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The number of movie theaters closing today in U.S. and Canada went from around 200 this morning to well past 3,000 locations tonight according to sources. Source: Alamo Drafthouse, Cineplex Odeon & Landmark Cinemas Shutdown: Coronavirus – Deadline
The 2020 release calendar hit a snag with the coronavirus outbreak, but not before a number of cinematic highlights made their way to U.S. screens. IndieWire spent much of 2019 reviewing films on the festival circuit prior to their release … Continued
FNCF managing director Marc-Olivier Sebbag said he was waiting to see the exact wording of the new government decree, adding, “Our understanding is that restrictions would limit numbers to 100 per screen, rather than per cinema complex.” France’s cinemas are … Continued
Paris’ famed Moulin Rouge cabaret, the Louvre museum and the Eiffel Tower were among top tourism landmarks that closed their doors on Friday after the government banned gatherings of more than 100 people to curb the spread of coronavirus. … Continued
Covid-19’s impact on the arts world has led to countless films and concerts being scrapped or postponed and theatres and galleries closed. Here’s an updating list of what’s affected so far… Source: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2020/mar/13/coronavirus-culture-arts-films-gigs-festivals-cancellations
Some major movies still playing in cinemas will be released to stream at home in an unprecedented move in response to the coronavirus pandemic. In the US, Universal will release The Invisible Man, Emma and The Hunt – all still in theatrical release – to … Continued
The National Association of Theaters has officially responded to the current shutdown of U.S. exhibition amid the coronavirus climate, and also had something to say about the window-busting that’s currently going on with titles, without mentioning Universal by name. In sum, NATO doesn’t expect … Continued
Odeon shuts cinemas with immediate effect; Cineworld and Picturehouse to close doors in Ireland today (March 17) and the UK from tomorrow (March 18). Source: https://www.screendaily.com/news/
The French TV festival and industry event Series Mania has announced the launch of the Digital Forum, an online platform virtually replicating some of the key elements of its industry-focused Series Mania Forum. Series Mania had been scheduled to take … Continued
BFI chief executive Ben Roberts has issued a statement on the novel coronavirus outbreak amid a wave of production and festival postponements and theatre closures around the globe. Concerns over the spread of the virus saw the UK box office … Continued