As countries including France, Spain and Italy continue to tighten quarantine measures in response to the coronavirus pandemic, things are moving a bit more slowly in the United States and Canada. 26 more words
via Celebrities Implore People to Stay Home to Stop Spread of Coronavirus — Variety
The international box office has taken a major hit because movie theaters in China, Italy, South Korea and other areas heavily impacted by coronavirus have been entirely or partially closed for weeks. 25 more words
via International Box Office Craters as Movie Theaters in Major Markets Remain Closed — Variety
Universal Music Chairman and CEO Lucian Grainge has been hospitalized after testing positive for coronavirus, multiple sources exclusively told Variety. He is currently receiving treatment at Los Angeles’ UCLA Medical Center, sources said. 25 more words
via Universal Music Chief Lucian Grainge Hospitalized With Coronavirus — Variety
Disney has announced that production and pre-production on “The Last Duel,” “The Little Mermaid,” “Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings,” “Home Alone,” “Nightmare Alley,” “Peter Pan & Wendy” and “Shrunk” have shut down “for a short time.” A statement from the studio said, “While there have been no confirmed cases of COVID-19 on…
via Disney-Fox Halts Production on Most Live-Action Films Including ‘The Last Duel’ — Variety
As new cases of coronavirus are declared on an hourly basis and the world reacts, production on multiple projects has already come to a halt. But many in the entertainment-industry trenches want to see the industry step up in the name of safety and do more — and suspend production across the industry. Emmy-winning director…
via TV Directors Call for Studios to Temporarily Halt Production Amid Coronavirus Pandemic — Variety
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
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