The Walt Disney Company is taking the edge off of “social distancing” from the coronavirus this weekend, by streaming the animated blockbuster “Frozen 2” three months ahead of schedule. 30 more words
via Disney Plus to Stream ‘Frozen 2’ Three Months Early ‘During This Challenging Period’ — Variety
Spyglass Entertainment is developing a reboot of the horror franchise “Scream” and has attached “Ready or Not” directors Matthew Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, Variety has learned. 36 more words
via ‘Scream’ Reboot in the Works With ‘Ready or Not’ Directors — Variety
Tribeca Film Festival will no longer be taking place next month. The 19th annual event for independent film was set for April 15 through April 26, but has been postponed because of coronavirus. 25 more words
via Tribeca Film Festival Postponed Due to Coronavirus Concerns — Variety
Film and television production in the Los Angeles area is facing restrictions due to impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the FilmL.A. permitting agency reported on Thursday. 34 more words
via Los Angeles Film-TV Production Sees Restrictions, Slowdowns Amid Coronavirus — Variety
Leave it to Lin-Manuel Miranda to conjure a reason to find joy in a day of unrelentingly sad news. On Thursday, the creator of the Broadway sensation “Hamilton” released a never-before-heard demo track that he wrote — and cut — from the show that he says director Thomas Kail hasn’t even heard. The song features…
via Lin-Manuel Miranda Drops Never Before Heard “Hamilton” Song — Variety
NBC and CBS said they would suspend production of its two flagship late-night programs for a period of at least two weeks, the latest bit of fallout around wee-hours TV related to the spread of coronavirus. 23 more words
via Colbert, Fallon, Meyers Late-Night Shows Will Suspend Production — Variety
The annual LA Screenings program market held every year on the heels of the upfronts is the latest industry staple to be sidelined by the coronavirus pandemic. 30 more words
via LA Screenings Canceled Amid Coronavirus Concerns — Variety
In today’s film news roundup, film festivals in New Jersey and Idaho are being postponed, Oscar-nominated Jason Hall will direct wrestling drama “Unstoppable” and the StoryPlace Studios database of story content is unveiled. 25 more words
via Film News Roundup: Sun Valley, Montclair Film Festivals Canceled — Variety
NBA commissioner Adam Silver appeared on TNT Thursday evening, the day after game play was suspended indefinitely because of the coronavirus outbreak, revealing that the league’s hiatus would last for “at least 30 days.” “We don’t know enough to be more specific than that,” he told “NBA on TNT’s” Ernie Banks. 7 more words
via NBA Commissioner: Hiatus ‘At Least 30 Days,’ Season ‘Possibly’ Over — Variety
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have shared an update from Australia, where they both remain in isolated care after testing positive for coronavirus. “Rita Wilson and I would like to thank everyone Down Under for taking such good care of us,” Hanks wrote on social media. 12 more words
via Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson Give Coronavirus Update from Australia — Variety
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