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NewsAlamo Drafthouse unveils first genre titles in Virtual Cinema initiative
Programming for Terror Tuesday and Weird Wednesday will alternate weekly.
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NewsUS theatre owners group teams up on $2.4m relief fund
Two-phase plan starts with stipend for eligible workers.
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NewsCurzon, BFI Player, MUBI reveal latest viewing data during UK lockdown
More than 5,000 people watched Curzon’s first in a new series of live-streamed Q&As.
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NewsUrgent call for UK creative businesses and freelancers to respond to Covid-19 survey
The Creative Industries Federation (CIF) is looking to work out where the gaps are in government support the pandemic-struck industry.
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NewsModern Films launches initiative to support UK indie cinemas
Distributor invites audiences to contribute to the independent cinema of their choice.
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NewsFrance’s Cinema en Construction event goes online with new films by Paz Fábrega and Rodrigo Plá
Latin-American focused works-in-progress event will showcase six upcoming films.
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NewsWhy China’s cinemas have closed again after partially reopening
Audiences do not seem to want to take any risks to watch older films.
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NewsCPH:DOX says it’s seen ‘overwhelming’ demand for online screenings (exclusive)
More than 450 CPH:Forum meetings already held online, with 450 more to come.
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News“Fragile ecosystem” of doc funding highlighted by Covid-19 crisis
Documentary funding executives discussed issues facing filmmakers.
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NewsSingapore-based regional streamer HOOQ files for liquidation
Five-year-old OTT service cited a failure to grow revenues quickly enough and cover its increasing operating costs.
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NewsChina re-closes cinemas after partial reopening
The news comes just days after a small number of sites reopened in the country.
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NewsHBO Max still on course for May launch despite coronavirus pandemic
”We are part of a company that has a distinct responsibility… to keep the public connected through technology, trusted information and storytelling.”
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News’Songs Of Repression’ wins top prize in CPH:DOX online awards
The film also won the inaugural Danish:DOX prize.
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NewsEquity pledges £1m for member support, issues call for further contributions
Actor Mark Rylance has led the drive for funds.
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NewsIndustry voices support as $2.2tn stimulus package signed into law (update)
“With this aid, movie theatres can get through this crisis confident in being able to re-open”
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NewsNeon acquires US rights to Brandon Cronenberg’s sci-fi thriller ‘Possessor’
Andrea Riseborough stars. Release plans to be announced at later date.
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NewsFocus Features moves ‘Never Rarely Sometimes Always’ to on-demand amid theatre closures
Acclaimed drama film originally opened theatrically on March 13 before cinema closures.
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NewsNational Geographic assessing “quite a few” pitches about coronavirus, says exec on CPH:DOX panel
Online event also featured panellists from BBC Storyville and CNN Films.
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NewsEmmys push back voting deadlines, suspends “For Your Consideration” events
The Television Academy is responding to the coronavirus crisis.
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NewsFlanders Image cancels 2020 CONNeXT showcase
Annual film and TV showcase was due to take place in Antwerp in October.