “Two Cars, One Night.” Before Andrea Arnold and… 1,043 more words
via 15 Short Films Now Streaming From Great Directors: Nolan, Waititi, and More — IndieWire
A Bong Joon Ho musical? Add that to the list of potential film projects that could be on the Oscar winner’s docket following the stunning Academy Awards triumph of “ 364 more words
via Bong Joon Ho Wants a Movie Musical Where Characters ‘Say F*ck This and Stop Singing’ — IndieWire
The animation studios in California are rapidly adjusting to the outbreak of Coronavirus, which has had an immediate impact on their workflows. Employees are being encouraged or required to work from home, some productions have been temporarily halted, and the announcement from Universal that DreamWorks Animations’ “ 907 more words
via How Hollywood Animation Studios Are Coping with Coronavirus — IndieWire
The wildly controversial “Game of Thrones” series finale will be celebrating its one-year anniversary in two months (the episode’s airdate was May 19, 2019), and with some distance comes some brutal honesty from cast member… 387 more words
via Emilia Clarke Says ‘Thrones’ Ending Annoyed Her: All Set Pieces, Not Enough Dialogue — IndieWire
Television news ratings are expected to surge during the coronavirus, but analysts warn that increased viewership won’t necessarily help mainstream companies avoid taking significant financial hits during the ongoing pandemic. 830 more words
via Analysts Warn TV Viewership Increases Won’t Stop Financial Hit from Coronavirus — IndieWire
A federal judge has handed a big win to Katy Perry, overturning a copyright infringement verdict regarding her hit song “Dark Horse.” Judge Christina A. Snyder issued a ruling on Tuesday vacating the jury’s verdict, finding that the short musical phrase at issue is not original enough to warrant copyright protection. 6 more words
via Katy Perry Wins Reversal of ‘Dark Horse’ Copyright Verdict — Variety
A day after Idris Elba announced that he had tested positive for coronavirus, the actor returned to Twitter on Tuesday to update his followers and fans on his condition, explain how he was able to get tested, and shed some more light on how he likely contracted COVID-19. 9 more words
Joe Biden was declared the winner of the primaries in Florida and Illinois on Tuesday, two big prizes on the road to the Democratic nomination. With more than 90% of the vote counted in Florida, Biden was beating Sen. 18 more words
via Joe Biden Declared Winner of the Florida and Illinois Primaries — Variety
MADRID — According to a study released Monday by GECA (Gabinete de Estudios de la Comunicación Audiovisual), Spanish TV consumption reached its highest ever levels over the weekend, fueled by the government lockdown aimed at slowing the further spread of COVID-19 across one of Europe’s hardest-hit territories. 10 more words
via Spain’s Coronavirus Lockdown Sparks Largest-Ever TV Audiences — Variety
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