All Coronavirus articles – Page 35
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NewsHot Docs to launch online festival in late May
Programme includes pre-recorded Q&As with filmmakers, subjects. Additional virtual live events being planned.
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NewsIndieLisboa announces new August dates, unveils 2020 selection
Portuguese event could be one of the first film festivals to take place physically in Europe as lockdowns ease.
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FeaturesMy Working From Home Life: UK writer Jack Thorne
”I’ve actually taken part in my first Zoom readthrough.”
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FeaturesCannes 2020: Industry debates pros and cons of festival label
Expectations are running high that the festival will announce some sort of Official Selection in the coming weeks.
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NewsHong Kong cinemas to reopen this weekend as Covid-19 infections decline
Cinemas have been closed since March 28 as part of safety measures in the fight against the Covid-19 coronavirus.
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NewsFocus Features / Working Title’s ‘The High Note’ gets digital-first release
Nisha Ganatra’s follow-up to Late Night had been scheduled to open theatrically on May 8.
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NewsFirst Texas theatre chain to reopen drew roughly 3,000 patrons (reports)
Hollywood distribution executives understood to be encouraged by results.
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NewsIreland unveils plans to re-open cinemas in August
Venues must adhere to social distancing guidelines.
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NewsVisions du Réel director hails expanded reach of online event; ‘Punta Sacra’ leads 2020 winners
“There are audiences in remote places that we wouldn’t have imagined would’ve been interested.”
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NewsScreen Talks live Q&A: How indie producers are keeping their 2020 slates alive
The speakers are Elizabeth Karlsen of Number 9 Films, Mike Elliott of Emu Films and Andrew Lowe of Element Pictures.
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NewsTrevor Green, Entertainment chief and UK distribution stalwart, dies aged 66
Tributes have been paid from across the film industry to Green, who was joint managing director of Entertainment Film Distributors.
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NewsFirst Texas cinemas reopening in US after coronavirus lockdown
Major chains keeping doors closed until further notice.
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NewsAFM organisers say market still on course for November edition
Market committed to hosting industry in “safe and secure environment”.
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NewsNeon’s Super Ltd claims industry’s first documentary deal from cancelled SXSW
Documentary premiered in Arquette’s California home 24 hours after festival cancellation.
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NewsKarlovy Vary directors on their reimagined 2020 plans, online industry component
They are planning a local focus to be beamed around the country.
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FeaturesMy Working From Home Life: Heretic co-founder Giorgos Karnavas
“We feel shooting in Greece can start during the summer.”
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NewsShelli Taylor named Alamo Drafthouse CEO as doors remain closed despite Texas edict
Founder Tim League will lead board, develop creative initiatives for company.
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NewsLondon mayor Sadiq Khan launches £2.3m Culture at Risk fund
The fund will support arts venues including independent cinemas.
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Voltage Pictures, Jamie Carmichael, AGBO among LA-based Covid-19 relief efforts
Efforts join growing number of initiatives across the US.
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NewsPremium VoD will complement, not replace, theatrical distribution after Covid-19 – NBCU head
“We’re in an unprecedented environment.”