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With the widespread closures of cinemas as part of measures to stem the spread of Covid-19, drive-in movie theatres around the world, where social distancing is guaranteed, have been enjoying new-found popularity… Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2020/may/05/social-distance-cinema-drive-in-theatres-boom-coronavirus-in-pictures
Universal’s latest on-demand hit, kept out of theatres by Covid-19, has made more profit in three weeks than its predecessor did in five months on the big screen. n animated musical extravaganza about a group of pop-loving trolls may turn … Continued
From Solaris to Sátántangó, here is a selection of epic movies with mammoth running times to while away the hours… Source: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/apr/17/neverending-stories-five-of-the-best-very-long-films
US cinemas are no nearer reopening despite the publication of federal guidelines by Donald Trump at a coronavirus briefing on Thursday. The guidelines specifically mentioned movie theatres as among the types of venue that would be allowed to operate “under strict physical distancing … Continued
Life under lockdown could inspire new film-makers to revive a genre that thrives on tensions that brew under one roof. Ridley Scott, director of Alien, Blade Runner and Gladiator, said in 2018 that aspiring film-makers have “no excuses”, considering the accessibility … Continued
Freelance and self-employed workers are in ‘precarious financial position’ as many fear they are falling through the cracks. Production crew and cinema staff still fear losing their jobs and income despite UK government plans to address loss of income and … Continued
From directors to independent cinema owners, freelancers to company owners: people in the film business on their struggles in a time of crisis. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/mar/20/over-one-hour-everything-cancelled-coronavirus-impact-film
This week should have signalled the start of the spring blockbuster season, with the launch of Disney’s live action remake of Mulan first out of the gates. The posters are already plastered on buses and billboards, but with cinemas around the world … Continued
From Netflix Party to attending a film festival in your living room, here is how to keep calm and carry on communal film watching – at a safe social distance… Source: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/mar/23/the-sofa-is-your-multiplex-how-to-keep-the-cinema-spirit-alive-in-the-age-of-coronavirus-netflix-party
As the UK government introduces measures to protect workers who will lose earnings during the coronavirus, amid calls to introduce similar measures for the self-employed, there are reports of employers letting staff go with little or no notice. If you … Continued