U.K. theater chain Odeon has said all cinemas in the country are to close. The announcement, made Tuesday morning, was expected following the U.K. government advice Monday evening to avoid “n…
The British Film Institute is convening its Screen Sector Taskforce to help deal with what it has called the “unprecedented challenge” presented to the film industry by coronavirus. In a letter to the industry, BFI chief executive Ben Roberts said the organization was “keenly aware that the wide-ranging and damaging impact of the virus is [...]Production of three “Avatar” sequels in New Zealand has been put on hold as a precaution against the coronavirus outbreak.
In today’s film news roundup, a disaster fund for SAG-AFTRA members is launched, the Doc10 festival is postponed and the Miami Film Festival plans to present awards, even though the event was called off in the middle of the festival with 27 films still to screen. DISASTER RELIEF The SAG-AFTRA Foundation and the SAG-AFTRA Motion [...
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively have announced that they’ve donated $1 million to two hunger relief organizations on the frontlines helping some of the most vulnerable populations during the coronavirus pandemic. “I think we can all agree, Covid-19 is an a–hole,” Reynolds wrote on his Twitter feed. “If you can help, visit, http://FeedingAmerica.org and/or http://FoodBanksCanada.ca.” [...]
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
How the coronavirus hurts movie theaters: 'Some will shutter and never re-open'Theaters attempt to remain open in limited capacity as Hollywood suffers cultural and economic consequences due to pandemic.
Read more »
U.K. Government Urges Public to Avoid Theaters, Social Venues to Combat CoronavirusU.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said it is time for everyone in the country to stop non-essential contact with others and to stop all unnecessary travel around the U.K. Johnson also said peop…
Read more »
Regal theaters close, AMC limits showings to 50 people amid coronavirus pandemicNew York City and Los Angeles cinemas were order closed Sunday amid the coronavirus crisis. Regal closed its theaters nationwide Monday.
Read more »
Wynn Resorts to Close Las Vegas CasinosWynn Resorts will close its two Las Vegas casinos for two weeks in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the first Strip operator to shutter in the public health crisis.
Read more »
'Where is Boris?': The UK government's cautious coronavirus strategy provokes a public backlashThe U.K. government is facing growing calls to take more drastic measures to combat the coronavirus.
Read more »