With movie theaters closing or reducing seating capacity due to coronavirus, Universal Pictures will make its movies available on home entertainment on the same day as the films’ global theatrical releases. 30 more words
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ABC’s ‘Nightline’ Nods to Ted Koppel By Reviving Original Format — Variety
Ted Koppel hasn’t anchored ABC’s “Nightline” since 2005. Yet he’s had a new influence on the late-night news program since last week. “Nightline” has, at least for now, returned to the format that brought it critical renown and TV fame. 17 more words
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What I Learned Covering The Harvey Weinstein Trial (Column) — Variety
Hours after Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of rape and sexual assault by a jury in New York City, the AP published a photo essay about the corps of female journalists who supported each other through our coverage of the monumental trial. 15 more words
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‘Batwoman’ PA Seriously Injured in On-Set Accident — Variety
A production assistant on The CW series “Batwoman” was seriously injured last week during an accident on the show’s set in Vancouver. Amanda Smith suffered severe spinal injuries on March 11 — ahead of the show suspending production due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic — when the bucket of a boom lift lowered onto her…
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U.K. Theaters Close Doors Following Government Coronavirus Advice — Variety
The U.K.’s leading theaters have closed their doors following government advice issued today for people to avoid public venues. Theater organizations Society of London Theatre (SOLT) and U.K. 29 more words
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‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Gets Surprise Early Digital Release — Variety
“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” has hit digital channels a few days before originally scheduled. The final installment of the original Star Wars saga became available for purchase late Friday (March 13) across digital retailers, four days before its previous March 17 release date. 14 more words
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‘The Batman’ Shuts Down Production For Two Weeks Due to Coronavirus — Variety
“The Batman” is the latest movie to shut down production over the coronavirus. Following the news that Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson attracted the coronavirus during the “Elvis Presley” shoot in Australia, Warner Bros. 25 more words
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Cinematographers Guild Tells Members: No Charge for Coronavirus Testing — Variety
Leaders of the International Cinematographers Guild have told members that there will be no charge for coronavirus testing for participants in the Motion Picture Industry health plan. 33 more words
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Lady Gaga’s ‘Telephone’ Video Turns 10: A Look Back at the Epic Two-Day Shoot — Variety
On March 15, 2010, Lady Gaga’s “Telephone” music video, featuring Beyonce, hit YouTube. To say that it made an impact in pop culture would be an understatement. 31 more words
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Box Office Plunges to Lowest Level in Over Two Decades Amid Coronavirus Pandemic — Variety
Much of public life in the United States essentially ground to a halt this week. In the entertainment world, theme parks shut down, Broadway went dark, studios pulled major tentpoles from their release calendar, and virtually all Hollywood movies and TV shows halted production as coronavirus continues to rapidly spread across North America. The exhibition…
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