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A HIGHLAND entertainment venue has hailed plans by the National Theatre to screen recordings of major stage productions for free on Youtube – to keep people entertained during the coronavirus lockdown. Source: https://www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk/news/
A Mexican cinema company can’t use the coronavirus pandemic as an excuse to back out of a deal to acquire a Houston dine-in movie theater chain, the Houston company’s owner told a Texas federal court in a new lawsuit Thursday. Source: https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/1259740/cinema-owner-says-mexican-co-used-covid-19-to-slip-sale
The deadly spread of coronavirus may be taking a harsh toll on nations around the globe, but the creative outlets that people are finding to alleviate the boredom of isolation is providing some more uplifting news to report. Italy has been one … Continued
For many, it came as a shock to hear that the latest James Bond premiere was called off because of the coronavirus outbreak. But the Bond announcement was just the first in a cascade of movie blockbusters being canceled or postponed. Source: https://www.cnet.com/news/coronavirus-movie-delays-2020-and-2021-blockbusters-postponed/
On March 16th, having seemingly contained domestic cases of the Coronavirus, China reopened its first cinema. In the following days this was followed by over 500 more, all of which were away from busy cities, and all of which showed … Continued
Egypt’s famed Great Pyramid was emblazoned Monday evening with messages of unity and solidarity with those battling the novel coronavirus the world over. “Stay safe”, “Stay at home” and “Thank you to those keeping us safe,” flashed in blue and … Continued
Despite slivers of hope in stricken Italy and Spain, the tough measures that have confined some two-fifths of the globe’s population to their homes were broadened. Moscow and Lagos joined the roll call of cities around the globe with eerily … Continued
The United Arab Emirates said Monday that it is considering postponing the October opening of Expo 2020 Dubai — also known as the world’s fair — by a year due to rising concern over the COVID-19 pandemic. The development will likely delay billions in … Continued
The annual Spring Movie Convention for the National Association of Theater Owners Convention known as CinemaCon is canceled. The convention which was to be held from March 30 thru April 2 is annually held at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Source: https://www.musetv.net/cinemacon-2020-canceled-as-coronavirus-fears-grow/
In an effort to provide assistance during the unfolding COVID-19 pandemic, Kodak has entered into an agreement with New York State to supply isopropyl alcohol (IPA) to aid in the production of “NYS Clean” hand sanitizer for use in New … Continued